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]Nuh police bust illegal arms manufacturing unit in MP
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Police in Nuh, India have busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh?s Burhanpur, seizing seven country-made pistols and materials used for making arms. One suspect, identified as Gurdev Singh, has been arrested and revealed the location of the unit. Police have deployed teams to ensure arms are not smuggled into the district from other states.
Delhi HC allows Sisodia to meet ailing wife at his residence
Delhi High Court allows former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia to visit his ailing wife at home, while reserving its judgment on his bail plea in a money laundering case.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Files case: Officer registers FIR, Delhi govt dares him to name accused
The FIR was lodged on Thursday at IP Estate police station on the basis of a factual report submitted by Rajasekhar
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:33 PM IST
93.83% students pass SSC exam in Maharashtra
The state pass percentage this year has seen a drop of 3.11 per cent compared to last year’s results. In 2022, the pass percentage of the state was 96.94%. In 2021, it was 99.95%, in 2020 the pass percentage was 99.95%
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:32 PM IST
MCG recommends FIR against sanitation workers for disrupting garbage collection
Gurugram's Municipal Corporation has issued a notice to 3,000 protesting sanitation workers and recommended FIRs against them for allegedly misbehaving with civic officials and opposing garbage collection. The workers have been on an indefinite strike, resulting in the pile-up of garbage across the city. MCG joint commissioner Naresh Kumar warned that if the workers did not return to work, action would be taken to dismiss them under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994. Many RWAs have hired private agencies to collect the garbage in their areas.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:31 PM IST
Hold group yoga practice events on June 21: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced that group yoga programs will be conducted in all 58,000 gram panchayats, 762 urban bodies, and district headquarters across the state to mark International Yoga Day on June 21, 2021. Various competitions will also be held in schools and colleges, and ministers are expected to participate in programs within their districts. The theme for this year's Yoga Day is "Har Ghar-Aangan Yoga," promoting wellness for every family through yoga.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:20 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
DA probe: HC asks Capt Amarinder’s former adviser Chahal to appear before vigilance
The Punjab and Haryana high court acted on the plea from Chahal, seeking anticipatory bail in which he had argued that an inquiry with regards to two properties have been opened by the bureau and his apprehensions were that in the garb of this, he would be arrested.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:14 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Weather experts express need for AWS enhancement to study flash flood events
Recently on May 29, Chinchwad recorded 48.5 mm of rainfall; whereas on June 1, Dudulagaon in Moshi recorded 59 mm rainfall and Bhor recorded 58.5 mm of rainfall in just one hour
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:04 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
Pune records 56% excess pre-monsoon rainfall
The weather department recorded the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in April at 37mm, whereas 19.4mm and 9.7 mm rainfall was recorded in May and March respectively
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Gayatri Vajpeyee
Mere possession of meat not an offence: HC
Mere carrying of meat by any person by itself cannot amount to sale or transport of beef or beef products, unless is shown by cogent and sufficient evidence that the substance recovered is beef, says court
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:54 PM IST
JItendra Sarin
After split in Atiq gang, battle of supremacy between slain gangsters’ wives
Atiq’s loyalists are backing Shaista while Ashraf’s brother-in-law Saddam is running the other gang with Zainab at the helm — both groups trying to take control of the original gang’s assets, say cops
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:46 PM IST
UP students to learn advanced computing, AI, robotics at IIT Mandi
A group of 100 students and as many teachers left for Himachal Pradesh on June 2 for a month-long summer course starting June 5 under a skill development initiative
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:46 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
In Chhattisgarh, alcohol has always been a potent election mix
Despite a pre-poll promise to ban liquor, CM Bhupesh Baghel recently remarked that the move is simply not feasible. Here’s why his hands are tied.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:57 PM IST
Lucknow mayor asks LMC to start waste collection, not wait for private firm
Any company not performing the work of sanitation would be dealt with according to the law, says Lucknow mayor Sushma Kharakwal
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:22 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Pratapgarh Bhim Army chief assaulted, case lodged
The incident allegedly happened on Thursday after he objected to the use of abusive language against Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:04 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Matrubhoomi Yojana, says it will be introduced in cities too
