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10 yrs later, justice delivered: 3 get life term in Budaun murder case

After years of trial, the court found Avnesh, Dharmendra, and Thakur guilty of murder. Rafat Singh, the fourth accused, died during the trial, and proceedings against him were closed, the additional district government counsel informed.

The verdict was delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Farah Matloob, bringing closure to a case that had remained under trial since 2015. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 07:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

₹2.5 cr cleared for new ERP to digitise land deals in Lko

According to LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar, the existing ERP system is outdated, lacks technical support, and fails to meet current digital demands. The new ERP will support high website traffic, offer quicker response times, and provide seamless access to land ownership and acquisition details.

New online system to ease property records, citizen access, and compensation process (Sourced)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 07:22 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Dil Se: Messages of HT City readers, for some loved ones

Read and send wishes for your special someone or indulge in regular chit-chat with friends, through HT City's Dil Se column.

Send your messages to meandmycity1@gmail.com

HTCity Delhi Junction

Published on May 04, 2025 06:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘Let CHB decide’: HC disposes of petition by Janta colony residents

The petitioners argued that they had been provided with essential amenities such as electricity and water connections, as well as sewage facilities

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Robbers’ gang targeting migrant workers busted in Mohali; four held

The accused have been identified as Satinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, and Rohit Kumar, alias Jaman, Moti and Akshay, all three hailing from Karnal, Haryana

The accused in custody of Dera Bassi police in Mohali. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Man posing as railway official dupes Mohali resident of ₹69k with govt job promise, held

Investigations revealed that the accused used to target unemployed youth in Mohali and Chandigarh and dupe them by offering government jobs in exchange of ₹50,000

During investigation, the necessary certificate for employment, signed by the accused himself by impersonating as the district magistrate deputy commissioner, was recovered from his possession. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Couple held for duping carpenter of ₹4.5 lakh on pretext of job in Canada

The complainant further alleged that after receiving the money, the couple kept delaying his travel plans, claiming that his visa would arrive within 10 days

The accused allegedly lured the victim, Amzad, with the promise of sending him to Canada to work at a relative’s farmhouse at a cost of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.5 lakh. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Panchkula resident loses ₹9 lakh to Telegram-based task fraud

The complainant, Amarjit Singh, stated that he received a message on Telegram on April 16; the sender, claiming to be Nisha, offered him awork-from-homejob involving several online tasks

Trusting the process, the victim deposited <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,18,336, but was still unable to withdraw his funds. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Man held, son detained over desecration of idol at temple

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday

Pune

Published on May 04, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle collision near Navale Bridge

Motorcyclist lost his life in accident near Navale Bridge on Saturday when speeding truck collided with his bike, along with three other vehicles

Pune

Published on May 04, 2025 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

HC clears decks for removal of illegal temple, gurdwara in Kharar

HC found that both religious structures had been erected in a residential colony without any sanctioned site plan, layout plan or other requisite approvals

HC granted the respondent-managing committees and a residents’ welfare society six weeks to remove the idols, holy scriptures and religious books, and to dismantle the illegal constructions themselves. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh doctor, wife lose ₹1.4 crore to elaborate investment scam

The complainant alleged that a highly trained group of scammers posed as officials of JM Financial Services, and lured him and his wife into investing in fake Portfolio Management Services accounts through counterfeit websites

According to the FIR, the doctor and his wife transferred funds to at least 18 different bank accounts between August and September 2024, with transactions ranging from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>24.5 lakh, resulting in a total loss of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.4 crore. (Shutterstock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Student ends life at private university in Mohali

Around 4.30 am on Saturday, the student sent a text message to his father, saying, “I am sorry, Papa.”; alarmed by his message, his parents immediately contacted the university authorities, who found the student unresponsive in his room

According to police, the student hailed from Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and was pursuing a course in forensic science. (iStock)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Chandigarh: Lawyer, 2 friends attacked in brawl over tea order near Sector-17 ISBT

Before police could arrive, the assailants fled the scene in the Santro; the victims were transported to GMSH, Sector 16, Chandigarh, for medical treatment by a patrolling police team

The attack left one of the victims with broken teeth. (HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Protest by villagers against Purandar airport project continues

While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday

Villagers have staged project against the international airport project in the past. While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday. (HT FILE)

Pune

Published on May 04, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh: Woman crossing road in Sector 30 hit by bike, killed

According to Chandigarh Police, on Thursday, the victim, Gulsan Ahuja, a resident of Sector 30-B, was on her way to the ECHS Hospital in Sector 47 with her son Dheeraj Ahuja, when she was struck by the bike

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Ludhiana: Unified efforts against drugs must, says Mundian

Addressing a district-level meeting of village and ward defence committees of Ludhiana in Mullanpur Dakha, Mundian said the campaign is set to become a transformative movement

Cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian addressing a district-level meeting in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: e-KYC of 3.6 lakh food security beneficiaries pending

According to official data, Ludhiana has the largest number of beneficiaries in the state, with around 18,09,609; of these, 3,60,526 beneficiaries or nearly 20%, are yet to be verified through e-KYC

The deadline for Aadhaar seeding was extended multiple times, with the most recent cut-off being March 31. (HT photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Asset management system to improve transparency

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal says the online system will be managed by a centralised SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing) application instead of keeping manual records

MC officials launching the online asset management system for improved efficiency and transparency in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: ₹2-lakh Jassian Road store robbery cracked, 2 arrested

Two bikes used in the crime, a sharp-edged weapon and a toy pistol have been seized from Ankit Kumar and Harjit Kumar of Sherpur Chowk, their three aides are on the run, say police

An FIR under Sections 331(6), 309 (4) and 3(5) of the BNS has been registered against the accused at the Salem Tabri police station. (HT photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Six firms found ‘evading’ ₹116.5-cr GST; 3 held

The firms involved include Bharat Steel Industry, Ramji Concast, AKM Alloys, KTB Alloys, Shree Salasar Balaji Steel Tubes and Shree Salasar Steel Tubes and Company, says Directorate General of GST Intelligence

During raids and investigations, the DGGI seized several incriminating documents and materials. (HT photo for representation)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana ‘road mishap’ death: Family alleges murder, blocks Chandigarh road

Manpreet Singh of Sanghe village in Koom Kalan had died on April 4 after which the Koom Kalan police station had registered the case as a road accident

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

After auto-SUV collision, truck crushes 4 to death in Mathura

Three of the deceased were brothers from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore who were visiting Vrindavan to attend an event, police said.

One of the vehicles involved in the accident (HT)

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Ludhiana: Hosiery unit staffer loses ₹15.5 lakh in daylight robbery

Victim Rajpal Chaudhary, 51, of Bahadurke Road says his job entails collecting payments from business associates of his employer and deposit the same in the factory

Victim Rajpal Chaudhary narrates the incident to a cop at the division number 4 police station on Saturday. (Mansih/HT)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Gangster ‘opens fire at cops’, shot in thigh

Accused Sooraj, 22, of EWS Colony was taken by policemen to recover a firearm but he picked the weapon and opened fire at cops, drawing retaliation, say police officials

Police commissioner Swapan Sharma with other officials at the crime scene in Bagga Kalan village on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

28,000 BPL families missing out on govt aid in Prayagraj

This came to light after the district administration undertook a survey in the wake of the state government implementing its “zero poverty” scheme

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Ex-BSP MLC jailed for 12 years for rape; sons get 5 yrs each in Pocso case

The court also imposed hefty fines, with Mahmood Ali being ordered to pay ₹5 lakh and his sons fined ₹2 lakh each.

Other Cities

Published on May 04, 2025 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Three weeks after mishap, Lok Bandhu to resume major surgeries Monday

The hospital’s operation theatre (OT), along with ICU and female medicine wards, bore extensive damage after a major fire ripped through the second floor on April 14

Lucknow

Published on May 04, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Anti-drug rallies in Punjab villages, wards from May 7: Health minister

Chairing a district-level meeting of village/ward defence committees (panchayats and councillors) on Saturday, the health minister said that the state government led by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is working on a two-pronged strategy to tackle the problem

He added that the state government has also increased the bed capacity at rehab centres across the state to 5,000. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Punjab’s GST mop-up rises 19.77% to record ₹2,654 cr in April: Cheema

He said that the gross GST revenue collection for April 2025 marked an increase of ₹438.07 crore when compared to the gross collection of ₹2215.70 crore recorded in April 2024

Cheema said that this robust growth underscores the increasing compliance among taxpayers. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Published on May 04, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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After years of trial, the court found Avnesh, Dharmendra, and Thakur guilty of murder. Rafat Singh, the fourth accused, died during the trial, and proceedings against him were closed, the additional district government counsel informed.

Read and send wishes for your special someone or indulge in regular chit-chat with friends, through HT City's Dil Se column.

The petitioners argued that they had been provided with essential amenities such as electricity and water connections, as well as sewage facilities

The accused have been identified as Satinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, and Rohit Kumar, alias Jaman, Moti and Akshay, all three hailing from Karnal, Haryana

Investigations revealed that the accused used to target unemployed youth in Mohali and Chandigarh and dupe them by offering government jobs in exchange of ₹50,000

The complainant further alleged that after receiving the money, the couple kept delaying his travel plans, claiming that his visa would arrive within 10 days

The complainant, Amarjit Singh, stated that he received a message on Telegram on April 16; the sender, claiming to be Nisha, offered him awork-from-homejob involving several online tasks

44-year-old man was arrested and his minor son detained after the latter allegedly desecrated idol at temple in Pune district, police said on Saturday

Motorcyclist lost his life in accident near Navale Bridge on Saturday when speeding truck collided with his bike, along with three other vehicles

HC found that both religious structures had been erected in a residential colony without any sanctioned site plan, layout plan or other requisite approvals

The complainant alleged that a highly trained group of scammers posed as officials of JM Financial Services, and lured him and his wife into investing in fake Portfolio Management Services accounts through counterfeit websites

Around 4.30 am on Saturday, the student sent a text message to his father, saying, “I am sorry, Papa.”; alarmed by his message, his parents immediately contacted the university authorities, who found the student unresponsive in his room

Before police could arrive, the assailants fled the scene in the Santro; the victims were transported to GMSH, Sector 16, Chandigarh, for medical treatment by a patrolling police team

While more than 25 cops were injured on Friday during clash with villagers in Purandar where tensions erupted over drone survey for proposed airport project, protests continued on Saturday

According to Chandigarh Police, on Thursday, the victim, Gulsan Ahuja, a resident of Sector 30-B, was on her way to the ECHS Hospital in Sector 47 with her son Dheeraj Ahuja, when she was struck by the bike

Addressing a district-level meeting of village and ward defence committees of Ludhiana in Mullanpur Dakha, Mundian said the campaign is set to become a transformative movement

According to official data, Ludhiana has the largest number of beneficiaries in the state, with around 18,09,609; of these, 3,60,526 beneficiaries or nearly 20%, are yet to be verified through e-KYC

MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal says the online system will be managed by a centralised SAP (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing) application instead of keeping manual records

Two bikes used in the crime, a sharp-edged weapon and a toy pistol have been seized from Ankit Kumar and Harjit Kumar of Sherpur Chowk, their three aides are on the run, say police

The firms involved include Bharat Steel Industry, Ramji Concast, AKM Alloys, KTB Alloys, Shree Salasar Balaji Steel Tubes and Shree Salasar Steel Tubes and Company, says Directorate General of GST Intelligence

Manpreet Singh of Sanghe village in Koom Kalan had died on April 4 after which the Koom Kalan police station had registered the case as a road accident

Three of the deceased were brothers from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore who were visiting Vrindavan to attend an event, police said.

Victim Rajpal Chaudhary, 51, of Bahadurke Road says his job entails collecting payments from business associates of his employer and deposit the same in the factory

Accused Sooraj, 22, of EWS Colony was taken by policemen to recover a firearm but he picked the weapon and opened fire at cops, drawing retaliation, say police officials

This came to light after the district administration undertook a survey in the wake of the state government implementing its “zero poverty” scheme

The court also imposed hefty fines, with Mahmood Ali being ordered to pay ₹5 lakh and his sons fined ₹2 lakh each.

The hospital’s operation theatre (OT), along with ICU and female medicine wards, bore extensive damage after a major fire ripped through the second floor on April 14

Chairing a district-level meeting of village/ward defence committees (panchayats and councillors) on Saturday, the health minister said that the state government led by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is working on a two-pronged strategy to tackle the problem

He said that the gross GST revenue collection for April 2025 marked an increase of ₹438.07 crore when compared to the gross collection of ₹2215.70 crore recorded in April 2024

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