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Two days after Punjab governor’s visit, Pakistani drone shot down in Amritsar
Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:26 PM IST
Besides drone, BSF recovers 5kg of heroin after search between border fence and zero line near Rear Kakkar BoP

AAP announces election in-charges in Haryana
The win in Punjab was seen as the AAP’s first major step towards expanding its base to other states, especially Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:55 AM IST
, Chandigarh
Asian News InternationalChandigarh: Sector-53 housing scheme to be revived at lower rates
CHB board of directors gives nod to revive project that was called off in 2018 amid poor response; launch expected in two months

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Notorious criminal’s house demolished in Haryana’s Nuh
The accused who came out on bail from the jail two days ago is involved in 14 cases including cow slaughtering, theft, carrying illegal weapons etc, police said. According to the police, the accused was identified as Sahid alias Kala, a resident of Salaheri villag

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:49 AM IST
, Nuh
Press Trust of IndiaRange Rover case: Accused was headed to in-laws’ house with gun, says uncle
Mowed down cousin, and injured mother and uncle when they tried to stop him from leaving for in-laws’ house with a weapon

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:49 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Ink drum explodes at Dera Bassi factory, five labourers injured
According to police, the labourers had lit a bonfire near the ink drum to warm themselves in the evening, when an ember came in contact with the drum and caused a fire, leading to an explosion

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dera Bassi
3 held for serving, consuming liquor illegally in Ambala
Excise inspector Anil Kumar said, “The joint team first raided a shop at HSVP market, Sector 8, where the owner, Suraj, was serving alcohol without licence.” The team arrested Suraj, and another local, Ravi, who was consuming the liquor, on the spot.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ambala
Missing Rewari teen found dead near highway
Rewari city station house officer Vidya Sagar said the girl, a student of Class-10, had left for tuitions on Tuesday but not returned home. Her parents, who hail from Punjab, had registered an abduction case at the Rewari city police station.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Spice of life: When words conceal more than they reveal
While stark, blunt truth would land one up in trouble, a blatant lie one cannot utter as our conscience would never permit. A little play of words, a partial conceal or sheer camouflage can definitely save our face

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:42 AM IST
Protests escalate in Kashmir as government’s eviction drive gathers pace
Protests escalated in Kashmir as the Jammu and Kashmir government’s eviction drive from state land has gathered pace. While the authorities say that the drive targets influential people only, the people say that not only the rich but many common people are also being targeted.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:39 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Three Class-11 students go missing in Mahendragarh
The students have been identified as Deepanshu of Bhojawas village, Rohit of Mori village and Sudhir, a native of Gomli village – all students of Class-11 (non-medical) at Government Senior Secondary School, Bhojawas, Mahendragarh.

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 12:39 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Teacher-turned-LeT terrorist held for carrying out multiple IED blasts in Jammu: DGP Dilbag Singh
A government school teacher-turned- Lashkar-e-Taiba’s terrorist was arrested for allegedly carrying out multiple blasts, including one in a pilgrims’ bus in Katra and January 21 twin blasts in Narwal that left four dead and scores injured, said director general of police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on Thursday.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:39 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Eviction drive causing unrest among people in Jammu and Kashmir, Azad tells Amit Shah
The chairman of the Democratic Azad Party and former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday called on home minister Amit Shah at Delhi and apprised the latter about serious unrest being caused among the people of Jammu and Kashmir due to eviction notices issued to them by the UT administration.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Haryana budget session from February 20
The Haryana budget estimates are likely to presented on February 23. A decision in this regard was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
High court puts officer on notice for denying pension benefits to widow
The court acted on the plea of a bed-ridden 56-year-old widow from SBS Nagar, who had approached the court seeking its intervention

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Gulmarg avalanche: Fresh SOPs put in place, skiing resumes
Skiing resumed in Gulmarg on Thursday with fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) a day after two skiers from Poland were killed when an avalanche hit a group of skiers at Hapatkhud Kangdori in the upper reaches of Kashmir’s resort town.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:28 AM IST
, Srinagar
Mir EhsanChandigarh: Protest of aided colleges’ staffers enters Day 2
Hundreds of protesters sat on their indefinite strike at MCM DAV College in Sector 36 over delay in implementation of central service rules for teachers and non-implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission for non-teaching staff working in aided colleges

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Pandurang Pole appointed Jammu and Kashmir chief electoral officer
“Pandurang Pole shall cease to hold and hand over forthwith the charge of all or any charges of work under the government of Jammu and Kashmir, which he may be holding before such assumption of office,” the order said.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
SGPC appoints five guides to help foreign, domestic tourists at Golden Temple
As per SGPC officials, on average 1 lakh pilgrims and other visitors visit the shrine complex daily from across the world.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:21 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Punjab Cabinet likely to approve new industrial policy today
The proposed industrial policy, which was discussed by chief minister Bhagwant Mann with top officials of the industries department on Wednesday, will come up for discussion in the cabinet meeting

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Resigned after home secy refused to share Bargari sacrilege SIT report, says Kunwar Vijay
The former IPS officer and Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh who has been airing differences with the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab over its handling of the 2015 sacrilege and police firing cases for some time now, joined Behbal Insaaf Morcha in Faridkot on Thursday.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:16 AM IST
Parteek Singh Mahal, Faridkot
Mohali DC visits Dera Bassi to review welfare schemes
Mohali deputy commissioner Aashika Jain visited Sarsini in Dera Bassi to review welfare schemes such as development of parks and solid waste management; also interacted with the heads of more than 30 villages

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Cases against violators of Covid protocols will be withdrawn: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu
The decision was taken by Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu considering the unprecedented situation during the pandemic where people were forced to step outside of their homes to ensure their survival and of their loved ones.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:15 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Punjab terminates service of five district consumer panel heads
The court had set aside the appointments holding that state resorted to a “pick and choose policy” and ignored the merit list prepared by the selection committee

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:13 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Glittering start to MS Randhawa Memorial Festival
Writers and artists of Punjab, who have made significant contributions, were honoured with Punjab Gaurav Samman on the occasion; among them were Puranchand Wadali (singer), Anupam Sud (print maker), Babu Singh Maan (song writer), Shannon Khurana (theatre director), Manmohan Bawa (writer), Om Prakash Gaso (writer), Swarajbir (writer) and Sidharth (painter)

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Get cracking against illegal mining: Panchkula DC to officials
Panchkula deputy commissioner Mahavir Kaushik chaired a meeting with the mining department and police and gave them a target to impound at least 50 vehicles in February

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:09 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Himachal former health director arrested in graft case
“Case is being investigated by special investigation unit. Himachal former health director surrendered before court after the rejection of his bail in the HP High Court. He has been sent to police remand till February 4,” said a spokesman in the official release by state Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Chandigarh: Man loses ₹42,000 in credit card fraud
On January 24, the victim got a phone call from a person claiming to be the bank’s employee; the caller told him that if his card was not activated, it will be cancelled and thus took his card’s details for activation

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Himachal ex-CM Jai Ram Thakur accuses state government of bringing development to a standstill
Speaking on railway connectivity, Himachal ex-CM Jai Ram Thakur pointed to the higher cost of construction of tracks in hilly states like Himachal and said the Budget provision of ₹2.40 lakh crore would expedite the ongoing Bhanupali-Bilapur, Baddi, Una-Hamirpur projects.

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Mohali industrialists seek scrapping of 50% unearned clause
Mohali Industries Association (MIA) president Anurag Aggarwal said Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) has abolished the 50% clause as per the 1992 policy, but PICTC continues to use it

Published on Feb 03, 2023 12:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali