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Dial 1930 within ‘golden hour’ in cyber fraud cases: DGP Haryana
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Addressing the media in Rohtak district, Kapur stressed the need for individuals to shield themselves from enticing offers and refrain from sharing OTP, emphasising that OTP is never required to receive money but is essential for withdrawing funds
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HC notice on plea challenging appointment of Saini as Haryana CM
The PIL from lawyer Jagmohan Singh Bhatti claims Saini was appointed the chief minister without him having tendered his resignation from his Parliamentary seat
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Can contest elections from Hisar or K’shetra on BJP ticket if party says: Ranjit
Addressing a gathering in Hisar on Sunday evening, Ranjit Chautala, an independent MLA from Rania assembly segment in Sirsa, said that he told the chief minister that his priority is to contest the assembly polls
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Haryana: KU announces Rajib Goyal prizes for young scientists
Those who will receive this prize are Dr Saptarshi Basu, department of mechanical engineering, Bengaluru, (applied sciences); Dr Sebastian C Peter, JNCASR, Bengaluru, (chemical sciences); Dr Bushra Ateeq, department of biological sciences and bioengineering, IIT Kanpur (Life Sciences); Dr Sanjeev Kumar Aggarwal, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar, (physical sciences), according to a press release
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Modi’s photo removed from portal after poll code violation complaint
The banner had a photo of Narendra Modi, with a slogan “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 04:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Winnability to be core factor for picking candidates for Lok Sabha elections, says Punjab Congress chief Warring
In the 2019 elections, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring lost the Bathinda seat to Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal. His wife Amrita Warring has already enhanced her outreach activities in Bathinda leading to speculations that she is likely to be the party nominee for the Bathinda seat
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Bathinda
AAP did exemplary work in health, edu sector: Party gen secy
“Under the leadership of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the government has done exemplary work in the field of education and health in these two years,” said the Punjab Mandi Board chairman in a statement.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
‘Delhi Chalo’: 3 more farmers die; toll reaches 10
The farmers, as per the union leaders, had been facing breathing issues after they allegedly inhaled the toxic air emanating from tear gas shells fired by the police on both Shambhu and Khanouri borders.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Chandigarh: Two awarded 15-year jail term in separate NDPS cases
The first convict, Shiva Thakur, a 28-year-old resident of Burail, was sentenced to a 15-year jail term, along with a fine of ₹1.5 lakh, under Section 22 of the NDPS Act
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sunny weather, mercury surge likely in Chandigarh
Maximum temperature rose from 29.1°C on Sunday to 29.4°C on Monday, 0.5°C above normal. Minimum temperature rose from 12.6°C on Sunday to 13.5°C on Monday, but was still 2°C below normal
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Punjab: Cop’s killer shot dead in Mukerian encounter
A day after he killed a constable during a raid, hardcore criminal Sukhwinder Singh, alias Rana, was shot dead in an encounter with the police on the Jalandhar-Pathankot national highway at Bhangala town of Mukerian on Monday
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Sukhbir asks five AAP ministers fighting polls to quit Punjab cabinet
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday asked the five candidates fielded by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the Lok Sabha polls to quit the cabinet for smooth functioning of their ministries
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Week after reaching Canada, Ludhiana man stabs wife to death
After killing the 41-year-old woman, the accused made a video call to his mother and showed her the body; according to reports in Canada media, the man, Jagpreet Singh, alias Raju, 50, has been arrested by the Abbotsford police
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
3kg heroin seized along Pak border in Tarn Taran
More than 3kg of heroin was seized near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, a BSF spokesperson said on Monday
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Punjab has 50% surplus EVMs: State poll officer
Speaking on the electronic voting machine (EVM), Sibin stated that the state has 150% availability, ensuring a surplus of 50% more than the required. Furthermore, he assured that all polling stations would be equipped with essential facilities such as ramps, water supply, proper lighting arrangements, and toilets. He emphasised that all polling stations would be conveniently located within 2 km of voters’ addresses.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh/jalandhar
Maharashtra resident held for making ransom calls to Punjab ex-CM Channi
Arrested person not the real accused, claims the ex-CM; the police said they had registered a case under sections 387 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code on March 2, after a video of Channi disclosing about the ransom call went viral on social media
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:28 AM IST
, Rupnagar
Karam PrakashGolf: AVT Champions Tour begins at Chandigarh Golf Club
The championship, promoting competitive golf among senior golfers in India, will determine the merit list winner of the 2023-24 season
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Three held for firing in air in Mohali
The accused have been identified as Rakesh Kumar, Kulwinder Singh and Jasvir Singh, all residents of Jammu and were residing in a PG in Naya Gaon
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohal
Student, CTU conductor die in road mishaps in Kharar
Two separate road mishaps in Kharar resulted in the deaths of a student and a CTU conductor. The incidents involved speeding bike and Tata pick-up truck.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Golden glory: Ludhiana’s Trisha wins hearts at horse show
She got inclined towards equestrianism during Covid-19 period when she was first introduced to horse riding by her uncle, when she was just 5 years old
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:50 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Akanksha AttriLudhiana: Tulips, daffodils at PAU’s spring garden a treat for visitors
Decorated with around 48 types of flowers, the garden was inaugurated on March 15. It has 40 annuals and eight bulbous flowers; annuals include those that grow in shade and annuals for dry flowers, which can be dried and used for decoration for around a year or so, like paper flowers, straw flowers and cut flowers like lilies
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
BJP Ludhiana head gets notice for violating poll code
The returning officer received a complaint on WhatsApp along with a picture of a poster that the party workers held a camp promoting the policies of the Central government on March 17
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: 11-year-old dies in train accident
The boy belongs to an immigrant family from Uttar Pradesh; he is survived by his parents and four siblings; his body was sent to the civil hospital for post-mortem
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Three children injured after fire breaks out in house
The man stated that when his wife went to the washroom and suddenly the fire engulfed the entire room and they could not get a chance to escape; after hearing the cries, his father rushed to the room to rescue the children, but he also suffered burn injuries
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Three miscreants snatch car from businessman, second incident in 3 days in Ludhiana
The Sadar police lodged an FIR against unidentified accused on the complaint of Aklesh Kumar, 32, a resident of Block-D, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dhandra road
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Three sentenced to 12- year imprisonment for drug trafficking
The police recovered 2.5 kg of heroin, a small electronic scale, 200 empty transparent packets, drug money amounting to ₹80,000, and 10 mobile phones with different brand markings from their possession
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Inquiry marked after Ludhiana MP Bittu files complaint against local MLA over derogatory remarks
Bittu in his complaint alleged that Gogi made controversial remarks against his religion and turban in an interview to a web channel a couple of days ago
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:56 PM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: From lab to farm in half the time, PAU’s crop breeding centre paves the way
Dr Parveen Chhuneja, director, School of Agricultural Biotechnology, said that over five 500 square metres facility was equipped with helio-spectrum lights, air-conditioning and humidifiers that could create the kind of atmospheric conditions required to get the plant to mature faster
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Forced to shell out hefty sum for new school books, say parents
Parents allege that with no list on display, they are not able to choose and buy books from their preferred dealers and are forced to get them from a dedicated seller prescribed by schools along with stationary, dictionary, book covers, extra pouches that adds to the expenses
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:50 PM IST
, Ludhiana
Akanksha AttriLudhiana DEO to keep a vigil on paid news
The expenses incurred on paid news will be included in the account of the candidates, as per strict guidelines of the ECI
Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST