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Missile misfired during army exercise in Jaisalmer
Published on Mar 24, 2023 09:30 PM IST
A missile was misfired during a firing exercise by the army at the Pokhran field firing range (PFFR) in Jaisalmer, people familiar with the matter
Mukesh Mathrani
37 candidates applying for postal jobs in Odisha found with ‘fake certificates’
Patnaik said that his suspicion arose as the candidates who score more than 90% in matric never apply for the post of Grameen Dak Seva, which has a lesser salary than those working in post offices in urban areas, however, this time, candidates with higher marks too had applied for the post
Published on Mar 24, 2023 08:49 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Amit Shah to attend 84th CRPF Raising Day ceremony in Chhattisgarh on Saturday
The DG credited the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) which was formed in the last two years and have been a major host to facilitate the building of roads and schools in the region, as well as, to carry out anti-Maoist operations
Published on Mar 24, 2023 07:41 PM IST
S KareemuddinRitesh Mishra
Cash-for-job case: Gauhati HC grants bail to main accused
The present case is related to alleged acceptance of ₹50,000 by Rakesh Paul from one Bedanta Bikash Das in lieu of getting appointed as an agriculture development officer
Published on Mar 24, 2023 06:35 PM IST
BJP’s Biswabandhu Sen elected as Tripura assembly Speaker
While BJP’s Sen got 32 votes to win, Roy, fielded by opposition alliance partners Communist Party of India (Marxist)–Congress and TIPRA Motha, received 14 votes, including 11 from the CPM and three from the Congress
Published on Mar 24, 2023 06:33 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
NGT suspends environmental clearance for JSW’s mega steel project in Odisha
In April last year, the ministry accorded environmental clearance to the 13.2 million tonnes per annum integrated steel project pegged at ₹65,000 crore following the recommendation of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC
Published on Mar 24, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Commandos deployed at jail where Waris Punjab De members are lodged
Police superintendent Shwetank Mishra said additional security arrangements have been made for strict vigil both inside and outside the jail
Published on Mar 24, 2023 10:30 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Customised NCERT books with ‘U.P. touch’ from 2024-25 session at govt primary schools
Now lakhs of students of classes 1 and 2 enrolled in over 1
Published on Mar 24, 2023 12:11 AM IST
K Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj
Punjabi varsity grant cut: Protesters march towards health minister’s residence
The protest against cut in annual grant for Punjabi University, Patiala, entered the 11th day on Thursday with agitators marching towards the residence of Punjab health minister Balbir Singh.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 11:05 PM IST
Varanasi artisans prepare special gifts for PM Modi
Craftsmen of Varanasi prepared a special Angvastram based on Shiv Shakti theme for Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published on Mar 23, 2023 11:00 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
MAHAKUMBH-2025: Part funds released for 10 projects of Jal Nigam by state government
The budget release comes when preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 are on the top priority list of the state government and the government allocated ₹2500 crore for this mission in its annual budget for 2023-24 just in February 2023.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 10:57 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Martyrs’ Day: Heroes of freedom struggle remembered with music and film screenings
The event started with renditions of patriotic songs, and the screening of ‘Inquilab’, a short film on the life of Bhagat Singh.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 10:56 PM IST
Allahabad University gets 11 new teachers, 74 non-teaching staff
The importance of the recruitment of non-teaching staff on Saturday can be understood by the fact that it was way back in 1964 when AU had last recruited non-teaching employees.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 10:55 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Kidnapped boy recovered in 12 hours in Auriya
Vishal told the police he needed money and he planned the kidnapping with his girlfriend and two others.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
Four minors rescued from beggary, sent to govt shelter homes
Following the rescue, the children were tested for Covid and then presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which ordered that the children be handed over to government shelter homes.
Updated on Mar 23, 2023 09:30 PM IST
BJP makes fresh minority outreach with rallies, Mann ki Baat’s Urdu book & Sneh Milan in U.P.
After the month of Ramzan, the BJP has planned ‘Sneh Milan – one country, one DNA’ events in west U.P. that are aimed at highlighting the RSS view of Hindus and Muslims sharing the ‘same ancestry.’
Updated on Mar 23, 2023 09:23 PM IST
BJP makes fresh minority outreach with rallies, Mann ki Baat’s Urdu book & Sneh Milan in U.P.
After the month of Ramzan, the BJP has planned ‘Sneh Milan – one country, one DNA’ events in west U.P. that are aimed at highlighting the RSS view of Hindus and Muslims sharing the ‘same ancestry.’
Published on Mar 23, 2023 09:21 PM IST
U.P. making efforts to improve children’s nutritional diet with millets: Governor
Addressing the gathering at the event, the governor said, “Such initiatives will help us in getting rid of malnutrition-related diseases.”
Published on Mar 23, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Mentally unstable man who crossed over to Bangladesh brought back to Bahraich
The Bahraich DM said that Subhas somehow reached West Bengal and from there, he crossed over to Bangladesh via the Haridaspur border.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 09:15 PM IST
SHARIQ RAIS SIDDIQUI
Drugs worth over ₹405 crore seized in Mizoram and Assam; two held
Police estimate the cost of the narcotics at ₹390.4 crore. According to the statement by the IG, Assam Rifles, “The consignment was coming from Myanmar and the suspected drugs supplying racket was planning to transport it to different Indian states.”
Published on Mar 23, 2023 07:06 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkhayastha
Chhattisgarh: CM Bhupesh Baghel orders probe into pro-Khalistan rally in Raipur
On Wednesday, a rally was taken out in Raipur by a group of people allegedly in support of pro-Khalistan activist and Waris Punjab De head Amritpal Singh, who is currently absconding. BJP legislators termed the incident as “unfortunate.”
Published on Mar 23, 2023 06:23 PM IST
Amit Shah promised interlocutor by March 27 to address demands: TIPRA Motha chief
Debbarma had earlier said his party will not be a part of the government without getting constitutional solution for the welfare of tribals in Tripura
Published on Mar 23, 2023 03:47 PM IST
Priyanka Deb Barman
Chhattisgarh assembly passes bill for protection of journalists
Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said the bill is aimed at preventing violence against media persons and ensuring the protection of the properties of journalists and media institutions
Updated on Mar 23, 2023 09:32 AM IST
2nd round of Assam-Meghalaya border talks to be held next month
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma told the state assembly that committees will have discussions with all stakeholders to understand the concerns of the people living in the border areas
Published on Mar 23, 2023 08:27 AM IST
David Laitphlang
World Water Day: Kashi citizens asked to conserve water, work for clean Ganga
Awareness programmes, human chains, and appeals to keep the Ganga clean were made in Varanasi to mark the World Water Day on March 22
Published on Mar 22, 2023 11:54 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Orders issued in Meerut to confiscate property of ex-minister
Meerut district magistrate Deepak Meena has issued orders to confiscate property worth ₹31 crore of former minister Haji Yakoob, which includes luxury cars, plots and other immovable property
Published on Mar 22, 2023 11:42 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
World Water Day: Dig deep pits to harvest rainwater: Jal Shakti minister
The minister was speaking during a water conservation awareness drive held to mark the World Water Day.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:56 PM IST
World Water Day: ‘Important to spread awareness about conservation, recycle & reuse’
Vandana Sharma, executive officer, Aligarh, said, “The visit was a great learning experience to understand details of the STP.”
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:14 PM IST
Y20 India Summit: Experts to discuss mental stress in youths during 2-day KGMU event
“Sports personalities will interact with students from different districts of the state,” said KGMU vice-chancellor Lt Gen (Dr) Bipin Puri.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:09 PM IST
‘Non-payment of contractors’ hampers door-to-door waste collection service in Lucknow
People aware of the development told HT that contractors working with the waste removal department are not willing to take on the work as they have not been paid.
Published on Mar 22, 2023 10:00 PM IST
