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Mohali: Property dealer loses ₹4L to fake Diljit concert tickets, two booked

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:14 AM IST

The accused were booked following the complaint of Harpreet Singh, a property dealer, who said he met the duo in various clubs in Mohali and Chandigarh last year

The accused, Jaswinder Singh of Kaithal, Haryana, and Gurharsh Kaur, live in a rented accommodation in Zirakpur. As Jaswinder used to book VIP tables in clubs, he offered the complainant, Harpreet Singh, tickets for Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Sector 34, Chandigarh, on December 14, 2024. (HT Photo)

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Mohali: Army sepoy booked for duping naik of ₹19 lakh

The 34 year-old victim, Naik Gursewak Singh of Gidderbaha, lodged a complaint with the Punjab director general of police (DGP), following which an investigation was marked to a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) rank officer in Mohali

The accused has been identified as Rohit Saini of Phase-1, Mohali. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:12 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Chandigarh: 200 flats lying unallotted in Maloya since 2015, says MoHUA

The issue was raised during the ongoing Lok Sabha session when Chandigarh member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari questioned whether it was true that the houses built under PMAY-U in Maloya remained unallotted and had deteriorated

Minister of state for housing and urban affairs, Tokhan Sahu, stated that 2,195 houses constructed underJNNURM in Maloya were later converted into affordable rental housing complexes (ARHCs). Of these, 1,997 houses have been allotted to beneficiaries on a rental basis and are currently in use. These houses were converted into ARHCs after the closure of JNNURM on March 31, 2014. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Army sepoy held for murdering cop wife

Cracking the case, the crime branch of Chandigarh Police nabbed Parvinder, who is posted at the Western Command, from Ambala on Saturday after a four-day manhunt.

The victim, Sapna, was found dead on the back seat of her car under suspicious circumstances on March 11. Notably, the car keys were missing, forcing the police to break the car’s window to retrieve the body. (iStock)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two more lives snuffed out on killer Mohali roads

55-year-old scooterist and a 33-year-old car driver become latest accident victims, taking the toll to 51 in just 75 days of this year

The first fatal mishap on Saturday occurred around 2.20 am near the Sector 66/67 light point, when a car driver stopped to relieve himself while returning home with his wife from Sohana, Mohali. (iStock)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Punjab: Peddler’s house demolished in Ferozepur

Senior superintendent of police Bhupinder Singh Sidhu says accused Gurcharan had built his house illegally in the village that falls under the Sadar police station

A drug peddler’s house being demolished by cops in Jhuge Hazara village of Ferozepur district on Sunday.

Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: 2 dead, 10 hurt in Ropar mishap

Hailing from Manewal village in Machhiwara of Ludhiana district, the victims were returning from Anandpur Sahib after particpating in Hola Mohalla event

Deceased Gobind Singh who was driving the tractor-trolley

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Security forces destroy IED in J&K’s Kupwara

Officials said that Indian Army and Border Security Forces in a joint operation recovered the explosive device in Narikut Kupwara

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Ludhiana: Punjab men’s and women’s teams to compete in U-23 national basketball championship

11 players from the women’s team and 8 from the men’s team belong to Ludhiana; the women’s team will be captained by Bhavika Dhir, while the men’s team will be captained by Amaan Sandhu

Punjab men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to compete in the first U-23 national basketball championship. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Second missing person’s body recovered in J&K’s Kulgam

Police said that the body of Mohammad Showkat Bajad, a resident of Rajouri who was currently living at Qazigund, was traced from Vaishaw Nallah at Mah in Kulgam

Last month, Bajad brothers along with a third youth Mukhtar Ahmad went missing from Qazigund. (iStock)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Two former PDP leaders rejoin party in Mehbooba’s presence

Mansoor Hussain Suharwardy and Yasir Reshi joined the PDP after around four years after quitting the party

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Ludhiana: SAI, IMA organise ‘Sundays on cycle’ for the FIT India campaign

Dr Manoj Sobti, Patron IMA, Ludhiana, who was the chief guest for the event, said that the ‘Sundays on cycle’ movement has been initiated by the Union health ministry of India as part of Fit India campaign

The event was attended by 50 doctors of IMA Ludhiana and many officials and sports persons from SAI. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 15.24 °C, check weather forecast for March 17, 2025

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on March 17, 2025 here.

Chandigarh weather update on March 17, 2025

Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:05 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

BJP to appoint 27 district presidents by Monday: Badoli

Notably, Haryana has 22 districts, but the BJP has designated five additional organisational districts to enhance efficiency at the grassroots level.

Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli has announced that as part of efforts to expand organisational outreach in the state, the party will appoint 27 district presidents by Monday. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: Bains asks DEO to probe video of ‘youths forcing minor to take drugs’

The DEO has been asked to visit the school on Monday; in the purported video, the youngsters are seen threatening the minor as he resists; police, however, said the matter was settled and it was among friends

A Class 9 student was caught by his friends, who tried to get him to eat fritters made with bhang. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

2 found dead in Charkhi Dadri

According to police officials, the woman was found dead on the terrace of the house and the man’s body was lying in the kitchen, adding the duo had consumed some poisonous substance on Saturday late night.

Police officials at the crime spot in Charkhi Dadri where a man and woman were found dead in the woman’s house. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Big announcements expected for farmersin budget today: Agri minister

Speaking to reporters in Karnal after laying foundation stone of ‘Prabhu Milan Dham’ organised by the “Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalaya” Rana said that chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, will present the state budget, which will include major benefits for farmers.

Regarding hailstorm damage, he said that farmers should register on the e-kshatipurti portal to receive financial assistance. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

No compromise on quality in govt work: Ranbir Gangwa

He said construction works are checked from time to time so that public money can be utilised properly at the right place and right time.

In response to a question asked about the sewerage system of Hisar’s auto market, he said as soon as this matter came to his notice, instructions were given to officials to get the sewerage system repaired. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Two killed after being hit by a train in Jind

Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Gurudev of railway police said that the Avadh Assam express train going to Bathinda from Delhi ran over the duo in the early hours of Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Satbir and Dinesh Kumar, both residents of Jind district. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Ludhiana: 2 history-sheeters nabbed after encounter with police

Police identified the accused as Gagandeep Singh alias Gaggu, a resident of Maksudan in Jalandhar; and Mandeep Kumar, a resident of New Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar in Ludhiana; police recovered an illegal pistol, a scooter and two mobile phones from the possession of the accused

A video of the incident surfaced on social media and a case was registered on Saturday at the division number 5 police station. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Gurdaspur judokas shine in state tourney

Gurdaspur dominated as Abhishek bagged gold in the 81kg category, followed by Harmanpreet Singh, also from Gurdaspur, in second place; Manav Sharma from Gurdaspur claimed gold in the 100kg category

Players in action during the 45th junior state judo championship in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Man sets neighbour’s bike ablaze over police complaint

Enraged over the complaint filed against him by the complainant, the accused started hurling abuses at him from the rooftop of his house and later poured inflammable liquid on his bike and set it ablaze near the main gate, the complainant added

According to the complainant, Jaspreet Singh from Jassowal, his neighbour Lakhvir Singh often caused disturbances in the area after consuming alcohol. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 73% students from dist appear for meritorious schools’ entrance test

These schools, known for their educational standards, facilities, and career opportunities, continue to be a top choice for students and parents alike; in addition to academic excellence, successful candidates will receive free uniforms and access to a dedicated bus service

Students coming out of an examination centre in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Gangster Arsh Dalla’s aide held by police after gunfight in Sidhwan Bet

The accused, identified as Krishan alias Kaki from Malsia Wali Basti Zira in Ferozepur district, was wanted for allegedly firing outside a jewellery shop near the busy Rani Jhansi Chowk in Jagraon, police officials said

According to police, the seized bike was used while opening fire outside the Jagraon jewellery showroom on March 5. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 15 vandalise idols after clash over WhatsApp story, police registers case

The first-information report (FIR) was registered after a complaint by Dinesh Kumar from Mohalla Abdullapur Basti, who alleged the accused vandalised his car and pelted them with stones, due which idols at a temple were damaged

The complainant stated that on March 14, he posted something a story and accused Sukhchain copied and reposted it using abusive language. (HT File)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Explanation sought from registrar over ‘selective’ audits of Verka plants

The action comes after Surjit Singh Bhadour, currently posted as general manager at Milkfed Verka, Patiala and Khanna, alleged he was being targeted as he belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community

Asked to file reply within 15 days over audits being conducted for plants in Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur, Faridkot and Khanna. (HT)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: No timeline set for ICU’s opening at civil hospital

Doctors at the hospital say it is not infrastructure that the ICU lacks, but manpower; the hospital has a sanctioned strength for 100-bedded facility but has been expanded to 300 beds

Health Minister Balbir Singh, MLA Ashok Prashar with other senior officials reviewed the renovation work at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Sunday, March 16, 2025. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Punjab to revoke Amritpal, aides’ detention under NSA

Amritpal was arrested in Moga’s Rode village on April 23, 2023, following an over a month-long manhunt.

Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh.(File)

Updated on Mar 17, 2025 04:17 AM IST

ByRavinder Vasudeva

Ludhiana: Neighbours foil rape bid on 6-year-old; labourer held

The police said the accused, identified as Manoj Paswan, lured the minor with candies and took her to his rented accommodation, where he attempted to sexually assault her.

The complainant said he and his wife had gone out to buy groceries from the market and the 6-year was home alone at the time of the incident. (HT File)

Published on Mar 16, 2025 10:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ministerial panel on reservations to submit report within six months: Itoo

Itoo took to social media platform ‘X’ on Saturday evening after her earlier response in assembly regarding the timeline elicited criticism from various quarters including from Lone and National Conference leader Ruhullah Mehdi

Published on Mar 16, 2025 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

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The accused were booked following the complaint of Harpreet Singh, a property dealer, who said he met the duo in various clubs in Mohali and Chandigarh last year

The 34 year-old victim, Naik Gursewak Singh of Gidderbaha, lodged a complaint with the Punjab director general of police (DGP), following which an investigation was marked to a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) rank officer in Mohali

The issue was raised during the ongoing Lok Sabha session when Chandigarh member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari questioned whether it was true that the houses built under PMAY-U in Maloya remained unallotted and had deteriorated

Cracking the case, the crime branch of Chandigarh Police nabbed Parvinder, who is posted at the Western Command, from Ambala on Saturday after a four-day manhunt.

55-year-old scooterist and a 33-year-old car driver become latest accident victims, taking the toll to 51 in just 75 days of this year

Senior superintendent of police Bhupinder Singh Sidhu says accused Gurcharan had built his house illegally in the village that falls under the Sadar police station

Hailing from Manewal village in Machhiwara of Ludhiana district, the victims were returning from Anandpur Sahib after particpating in Hola Mohalla event

Officials said that Indian Army and Border Security Forces in a joint operation recovered the explosive device in Narikut Kupwara

11 players from the women’s team and 8 from the men’s team belong to Ludhiana; the women’s team will be captained by Bhavika Dhir, while the men’s team will be captained by Amaan Sandhu

Police said that the body of Mohammad Showkat Bajad, a resident of Rajouri who was currently living at Qazigund, was traced from Vaishaw Nallah at Mah in Kulgam

Mansoor Hussain Suharwardy and Yasir Reshi joined the PDP after around four years after quitting the party

Dr Manoj Sobti, Patron IMA, Ludhiana, who was the chief guest for the event, said that the ‘Sundays on cycle’ movement has been initiated by the Union health ministry of India as part of Fit India campaign

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on March 17, 2025 here.

Notably, Haryana has 22 districts, but the BJP has designated five additional organisational districts to enhance efficiency at the grassroots level.

The DEO has been asked to visit the school on Monday; in the purported video, the youngsters are seen threatening the minor as he resists; police, however, said the matter was settled and it was among friends

According to police officials, the woman was found dead on the terrace of the house and the man’s body was lying in the kitchen, adding the duo had consumed some poisonous substance on Saturday late night.

Speaking to reporters in Karnal after laying foundation stone of ‘Prabhu Milan Dham’ organised by the “Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidhyalaya” Rana said that chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, will present the state budget, which will include major benefits for farmers.

He said construction works are checked from time to time so that public money can be utilised properly at the right place and right time.

Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Gurudev of railway police said that the Avadh Assam express train going to Bathinda from Delhi ran over the duo in the early hours of Sunday.

Police identified the accused as Gagandeep Singh alias Gaggu, a resident of Maksudan in Jalandhar; and Mandeep Kumar, a resident of New Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar in Ludhiana; police recovered an illegal pistol, a scooter and two mobile phones from the possession of the accused

Gurdaspur dominated as Abhishek bagged gold in the 81kg category, followed by Harmanpreet Singh, also from Gurdaspur, in second place; Manav Sharma from Gurdaspur claimed gold in the 100kg category

Enraged over the complaint filed against him by the complainant, the accused started hurling abuses at him from the rooftop of his house and later poured inflammable liquid on his bike and set it ablaze near the main gate, the complainant added

These schools, known for their educational standards, facilities, and career opportunities, continue to be a top choice for students and parents alike; in addition to academic excellence, successful candidates will receive free uniforms and access to a dedicated bus service

The accused, identified as Krishan alias Kaki from Malsia Wali Basti Zira in Ferozepur district, was wanted for allegedly firing outside a jewellery shop near the busy Rani Jhansi Chowk in Jagraon, police officials said

The first-information report (FIR) was registered after a complaint by Dinesh Kumar from Mohalla Abdullapur Basti, who alleged the accused vandalised his car and pelted them with stones, due which idols at a temple were damaged

The action comes after Surjit Singh Bhadour, currently posted as general manager at Milkfed Verka, Patiala and Khanna, alleged he was being targeted as he belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community

Doctors at the hospital say it is not infrastructure that the ICU lacks, but manpower; the hospital has a sanctioned strength for 100-bedded facility but has been expanded to 300 beds

Amritpal was arrested in Moga’s Rode village on April 23, 2023, following an over a month-long manhunt.

The police said the accused, identified as Manoj Paswan, lured the minor with candies and took her to his rented accommodation, where he attempted to sexually assault her.

Itoo took to social media platform ‘X’ on Saturday evening after her earlier response in assembly regarding the timeline elicited criticism from various quarters including from Lone and National Conference leader Ruhullah Mehdi

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