Articles by HT Correspondents
Panchayat polls: Violence, chaos mar last day of nominations
Violence erupted during the last day of nomination filings for Punjab's panchayat polls, with clashes reported across multiple districts, injuring several.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Haryana assembly polls: Nominees pull out all stops on V-day eve
The Haryana assembly elections are slated to be held on October 5 and results will be out on October 8.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 01:44 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Karnal
17 trains affected in Punjab as farmers squat on tracks for two hours
Movement of several trains was affected in Punjab on Thursday after farmers squatted on the tracks as part of their two-hour “rail roko” protest in support of various demands, including justice in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Back from hospital, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann holds paddy procurement review meet
Hours after he was discharged from Fortis hospital in Mohali, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reviewed the paddy procurement arrangement and said his government is fully ready for the kharif marketing season beginning October 1
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:22 AM IST
6.6-kg heroin, pistol seized in Gurdaspur, Fazilka
Punjab Police seized 6kg heroin and 67 live cartridges in Amritsar; the accused escaped. BSF arrested two with 690gm heroin and a pistol in Fazilka.
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 10:32 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Amritsar/ferozepur
Narrow escape for Mumbai batter Musheer Khan as SUV topples on e-way in U.P.
Musheer Khan was travelling to Lucknow for Mumbai’s Irani Cup tie against Rest of India when the mishap occurred
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/kanpur
CM diagnosed with bacterial infection
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who was admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali on Thursday, was on Saturday diagnosed with bacterial infection leptospirosis, with doctors saying he is being given antibiotics.
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 10:58 PM IST
No decision on eatery nameplates yet: Himachal rethinks amid Cong turmoil
Two Congress functionaries told HT that an irked party high command expressed its displeasure at Vikramaditya Singh’s plans.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Punjab CM Mann admitted to hospital for routine checkup
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali for routine health checkup, a spokesperson from the chief minister’s office said on Thursday
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Ayodhya, Mathura hotels, eateries asked to display names of operators
Head priest of Ram Lalla and seers of Hanuman Garhi in Ayodhya support govt’s order and want similar measures across state
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:30 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Ayodhya/lucknow/agra
Torrential rains catch Mumbai unawares, red alert issued, schools shut tomorrow
The heavy rainfall led to widespread water-logging, severe disruptions in train services, road and air traffic, prompting officials to take emergency measures
Published on Sep 25, 2024 10:38 PM IST
BJP will sweep J&K polls: Defence minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claims BJP will win in Jammu and Kashmir, promising statehood post-elections and dismissing Article 370 restoration claims.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 09:24 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu
Hit-and-runs accidents claim 3 lives in Mumbai within 24 hours; 2 in hotspots
Three hit-and-run incidents in Mumbai killed three people in 24 hours, with police investigating two accident-prone areas: Ghodbunder Road and Link Road
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Bombay HC scraps IT rules on govt fact-check unit
The tiebreaker judge noted that the provisions empowered the government to decide what constitutes “false” or “fake” news without clear definitions
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 06:24 AM IST
On way to poll duty, three BSF jawans killed as bus veers off road in J&K’s Budgam
The BSF jawans were travelling in a civil bus and had to be deployed in Budgam district for the second phase of polling on September 25
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Srinagar/jammu
Nadda hits out at Kharge over his letter to PM; Cong calls it ‘juvenile’
BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday slammed the Congress for overlooking the “misdeeds” of its leaders including Rahul Gandhi, whom he accused of having a history of abusing the PM and OBCs.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 03:00 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
Road mishaps claim 4 lives in 48 hours in Chandigarh, Mohali
The two deaths have sparked concerns about pedestrian safety in Chandigarh. According to the latest Road Accidents in India report released by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Transport Research Wing) for 2022, Chandigarh has seen 46 pedestrian accidents, out of which 23 were fatal, even as total fatalities for the year were 83.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/mohali
24 seats and over 23L voters: Stage set for J&K polls’ Phase 1
Over 14,000 election officials to be deployed on duty across seven districts of J&K; all poll stations will have web casting
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:48 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu/srinagar
‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is talking to both the Meitei and Kuki communities in strife-torn Manipur to restore normalcy.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Chandigarh: Despite virtual court, thousands still lining up to settle traffic challans
Despite the launch of the website “https://vcourts.gov.in” to facilitate online payment and remove the need for in-person visits, the court is overwhelmed by the rising number of e-challans, largely due to the city’s extensive CCTV network
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 08:14 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 14 September 2024
The day of Sept 14 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, check out HT City Delhi Junction on Insta!
Published on Sep 13, 2024 05:00 PM IST
From Gurugram border to Noida, traffic crawls across Capital
The snarls began towards Delhi’s southern border at Gurugram, a day after NHAI shut service lanes on NH-48 between the Sirhaul border and Rajokri to construct a tunnel from the highway to IGI Airport
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Wing commander booked for raping flying officer in Srinagar
J&K police have filed a first information report under section 376(2) of the IPC, and launched an investigation into the allegations
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 11:25 PM IST
Internet banned in Manipur for 5 days; schools to remain closed till Thursday
It comes even as the district authorities of Imphal West,Imphal East and Thoubal imposed curfew within their jurisdictions in view of the escalating law and order situation
Published on Sep 10, 2024 05:25 PM IST
U.P. has embarked on new era of growth: CM
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation for IKEA's Noida store, expected by 2028, promising 9,000 jobs and boosting state investment confidence.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/noida
Punjab: Patients bear the brunt as doctors suspend OPD for 3 hours
Punjab docs’ body says there will be complete suspension of OPD from September 12 onwards if the talks with the government fail
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 05:02 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/amritsar/patiala/bathinda/jalandhar
Much shock, little progress in rape cases
A month ago, a 31-year-old doctor was raped and murdered in a Kolkata govt hospital. The crime sparked nationwide anger and agitations.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 05:51 PM IST
Punjab govt doctors go on strike, OPD services affected for 3 hours
Patients bear brunt but express solidarity with doctors’ demand for better security and safety measures in govt hospitals.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 12:18 PM IST
Haryana poll date shifted, results now on Oct 8
BJP’s state unit chief Mohan Lal Badoli wrote to EC on August 22, nearly a week after it announced the schedule for the elections in Haryana and J&K, seeking a change in the poll dates
Published on Aug 31, 2024 11:42 PM IST
Ladwa, Karnal or both? Suspense over CM Nayab Saini’s seat
With both giving contrary yet open statements, sources said that there is a chance Saini may contest from both seats.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 08:42 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Karnal/rohtak/chandigarh