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Bhavey Nagpal

Bhavey Nagpal is a staff correspondent based at Karnal. He reports on crime, politics, health, railways, highways, and civic affairs for northern Haryana districts.

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BSP state secretary succumbs to bullet wounds

The incident happened around 7 pm on Friday, when the leader was sitting in a car with his friends Puneet Dang and Gugal Pandit in front of Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Park, when some miscreants reportedly arrived in a car and started firing indiscriminately.

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

HSGMC polls:Ready to take support from Nalvi, Jhinda woos independents

Jhinda on Tuesday said that he is ready to take support from his rival Nalvi, who won from Shahbad, however, he would also require the support of independents to make a majority.

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Independents steal show in first Hry Sikh body elections

None of the major groups claimed victory till the writing of this report as they also did not contest from all wards. However, the majority of the independents are likely to join Jhinda, the crusader of gurdwara politics in Haryana.

Voters wait to cast their votes during Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras Management Committee elections in Gurugram on Sunday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

To maintain party’s sanctity, Badoli should resign: Anil Vij

Anil Vij made this statement in Ambala Cantonment after inaugurating various development projects, including a cycle track.

Haryana energy minister Anil Vij on Saturday said that BJP state president Mohan Lal Badoli, who is an accused in a gangrape case, should step down till proved innocent by the Himachal Pradesh Police. Vij said Badoli’s resignation as the state BJP head would help in maintaining party’s sanctity. (HT Photo)

India News

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 03:02 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

‘Orange alert’ for dense fog In Punjab, Hry issued for today

According to the evening bulletin, the IMD issued an ‘orange alert’ for ‘dense to very dense fog’ for Friday and for ‘dense fog’ on Saturday.

Visitors walk along the Heritage Street near the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh amid dense fog, in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Orange alert for fog in Punjab, Hry for next two days

On Saturday, the trains at Ambala Cantonment railway station were running late by half an hour to nearly 17 hours, due to the weather, resulting in multiple re-scheduling of trains.

A man and children brave a foggy winter morning in Jalandhar on Saturday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 10:25 PM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

AAP is losing in Delhi: Khattar

Khattar was addressing a press conference at a PWD rest house in Karnal after attending multiple events in his constituency

Union power minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurating the a cricket ground in Sector 9 in Karnal on Friday. (Source: X)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Dense fog at many places in Punjab, Haryana; no respite from cold conditions

As severe cold accompanied by winds tightened its grip over the northern plains, dairy farmers in Karnal are anxious over the fall in milk productivity. Amid the weather conditions, experts said that less exposure to sunlight during daytime has added to their woes as the cattle are also getting sick.

Dense fog was observed at many places in Punjab and Haryana early on Wednesday even as cold conditions persisted in both the states. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal

HSGMC polls: 165 candidates in fray; only 7 are women

Ravinder Kaur Ajrana, who is the junior vice-president of the outgoing ad-hoc committee under president Bhupinder Singh Assandh, is contesting as an independent from ward 15 (Thanesar) in Kurukshetra district

Officials said a list and number of polling stations will be finalised only after the process of voter registration ends on January 10. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Over 700 schools in Haryana running without girls’ toilets: Report

Of the total 23,517 schools in the state, 767 lack functional girls’ toilets, while 1,263 schools are without functioning boys’ toilets

The data reveals that 22,918 schools in Haryana have girls’ toilets, but only 22,750 of them are functional. (HT File)

India News

Updated on Jan 05, 2025 06:35 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Stage set for first Hry gurdwara body elections this month

As many as 40 members will be elected by the Sikh voters in 40 wards spread all over the state and further, nine members will be nominated by the majority group.

Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi of Kurukshetra, considered the power centre of gurdwara politics in Haryana. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:24 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Punjab bandh: Haryana faces heat as Dappar toll blocked, no train beyond Ambala Cantt

Commuters advised to take the alternative route via Panchkula, Barwala, Mullana, Yamunanagar, Radaur, Ladwa and join National Highway-44 at Pipli or at Karnal.

Passengers were literally left out in the cold at bus stands across Punjab in view of the bandh call on Monday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 01:16 PM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal

Winter rain in Haryana to benefit wheat crop: Experts

Agriculture experts of the state government also termed light rain beneficial for other rabi crops as well, even as the farmers claimed damage

Farmers show crops that have been destroyed due to a hailstorm followed by rain at Pataudi in Gurugram on Saturday. (ANI)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 29, 2024 05:28 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

50% of those screened in Haryana found anaemic by NHM

This was part of the 100-Day Anemia Prevalence Reduction Campaign implemented in Haryana from June to September 2024 by the NHM.

The root cause of anemia, particularly iron deficiency, exacerbates these consequences, making it a pressing health priority, they said. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 21, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Mercury dip to aid wheat growth, say experts

Scientists at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) in Karnal said that wheat thrives in cold conditions and fog that is likely to cover the belt soon, is also a boon for the crop.

Residents warming themselves around a camp fire in Ludhiana on Thursday evening. (Manish/Hindustan Times)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

‘Batoge toh lutoge’: Tikait calls for farmers’ unity

Takes dig at Gurnam Charuni, says farmers must shun electoral politics; Gurnam Singh Charuni, president, BKU (Charuni), says a joint committee should be formed to discuss and formulate plans to take forward the agitation.

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait (PTI file)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Haryana: Punia joins farmers’ protest at Shambhu; Charuni likely to follow suit

Wrestler and Olympian Bajrang Punia condemned authorities for not allowing the group of farmers to march towards the national capital

All India Kisan Congress working president Bajrang Punia with farmers at Shambhu border in Patiala on Saturday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:34 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Ambala, Jind DCs seek immediate medical assistance for Dallewal

Ahead of the farmer group’s another attempt to march towards the national capital on Saturday, Ambala SP Surender Singh Bhoria asked the unions to take permission from concerned administration in Delhi to protest and there will be no issue with the local authorities.

Deputy commissioners of Jind and Ambala have written to their Sangrur counterpart, asking to provide immediate medical assistance to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Akin to Haryana, Punjab-UP farmers beginning to managing stubble: Chouhan

Chouhan was speaking to media at Indian Institute of Wheat of Barley Reaserch (IIWBR) on his day-long visit to Karnal, where he also appreciated Haryana government crop diversification and giving assured price on 24 crops to the farmers.

Shivraj Chouhan on his visit to National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:34 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Revolutionary policies unveiled in past 10 yrs to empower women: Modi

Addressing a gathering in Panipat on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that how Haryana adopted the mantra of ‘ek hain to safe hain’ has now set an example for the whole country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents an appointment certificate to a prospective Bima Sakhi at the launch of LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana, in Panipat on Monday. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini also present. (DPR PMO)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, Bhavey Nagpal, New Delhi/panipat

Delhi march suspended again as 7 farmers hurt in tear gas shelling

A group of 101 farmers set off on a foot march this afternoon but were halted by the multilayer barricade set up by the Haryana security personnel.

Farmers cover their faces with cloth as police fire tear gas during a protest at the Punjab-Haryana state Shambhu border in Punjab on December 8, 2024. Indian police fired tear gas on December 6, at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to push for their longstanding demand of guaranteed minimum prices for their crops. (AFP)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash/ Bhavey Nagpal

Haryana: Blood bank fined ₹50L for contaminated platelets that killed 2

Karnal District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered Sikka Save Life Blood Bank and its owner JK Sikka to pay ₹25 lakh each to the families of deceased Pankaj Kumar, a native of Sadar Bazar, and Pankaj of Rasulpur Kalan village

Following the deaths, the medical board of negligence ruled out any disparity on the part of the hospital but opined that the patients died due to severe transfusion reactions and aseptic conditions not followed strictly by the blood centre. (Getty Images/Purestock)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Farmers’ march: Haryana suspends mobile internet, bulk SMS in Ambala villages till Dec 9

Haryana Roadways buses with their windowpanes covered were rushed from Ambala to reportedly ferry the group of 101 farmers and others, if they are able to cross the multiple-layer police barricading.

A group of 101 farmers leaving the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on Friday afternoon. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 01:29 PM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Bhavey Nagpal

Security up, schools closed as Ambala braces for Punjab farmers’ march from Shambhu

Six companies of paramilitary forces and six of Haryana Police have been deployed at the border. Sufficient arrangement for tear-gas shells and water cannons has also been made to stop the farmers with more forces on stand by.

Haryana Police put up barricades on National Highway 44 to prevent farmers from Punjab from marching into the state on Friday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on Dec 06, 2024 11:34 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal

{Delhi march today} Prohibitory orders clamped in Ambala, farmers unfazed

A group of 101 farmers will start their march on foot from Shambhu, Ambala SP says won’t allow them to enter Haryana.

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher and others at Shambhu border, a day before commencement 'Delhi Chalo' march, in Patiala on Thursday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Bhavey Nagpal, Patiala/shambhu

Won’t disrupt PM’s Panipat event, say farmers

At the meeting, a farmers’ delegation led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) convener Sarwan Singh Pandher assured Ambala SP Surender Singh Bhoria that their march, to be conducted on foot, will not disrupt traffic movement in any way.

Ahead of the farmers’ scheduled march to Delhi on December 6, a coordination meeting was held between the protesting farmers and the Ambala district administration at the New Police Officer’s Institute in Ambala City on Monday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Stakeholders discuss diversification, delayed transplantation to manage paddy residue

The workshop included first-hand accounts from farmers in Punjab and Haryana, who shared their experiences and challenges in managing crop residue

Jointly organised by Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and ICAR-CSSRI, the workshop was attended by farmers, government officials, scientists, experts, academia and private sector representatives from Punjab and Haryana. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Have given in-principle approval for extension of rapid rail system to Karnal: Union minister Khattar

Rapid Rail Transport System, commonly known as rapid train, is a new, dedicated, high speed, high capacity and comfortable commuter service, connecting regional nodes in the National Capital Region (NCR), which is different from metro as it caters to passengers looking to travel to a relatively long distances with fewer stops and at high speed.

