Articles by HT Correspondents
Snowfall in higher reaches of J&K, rains lash plains
During the past 24 hours, there has been moderate rain or snow in most parts of the Valley with heavy snow or rainfall over a few places
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu/srinagar
Three injured in clash at Jamia
Jamia proctor Waseem Khan said the matter stemmed from a small quarrel between a few students, and has been resolved
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Militants who abducted cop in Manipur booked under UAPA
The Manipur Police on Wednesday registered a case under UAPA against militants who abducted a senior police officer
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 04:30 AM IST
Three held with 6 illegal weapons, 302gm heroin in Punjab’s Jalandhar
All arrested accused are historysheeters and have cases registered against him for robbery and attempt to murder under the Indian Penal Code, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and Arms Act
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 07:58 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jalandhar
Sukhu government in Himachal on brink as BJP stuns Congress in Rajya Sabha poll
c: The shock loss in Himachal Pradesh, the only north Indian state ruled by the Congress, was a major jolt to INDIA bloc.
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 07:23 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Shimla/new Delhi
Farmers take out tractor rallies in Punjab, Haryana against WTO
Farmer leaders claimed the WTO’s objective was to end farm subsidies, and if India followed it, that would be “suicidal”.
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 08:06 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Bathinda/amritsar/jalandhar/karnal
Opposition trains guns on Haryana govt over law and order situation
The murder of INLD state president Nafe Singh Rathee and a party worker prompted the political parties to target BJP-JJP’s coalition government in Haryana.
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 01:47 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Karnal/chandigarh:
Diesel freight train runs for over 80km from Kathua to Punjab village without drivers
No casualty or damage to property has been reported, they said and added that an inquiry has been ordered into the incident that took place between 7.25 am and 9 am
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 05:04 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu/hoshiarpur
Farmers observe ‘black day’, burn BJP leaders’ effigies
Various farmer unions under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) observed a “black day” on Friday and burnt effigies of BJP leaders in protest against the Haryana Police’s action against agitating farmers camping at two of the state’s border points
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Money laundering case: ED searches 10 locations of SP leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari in 3 states
Earlier on November 17, 2023, the ED had attached 27 immovable properties worth ₹72.08 crore in Lucknow, Maharajganj and Gorakhpur districts belonging to Tiwari and his family members
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 05:10 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/gorakhpur
Book Haryana cops, Khattar, Vij for youth’s death: Farmer leaders
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and SKM (Non-Political) have demanded registration of a murder case against those responsible for the death of a protester, Shubh Karan Singh, 21, of Bathinda, due to Haryana Police action at Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 09:12 AM IST
AAP 4, Cong 3: Parties set to seal poll pact for Delhi
As part of the pact, the Congress is also likely to offer two seats to the AAP in Gujarat — likely to be Bharuch and Bhavnagar — and one in Haryana
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 06:02 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
‘Khalistani’ jibe at Sikh cop: Protests in WB, Mann seeks apology from BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari’s alleged “Khalistani” remark at a Sikh IPS officer triggered protests in several parts of West Bengal even as Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann slammed the saffron party and sought an apology for insulting the officer
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 08:26 AM IST
SC orders EIH to hand over Wildflower Hall to Himachal govt
SC on Tuesday upheld a Himachal Pradesh high court’s order asking East India Hotels Ltd (EIH) to vacate and hand over the 5-star Wildflower Hall hotel in Mashobra, Shimla, to the state government by March 2025.
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 08:20 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Mumbai/new Delhi/shimla:
Isolated protests keep Delhi-NCR on alert, hit traffic
Deputy commissioner of police (traffic), said, traffic congestion was reported during peak hours as police had to ensure that no farmer crossed the border
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Nadda, Sonia among 41 elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed
As the last date of withdrawing nominations ended on Tuesday, 41 out of 59 candidates virtually secured their victories although the results will be formally announced on February 27
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 07:38 AM IST
Delhi braces for impact as farmer stir resumes today
Capital braces for traffic chaos as protesting farmers gear up to resume march to Delhi, deploying heavy machinery and shields against police measures.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 08:57 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Shambhu/new Delhi/gurugram
SP to join Congress march once seat-sharing is final
The SP earlier offered 15 seats, largely of its choice, to the Congress, which did not respond. The party upped its offer, hours after Yadav’s remarks, to 17
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi/ Lucknow
Farmers seek MSP ordinance ahead of today’s crucial talks
Farmers' Protest: Farm leaders demand Union government enact an ordinance ensuring minimum support prices for crops amid protests.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 04:58 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi/chandigarh
Farmers lay siege to 21 toll plazas, stage sit-ins outside 3 BJP leaders’ residences
Scores of farmers associated with the faction staged sit-ins in front of the residences of state BJP president Sunil Jakhar in Abohar in Fazilka district, former CM Captain Amarinder in Patiala, and ex-MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon in Barnala district. The protests will continue till Sunday night.
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Bathinda/patiala
Bandh call evokes partial response in Haryana
The protesting farmers laid siege to toll plazas at Rohtak, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri and other parts of the state from noon to 3 pm and forced authorities to let go the commuters without charging fee
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab
Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union are supporting the SKM’s bandh call. During the day, farmers held demonstrations at many places across Punjab under the banner of the SKM.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:54 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/jalandhar/bathinda/amritsar
Gramin Bharat bandh: Farm shutdown affects four states, next talks on Sunday
Gramin Bharat bandh: Arjun Munda, part of a ministerial delegation in talks with farmers' unions until midnight, hopeful for a outcome in 4th round on Sunday.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 05:53 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi
Man arrested with four time bombs in UP’s Muzaffarnagar
Sleuths arrested him from near Kali River after a tip-off by informers and recovered four bombs kept in a shoe box from his bag; bomb Disposal Squad from Meerut defused the bombs
Published on Feb 16, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Farmers’ Bharat bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab
Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers Union are supporting the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s (SKM) bandh call. Farmers held demonstrations across Punjab in support of their demands, including legal guarantee of MSP
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 04:30 PM IST
Farmers lay siege to rail tracks, toll plazas in Punjab
A total of 43 trains on the key Delhi-Amritsar route were affected in Ambala and Ferozepur divisions
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Ferozepur/faridkot/amritsar/ambala
Head-on crash between trucks leaves one dead in Panchkula
The victim was headed from Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh for Shahabad in Haryana, when the collision took place in Panchkula
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 08:52 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Panchkula
PM Modi leads tributes as nation marks 5th anniv Pulwama terror attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019. The attack involved a suicide bomber ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy. The PM and other officials offered their condolences and remembered the sacrifices made by the security forces. A short film titled "Pulwama" was also released, dedicated to the slain personnel.
Updated on Feb 15, 2024 08:22 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Srinagar/jammu
Haryana Police lob teargas shells at Shambhu border to prevent Punjab farmers’ Dilli Chalo march
The farmers plan to head to Delhi from the Ambala-Shambhu, Khanauri-Jind and the Dabwali borders. Many farmers along with their tractor-trolleys began the march around 10am from Fatehgarh Sahib and are moving towards Delhi via Shambhu border
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 12:31 PM IST
Five killed as car rams into bus on Yamuna e-way
Five people travelling from Firozabad to Delhi were killed in a car accident on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura. The car hit a bus and both vehicles caught fire. The driver and conductor of the bus are absconding, and police suspect that the passengers used a carpooling app. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and ordered assistance for the families of the deceased. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 06:48 AM IST