The Matrubhoomi Yojana aims to help people working in cities or abroad to “reconnect” with their villages and donate money for infrastructure development projects, if they so wish
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Brajendra K Parashar, Lucknow
Prayagraj Smart City Initiative: Mega revamp for Allahabad public library
Prayagraj divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant has constituted a special committee to go through the proposal
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:56 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Ahead of June 12 meet, Manjhi demands five LS seats for party
Manjhi’s statement comes days ahead of a meeting scheduled in Patna on June 12 of leaders of various political parties from across the country who are keen on forming a united front to challenge BJP in the 2024 parliamentary polls.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Anirban Guha Roy, Patna
Bihar plans to set up 28 traffic police stations
In 2022, the then inspector general (IG), traffic, M R Nayak, had sent a proposal to set up traffic police stations in 23 towns that have a population of over 2 lakh, besides five small towns.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:43 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
‘Husband responsible’: Gujarat woman posts video before killing children, self
The woman, a housewife from Gujarat’s Rajkot, alleged that her husband had been tormenting not only her but other women as well
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Gujarat likely to face another spell of unseasonal rainfall this weekend: IMD
The severe weather event on Sunday had resulted in the loss of nine lives in Gujarat and caused a delay to the much anticipated IPL final match in Ahmedabad
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 08:25 PM IST
Tehsildar flees after FIR lodged against him for alleged molestation
The accused Tehsildar, Abhay Raj, has been suspended after a departmental inquiry by the commissioner of revenue council PN Singh
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Gorakhpur
Lucknow Christian College Recognition Day: Discipline, determination and attention stressed for achieving goals
Lucknow Christian Degree College celebrated Recognition Day for meritorious students with Mayor Sushma Kharkwal as chief guest and Major General Manoj Tiwari as guest of honour. Medals were awarded to top-scoring students, and retired teachers were acknowledged for their invaluable contributions.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
UGC extends autonomous status of Lucknow’s IET for 5 years
IET, a government engineering college affiliated to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), got autonomous status for the first time in 2013
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:41 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Rahul’s remarks on condition of Dalits, Muslims a ‘bitter truth’: Mayawati
BSP chief Mayawati slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the "pathetic condition" of Dalit and Muslim communities, blaming both the previous Congress and current BJP governments.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:21 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
IET Lucknow’s electrical dept bags grant from Union power ministry
The objective of the project is to ensure quality power supply to masses, without depending on the normal grid supply, utilising locally available green energy resources like solar/wind resources
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:17 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Two solvers nabbed by STF in Prayagraj
Two solvers were arrested by the Prayagraj unit of the Special Task Force for appearing in place of original candidates during the LLB Hons entrance examination of Allahabad University. Police officials are trying to trace the original aspirants as well. Two forged Adhaar cards, two admit cards, two OMR sheets, two question papers and a scooty were recovered from their possession. Further investigation is being carried out in this connection.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:16 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Over 180 Adi Kailash pilgrims rescued from landslide-hit road stretch
Over 300 Adi pilgrims, on their way to Adi Kailash and returning from the pilgrimage, were stranded after a landslide washed off nearly 100 metres of a road stretch on Tuesday evening
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 07:10 PM IST
Couple found dead in room day after marriage
The husband and wife had no health issues and consumed the same food as other family members; cause of death could be ascertained after the post-mortem report, say police
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 06:57 PM IST
U.P’s first film museum to come up in heart of Sangam city
Under the Prayagraj Smart City Mission, a film centre in Sangam city will be transformed into a film museum showcasing the rich legacy of North Indian film history. The dilapidated centre, established in 1938 to make educational films during the British rule, will be developed with an amount of around ₹4 crore and the help of Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. The centre had the best cameras, high quality trolleys, cranes, and recording equipment of its time and had made over 500 films.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 06:55 PM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
