Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 31, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - January 31, 2025
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January 31, 2025
Cross-Voting Helps BJP Bag Chandigarh Mayor's Post
In a blow to the AAP-Congress combine, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday won the high-stake election for the post of Chandigarh municipal corporation mayor while the AAP-backed Congress candidates secured the senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor posts.
1 min
26 of 28 Librarian Posts at Public Libraries Vacant in Punjab
The 14 public libraries in the districts across Punjab are in crisis due to a shortage of librarians.
2 mins
State to Assess Unified Pension Scheme
Panel Formed to Draft SOP for Implementation of OPS Will Study the New Scheme Notified by the Union Govt Last Week
2 mins
Takht Jathedar Objects to Parole Granted to Dera Chief
After the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Thursday condemned the parole granted to the dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh ahead of the Delhi assembly polls.
1 min
'Gangster' hurt, 4 held after Tarn Taran encounter
Police on Thursday arrested four gangsters after a brief exchange of fire, injuring one of them, in Tarn Taran.
2 mins
Foreign Interference Panel Not Mandated To Probe Nijjar Case
Canadian high commission in India Thursday said Canada's foreign interference commission is not mandated to probe the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
1 min
TWO PISTOLS, AMMO SEIZED IN GURDASPUR
Objections can be filed till March 10; electoral rolls to be finalised by April 16; last SGPC polls had taken place in 2011
3 mins
Court Acquits Two, Points To 'Shoddy' Probe
A local court acquitted two men, including an \"accomplice\" of separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who had been arrested in a case of pasting of posters regarding Punjab independence (Khalistan) referendum in Mohali in 2017.
2 mins
SAD Panel Meet Today To Take Up Vandalism Of Ambedkar Statue
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday decided to hold an emergency meeting of its working committee on Friday to discuss the vandalisation of BR Ambedkar's statue that took place in Amritsar on January 26.
1 min
Drink Yamuna water, Kejriwal dares Oppn
The controversy over the quality of Yamuna water in the Capital continued to rage on, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday daring Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress leaders to drink water from the Yamuna or apologise to the people of Delhi for claiming it was not harmful to health.
1 min
Shah raises heat on Kejriwal over Yamuna, 'scams'
Says Kejriwal 'knows that he has lost the election which is why he is engaging in such cheap politics'
3 mins
May Start Fast Like Dallewal To Get Works Done In Ambala Cantt
Haryana cabinet minister Anil Vij said on Thursday that he has been elected seven times by the residents of the Ambala Cantt constituency, and he could start an agitation to get their works done.
1 min
Hry human rights panel sends notice to DGP, prisons chief
Seeks response by March 4, the next date of hearing
1 min
NABARD assesses ₹3.14 lakh crore as Hry's credit potential
THIS REFLECTS AN INCREASE OF 37.64% OVER THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
1 min
Haryana Speaker Upset With 'Negligent' Karnal Medical College Doctors
Haryana assembly speaker Harvinder Kalyan on Thursday conducted an inspection of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College and Hospital in Karnal and held a meeting with the director and faculty heads to enquire about the functioning and shortcomings of the institute.
1 min
Over 7K Indian Students Overstayed in US in '23: Study
Over 7,000 student and exchange visitors from India overstayed in the US in 2023, an expert told US lawmakers and suggested several reforms in the country's immigration policies, including those related to H-1B visas.
1 min
Apples 'gifted' from state funds: HP govt summons RERA records
Himachal Pradesh government has summoned records from Real Estate Development Authority (RERA) after allegations regarding the distributing apples boxes allegedly purchased from the government treasury to officers of Himachal and other states surfaced.
1 min
SC Refuses to Lift Ban on Mining in Uttarakhand Distt
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with a judicial order suspending all mining activities in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district, citing alarming findings of environmental degradation and safety risks detailed in a report submitted by court commissioners.
2 mins
ED Official Graft Charges: Complainant's Panchkula Residence Raided
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided the residence of Vikas Bansal, who had lodged a complaint against ED assistant director Vishal Deep.
1 min
J&K Govt Warns Against Spring Water Use in Ganderbal, Srinagar
Jal Shakti (PHE) department in Kashmir has cautioned people against using the water of springs for drinking in the rural belts of central Kashmir after 92% samples were found contaminated with bacteria.
1 min
Delhi HC seeks NIA stand on Er Rashid's interim bail plea
Baramulla MP to go on hunger strike in Tihar from Saturday, says his segment is 'unrepresented' in Parliament
2 mins
Army Troops Foil Infiltration Bid Along LoC in J&K's Poonch
Army troops on Thursday foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of heavily-armed terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials said.
1 min
Omar's Social Media Adviser Sacked Over Misleading Post
The National Conference on Thursday announced that they have sacked the social media adviser to party vice-president for claiming credit for the hike in the honorarium of Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Jammu and Kashmir Police.
1 min
In spring's embrace, the world hums with joy
Spring is around the corner, and the earth stirs to life, adorning herself with vibrant blooms and golden hues, a bride in her resplendent finery. The gentle warmth of sunshine kisses her awakening form, promising the revival of joy and abundance. Whispering breezes play her bridal song, while trees unfurl their green veils. Like a devoted lover, the earth prepares to embrace her radiant suitor, the sun, in a timeless dance of renewal.
2 mins
National Flag at Shimla's Ridge to be Shifted to Another Location
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to relocate the national flag hoisted at the Ridge in Shimla to another prominent location, an official said on Thursday.
1 min
J&K Assembly's 1st Budget Session in Six Years to Begin on March 3
The Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will begin on March 3 with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's address, officials said on Thursday.
1 min
Punjabis Top Spenders in Urban Areas: Survey
The maximum increase in monthly per capita expenditure (MPCE) in urban areas was recorded in Punjab while Odisha topped the chart in rural areas during August 2023 to July 2024, a government survey stated.
1 min
Camps, roadblocks as pilgrims spill over
Day after stampede, thousands stranded in UP as authorities set up holding centres and put up barricades to absorb massive wave of tourists
3 mins
PIL in SC seeks security boost
THE PLEA SEEKS DIRECTIONS FROM THE TOP COURT TO CREATE POLICIES TO PREVENT STAMPEDES AT LARGE RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS
1 min
Came to Kumbh to seek salvation, leaving with friend's body
Sushila Kumari from Bihar, who had come to attend the Maha Kumbh mela with her elder sibling Dinesh, stood outside the Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC) mortuary in Prayagraj on Thursday.
2 mins
A Second Crush 3km Away Claimed 7 Lives
Hours after a stampede killed an estimated 30 people at the nose of the Sangam at the Maha Kumbh, there was another stampede-like situation that led to the deaths of at least seven people, including a child, according to Kalpvasi police station circle officer Rudra Kumar Singh.
2 mins
CBI Closes Probe Into NET Leak Case, Says No Evidence
Probe Showed Screenshot Of Leaked Question Paper Was A Doctored Doc Circulated By A Student To Make Some Money
1 min
Ex-DyCM's son, 4 aides get life term
A court in Korba district of Chhattisgarh has sentenced to life five people including former Madhya Pradesh deputy chief minister Pyarelal Kanwar's son Harbhajan for the murder of his younger brother and two other relatives in 2021.
1 min
The Bill Aims To Streamline The Services Related To Immigration And Foreigners
THE BILL AIMS TO STREAMLINE THE SERVICES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION AND FOREIGNERS
1 min
Cong's Sitapur MP Held in Rape Case
Two weeks after booking Congress member of Parliament from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore, the Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday arrested him for allegedly raping a 45-year-old woman over a period of four years, promising marriage and a political career, according to Sitapur superintendent of police (SP), Chakresh Mishra.
1 min
Draw up litigation policy for forces or face fines, govt told
The top court expressed concern about the message such litigation sent to armed forces personnel.
2 mins
THE BILL AIMS TO STREAMLINE THE SERVICES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION AND FOREIGNERS
Opposition parties indicated on Thursday that they will press the treasury benches over the Maha Kumbh stampede that led to the deaths of at least 30 people among a host of other issues, setting what could be the tone for the Budget session that begins on Friday.
3 mins
Woman Set Afire By Stalker In U.P. Village: Police
A 22-year-old school teacher was allegedly burnt alive by a stalker in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police said.
1 min
K'taka court gives death penalty to 4 for killing inter-caste couple in '19 hate crime
Attack that sparked outrage
1 min
SC Relaxes Rules for HCs to Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges
In a significant move to tackle the pendency of criminal cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the high courts across the country to appoint retired HC judges on an ad-hoc basis, subject to conditions that they will only hear criminal appeals in a bench headed by a sitting judge.
2 mins
Court Acquits 13 in '23 Murder of Dalit Man
A special court in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday acquitted 13 people in connection with the murder of a Dalit man in 2023, citing lack of evidence.
1 min
Don't mess with the midday meal scheme
The Mahayuti promised a slew of freebies, including cash transfers to women, ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls.
1 min
Stop choking the consuming class
This year has seen a louder-than-usual chorus for tax relief in the run-up to the budget
2 mins
Neil Gaiman controversy and the case of power differentials
Over the weekend, a fortnight after one of the world's bestselling authors in English, Neil Gaiman, faced a fresh raft of sexual misconduct and assault accusations, Dark Horse Comics announced that they will no longer publish his works.
3 mins
Need new round of reforms to benefit from earlier ones
In the last week of December, there were reports of Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) inflows being down 99% from the previous year.
4 mins
Flight, chopper collide in DC shocker; 67 killed
Mayhem near US Capitol
2 mins
Trump Signs Immigrant Detention Law
US President Donald Trump has signed his first piece of legislation into law that permits the pre-trial detention of illegal migrants accused of theft, burglary, or shoplifting.
1 min
Iraqi Man Behind Quran-Burning Stir Shot Dead In Sweden
Stockholm:
1 min
Markets Approach Budget With Justified Caution
The Union budget, the annual unveiling of India's fiscal road map, is always met with a flurry of anticipation.
1 min
Israel Frees 110 Prisoners as Hamas Releases 8 Hostages
Scuffles erupted as the convoy of buses carrying the Palestinian prisoners departed from their Israeli prison in the West Bank region
3 mins
Thakur Helps Mumbai Destroy Meghalaya on Day 1 of Ranji
Shardul Thakur remained at the forefront of the Mumbai attack as his hat-trick and unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Ajinkya Rahane (83) and Siddhesh Lad (89) helped the hosts build a 127-run lead against Meghalaya on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash here on Thursday.
1 min
Narmada beats Paris Games finalist Ramita to win gold in 10m air rifle
The newly-built shooting range at the Maharana Pratap Sports College, reverberated with pellets hitting the target as the country's top shooters engaged in intense action at the 38th National Games here.
3 mins
Big crowd turns up for Kohli as Delhi finds some rhythm
Virat's return is part of a broader effort to rein in the superstar culture, but on this day, the capital was there for its superstar
4 mins
SL on the ropes after Aussie blitz
Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654/6 declared in the first match on Thursday.
1 min
India Firm Favourites in Semis vs England
India would like to continue their flawless campaign when they take on England in the semi-final of the Women's U-19 T20 World Cup here on Friday.
1 min
Sanju's weakness against raw pace, finishing in focus
Sanju Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace along with Rinku Singh's dip in form and fitness issues will be a concern for India when they take on a resurgent England in the fourth T20I here on Friday.
2 mins
AAP sinks as cross-voting helps BJP
Three cross-votes from AAP-Congress camp propel BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla to victory against AAP's Prem Lata
3 mins
Homemaker looks to put MC House in order
Harpreet Kaur Babla, 60, a homemaker and seasoned politician with over two decades of experience, has her work cut out as the newly elected mayor of Chandigarh.
1 min
At 25.9°C, city logs hottest Jan day in 13 yrs
The maximum temperature climbed from 23.7°C on Wednesday to 25.9°C on Thursday, making it the hottest January day in the city in over 13 years, as per data readily available with the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
1 min
25-Year-Old Youth Ends Life In Dera Bassi
A 25-year-old man died by suicide in Dera Bassi after jumping from a building while being tethered to the roof with a rope.
1 min
23-Year-Old Woman Murdered by Husband Over Dowry in Pinjore
A man allegedly killed his 23-year-old wife by slamming her head against a wall during an altercation at their house in Pinjore on Wednesday night.
1 min
Gulnaaz Stars in MCM DAV College's Title Win
Riding on Gulnaaz's unbeaten 49-ball knock of 77 runs, MCM DAV College for Women, Sector 36, beat Khalsa College for Women (KCW), Ludhiana, by 90 runs in the final to clinch the Panjab University inter-college cricket championship for women played at the PU ground in Chandigarh on Thursday.
1 min
867 gold medals pending since 2019
As graduation ceremonies were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Panjab University (PU) is yet to provide 867 gold medals to meritorious students who had achieved excellence in their respective courses from the academic sessions 2019-20 to 2023-24.
1 min
AI system to track staff attendance in UT's govt schools
Chandigarh set to become India's 1st city to use such system on a large scale
2 mins
Mahavir Singh Is New Chief Commissioner Of UT RTS Panel
Mahavir Singh, a retired 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the chief commissioner of the Chandigarh Right to Service Commission.
1 min
Cross-voting Leaves Fractured AAP-Cong Alliance on Ventilator
BJP's victory in the mayoral polls, despite not having the numbers, highlights deepening rifts within the alliance, raising doubts about its future in the city
3 mins
BO numbers disturb you: Shoojit Sircar on I Want To Talk
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar's I Want To Talk (2024) may have opened to positive responses from audience and critics alike, but the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer failed to impress at the box office.
1 min
It's official! Aditya to headline Raj-DK's next show
T City was the first to report in May last year that actor Aditya Roy Kapur is teaming up with filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK for his next OTT outing.
1 min
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