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5 out of 11 Sikh faces victorious in Delhi assembly elections
Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:06 AM IST
In the 2020 Delhi assembly elections also 11 Sikhs had contested, out of which two – both belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) -- had won. Then, SAD an alliance partner of the BJP had backed out of the polls at the last moment protesting against the Citizens Amendment Act passed by the BJP government.

Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
After Delhi debacle, future tense for AAP in Punjab
Though chief minister Bhagwant Mann drew impressive crowds, the AAP lost most of the dozen-odd seats having a sizable Punjabi population with big margins. The AAP had deployed its top state leaders, including ministers, MLAs and other leaders, to campaign in Delhi.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:04 AM IST
Navneet Sharma, Chandigarh
In a first, Amritsar admn starts delivery of cooked meals to TB patients
Amritsar launches a project to deliver high-protein meals to 5,053 TB patients at home, aiding recovery and planning statewide expansion.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:02 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Punjab assembly proceedings go fully paperless
The Speaker said the House proceedings are being telecast live on the official social media platforms of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and the Punjab government since 2022. NeVA was launched in the Punjab on September 23, 2023, to make information exchange easier in the House.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Rape case against Badoli-Mittal: Third accused held; extortion call recording retrieved
The accused was identified as Meeru, a resident of Delhi; police officials familiar with the matter said Meeru is a close associate of the woman complainant who had earlier filed a case against the singer and Haryana BJP chief Mohan Badoli in Kasauli

Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: Pakhowal road commuters see red over traffic snarls
The high number of marriage palaces and banquet halls along Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, has led to a surge in vehicles, especially during peak hours

Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:10 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Sukhpreet SinghChandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for February 9, 2025
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on February 9, 2025 here.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Haryana: Sonepat man fake-killed for ₹2-cr insurance, LIC agent booked
Sonepat police said the accused had taken a high-value life insurance for Praveen Kumar, a resident of Tharu village, without informing him and later produced a fake death certificate to claim the money

Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Haryana: Karnal college girls’ hostel gets 50 rooms
Speaking on the occasion, Haryana tourism minister Arvind Sharma said daughters should make their area proud by enhancing their capabilities in every field

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Haryana human rights panel seeks report on simplifying addition of name in birth certificate
Haryana Human Rights Commission chairperson justice (retd) Lalit Batra has asked the authorities to depute an officer to appear before the commission on March 21 to take the matter to its logical end

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haryana: Gang of cattle thieves busted, 5 held after exchange of fire in Bhiwani
Charkhi Dadri deputy superintendent of police Dinesh Yadav said they had received a tip-off about the movement of cattle thieves, following which they laid a naka near Bond Kalan village

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Competent authority can’t be directed by court to grant prosecution sanction: HC
“The discretionary powers of a competent authority to decide for or against grant of sanction for prosecution cannot be usurped or taken away while exercising power of judicial review,” the bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Anil Kshetarpal observed

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh
Delhi people pushed ‘AAPda’ govt out of power: Haryana CM Saini
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini was one of the star campaigners in the election and addressed several rallies, road shows and corner meetings to seek votes for the party candidates.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Ludhiana resident duped of ₹21L in online scam
The cyber crime police station of Ludhiana commissionerate registered an FIR against the unidentified accused and initiated an investigation following the complaint filed by Vrishabh Goyal, 30, a resident of Lotia Colony, Pakhowal road, Ludhiana

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Teachers oppose invigilation duties outside their blocks
District education officer (elementary) Ravinder Kaur defended the decision, stating that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) issued the orders to ensure transparency in the examination process

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Car falls into gorge in Shimla, 2 killed
The deceased were identified as Ramkrishan Sharma and Surjit Singh, both residents of Badlavag village in Chopal. The accident took place near Chambi on the Chopal-Jhina road on Friday evening. The victims were on their way from Chambi to Badlavag when the car reportedly lost control and plunged into a gorge.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Ludhiana: Factory fire destroys goods worth lakhs
In another incident, a moving pick-up truck caught fire near the Atam Park bridge, Ludhiana, creating panic among commuters at around 1:15 am on Saturday

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Light rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal in coming days
The India meteorological department’s (IMD) Shimla office has predicted light rain and snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh in coming days mainly over the higher reaches of Kinnaur, Kullu, Chamba, Mandi, Kangra and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Delhi chose a double-engine govt: Jai Ram Thakur
Jai Ram emphasised that for a long time, Delhi was plagued by an atmosphere of instability and mismanagement, which has now come to an end. He criticised AAP, stating that the party, which was initially formed to fight against corruption, has ultimately “drowned in it”.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Delhiites want politics of performance, not propaganda: Kavinder Gupta
Kavinder Gupta said, “The results clearly indicate that the people of Delhi have overwhelmingly rejected the false promises of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and embraced the honest and transparent governance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).”

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Ludhiana: Travel agent thrashed over ‘deportation’, police hunt on for six
The accused have been identified as Jasveer Kaur, her aides Raju, Bunty (all residents of Mullanpur), along with Gurbaz Singh, Kamaljit Kaur and Meva Singh

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Bizman gets ₹30L extortion call, probe on
Inspector Balwinder Kaur, station house officer (SHO) of division number 8 police station, Ludhiana, said the police were close to arresting the suspect and that necessary security measures had been taken to ensure the safety of the victim

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Naina Devi temple complex to be beautified in three phases: Sukhu
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced the beautification of the Shri Naina Devi Ji temple complex at a cost of ₹100 crore and said that the work would be carried out in three phases.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Ludhiana: Despite directions from high court, agri varsity fails to revise pensions
PAU, Ludhiana, had said in the court that since the state government had not made any decision on arrears, the question regarding grant of benefits to the employees retrospectively had been pending with the state government

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:48 AM IST
, Ludhiana
Rakshit SharmaLudhiana: Teenager hangs self during live chat with female friend
Inspector Jasvir Singh, station house officer (SHO) at the Jodhewal police station, Ludhiana, said an FIR has been registered against the girl

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Delhi poll results : ‘Aur lado aapas mein’: Omar’s apparent jibe at INDIA bloc
“Aur lado aapas mein!!! (Keep on fighting each other),” Omar posted on X with a meme. He mocked at the INDIA bloc leaders for not putting up a joint fight in the Delhi assembly elections which resulted in the defeat of AAP and the Congress.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Iltija Mufti claims put under house arrest with Mehbooba
In a social media post, Iltija Mufti said she had intended to visit Kathua while People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti planned to visit Sopore to meet the bereaved family of the truck driver killed in army firing on Wednesday.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Ludhiana: Days after joining Congress, ward 12 councillor booked
The FIR has been registered on the complaint of Naurang Singh of Phullanwal village, Ludhiana; Naurang stated that he had come in contact with Amandeep Singh through one Surinder Bali

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
₹450-crore Jammu railway station revamp project going full throttle
The Jammu railway station remains one of the busiest railway stations of northern India and witnesses average footfall of 30,000 to 40,000 passengers a day.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:04 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Soldiers on patrolling duty fired upon near LoC in Rajouri
Intelligence agencies claim that Pakistan has kept 80 to 100 terrorists in launch pads to push them into Jammu and Kashmir and stage attacks this summer.

Published on Feb 09, 2025 04:25 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu