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

Published on May 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST

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

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)

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)

Published on May 06, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Punjab resolves not to give a drop of water from its share to Haryana

Amid a stand-off over water-sharing between Punjab and Haryana, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab moved a resolution in the state assembly on Monday, vowing not to share any additional water with Haryana

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing the House during the one-day Vidhan Sabha session in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on May 06, 2025 08:54 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Ravinder Vasudeva

Phagwara ‘double murder’: Probe hits a wall as police find key accused tough nut to crack

Phagwara’s superintendent of police (SP) Rupinder Kaur said the investigation is on and the accused has been in their custody for nine days from May 2 onwards.

Harvinder Singh, 35, was arrested from Gujarat in connection with a ‘suspected’ double murder of a lawyer and his woman companion in Phagwara, the Kapurthala police are yet to recover the bodies. (Representational image)

Published on May 06, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByNavrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar

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

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.

Published on May 06, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Sangrur

Leave Canada: Outrage over threat from pro-Khalistan elements

The Khalsa Day parade featured floats with pro-Khalistan propaganda, pro-Pakistan banners and imagery targeting Indian leaders

Published on May 06, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByAnirudh Bhattacharyya, New Delhi :

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

Published on May 06, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Amritsar: Three UK-based gangster’s aides held; 6 pistols seized

The Amritsar Rural Police on Monday arrested three men linked to UK-based gangsters. The arrested individuals — Vijay Masih, Agrej Singh, and Iqbal Singh—are all residents of Tarn Taran district in Punjab

Published on May 06, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByAsian News International, Amritsar

Panjab University hostel allotments to get more transparent

PU officials alleged that members of student political groups used guest allotments to gain votes during student council elections; some occupants, reportedly workers of student parties, avoided paying the required charges

PU has 21 hostels, including international and working women’s hostels, which together accommodate around 7,600 students. (HT Photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

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

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

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)

Published on May 06, 2025 07:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Rounding up of local vendors, tea seller, poniwalas disturbing: Mehbooba

During her visit, Mehbooba met with the locals who risked their lives to protect and save tourists during the tragic incident

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti during her visit to Pahalgam following the terror attack on April 22 that claimed the lives of 26 tourists, in Anantnag on Monday. (ANI)

Published on May 06, 2025 07:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Demand of probe into death of 23-yr-old man intensifies in Kulgam

Though the police are yet to issue a formal statement, police sources have claimed that Magray was leading a team of security forces to a militant hideout when he jumped into the stream in Kulgam to escape but was swept away.

A day after demanding a probe, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti also sought compensation for his family. (File)

Published on May 06, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Ludhiana: IMA pays tribute to Pahalgam victims

The candle march witnessed participation of over 50 doctors from the Indian Medical Association and garnered support from the public, demonstrating the collective desire for peace

As many as 50 doctors from the local chapter of the Indian Medical Association participated in a candle march on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Awaiting 1st semester results, students sit for fresh exams

Students who had appeared for their first semester exams under the new NEP framework in December 2024 are still waiting for their results, even as the second semester exams have already begun

Faculty members argue that the delay has robbed students of a vital academic checkpoint, especially since this was their first experience under the NEP system. (HT Photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByAkanksha Attri, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Court orders FIR against three over property grab bid

Dr Sumeet Sofat had moved the seeking directions to the SHO of Sadar police station to act on his complaint dated January 15; despite presenting detailed allegations and documents to the police, the FIR had not been registered

The court order stated that even after preliminary inquiry by police officers confirmed a cognisable offence had occurred, no FIR was registered. (HT photo for representation)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Inmate alleges sexual assault at Ludhiana Central Jail

The matter came to the fore when the victim shared his ordeal with the jail superintendent, Shivraj Singh Nandgarh, during one of his rounds

Following the complaint, the victim was taken to the civil hospital on Monday for a medical examination. (HT photo for representation)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Woman working as house help found dead

According to social activist Charanjit Kaur, who visited the scene, the homeowner claimed that Renu had died by suicide, allegedly hanging herself from a ceiling fan; however, Kaur stated that the homeowner did not immediately inform the police, choosing instead to take the body down himself and later notify the deceased’s family

Victim’s family allege foul play, have refused to cremate body until police register a murder case. (HT photo for representation)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Plunged into darkness: Strong winds trigger widespread outages across Ludhiana

A senior PSPCL official from the central zone stated that a 132 kV transmission line in Doraha broke down around 8 pm due to the intensity of the winds, plunging nearby areas into darkness

Multiple feeders tripped between 7.46 pm and 10 pm. (HT File)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Locals, officials against carcass plant in Garhi Faizal village

In a detailed report submitted to deputy commissioner (DC) Himanshu Jain, the joint inspection committee has advised careful reconsideration of the project, citing formal objections raised by local panchayats and villagers

Carcass utilisation plant in Rasulpur village, Ludhiana. (HT File)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:16 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Tribal woman ‘sexually assaulted, murdered’ in Srinagar, four held

Police said that they have taken cognisance of a reported incident of “sexual assault” of the woman near Water Works road in Nishat

An FIR under relevant sections was registered against the accused at Nishat police station, said police. (iStock)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

White water rafting comes to halt as India stanches Chenab water

The action has resulted in drying up of Chenab river thus impacting 24 companies associated with the sport in Baradari

A total of 24 companies associated with white water rafting, which have nearly 250 staff that provide rafting services to the tourists have been hit hard. (HT Photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Ludhiana: Property of jailed drug peddler razed in Transport Nagar

The police team along with Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) reached the house of the convict Lakhan, son of Heera, a resident of Hari Krishna Colony, who is currently lodged in jail serving a 10-year sentence under the NDPS Act

The illegal structure being demolished in the presence of police and MC officials in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 06, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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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

Amid a stand-off over water-sharing between Punjab and Haryana, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab moved a resolution in the state assembly on Monday, vowing not to share any additional water with Haryana

Phagwara’s superintendent of police (SP) Rupinder Kaur said the investigation is on and the accused has been in their custody for nine days from May 2 onwards.

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.

The Khalsa Day parade featured floats with pro-Khalistan propaganda, pro-Pakistan banners and imagery targeting Indian leaders

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.

The Amritsar Rural Police on Monday arrested three men linked to UK-based gangsters. The arrested individuals — Vijay Masih, Agrej Singh, and Iqbal Singh—are all residents of Tarn Taran district in Punjab

PU officials alleged that members of student political groups used guest allotments to gain votes during student council elections; some occupants, reportedly workers of student parties, avoided paying the required charges

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

During her visit, Mehbooba met with the locals who risked their lives to protect and save tourists during the tragic incident

Though the police are yet to issue a formal statement, police sources have claimed that Magray was leading a team of security forces to a militant hideout when he jumped into the stream in Kulgam to escape but was swept away.

The candle march witnessed participation of over 50 doctors from the Indian Medical Association and garnered support from the public, demonstrating the collective desire for peace

Students who had appeared for their first semester exams under the new NEP framework in December 2024 are still waiting for their results, even as the second semester exams have already begun

Dr Sumeet Sofat had moved the seeking directions to the SHO of Sadar police station to act on his complaint dated January 15; despite presenting detailed allegations and documents to the police, the FIR had not been registered

The matter came to the fore when the victim shared his ordeal with the jail superintendent, Shivraj Singh Nandgarh, during one of his rounds

A senior PSPCL official from the central zone stated that a 132 kV transmission line in Doraha broke down around 8 pm due to the intensity of the winds, plunging nearby areas into darkness

In a detailed report submitted to deputy commissioner (DC) Himanshu Jain, the joint inspection committee has advised careful reconsideration of the project, citing formal objections raised by local panchayats and villagers

Police said that they have taken cognisance of a reported incident of “sexual assault” of the woman near Water Works road in Nishat

The action has resulted in drying up of Chenab river thus impacting 24 companies associated with the sport in Baradari

The police team along with Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) reached the house of the convict Lakhan, son of Heera, a resident of Hari Krishna Colony, who is currently lodged in jail serving a 10-year sentence under the NDPS Act

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