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Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.25 °C, check weather forecast for July 20, 2024

Published on Jul 20, 2024 07:00 AM IST

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Byhindustantimes.com

Adopt distinct norms for hill state under AMRUT Scheme: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu to Centre

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu the recommendations of 15th Finance Commission should also be reviewed periodically as the cost of projects escalated overtime

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar at Himachal Bhawan in Chandigarh. (ANI)

Published on Jul 20, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Chandigarh: PU multipurpose auditorium to be made operational by March 2025 after being under development for 15 years

As per one of the officials accompanying the VC, Chandigarh’s Panjab University is aiming to hold its next convocation at the auditorium, which once completed will be the largest university auditorium in the region

As per officials, Panjab University will be able to open the auditorium in its first phase without incurring any extra expenses (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh

Mohali: ESIC penalised for not releasing death benefits

Sandip Kaur, in her complaint to the District Consumer Commission Mohali, alleged that after the death of her husband, ESIC authorities did not grant dependents benefits as provided in Section 52(1) of the ESI Act and she was eligible for 90% grant of the standard benefit rate in the form of monthly pension

Sandip Kaur, widow of Balwinder Singh, a resident of Sector 70, Mohali, with her counsel Jasbir Singh, had submitted a consumer complaint against ESIC through its regional director. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:40 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Panchkula: Gian Chand Gupta takes up complaints from residents of Nada Sahib

Haryana assembly speaker Gian Chand Gupta reaffirmed his commitment to continue organising Janata Darbars to engage directly with the public and address their concerns effectively

Haryana assembly speaker, Gian Chand Gupta assured the residents of Nada Sahib that he would expedite the resolution of the issues raised by them. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Panchkula: HSVP fined for failing to repair sewer line

The district consumer disputes redressal commission directed HSVP to pay ₹70,400 (amount spent on repair) along with 9% interest, besides ₹10,000 on account of mental agony and harassment and ₹5,500 as litigation charges to Tara Devi Jain, the complainant, for failing to repair the sewer lines in Sector 4, Panchkula

Tara Devi Jain, an 86-year-old widow residing in Sector 4, was compelled to carry out the repair work of the sewer line, which was broken, outside the boundary wall of her house. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:36 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Panchkula

Chandigarh Golf Association’s bank account frozen

Twenty-nine permanent members of the CGA had issued a legal notice to the bank, demanding that its account and any fixed deposits associated with the CGA Golf Range’s current account in the name of the CGA Range be frozen due to serious irregularities

CGA’s lease deed expired in 2022, and as per the norm, the lease is renewed for three years. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:34 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Removal of barricades at Shambhu border: Haryana govt not following HC orders, liable of contempt: Farmers

The high court, in its July 10 order, had directed the Haryana government to open the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border within a week on an ‘experimental basis.’

The border between Punjab and Haryana has been heavily barricaded and closed since February 13 when various farmer organisations from Punjab began moving towards Delhi in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops.

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:32 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Shambhu

Teen electrocuted to death in Sector 8: 2 power officials suspended, magisterial probe ordered

On July 17, the teen, in an attempt to take a shortcut while returning from the gym, had come in contact with a charged wire near a transformer in Sector 8, Chandigarh, leading to his death

Chandigarh administrator Banwarilal Purohit expressed displeasure at the uncovered and exposed fuses of the power transformers upon visiting the site of the incident. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Kotkapura firing case likely to be transferred to Chandigarh

Faridkot judge seeks clarification as high court has already transferred Behbal Kalan trial to union territory

Over a month after the transfer of the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case from Faridkot to Chandigarh, the Kotkapura firing case too is likely to be transferred to the union territory.

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByParteek Singh Mahal, Faridkot

Chandigarh: Woman gets life term for gagging son to death

The convict, Roopa Verma, was also charged with murdering her six-month-old daughter a month prior to killing her son but those charges could not be proved in court

The woman had strained relations with her husband and wanted to teach him a lesson. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Chandigarh

Chandigarh MC seeks control of entire street light work from admn

Chandigarh MC is also planning a new project for the operation and maintenance of all street lights in the city

Chandigarh municipal corporation is managing around 48,000 street lights in the city whereas the engineering department of the administration is responsible for maintaining more than 5,000 street lights. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:24 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Mohali: Five flights cancelled, 24 delayed as Microsoft outage disrupts operations

As many as five flights were cancelled and 24 arrival and departure flights were delayed at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali

Flight operations at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali, were impacted as Microsoft-based computers ceased to work after a global outage. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Plea in Punjab and Haryana HC seeks directions to hold MC polls in Punjab

The bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu took up the plea for hearing from Beant Kumar, a resident of Malerkotla, which demanded immediate high court intervention

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

A web of lies & deceit: Chandigarh residents lost ₹17 cr in cyber frauds in six months