Currently, the RRTS between Delhi and Meerut, the first by the executing agency National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is partially open. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Punjab actively needs to curb farm fires: Khattar on surging pollution levels

Khattar was in Karnal, his Lok Sabha constituency, to chair multiple events and inaugurate several projects on his day-long visit. After chairing a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee at Mini Secretariat, the minister spoke to the media on a range of issues.

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

Haryana: Head constable hurt in encounter with murder bid accused in Panipat

Motorcycle-borne accused flees with cop’s SUV only to be arrested after encounter with Assandh CIA team

A damaged police vehicle after the encounter with a murder accused near Panipat on Wednesday night. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByBhavey Nagpal, Karnal

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Bhavey Nagpal

Bhavey Nagpal is a staff correspondent based at Karnal. He reports on crime, politics, health, railways, highways, and civic affairs for northern Haryana districts.

The incident happened around 7 pm on Friday, when the leader was sitting in a car with his friends Puneet Dang and Gugal Pandit in front of Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Park, when some miscreants reportedly arrived in a car and started firing indiscriminately.

Jhinda on Tuesday said that he is ready to take support from his rival Nalvi, who won from Shahbad, however, he would also require the support of independents to make a majority.

None of the major groups claimed victory till the writing of this report as they also did not contest from all wards. However, the majority of the independents are likely to join Jhinda, the crusader of gurdwara politics in Haryana.

Anil Vij made this statement in Ambala Cantonment after inaugurating various development projects, including a cycle track.

According to the evening bulletin, the IMD issued an ‘orange alert’ for ‘dense to very dense fog’ for Friday and for ‘dense fog’ on Saturday.

On Saturday, the trains at Ambala Cantonment railway station were running late by half an hour to nearly 17 hours, due to the weather, resulting in multiple re-scheduling of trains.

Khattar was addressing a press conference at a PWD rest house in Karnal after attending multiple events in his constituency

Ravinder Kaur Ajrana, who is the junior vice-president of the outgoing ad-hoc committee under president Bhupinder Singh Assandh, is contesting as an independent from ward 15 (Thanesar) in Kurukshetra district

Of the total 23,517 schools in the state, 767 lack functional girls’ toilets, while 1,263 schools are without functioning boys’ toilets

As many as 40 members will be elected by the Sikh voters in 40 wards spread all over the state and further, nine members will be nominated by the majority group.

Commuters advised to take the alternative route via Panchkula, Barwala, Mullana, Yamunanagar, Radaur, Ladwa and join National Highway-44 at Pipli or at Karnal.

Agriculture experts of the state government also termed light rain beneficial for other rabi crops as well, even as the farmers claimed damage

This was part of the 100-Day Anemia Prevalence Reduction Campaign implemented in Haryana from June to September 2024 by the NHM.

Scientists at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) in Karnal said that wheat thrives in cold conditions and fog that is likely to cover the belt soon, is also a boon for the crop.

Takes dig at Gurnam Charuni, says farmers must shun electoral politics; Gurnam Singh Charuni, president, BKU (Charuni), says a joint committee should be formed to discuss and formulate plans to take forward the agitation.

Wrestler and Olympian Bajrang Punia condemned authorities for not allowing the group of farmers to march towards the national capital

Ahead of the farmer group’s another attempt to march towards the national capital on Saturday, Ambala SP Surender Singh Bhoria asked the unions to take permission from concerned administration in Delhi to protest and there will be no issue with the local authorities.

Chouhan was speaking to media at Indian Institute of Wheat of Barley Reaserch (IIWBR) on his day-long visit to Karnal, where he also appreciated Haryana government crop diversification and giving assured price on 24 crops to the farmers.

Addressing a gathering in Panipat on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that how Haryana adopted the mantra of ‘ek hain to safe hain’ has now set an example for the whole country.

A group of 101 farmers set off on a foot march this afternoon but were halted by the multilayer barricade set up by the Haryana security personnel.

Karnal District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered Sikka Save Life Blood Bank and its owner JK Sikka to pay ₹25 lakh each to the families of deceased Pankaj Kumar, a native of Sadar Bazar, and Pankaj of Rasulpur Kalan village

Haryana Roadways buses with their windowpanes covered were rushed from Ambala to reportedly ferry the group of 101 farmers and others, if they are able to cross the multiple-layer police barricading.

Six companies of paramilitary forces and six of Haryana Police have been deployed at the border. Sufficient arrangement for tear-gas shells and water cannons has also been made to stop the farmers with more forces on stand by.

A group of 101 farmers will start their march on foot from Shambhu, Ambala SP says won’t allow them to enter Haryana.

At the meeting, a farmers’ delegation led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) convener Sarwan Singh Pandher assured Ambala SP Surender Singh Bhoria that their march, to be conducted on foot, will not disrupt traffic movement in any way.

The workshop included first-hand accounts from farmers in Punjab and Haryana, who shared their experiences and challenges in managing crop residue

Khattar was in Karnal, his Lok Sabha constituency, to chair multiple events and inaugurate several projects on his day-long visit. After chairing a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee at Mini Secretariat, the minister spoke to the media on a range of issues.

Motorcycle-borne accused flees with cop’s SUV only to be arrested after encounter with Assandh CIA team

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