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U.P. govt okays ₹200-cr flood protection projects

Under the state-sponsored flood control plan and NABARD-supported schemes, the projects ensure the construction of RCC pillars, embankment repairs, anti-erosion measures and new pumping stations in the vulnerable areas.

A letter has been sent to the chief engineer and department heads, directing them to complete all works on a war footing. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ludhiana: Health worker held with heroin, ‘Ice’ in Samrala

The accused, identified as Deepak Kumar, alias Deepa, is a resident of Chehlan village and employed as a multi-purpose health worker with the health department; police recovered 7 gm heroin and 0.94 gm Ice from his possession

The accused in the custody of Samrala police. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 05, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ram temple complex to have 60% green area

A decision has been made to develop a large garden on eight acres of land, which will likely be named ‘Panchvati’ , said Ram temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra . This garden will visually depict the Ramayana and serve as a focal point of attraction for devotees, he added.

Ram temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Mishra emphasised environmental conservation at the temple complex. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ayodhya

Farmers will be active partners in U.P’s development: Yogi

The chief minister highlighted the significant rise in food grain production in Uttar Pradesh. He said that in 2016–17, the total food grain output was 557.46 lakh metric tonnes, which had increased to over 725.12 lakh metric tonnes in 2024–25. There has also been more than a twofold rise in the production of pulses and oilseeds during the same period.

Chief Minister Ypgi Adityanath during a review meeting of agriculture department. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

CM Yogi orders prompt relief in view of rain, hail

The chief minister also directed the officials to assess the crop loss and send a report to the government

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

AMAUSI FACTORY FIRE: Dream turns into nightmare as flames consume hope

The food unit, where a blaze claimed the lives of its owner and a worker, had reopened recently after being shut for nearly 18 months; ₹4 lakh each to be given to kin of deceased

The blaze claimed the lives of a factory owner Akhilesh Kumar, 45, and a worker Abrar, 42, dashing the hopes of two families who were rebuilding their lives. (HT FILE)

Lucknow

Published on May 05, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Police attach properties worth ₹2.48 crore built with drug money

Commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur said that the action followed credible intelligence regarding unlawful constructions funded by proceeds from drug trafficking.

“The action was initiated under Section 68F of the NDPS Act,” she said. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Seeking recruitment, teachers ‘cane-charged’ near CM’s house

Surinder Pal Gurdaspur, state president of the union, said, “The state government had promised to fill 5,994 positions, but only 2,670 teachers were recruited.”

Teachers being stopped by the police during a march to chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s house in Sangrur on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

Government College of Education, Chandigarh, hosts value-addition course for aspiring educators

The final day of the value-addition course on May 3, opened with a motivating address by Ravneet Chawla, associate professor and placement in-charge, who spoke on planning, self-love, and emotional balance

The course designed to equip aspiring educators with both professional and personal competencies, saw active participation and successful completion by 80 students. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Court issues fresh arrest warrant against Mohali RTO

The vigilance bureau informed the court that it had conducted raids at Dhillon’s residence and office, but he could not be traced. Earlier, the court had issued arrest warrant against him valid until May 1.

Dhillon is physically disabled, and due to this his retirement age was set at 60 years, meaning he was scheduled to retire from his post in May 2026. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

{CLP meet} Cong stands firmly with Punjab: Bajwa

The meeting was convened in the light of a special session of the Punjab vidhan sabha scheduled for Monday, amid escalating tensions between state and Haryana over the ongoing water dispute.

All Congress MLAs were present at the meeting, where the party strategized its stance for the assembly session. (HT Fi)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

BSF recover pistol, two magazines from a field

The team recovered one packet of heroin (gross weight: 550 grams) from a field near Mahawa village in Amritsar district.

In a third operation led to the recovery of one DJI Air 3S drone from a field near Mehdipur village in Tarn Taran district. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Baghpat: CRPF jawan arrested for involvement in racket, police widen probe

The CPF jawan, identified as Rajendra Kumar, was arrested from Bawli village in Baghpat on Saturday after call records and financial transactions linked him to the main accused, Sagar Kumar, who is already behind bars, police said. The accused took money from candidates of police recruitment exam on the pretext of helping them pass the medical test.

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

‘Can’t afford to spare water for others’: Bains at Nangal dam

Bains also highlighted the challenges posed by excess water during heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh which often affects Punjab’s villages.

“We’re closely monitoring the situation. CM Bhagwant Mann has already visited Nangal Dam and also called a special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session tomorrow (May 5) to address the issue. The Punjab government is steadfast in fighting for farmers’ rights,” he said. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh/nangal

Brazen drug use outside Lko hosp, viral clip exposes police lapse

The incident raised concerns over law enforcement in the area, with several users questioning the vigilance of the nearby police outpost. Soon after the video went viral, police personnel reached the spot and reportedly dispersed the individuals.

The 35-second footage, circulated widely on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), showed around seven to nine people seated on the pavement adjacent to the hospital’s outer wall. A woman was also seen among them. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 10:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Punjab ministers lead ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign at dist, village level

Ministers highlighted that the Bhagwant Mann government has shattered the spirit of drug smugglers as well as their ill-gotten houses—a stark contrast, they said, to previous administrations, which had allowed drug smuggling to thrive.

In Patiala, finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and health minister Dr Balbir Singh led the charge. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 10:05 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PM Modi inaugurates KIYG-Bihar, hails Vaibhav Suryavanshi

The prime minister stresses the importance of regular tournaments for Indian youth, gives 14-year-old Bihar batter’s rise as a fine example

PM Modi hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for scoring a breathtaking 38-ball 101 for Rajasthan Royals in this Indian Premier League. (PMO)

Cricket

Published on May 04, 2025 10:01 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kang slams Cong for ‘dual stand’ on water dispute

Addressing a press conference here, he alleged that both BJP and Congress have a long-standing history of robbing Punjab of its water rights.

Kang called out the Congress for its “duality”, highlighting the contradictory stances of Punjab and Haryana Congress leaders. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Goindwal school in-charge suspended for making students serve snacks

The incident came to light after a video of it went viral. The department acted on the directions of school education minister Harjot Singh Bains.

Students were made to serve tea and refreshments to political leaders and others during a recent school function. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab: Two arrested for spying, leaking military info to ISI

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said Amritsar rural police arrested Falak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih on Saturday.

After being arrested, Pakistani spies in custody of Punjab Police in Amritsar on Sunday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:45 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

{Delhi-Katra expressway project} Farmers to block rail traffic on May 7 against land acquisition

Led by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee’s state president Sukhwinder Singh Sabhra, leaders of the organisation accused chief minister Bhagwant Mann-led government of turning Punjab into a police state under the direction of the central government, and forcefully acquiring land for road projects across hundreds of locations in Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.

Farmers owing allegiance to the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Sunday announced to lay siege to the Amritsar-Delhi rail route in Devidaspura village on May 7 to protest the “forcible” land acquisition. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

{2005 case} Kharar court issues production warrant against Hawara

The warrant was issued by the court of the additional district and sessions judge, Kharar, during a hearing on Saturday after officials from Mandoli Jail in Delhi failed to present Hawara via video conferencing.

Hawara is currently lodged in a Delhi prison. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 04, 2025 09:37 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Family refuses to conduct last rites of murder victim, allege police inaction

The protest, a sit-in demonstration outside the government hospital mortuary, has continued for days as the family demands immediate arrests.

The family has vowed not to claim the body of the victim, Bharat Ratan (28) of Situ Guno, a rural town located 15km away from Abohar under Balluana assembly constituency, until every culprit is apprehended. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

ASI held for smuggling heroin into Bathinda jail

The accused is from the reserve battalion, and he was posted in the central prison in Bathinda. He was arrested while he was attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail premises.

Officials seized contraband that Gurpreet had hidden in his uniform. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 09:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

7 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants who worked in Delhi, Mumbai nabbed in Bengal

Around 100 Bangladesh citizens have been arrested in various districts of West Bengal since December last year

The Border Security Force and other agencies have intensified vigil along the border since 2024 in view of the political unrest in Bangladesh. (Representational image)

Kolkata

Updated on May 04, 2025 09:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Women’s ODI tri-series: Richa knock in vain as SL beat India

Nilakshika Silva top-scored with 56 off 33 balls as hosts win by three wickets with five balls to spare in Colombo

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh top-scoring with an aggressive 58 off 48 deliveries against Sri Lanka. (hT)

Cricket

Updated on May 04, 2025 09:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 5 May 2025

Monday, May 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

Catch It Live on Monday, 5 May 2025.(Photo: Henna Rakheja/HT)

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on May 04, 2025 08:30 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Training aircraft crashes into wall in Aligarh

The aircraft which was damaged belonged to Pioneer Flying Academy, and the solo trainee, Pranav Jain, is safe, officials said.

The damaged training aircraft at Dhanipur airstrip in Aligarh on Sunday. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 08:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

AMUTA to take up land row in next executive committee meeting

Discontent within AMU is on the rise over the land row after the Aligarh Municipal Corporation re-established possession of a four-hectare land which was being used by AMU for horse riding for 80 years.

Aligarh Municipal Corporation taking possession of land in Aligarh on April 30. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 07:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Gorakhpur: Dad shoots son dead for opposing his alcohol habit, daughter-in-law critical

The accused, Hari Yadav, 62, returned home intoxicated around 9:30 PM and began abusing family members, police said. When his elder son Anup Yadav, 38, confronted him and urged him to stop drinking, the argument quickly escalated. In the ensuing chaos, Hari reportedly opened fire using his licensed weapon.

Anup suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the local community health centre, where doctors declared him brought dead. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 07:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

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Under the state-sponsored flood control plan and NABARD-supported schemes, the projects ensure the construction of RCC pillars, embankment repairs, anti-erosion measures and new pumping stations in the vulnerable areas.

The accused, identified as Deepak Kumar, alias Deepa, is a resident of Chehlan village and employed as a multi-purpose health worker with the health department; police recovered 7 gm heroin and 0.94 gm Ice from his possession

The chief minister also directed the officials to assess the crop loss and send a report to the government

The food unit, where a blaze claimed the lives of its owner and a worker, had reopened recently after being shut for nearly 18 months; ₹4 lakh each to be given to kin of deceased

Commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur said that the action followed credible intelligence regarding unlawful constructions funded by proceeds from drug trafficking.

Surinder Pal Gurdaspur, state president of the union, said, “The state government had promised to fill 5,994 positions, but only 2,670 teachers were recruited.”

The final day of the value-addition course on May 3, opened with a motivating address by Ravneet Chawla, associate professor and placement in-charge, who spoke on planning, self-love, and emotional balance

The vigilance bureau informed the court that it had conducted raids at Dhillon’s residence and office, but he could not be traced. Earlier, the court had issued arrest warrant against him valid until May 1.

The meeting was convened in the light of a special session of the Punjab vidhan sabha scheduled for Monday, amid escalating tensions between state and Haryana over the ongoing water dispute.

The team recovered one packet of heroin (gross weight: 550 grams) from a field near Mahawa village in Amritsar district.

Bains also highlighted the challenges posed by excess water during heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh which often affects Punjab’s villages.

The incident raised concerns over law enforcement in the area, with several users questioning the vigilance of the nearby police outpost. Soon after the video went viral, police personnel reached the spot and reportedly dispersed the individuals.

Ministers highlighted that the Bhagwant Mann government has shattered the spirit of drug smugglers as well as their ill-gotten houses—a stark contrast, they said, to previous administrations, which had allowed drug smuggling to thrive.

The prime minister stresses the importance of regular tournaments for Indian youth, gives 14-year-old Bihar batter’s rise as a fine example

Addressing a press conference here, he alleged that both BJP and Congress have a long-standing history of robbing Punjab of its water rights.

The incident came to light after a video of it went viral. The department acted on the directions of school education minister Harjot Singh Bains.

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said Amritsar rural police arrested Falak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih on Saturday.

The warrant was issued by the court of the additional district and sessions judge, Kharar, during a hearing on Saturday after officials from Mandoli Jail in Delhi failed to present Hawara via video conferencing.

The protest, a sit-in demonstration outside the government hospital mortuary, has continued for days as the family demands immediate arrests.

The accused is from the reserve battalion, and he was posted in the central prison in Bathinda. He was arrested while he was attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail premises.

Around 100 Bangladesh citizens have been arrested in various districts of West Bengal since December last year

Nilakshika Silva top-scored with 56 off 33 balls as hosts win by three wickets with five balls to spare in Colombo

Monday, May 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore the culture of Delhi-NCR. Before you plan your day, must check out HT City Delhi Junction!

The aircraft which was damaged belonged to Pioneer Flying Academy, and the solo trainee, Pranav Jain, is safe, officials said.

Discontent within AMU is on the rise over the land row after the Aligarh Municipal Corporation re-established possession of a four-hectare land which was being used by AMU for horse riding for 80 years.

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