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Forest dept to use drone, satellite to monitor trees

The Uttarakhand forest department has introduced new initiatives, including the use of satellite imagery and drones, to enhance transparency in its plantation efforts and accurately assess their success, an official said on Wednesday.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

An expansive idea of justice

Justice BR Gavai's elevation as CJI is a moment to reflect on equity and representation in the judiciary

2 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Ensure clean-up in 2 weeks, minister directs officials

Punjab local government minister Dr Ravjot Singh, during his inspection drive in Dera Bassi on Wednesday, directed the officials concerned to expedite the ongoing works, ensuring cleanliness in the town.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Two Illegal De-addiction Centres Busted In Jalandhar; 76 Rescued

The Jalandhar civil and police administration has busted two unauthorised drug de-addiction centres in the Shahkot area, rescuing 76 individuals who were being held in illegal captivity.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Tigress suspected of killing 2 at RTR tranquillised

Forest officials on Wednesday tranquillised a 20-month-old tigress suspected to have killed two people in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve (RTR), a Rajasthan forest department official said, amid heightened concerns about human-animal conflict in the area.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

HC notice to Centre, Hry, BBMB on Punjab plea for recall of May 6 order

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday sought response from the Union and Haryana governments as well as the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on a plea from the Punjab government, seeking recall of a May 6 court order that directed the state to allow the release additional 4,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra dam for meeting the emergent needs of Haryana.

2 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Taking only 60ml of methanol can cause death, say experts

Methanol Toxicity

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

India Team Briefs UN Sanctions Panel On TRF's Terror Activities

Indian officials briefed the monitoring team of the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee on the activities of The Resistance Front (TRF), the group behind the Pahalgam terror attack, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

After setting NR, runner Afsal seeks tactical boost

Late last month, when Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath ran 1:48.33 to finish fourth at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships in Kochi, he had lingering doubts about his technique and potential.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Punjab Aims To Bring 5 Lakh Acres Under DSR

Chandigarh

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

U.S., Qatar deals to generate $1.2tn in economic exchange

Agreements signed by US President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday will \"generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion\", the White House said in a fact sheet summarizing some of the deals' details.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Felt like was making my debut, now focussed on keeping momentum

Sneh Rana is back with a bang. After more than a year out of the Indian women's team, the off-spinner returned for the just-ended ODI tri-series in Colombo.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

'Talented newcomers ke paas PR machinery nahin hoti'

Bollywood films are experiencing a challenging time at the box office, with even anticipated releases facing dry runs.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Uncertainty looms as Russia silent on Putin's participation in key talks

Ukraine-Russia war

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Lessons from Pahalgam: A national calling

Pahalgam, with Operation Sindoor, holds a deeper significance today. It offers timeless lessons — quiet yet profound — on how we, as individuals and as a nation, should shape our future.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Security Guard Held for Leaking Sensitive Info to Pak Contacts

The Panipat police on Wednesday arrested a 24-year-old security guard on suspicion of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani contacts.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Stress toh maine kabhi liya hi nahin: Adrija on 94.6% class XII board result

The class XII AISSCE board results were announced on Tuesday, and actor Adrija Sinha has been celebrating ever since.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Rangla Punjab Society To Boost Welfare, Says Cheema

The Punjab government launched a Rangla Punjab Society to channel public contributions towards the state's development.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

PCA indicts 4 cops for activist's false arrest, custodial torture

Recommends disciplinary action, criminal prosecution for grave misconduct, criminal behaviour

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

CBI Seeks More Time From Court To File Status Report

The Next Hearing The Case Is Scheduled For May 28

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

K'taka HC quashes PhonePe plea in online betting case

Digital intermediaries cannot use privacy laws to avoid cooperating with lawful criminal investigations, the Karnataka high court has held, as it dismissed a petition filed by digital payments platform PhonePe that had challenged a notice by the Bengaluru police seeking user information linked to an alleged online sports betting case.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Sarpanch, His Brother Booked For Illicit Liquor Trade

Sitting sarpanch of Jathuwal village was booked, and his brother was arrested for allegedly running an illicit liquor trade from their home, the officials said on Wednesday.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Neeraj Chopra Gets Honorary Rank of Lt Col in Territorial Army

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, according to a government notification.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Rahul Citizenship Row: HC Allows Petitioner To Recall Fresh Plea

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday dismissed a fresh plea filed in relation to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship after the petitioner sought to withdraw it.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Mercury breaches 40°C for first time this month

With a cooler than normal May till now, its second half is on the path to be much hotter, as the maximum temperature crossed 40°C for the first time in the month on Wednesday.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

4 Months On, Man Booked For Bid To Run Over Cops In Lalru

Four months after a motorist allegedly tried to run over two policemen at a check-point in Handesra, Lalru, the police registered a case on Tuesday.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Jagraon Man 'Poisons Friend to Death' Over ₹30k Dispute

A Jagraon resident allegedly poisoned one of his friends to death following a dispute over ₹30,000 in Sherpur Kalan village of Jagraon on Wednesday, police said.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Ashram operating in residential building in Haldwani sealed

The Nainital district administration on Wednesday sealed an ashram in Haldwani's Daharia area for allegedly running it in a residential building in violation of residential zoning norms, an official said.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

530 Donate Blood at Six Camps Under Civic Body's Mega Drive

As many as 530 units of blood were collected during blood donation camps organised across six locations in the city, mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla said on Wednesday.

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May 15, 2025

Hindustan Times Chandigarh

Ensure clean-up in 2 weeks, minister directs officials

Punjab local government minister Dr Ravjot Singh, during his inspection drive in Dera Bassi on Wednesday, directed the officials concerned to expedite the ongoing works, ensuring cleanliness in the town.

1 min  |

May 15, 2025