Given that only 76 cyber-crime cases have been reported in Chandigarh up to July 2024, the huge financial loss of ₹17 crore indicates that cybercriminals are now focusing on high-value targets and more sophisticated methods to maximise their gains

Rajesh Rana, a cyber expert who assists the Chandigarh and Haryana police in cyber fraud cases, explained that fraudsters identify wealthy individuals through social media tracking (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:16 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

NGT summons Ludhiana MC chief over green belt encroachments

This order follows the tribunal’s findings on encroachments over green belts by the civic body and other seven entities, including Ludhiana Improvement Trust, Punjab Pollution Control Board and a private school

NGT has asked MC commissioner Sandeep Rishi to appear on July 31 and come up with the evidence. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

BJP has ruined health and education sector in Haryana: Hooda

Addressing media persons here, Hooda said that the present BJP government failed to build even a single medical college in Haryana during their tenure but his government built six medical colleges, 641 community and primary health centres in the state

Former chief minister of Haryana and leader of Opposition Bhupendra Singh Hooda addresses a press conference in Rohtak. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Ludhiana: Lab attendants at double-shift schools complain of extended working hours

Lab attendants at double-shift schools alleged that they made to perform all other duties apart from being in the laboratory, for which they were recruited

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByAkanksha Attri, Ludhiana

Yamunanagar: Tight vigil in place for Kanwar Yatra

Addressing the media, accompanied by deputy commissioner Manoj Kumar, Punia said that the yatra will begin on July 22 and will continue till August 2

He further said due to anticipated heavy rush after July 28, heavy vehicles could be diverted for smooth flow of yatra. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Gurgaon land release case: ED attaches properties of real estate company M3M India

An ED statement said that these properties are in the form of land parcels located in Basharia village of Harsaru tehsil in Gurugram

Enforcement Directorate (ED) attaches immovable properties valued at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>300 crore belonging to M3M India Infrastructures Private Ltd under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). (ANI)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Mool Chand Sharma suspends Charkhi Dadri’s MVO

The suspended MVO Prem has been facing corruption charges and he even did not attend district task force’s meeting for a long time

Haryana minister of industries and commerce Mool Chand Sharma (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Haryana government schools: CBI registers four more FIRs in fake enrolment case

The investigating agency has now launched a probe into FIRs previously lodged in Rohtak, Hisar, Faridabad and Gurgaon, against the unknown officers within the primary education department of Haryana

In total, seven FIRs were registered by the Haryana state vigilance bureau in 2018. (iStock)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

30% posts of all ranks vacant in Haryana Police

DGP has advised the state govt to approach Centre for deploying 225 companies of Central Armed Police Force to conduct “fair and peaceful” assembly elections

As 30% posts of constables are alone vacant, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has started a recruitment drive to appoint 5,000 male constables and the physical measurement tests started on July 16. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByPawan Sharma, Chandigarh

2 land in Ludhiana police net for ‘extorting’ money from gang-rape victim

Additional deputy commissioner of police (ADCP, city 4) Prabhjeet Singh Virk stated that the victim filed a complaint on Thursday alleging the accused of extorting money from her

The accused have been identified as Karam Chand alias Babbu of Jamalpur Awana and Budh Ram of Jamalpur. (Getty image)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: FIR filed after NHAI razed ‘illegal’ police post near national highway

Police have not named NHAI officials in the FIR but mentioned that accused turned up there on a JCB and razed the structure and stole the furniture

The FIR has irked NHAI officials, who took up the matter with senior officials. (Getty image)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: CBI team visits police station, records statements of cops

Team found that police had already renovated the barrack where the woman was lodged and bathroom where she was found dead

A team of three CBI officials and four forensic experts reached Dugri Police station on Friday morning. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 20-year-old booked for raping married woman

In her statements to the police, the woman stated that she along with her husband and children has been living in a rented accommodation. The accused is their neighbour

The complainant stated that at the time of the incident she was alone at home. (Getty image)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Healthcare system ailing under AAP govt: PPCC chief

Upon reaching the hospital, Warring immediately told the senior medical officer (SMO) to discuss the numerous complaints received regarding poor management

He held discussions with the SMO to identify the major challenges they face in ensuring the smooth functioning of the hospital. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Halwara airport likely to start functioning before Diwali: MP Arora

Addressing the mediapersons there, Arora said he is satisfied that now almost 100% of the of the work has been completed at the civil side of the airport

Arora said that the airport is likely to start functioning before Diwali. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Employer, aide booked on charges of raping domestic help

Victim’s husband also booked for forcing her to go with the accused; employer’s wife booked for cheating victim

The Jamalpur Police on Thursday booked an employer and his aide on the charges of raping his domestic help. The police also booked her husband for reportedly forcing her to sleep with the accused. (Getty image)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

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