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Supreme Court voices concern over ‘profuse’ misuse of social media platforms
Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud had recently shared an incident in which he was the target of “trolling” and “vicious” abuse on social media.
Updated on Apr 11, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Need stronger law to check statements hurting religious sentiments, says BJP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Bajpai
I am not saying “don’t insult Hindu faith only”. I am saying don’t insult anyone’s religious belief, feeling and if you do, then be prepared to face stern action, says Ashok Bajpai
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:36 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Prez Murmu confers Bal Puraskar, hails potential of youngsters
The annual award to children is given in six fields -- innovation, scholastic achievement, sports, arts and culture, social service and bravery
Updated on Jan 23, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Don’t stop lawyers’ vehicles during peak hours: Bar body head
The letter written on December 26 requested Chandigarh, Mohali SSPs and Panchkula DCP to issue directions to cops in the field not to “harass” lawyers by stopping their vehicles from 8 am to 11 am when they are going to court and 4 pm to 6 pm when they are headed back to their offices.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 07:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Delhi LG approves audit of DCPCR funding
The DCPCR said they have followed procedure and have taken the necessary approvals from the Delhi cabinet
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 05:58 AM IST
Digitalisation helps PMC overcome malpractices in Health scheme
The city body used computerised technologies to identify residents who were paying lakh of rupees in property taxes while still taking advantage of the health scheme meant for economically weaker sections
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Vicky Pathare
Delhi assembly passes resolution against ‘misuse’ of CBI, ED
Initiating a discussion during the special one-day session, Aam Aadmi Party legislator Rajesh Gupta claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre is trying to trouble the AAP-led government.
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:33 AM IST
LG: Procedural lapses in AAP calling House session
The Delhi government hit back, saying the speaker of the assembly has the power to call a sitting of the assembly at any time after the House has been adjourned sine die
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:18 AM IST
We stand vindicated, says Aaditya after Maha govt demands Kanjurmarg land for Metro depot
After taking cognisance of citizens’ and activists’ protests, the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government had shifted the Metro car shed from Aarey to Kanjurmarg.
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 12:57 AM IST
Assam yet to reply on anomalies in rhino count
Assam government is yet to respond to a request from the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change to submit a report on alleged anomalies in the last rhino census undertaken in the state?s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. An RTI and wildlife activist had questioned the census process and official numbers.
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
Liquor contractor put on notice for opening vend in CHB flats
The Chandigarh excise and taxation department has issued a notice to a liquor contractor for setting up a retail liquor vend by merging two Chandigarh Housing Board flats at Mauli Jagran
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 04:21 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Lok Ayukta refers funds ‘misuse’ case against Kerala CM to larger bench
Kerala Lok Ayukta refers alleged misuse of chief minister's disaster relief fund case to larger bench as two judges have a difference of opinion. Petitioner alleges Left Democratic Front government provided financial assistance to ineligible cases. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, then chief secretary Tom?Jose and 18 ministers were arraigned as respondents. Opposition parties criticize the decision.
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 11:32 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram