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Chandigarh industry urges attention to long-pending demands
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:32 AM IST
While addressing media on Wednesday, the members said that before every elections, the political leaders assure a resolution of their demands by including them in their manifestoes, but to no avail
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Mercury climbs further, rain relief round the corner in Chandigarh
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), at 32.8°C, the maximum temperature was 1.2 degrees above normal. However, a stronger Western Disturbance (WD) is approaching the region and is likely to cause rain on Friday that will provide some relief from the rising heat
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh MC seeks EC nod for granting rebate for property tax
Every year, from April 1 to May 31, MC gives a 20% rebate for residential properties and 10% rebate for commercial properties on complete property tax payment for the fiscal
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:30 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
Seniors attack Class 8 student outside Mohali govt school
The 13-year-old had stepped out of the school premises after appearing in an exam, when he was waylaid by his seniors; attacked with sharp-edged weapons and sticks following heated arguments, the teenager fell unconscious at the scene, said Mohali police
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Internal divisions surface in Chandigarh Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Supporters of both Pawan Bansal and HS Lucky raised slogans in their favour at a meeting chaired by All India Congress Committee in-charge Rajeev Shukla
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:28 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
23-year-old fashion design student ends life in Mohali
According to Mohali police, the woman left behind a suicide note in which she didn’t blame anyone for her death and requested her brother to take care of their parents
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Chandigarh: Nepalese helps to spend in life in jail for drugging, robbing employers
Duo had laced the food of their NRI employer and 85-year-old mother, before making off with cash and jewellery in October 2021
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
4 heritage items from Chandigarh auctioned for ₹23 lakh in Luxembourg
A total of five artefacts, including a set of two easy armchairs, a writing chair, a low rectangular stool, a small desk and a set of two office cane chairs, all designed by architect Pierre Jeanneret, were put up for auction
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Charging ₹9 lakh excess for steel costs supplier dear
Disposing of the complaint by M/s Kindlebit Solutions Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh, the commission also directed M/s Shree Krishna Enterprises, Chandigarh, to pay ₹60,000 as compensation
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Employees on deputation under Chandigarh admn’s scanner
Chandigarh adviser has sought details of all staff on deputation ahead of enforcing its deputation policy that will cap tenure at seven years
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
Chief electoral officer reviews preparations for Lok Sabha polls in Himachal’s Hamirpur
The Himachal chief electoral officer instructed the district officials to ensure wide publicity of various apps of the Election Commission of India
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Omar Abdullah likely to contest Lok Sabha polls from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla
National Conference district committee has sent a panel of three names to the party high command for shortlisting of candidates for the Baramulla seat and Omar Abdullah’s name figures on top
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:03 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
BRO connects strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh
The road is now the third axis apart from Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh which connects Ladakh to the hinterland
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Advisory issued as Jammu and Kashmir braces for fresh spell of rain
MeT said March 28 will also witness cloudy weather with light rain and snow over higher reaches at many places, while predicting more rain for March 29 and 30
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
ED plea on quashing Congress Udhampur candidate’s bail to be taken up day after Lok Sabha polls
Released on bail in a money laundering case on November 24 last year, Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh has been bidding to upset Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh from Udhampur
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh files nomination from Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur
Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur is set for a triangular contest between Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh, DPAP leader GM Saroori and Congress’ Choudhary Lal Singh
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Kathua
Spice of Life: Reel to real, realising unsung hero within
The hero is the one who makes sacrifices for his or her family and friends, or the one who inspires others to take up the challenges of life and applauds the achievements staying away from the limelight all along.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
BJP stages protests in Mandi against controversial post attacking Kangna Ranaut
Former CM Jai TamThakur described the Congress leader’s post against actress Kangana Ranuat as an attempt to “demean “women
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Congress panel meets to chalk Himachal poll strategy
Party’s state unit chief Pratibha Singh stands firm on unwillingness to contest; Deputy CM says no threat to the Congress-led state government
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Summer rush in sight, Dharamshala’s tourism industry bats for increased vigil
Stakeholders in Dharamshala call for increased vigilance after tourist's murder, citing lack of security measures. Three more arrested in connection with the incident.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
UK-based experts lend colour to Sobha Singh’s art pieces with restoration work at Andretta
The duo built upon their previous visits to the Sobha Singh gallery in Andretta in 2012 and 2014 to carry out the restoration over a period of 10 days.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Jammu and Kashmir leaders sceptic as Centre mull AFSPA rollback
Union home minister Amit Shah says Centre plans to pull back troops from Jammu and Kashmir, drawing sharp reactions from local leaders
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:50 AM IST
, Jammu/srinagar
Mir EhsanLudhiana, Bathinda flagged as ‘expenditure sensitive’ by Punjab poll authorities
Ludhiana and Bathinda flagged as 'expenditure sensitive' constituencies for Punjab's general elections on June 1. 42 assembly segments vulnerable to abuse of resources identified.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:42 AM IST
, Bathinda
Vishal JoshiAAP dubs Jalandhar MP Sushil Kumar Rinku, Jalandhar West MLA Sheetal Angural ‘traitors’
The AAP said that both were elected by the people because they were contesting on the AAP tickets but they have now betrayed the trust of the people of Jalandhar
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Arrangements in place for wheat procurement from April 1,says Punjab Chief Secretary Anurag Verma
Wheat has been sown over 35.07 lakh hectares in Punjab and the output is expected to be 161.30 lakh metric tonne
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:36 AM IST
, Chandigarh
Press Trust of IndiaED summons 3 Punjab officials over excise policy
After Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest, ED turns to Punjab, summons officials linked to excise policy. Opposition seeks ED probe into state's liquor policy.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Chandigarh
Offered money to join BJP, claim three Punjab AAP MLAs
The charge was levelled by three AAP MLAs— Jagdeep Singh Goldy Kamboj, Amandeep Singh Musafir and Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina — who alleged that the BJP, even after the implementation of the model code of conduct, was trying to poach MLAs and other leaders of the party in Punjab
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Sangrur hooch tragedy shows liquor mafia thrives in Punjab
The recent death of 20 labourers in villages reveals a well-organised network of bootleggers, while vend owners complain of police inaction on substandard, cheaper liquor trade costing them dear
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:06 AM IST
, Sangrur
Karam PrakashAmritsar airport registers over 35% growth in international passengers traffic
As per data released by the Airport Authority of India, the total international passenger footfall in February reached 94,625, compared to 69,634 passengers in February 2023
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 08:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Money laundering cases: Courts can order release of accused under police custody: HC
The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that courts can order release of an accused of money laundering under police custody without fulfilling twin conditions as mandated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh