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Pune: Man caught transporting murdered wife’s body on motorcycle by night patrol
Updated on May 06, 2025 01:19 PM IST
An alert police constable, who was on night patrol duty, spotted a man riding an Activa scooter with a large sack, arousing suspicion, around 1.30 am
Nadeem Inamdar
Civil defence volunteers rehearse mock drill exercise in Lucknow’s Police Lines
The exercise is aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks
Updated on May 06, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Two RPGs, five grenades recovered in Punjab’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
Coordinated operation by Pakistan’s ISI and allied terror outfits to revive sleeper cells in Punjab, says state police chief
Published on May 06, 2025 01:02 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Bengaluru woman claims she was filmed in washroom at popular Koramangala eatery
The Bengaluru woman said the accused initially denied all involvement but later confessed after several hours of questioning.
Published on May 06, 2025 12:51 PM IST
Anagha Deshpande
SC directs Punjab, Haryana to cooperate with Centre on SYL Canal row
States have to walk the talk, says Centre. Bench will hear the matter on August 13 if it is not resolved by then.
Published on May 06, 2025 12:40 PM IST
Press Trust of India
RCB’s Tim David impressed by BBMP’s open-air gyms, compares them to Singapore
Tim David's comments highlight the city's fitness infrastructure, but also sparked criticism regarding the lack of similar amenities in outer areas of the city.
Published on May 06, 2025 12:37 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Delhi court orders FIR against trainee IPS officer for assault
The complainant, Vikas Dhayal, sustained multiple head injuries during the assault in December 2024 and was treated at a Gurugram hospital.
Published on May 06, 2025 11:35 AM IST
Karnataka to acquire Hebbal land for Bengaluru tunnel road: DK Shivakumar
DK Shivakumar said the government intends to proceed with both Metro expansion and the tunnel road.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:45 AM IST
Mizoram Police seize 236 kg of meth worth ₹30.7 crore near Indo-Myanmar border
Police officials claim that the seizure is the single largest haul of the narcotic drug ever recorded in the state.
Published on May 06, 2025 10:33 AM IST
Sangzuala Hmar
Pune division scores 91.32 passing percentage
HSC pass percentage of 91.32 for Pune division is lower than the 2024 figure of 94.44 by 3.12 per cent
Published on May 06, 2025 10:08 AM IST
Haryana: 15-year-old girl raped in moving car in Faridabad
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday morning when the survivor, a student of Class 10, had gone to drop her brother to school, the police have launched a probe
Published on May 06, 2025 10:06 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Faridabad
Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy
Vaibhavi Deshmukh, daughter of slain Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, remained focussed to appear for Class 12 exams and scored 85.33 per cent in the Science stream
Published on May 06, 2025 10:04 AM IST
ED arrests ‘absconding’ ex-Haryana Congress MLA from 5-star hotel in Delhi
Chhoker and his sons face charges of “cheating” more than 1,500 homebuyers and siphoning off over ₹500 crore funds obtained from them through their real-estate companies, commonly known as the Mahira Group
Published on May 06, 2025 10:02 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Mohali: Now, wait till September for Greenfield project
A Maharashtra-based company, which was allotted the work in October 2022, had earlier been given time till June 2025
Published on May 06, 2025 10:00 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Mohali
Maha HSC results: Consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream
Maharashtra State Board’s 2025 HSC results have highlighted a worrying trend of consistent decline in performance of students from Arts stream
Published on May 06, 2025 09:58 AM IST
Chandigarh roads get safer, two out of 5 black spots cleared
A black spot, as per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is a 500-metre stretch where either five accidents, involving fatalities or grievous injuries, have taken place or 10 fatalities have been reported in the last three years.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:56 AM IST
Naina Mishra, Chandigarh
Haryana: Rights panel orders probe into ‘racial bullying’ of student
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has sought response from the local education department, police and two teachers of a government school in Gurugram who have been accused of inaction.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:54 AM IST
26.4°C: Rain brings down Chandigarh day temps by 10 notches
The coldest days so far, were recorded on May 1 and 2 last year, when the day temperatures had dropped to 24.3°C and 25.7°C; The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had started maintaining records for Chandigarh in 1953
Published on May 06, 2025 09:52 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh’s last big slum, Janta Colony, to be razed today
The Janta Colony, which houses around 5,000 dwellers in approximately 2,500 shanties, has illegally occupied 10 acres of prime government land in Sector 25. This land, UT estate officials say, is valued at around ₹350 crore. Once cleared, a dispensary, primary school, community centre and a shopping area will come up here.
Published on May 06, 2025 09:50 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
HSC results 2025: Maha scores 91.88 passing percentage
MSBSHSE on Monday declared Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results with the state passing percentage of 91.88
Published on May 06, 2025 09:46 AM IST
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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:44 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:42 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:40 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:38 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:34 AM IST
HT 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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Chandigarh MC’s ad plan for public toilets stalls amid zero bids
Advertisement on public toilets has long posed a challenge for the MC; over the past five years, the civic body has failed to generate sustained revenue from the initiative
Published on May 06, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
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
Published on May 06, 2025 09:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh