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Haryana Council of Ministers’ decisions: ₹50 lakh, job for kin of naval officer killed in Pahalgam terror attack

Haryana ministers’ council approve ₹1 crore for kin of Agniveer battle casualty, ₹25 lakh each and jobs for kin of victims of 2005 crossfire in Bhiwani and 2023 communal violence

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali: Drug peddler held in Kharar; weapons, cash seized

During a search, police recovered 25 grams of heroin, a .32 bore pistol with an empty magazine, three live cartridges of 7.62 mm and ₹12,500 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales, the police said

An FIR has been registered under Section 21 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Section 25 of the Arms Act at the Kharar City police station. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Governor lauds PGI’s Sarathi project, 22 NSS volunteers feted for service

The event to mark the milestone was graced by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria who commended the efforts of the youth and the institution in integrating community service with healthcare delivery

UT administrator and Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria being honoured during first annual celebration of project Sarathi at PGIMER on Monday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula: 2019 road accident case: Accused acquitted due to lack of evidence

The incident occurred on August 30, 2019; Ravi died after being allegedly struck by a truck reportedly driven rashly by the accused; an FIR was registered by the Mansa Devi complex police on September 2, 2019

The court observed that the prosecution failed to produce CCTV footage from the scene or the testimony of the complainant who was a direct eyewitness. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Mohali: Punjab can’t spare water, BBMB must revoke order: Balbir Sidhu

Highlighting Punjab’s water woes, Sidhu said that irrigation through canals has reduced by nearly 4.90 lakh hectares and 114 of 150 blocks have been declared ‘dark zones’ due to groundwater depletion

Balbir Sidhu criticised the Centre for unilaterally reallocating Punjab’s water without consulting the state, calling it a betrayal to the people of Punjab. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Haryana excise policy: No liquor sub-vend to be allowed in villages with 500 or less people

Taverns shall operate only from enclosed premises approved by the department and would not be visible to passers-by under the policy that has been approved for 21.5 months

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Panchkula: Recovered boiled claws were of leopard, says report; two booked

To verify the species, the forest department sent the recovered claws for forensic testing to Dehradun on May 15, 2024; the test results, received via email on April 23, confirmed the biological samples to be of a leopard

The case stems from a raid conducted on May 10, 2024, by a joint team comprising forest department officials and a member of People for Animals (PFA). (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Haryana: INLD seeks FIR against Punjab CM amid water dispute

The Indian National Lok Dal has started a three-day agitation across Haryana against the Punjab government that has been opposing plans to release water to Haryana

Indian National Lok Dal’s state president Rampal Majra during a protest against Punjab government’s refusal to release water, in Kaithal on Monday. (HT photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Haryana: Council of Ministers condemns Punjab resolution amid water row

In the past, the Punjab assembly has passed a resolution regarding the SYL issue, disregarding the decision of the Supreme Court, says Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Sugar mills delaying payments to farmers will face strict action: Yogi

The CM issued these directives during Monday’s review meeting of the sugar industry and sugarcane development department.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File)

Lucknow

Published on May 06, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

2 end lives in Mohali

In the first case, the deceased had been working as a stamp vendor since 2007 and lived with his wife and son in Phase-1; his daughter is married

In the second case, a 24-year-old man killed himself at his paying guest accommodation (PG) in Mataur village on Monday. The deceased was working as a mason. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Haryana: Youth take anti-drug oath at Khattar’s event

Union power minister says the PM has a long-term vision that the youth of the country remain healthy and participate in sports with zeal and enthusiasm, win medals and bring glory to the country

Union power minister and Karnal MP Manohar Lal Khattar meets players during a sports event in Panipat on Monday. (HT photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Chandigarh: Child rights body takes suo-moto cognisance of FIITJEE cheating case

CCPCR chairperson Shipra Bansal said the commission will seek an action taken and status report from the concerned police station regarding the case

FIITJEE’s Sector-35 centre was abruptly shut in February, affecting around 200 students and leaving nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore in unpaid dues. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Man found murdered near temple in Panchkula

The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem on Monday, said police; the victim is survived by his wife and six children

The victim, identified as Sunil Kumar, who was a labourer and resided in Verma Colony, Pinjore, was found with head and neck injuries in a pool of blood. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Electoral roll for J&K’s Nagrota segment published

