Articles by HT Correspondents
Storm leaves Mohali, Chandigarh powerless; brace for more showers, gusty winds
Residents in Mohali’s Sector 125, New Sunny Enclave, reported power cuts lasting up to three hours, while those in Badmajra, Balongi, Jujhar Nagar and nearby villages faced prolonged outages that stretched through the night
Published on May 03, 2025 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/mohali
UGC sets up a panel to probe KIIT suicides
The development comes in the wake of the death of a Nepalese student in her hostel room on Thursday, marking the second such incident in a span of three months.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Overnight rains damage wheat grains in Punjab mandis
Fazilka deputy commissioner Amarpreet Kaur claimed that over 5.23 lakh wheat bags were lifted from grain markets across the district in a single day to save stocks from damage.
Published on May 03, 2025 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jalandhar/ferozepur
Hailstorm, rain lash Gorakhpur, Basti divisions; lightning kills 4
Rain alert issued for 50 UP districts till May 6; chief minister tells officials to ensure financial aid to bereaved families within 24 hours
Published on May 02, 2025 05:26 AM IST
BSF man’s wife to meet senior officials in a bid to secure his release from Pakistan custody
On April 23, a day after terrorists gunned down 26 tourists in Pahalgam, the BSF’s 24th battalion constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he accidentally crossed the zero line in the Ferozepur sector
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Ferozepur/kolkata
India-Nepal border: U.P. starts action against unrecognised madrasas
The drive was launched in border districts, including Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Balarampur, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar and Maharajganj, on April 25.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/ Bahraich/ Lakhimpur Kheri/ Gorakhpur:
Maha police work overtime to ensure exit of Pak nationals
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis claims all short-term Pakistani visa holders will return by Monday, despite 107 being untraceable, amid heightened scrutiny.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:24 AM IST
Fadnavis-Shinde duel on, as 500 of over 2K tourists return; another lot to fly back today
As per CMO, around 500 tourists are back home. Others will be brought back home on special flights organised by the state government on Friday
Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:46 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Mumbai
Remembering the fallen: The 26 killed in Pahalgam
An LIC staffer, an interior designer, a retired accountant, two honeymooners, a pony guide — HT chronicles the 26 lives lost when a bunch of terrorists sprayed bullets at unsuspecting tourists holidaying at a scenic meadow in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 11:15 PM IST
Remembering the fallen: The 26 killed in Pahalgam
HT chronicles the 26 lives lost when a bunch of terrorists sprayed bullets at tourists in Pahalgam
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 09:50 AM IST
A river of sorrow at Dombivli, Panvel
Fadnavis announces an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the next of kin of deceased, ₹50,000 for those injured
Published on Apr 24, 2025 09:06 AM IST
Chandigarh: Political parties join forces to condemn terrorism
Former health minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu questioned the government’s claim that revoking Article 370 would bring peace to the region and highlighted repeated failures in preventing such incidents
Published on Apr 24, 2025 08:40 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
Remembering the fallen: The 26 killed in Pahalgam
An LIC staffer, an interior designer, two honeymooners, a pony guide — HT chronicles the 26 lives lost when terrorists sprayed bullets at tourists in Pahalgam
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Punjab: SAD demands girdawari for loss to wheat crop
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema also urged the state government to release compensation for farmers whose crops were destroyed by fires
Published on Apr 23, 2025 10:14 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/jalandhar
Strong winds, rain lash parts of Punjab
A powerful thunderstorm struck Patiala in the evening, with wind speeds reaching up to 118 km/h: India Meteorological Department
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:50 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Bathinda/patiala
Punjab: 125 LMT wheat likely to arrive in mandis this season, says Kataruchak
Food and supplies minster Lal Chand Kataruchak said that 13.16 LMT wheat has arrived in the markets so far, out of which about 11 LMT has been purchased
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:34 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Sangrur/chandigarh
Punjab: Congress holds protests against Centre over ED action against Sonia, Rahul
The ED has filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and others before a special court in the National Herald case, accusing them of allegedly laundering ₹988 crore
Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:46 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh/jalandhar
Bomb threats in 4 UP dists: E-mails spark security sweep, unravel hoaxes
A thorough inspection of the entire complex was conducted. While no suspicious items were found, the inspection is still ongoing as a precaution
Published on Apr 16, 2025 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Lucknow/ayodhya
Mann govt turns heat on Bajwa, Cong plans counter protests
Political slugfest over senior Congress leader and Qadian MLA Partap Singh Bajwa’s ‘50 bombs’ claims intensified on Monday with chief minister Bhagwant Mann warning opposition leaders to refrain from indulging divisive politics and making mischievous statements while the Congress threatened to launch a series of protest in solidarity with the leader of Opposition
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:04 AM IST
PM Modi to launch several development projects in Haryana
According to the Prime Minister’s office (PMO), he will flag-off the first commercial flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and lay the foundation stone of the new terminal building at Maharaja Agrasen Airport at 10. 15 am on Monday.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:24 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Rohtak/ Karnal
Ferozepur: ISI-backed terror module busted, two arrested; 2.8kg IED recovered
Punjab Police have averted a possible targeted terror attack in the state by busting a terror module being operated by Germany-based Gurpreet Singh, alias Goldy Dhillon, with the arrest of its two key operatives
Published on Apr 14, 2025 06:16 AM IST
SAD polls: Sukbhir likely to take over reins of party again
As many as 567 delegates, four each from 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab will cast their vote during the session.
Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:58 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Amritsar/chandigarh
BJP raising divisive issues, ignoring real concerns: Akhilesh
Akhilesh Yadav accused UP's ruling party of divisive tactics and intimidation, urging unity across castes and religions amid rising tensions over recent comments.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 09:32 PM IST
HT Correspondents, Agra/lucknow
Punjab: Dallewal out of hospital, attends mahapanchayat in Amritsar
Dallewal was taken to the hospital as health deteriorated after addressing a gathering at Dhanaula grain market in Barnala
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:58 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Amritsar/barnala
Yudh Nashian Virudh: 84 held, 2.5kg heroin, 86kg poppy husk seized across Punjab
Punjab special director general of police (DGP law and order) Arpit Shukla said over 200 teams comprising more than 1,200 police personnel conducted raids at 452 locations across the state under the supervision of 86 gazetted officers
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:54 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
Traffic police invite objections to proposed diversions after Elphinstone bridge closure
The notification was issued after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) proposed demolishing the bridge by April 10
Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:04 AM IST
BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over alleged infighting within TMC top brass
BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya shared on social media platform X the alleged screenshots of a heated conversation between TMC lawmakers.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 03:53 PM IST
Punjab Sikhiya Kranti | Oppn terms it ‘PR circus’, claims AAP govt wasting public money
Punjab LoP Partap Singh Bajwa asked the ruling party if this was what their much-hyped education model was all about. He also alleged misuse of teachers as propaganda machinery, questioning the school education minister’s directions to principals, headmasters, and teachers to post photos and other updates on inaugurations on social media
Published on Apr 08, 2025 08:42 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Chandigarh
Colaba residents supported by MP, MLA in opposition to Radio Club jetty
The project was cleared by the state government earlier this year, and ₹229 crore was allocated for the construction
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:18 AM IST
India never ruled by power of sword, says Adityanath
Chief minister calls for in-depth research on the Upanishads, emphasizing their potential to guide humanity towards welfare and enlightenment
Published on Apr 05, 2025 09:56 AM IST