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Lawyers delayed by waterlogging: HC takes suo motu note

So severe was the waterlogging that the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association had to write a letter to the high court acting chief justice, Ritu Bahri, stating that judges be requested not to pass adverse orders due to non-appearance of lawyers as they were stuck in traffic jams

With 54.5 mm rain on Thursday, mainly in the first half of the day, November 30 was the wettest November day in 70 years, since India Meteorological Department (IMD) started maintaining records for Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali admn to set up cell to monitor credit flow

Mohali deputy commissioner Aashika Jain, who will chair the cell, said it will monitor the flow of credit in the district by all financial institutions on a real-time basis to ensure timely delivery of credit to beneficiaries

Mohali deputy commissioner said the credit monitoring cell will spread a positive message among those who want to start up their new venture, boosting investment and entrepreneurship in the district. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Chandigarh Crafts mela gives peek into India’s rich cultural diversity

UT administrator Banwarilal Purohit on Friday inaugurated the 13th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela at Kalagram that will continue till December 10

Artistes performing during the inauguration of the 13th Chandigarh National Crafts Mela at Kalagram, Manimajra, on Friday. (Sant Arora/HT)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

10-year RI for Mohali teenager who sodomised 11-year-old boy

The court of additional district and sessions judge Ranjan Kumar Khullar, Mohali, also imposed a fine of ₹35,000 on the convict, who as per medical reports is aged between 16 to 18 years

As per case files, the father of the 11-year-old boy, in his statement to Mohali police, had submitted that on July 27, 2019, while his son was playing outside his house with friends, he met another boy, who took him to his house and sodomised him. (HT)

Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Innovative Farming: Women farmers receiving drone training for sprinkling nano urea

The initiative unfolds at a newly established drone training centre within the Cooperative Rural Development Trust (CORDET) at IFFCO in Phulpur.

The ongoing efforts have already seen success, with 150 women farmers having received specialised technical education on harnessing drone technology for sprinkling nano urea. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:56 AM IST

Lucknow implements heavy vehicle ban to tackle soaring traffic woes

A press statement released by the authorities announced the implementation of a ban on the entry of heavy vehicles, effective from December 6 until further notice.

These stringent measures aim to optimise traffic flow and enhance overall road safety within the city. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:54 AM IST

Unnao Shocker: Father of four kids, who died of ‘electrocution’, held for murder

The development comes after Kumar admitted to poisoning and strangling his children. Earlier, he was put in a psychiatry ward following his attempt to kill himself.

Authorities are tight-lipped over the results of the evaluation. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:52 AM IST

Green corridor created for smooth passage of rescued U.P. workers

The Tempo Traveller, carrying eight workers and eight family members, departed from Rishikesh at 3:30 pm on Thursday.

A team of doctors examined them before they were relocated to their respective rooms. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:44 AM IST

In the Parishad: Govt will consider hike in honorarium to Shiksha Mitras: MoS

Sandeep Singh was responding to a query by Samajwadi Party MLC Maan Singh Yadav’s during the Question Hour in the Vidhan Parishad.

Shiksha Mitras in UP get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 as monthly honorarium (File)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

President Droupadi Murmu to be chief guest at IIIT Lucknow convocation

Rashtrapati Bhawan has granted its consent, and the institute is diligently undertaking all necessary measures to ensure the event becomes a memorable occasion.

File picture of President Droupadi Murmu at the convocation of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, held in February earlier this year. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:38 AM IST

Dastango Himanshu Bajpai to receive Shri Harikrishna Trivedi Youth Award

This award, presented annually for the past seven years, commemorates the legacy of journalist, freedom fighter, and social worker Harikrishna Trivedi.

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:36 AM IST

Take strict action against land sharks: CM Yogi

He directed officials to deal with land sharks and encroachers strictly and to ensure punitive action against them to contain criminal activities.

The CM also held a janata darbar at Gorakhnath temple on the second day of his visit. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:34 AM IST

Tamil Nadu slams Ravi for again sending 10 bills to Prez after SC order

The Supreme Court on Friday said the bills re-adopted by the assembly cannot be reserved for the President

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has sent the 10 bills which were re-adopted by the state assembly to the President of India Droupadi Murmu. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:28 AM IST

Punjab: Paddy straw bales set afire, police probe on

Heaps of paddy straw bales were set on fire at two dumping sites in Faridkot and Ferozepur districts late on Thursday night

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:24 AM IST

Bits and Bytes: Know about startup, business news in Pune

Omnichannel payment solutions provider PhiCommerce raised ₹83 crore as part of its Series A1, led by BEENEXT, a Singapore-based Venture capital firm

Omnichannel payment solutions provider PhiCommerce raised <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>83 crore as part of its Series A1, led by BEENEXT, a Singapore-based Venture capital firm. (REUTERS (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:22 AM IST

Punjab CM Mann hands over job letters to 251 youths

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday distributed appointment letters to 251 newly recruited youths in various departments

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:04 AM IST

Lawyers seek equal division of jurisdiction between Allahabad HC, Lko bench

In the statewide lawyers’ conference convened by the Oudh Bar Association (OBA) of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court on Friday, lawyers of various Bar Associations extended support to the OBA which is demanding expansion of territorial jurisdiction of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

Former district judge CB Pandey, who is now a practising lawyer in Lucknow high court, suggested that a petition must be filed in the Supreme Court on the issue. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:06 AM IST

Amendments in Punjab GST Act aimed at ease of doing business: Cheema

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday said the amendments in the Punjab GST Act, 2017, through Punjab Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, are aimed at ease of doing business and simplification of tax regime

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:00 AM IST

Karnataka govt transfers probe into sex determination racket to CID

Siddaramaiah, during the meeting with Parameshwara, demanded the need for a detailed examination into the matter.

Police said 11 people, including two doctors, have been arrested so far; the accused conducted 242 abortions of female foetuses

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 01:33 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bengaluru

Amritsar firing case: 2 of Bhagwanpuria gang among three arrested

Director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said of the arrested accused, Sarthak and Anmol Sharma, both residents of Amritsar, belong to the Bhagwanpuria gang while, the third arrested accused has been identified as Alatmis of Khazana Gate in Amritsar. Police teams have also recovered a car from their possession.

A youth, identified as Neeraj Kumar of Ranjit Avenue, was shot at by four people recently. Notably, the fourth accused, identified as Deepak Arora, in the case was already arrested by the police.

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Bajwa slams Mann govt for announcing ‘meagre’ hike in SAP

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed chief minister Bhagwant Mann for announcing a “meagre” hike in state agreed price

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:48 AM IST

Prof R Srianand is new director of IUCAA

Professor Raghunathan Srianand has been appointed as the director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune. He is a renowned Indian cosmologist and astrophysicist, known for his groundbreaking studies on redshift evolution and the cosmic microwave background radiation. Srianand is a member of the International Astronomical Union and a fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences. He was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for science and technology in 2008.

UGC on Friday appointed professor Raghunathan Srianand as director of IUCAA in Pune. (HT)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:42 AM IST

Kapurthala gurdwara clash: SAD delegation meets guv, demands CBI probe

The SAD delegation, which was led by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, submitted a memorandum to the governor and alleged that the Kapurthala police “entered the gurdwara premises early morning in full combat uniform with assault rifles and indulged in wanton firing”. He said, “Evidence in this regard had been submitted to the governor.”

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit receives a memorandum from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and other party leaders in Chandigarh on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

SGPC, Akali Dal to launch stir against govt over Kapurthala clash

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the protest will be staged on daily basis at Sultanpur Lodhi. SGPC member and SAD halqa in-charge will jointly lead the protest.

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Punjab ex-DGP Saini furnishes bail bonds in Kotkapura firing case

Though Saini is already on regular bail in the case, his fresh application for anticipatory bail came after the special investigation team (SIT) presented another supplementary challan on September 15.

Former DGP Sumedh Singh Saini outside a Faridkot court on Friday. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Faridkot

Centre renames Panjokhara village in Haryana

“Panjokhara” village of Ambala Cantonment assembly constituency is renamed as “Panjokhara Sahib” in recognition of its religious importance

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Non-operational sugar mill: Will continue protest till notification issued, say farm bodies

Various farmer unions, including Bharatiya Kisan Union (Azad), Pagri Sambhal Lehar, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), Doaba Kisan Welfare Committee and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, had given a call to block the highway after serving several ultimatums to the state government, said farmer leader Satnam Singh Baghria.

Farmers protesting on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway on Friday. (Harpreet Kaur/HT)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Hoshiarpur

NCP demands action against administration for man’s death

We had reported about the issue to the PMC in July, but no action was taken. The man lost his life due to PMC’s negligence, say NCP city unit president Prashant Jagtap

A 32-year-old man, Abhijit Gund, died after a branch of a tree fell on him near the Omkareshwar Temple. The incident took place on November 26. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:12 AM IST

Youth booked for raping minor cousin

The police have filed a case against an 18-year-old boy for raping his 15-year-old cousin in Hadapsar

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:10 AM IST