The revision process was preceded by, rationalisation of polling stations of 77-Nagrota AC resulting in the increase of five polling stations, thus raising the total number of polling stations to 150 from previous 145

The final electoral rolls are now available for public inspection at all polling stations in 77- Nagrota assembly constituency, offices of the electoral registration officer (ERO) and assistant EROs and the official website of the CEO J&K “https://ceojk.nic.in” (HT representative)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Punjab passes bill relaxing criteria for appointing SC law officers

The Punjab assembly on Monday passed the Punjab Law Officers (Engagement) Amendment Bill, 2025, for relaxation in the minimal annual professional income criteria for engagement of Scheduled Caste candidates as law officers in the office of advocate general, Punjab

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Rahul’s apology for 1984 riots ‘hypocritical and meaningless’, says Sukhbir

The remarks by Gandhi were made on April 21 during an interactive session at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University in the US

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mohali: Zirakpur MC president granted anticipatory bail

The case stems from a violent altercation that occurred on the hospital premises reportedly following a dispute over illegal mining in Mukandpur village; the police have so far arrested six of the 17 individuals named in the FIR

The FIR was registered based on a complaint filed by Ranjit Singh alias Minta under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Congress MLAs urge CM to close bio-CNG plant in Bhogpur

Adampur MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was among 22 booked by name by the Bhogpur police station in the FIR that mentions the involvement of 100-150 unidentified persons after the protesters blocked the national highway for three hours

The FIR was registered under sections 285 (obstruction of public way), 126 (wrongful restraint), 326 (b) (mischief), 353 (public mischief by circulating false information), 190 (unlawful assembly) and 61 (2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita and other sections of the National Highway Act and the Noise Pollution (regulation & control) Rules. (Representational image)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

BSF detains Pak intruder near border in Amritsar

A Pakistani national was detained by the 117th battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) after he illegally crossed the border under the border outpost Dariya Mansoor in Amritsar district

Other Cities

Published on May 06, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Hoshiarpur: Drug smuggler injured in shootout with cops

A drug smuggler was injured in an encounter with police in the area falling under the jurisdiction of Garhdiwala police on Monday

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Drug racket in Sangrur jail: Inmate among 2 held with 4kg heroin, Glock

The arrest led to the seizure of 4kg heroin, ₹5.5 lakh drug money and a Glock 9mm pistol with two rounds.

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

Will seek community’s consensus on withdrawing Rajoana’s mercy plea: SGPC

Balwant Singh Rajoana, a former Punjab Police constable, was sentenced to death in 2007 for his role as a backup bomber in the suicide attack in Chandigarh on August 31, 1995, that killed former CM Beant Singh and 16 others.

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami during a meeting in Amritsar on Monday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Panchkula: Tribunal awards ₹27lakh compensation to road mishap victim’s kin

The Haryana Roadways driver, Rattan Singh, claimed that no accident involving the bus had occurred and alleged a false FIR was registered to claim compensation

Haryana Roadways maintained that the accident was due to the deceased’s negligence, while the insurance company denied the occurrence of the alleged accident with their insured vehicle. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann warns protesters against road, rail blockades

Condemning the organisations announcing road and rail blockades in Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said legal action will be taken against those who disrupt public life and hinder the state’s progress

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BKU faction leaders ‘detained’ by Punjab Police day ahead of protest, alleges Dallewal

According to the information, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), including president Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been asked by the police not to leave his residence in the Faridkot district. A team of police officials reached Dallewal village at around 4 am and asked the veteran farm leader to stay at his house for the next 3-4 days.

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal (PTI File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Pak opens fire in 5 border districts, India retaliates

The firing was initiated by Pakistani troops across five border districts — Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch in the south of the Pir Panjal ranges in the Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara districts in the Kashmir valley — overnight.

The Pakistan Army, on intervening night of Sunday and Monday, continued firing along the Line of Control (LoC) for the 11th consecutive day. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Bathinda: ASI, robbery accused injured in encounter

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) sustained bullet injuries during an encounter between police and accused involved in a robbery case in Bathinda city

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

BTech student held for killing elderly woman in Jalandhar

A 21-year-old BTech student has been arrested for allegedly killing a 69-year-old woman in Jalandhar’s Mota Singh Nagar

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

J&K govt top brass returns to Srinagar after six month spell in Jammu

Omar said that there is a need for a collective effort to ensure a smooth Amarnath Yatra without any inconvenience to the pilgrims

J&K government chief minister Omar Abdullah during a meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Monday. (PTI)

Chandigarh

Published on May 06, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

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Haryana ministers’ council approve ₹1 crore for kin of Agniveer battle casualty, ₹25 lakh each and jobs for kin of victims of 2005 crossfire in Bhiwani and 2023 communal violence

During a search, police recovered 25 grams of heroin, a .32 bore pistol with an empty magazine, three live cartridges of 7.62 mm and ₹12,500 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales, the police said

The event to mark the milestone was graced by UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria who commended the efforts of the youth and the institution in integrating community service with healthcare delivery

The incident occurred on August 30, 2019; Ravi died after being allegedly struck by a truck reportedly driven rashly by the accused; an FIR was registered by the Mansa Devi complex police on September 2, 2019

Highlighting Punjab’s water woes, Sidhu said that irrigation through canals has reduced by nearly 4.90 lakh hectares and 114 of 150 blocks have been declared ‘dark zones’ due to groundwater depletion

Taverns shall operate only from enclosed premises approved by the department and would not be visible to passers-by under the policy that has been approved for 21.5 months

To verify the species, the forest department sent the recovered claws for forensic testing to Dehradun on May 15, 2024; the test results, received via email on April 23, confirmed the biological samples to be of a leopard

The Indian National Lok Dal has started a three-day agitation across Haryana against the Punjab government that has been opposing plans to release water to Haryana

In the past, the Punjab assembly has passed a resolution regarding the SYL issue, disregarding the decision of the Supreme Court, says Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini

The CM issued these directives during Monday’s review meeting of the sugar industry and sugarcane development department.

In the first case, the deceased had been working as a stamp vendor since 2007 and lived with his wife and son in Phase-1; his daughter is married

Union power minister says the PM has a long-term vision that the youth of the country remain healthy and participate in sports with zeal and enthusiasm, win medals and bring glory to the country

CCPCR chairperson Shipra Bansal said the commission will seek an action taken and status report from the concerned police station regarding the case

The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem on Monday, said police; the victim is survived by his wife and six children

The revision process was preceded by, rationalisation of polling stations of 77-Nagrota AC resulting in the increase of five polling stations, thus raising the total number of polling stations to 150 from previous 145

The Punjab assembly on Monday passed the Punjab Law Officers (Engagement) Amendment Bill, 2025, for relaxation in the minimal annual professional income criteria for engagement of Scheduled Caste candidates as law officers in the office of advocate general, Punjab

The remarks by Gandhi were made on April 21 during an interactive session at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University in the US

The case stems from a violent altercation that occurred on the hospital premises reportedly following a dispute over illegal mining in Mukandpur village; the police have so far arrested six of the 17 individuals named in the FIR

Adampur MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was among 22 booked by name by the Bhogpur police station in the FIR that mentions the involvement of 100-150 unidentified persons after the protesters blocked the national highway for three hours

A Pakistani national was detained by the 117th battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) after he illegally crossed the border under the border outpost Dariya Mansoor in Amritsar district

A drug smuggler was injured in an encounter with police in the area falling under the jurisdiction of Garhdiwala police on Monday

The arrest led to the seizure of 4kg heroin, ₹5.5 lakh drug money and a Glock 9mm pistol with two rounds.

Balwant Singh Rajoana, a former Punjab Police constable, was sentenced to death in 2007 for his role as a backup bomber in the suicide attack in Chandigarh on August 31, 1995, that killed former CM Beant Singh and 16 others.

The Haryana Roadways driver, Rattan Singh, claimed that no accident involving the bus had occurred and alleged a false FIR was registered to claim compensation

Condemning the organisations announcing road and rail blockades in Punjab, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said legal action will be taken against those who disrupt public life and hinder the state’s progress

The firing was initiated by Pakistani troops across five border districts — Jammu, Rajouri, and Poonch in the south of the Pir Panjal ranges in the Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara districts in the Kashmir valley — overnight.

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) sustained bullet injuries during an encounter between police and accused involved in a robbery case in Bathinda city

A 21-year-old BTech student has been arrested for allegedly killing a 69-year-old woman in Jalandhar’s Mota Singh Nagar

Omar said that there is a need for a collective effort to ensure a smooth Amarnath Yatra without any inconvenience to the pilgrims

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