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1971 Indo-Pak war navy hero Commodore TS Khurana passes away?

Published on Jan 23, 2025 04:24 PM IST

Was awarded Nao Sena Medal for planning and executing Operations Trident and Python as part of the Indian Navy’s attacks on Karachi in December 1971.?

Commodore TS Khurana (retd) was awarded the Nao Sena Medal for planning and executing Operations Trident and Python as part of the Indian Navy’s attacks on Karachi during the Indo-Pak war in December 1971. (File photo)

ByHT Correspondent

Sikh clergy to take up allegations of SAD defying religious decree on January 28

Panthic issues, including rebel leaders’ allegations against Shiromani Akali Dal, would be taken up at the meeting that Giani Harpreet Singh would not be attending.

On December 2, the Sikh clergy, led by the Akal Takht jathedar, had pronounced ‘tankhah (religious punishment)’ on SAD leaders, including former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, for mistakes committed by the party and its government from 2007-17. (Sameer Sehgal/HT file)

Published on Jan 23, 2025 02:38 PM IST

BySurjit Singh

Jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal moves HC, wants to attend Parliament

Radical Sikh leader’s petition, seeking directions to the Centre to allow him to attend the budget session of Parliament from January 31, comes 10 days after his regional party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), was floated in Muktsar. Plea yet to be listed for hearing.

Radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh won the June 2024 election from Khadoor Sahib parliamentary constituency as an Independent. He has been in Dibrugarh Central Jail since his arrest along with nine others on April 23, 2023. (HT file photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 01:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for January 23, 2025

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on January 23, 2025 here.

Chandigarh weather update on January 23, 2025

Published on Jan 23, 2025 07:00 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Panjab University panel suggests inviting PU Lahore for student fest

After approval, the invitation will be sent to PU Lahore through the foreign ministry. With the fest in March, it remains uncertain if it can be done in time.

The matter is currently being discussed with the DSW as well, while Garg alleged that he will escalate the matter if National Students Union of India (NSUI), which he represents, isn’t allowed to hold one of the four student fests. (HT File photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 03:59 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

MC fund crunch: No fire department tableau at Chandigarh’s Republic Day parade

At present, the Chandigarh municipal corporation is going through financial difficulties and has even stalled several development projects due to a lack of funds

Every year, on Independence Day and Republic Day, Chandigarh MC’s fire department showcases a tableau based on different fire safety themes. However, this year, officials have decided not to feature the department’s tableau during the Republic Day function. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:34 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

HC notice on PIL seeking removal of illegal hoardings in Zirakpur, other places

The high court has sought response from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Mohali administration by March 4. The PIL by lawyer petitioner Arjun Shukla alleged installation of numerous illegal hoardings/billboards/unipoles on the roads connecting Lalru to Zirakpur-Kalka Road and Banur-Zirakpur road.

The PIL also referred to an incident reported in June last year, in which seven cars were damaged when two unipoles in Zirakpur fell on these vehicles due to a dust storm, demanding that authorities should be asked to immediately take remedial steps. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Himachal scholarship scam: Accused ED, CBI officers sent to judicial custody

The bribery allegations first surfaced on December 22, 2024, when the CBI’s Chandigarh unit registered two FIRs based on complaints lodged by Bhupinder Kumar Sharma, chairman of Dev Bhumi Group of Institutions, Una, and Rajneesh Bansal, chairman of Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmour

Co-accused in the case, Delhi-based CBI officer, DSP Balbir Singh, was also sent to judicial custody on Wednesday by the court. (iStock)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

No lessons learnt from RG Kar incident: doctor safety still an issue in UT

Resident doctors had raised the issue voraciously, submitting memorandums tohospital administrations. Five months have passed since then, yet major measures are yet to be seen on the ground

Doctors had asked for CCTV cameras to be installed at the entry of each ward, increase security personnel by 25% and have controlled access gates at the DDR, more lighting for shady areas, and 24x7 guard duty in the emergency, among others. (iStock)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:28 AM IST

ByPriyanka Thakur, Chandigarh

Mohali’s killer roads claimed 312 lives in 2024

Around half of the fatalities (150) have come from Zirakpur, Lalru and Dera Bassi, which leave much to be desired in terms of road infrastructure, whereas areas falling under Mohali municipal corporation (MC), where the road conditions are comparatively better, reported less than 30 fatalities in 2024

State road safety adviser Navdeep Asija attributed the high fatality rate to poor infrastructure development, including lack of pedestrian crossings and cycle tracks. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:26 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Chandigarh Transport Undertaking to start Prayagraj bus service from January 23

Chandigarh transport secretary Diprava Lakra will flag off the bus from ISBT-17 from counter number 27 on Thursday

CTU is already providing bus services to a wide range of destinations in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, covering several religious places in Salasar, Khatu, Vrindavan, Haridwar, and Katra, among others. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Fresh row as Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor seeks House meet on January 24, MC secy turns it down

This comes in the backdrop of the recent Punjab and Haryana high court ruling in the mayor’s favour, which allowed his term to continue till January 29, as a result of which, the UT had to fix a new date for mayoral polls. It was originally set to be held on January 24.

Chandigarh mayor Kuldeep Kumar had sought a House meeting on January 24, stating that some revenue-related agendas need to be deliberated upon. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:22 AM IST

ByMandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Sector 39 grain market: 23 years on, UT dministrator approves auctioning 46 shops

Following the approval, the state agriculture marketing board on Wednesday has constituted an eight-member committee to conduct the auction of these shops in the first phase, scheduled to take place within a month

A senior official of the state agriculture marketin board stated that the committee will conduct an open auction for the public, offering a lease period of 99 years. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:20 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Mohali ASI gets case property transferred in aide’s name; booked

The accused, ASI Jasvir Singh, had impounded a Mahindra Scorpio, bearing registration number CH-01-BD-2592, from Gurpreet Singh, the owner of an immigration firm in Phase-11, who was arrested on June 27, 2023, for allegedly duping a Patiala resident of ?16 lakh on the pretext of sending him Canada.

The ASI, who was the investigating officer in the case, got the vehicle transferred in his aide, Renu alias Renuka’s name, using forged documents. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma, Mohali

Look into murder angle too: Manu Bhaker’s kin to cops

SP Arsh Verma says Manu Bhaker’s family has not named any suspect. “We are probing this case from the murder angle too. The driver got bail in the case as all sections framed in the FIR were bailable. I assured them of full cooperation,” the SP added.

The road accident spot where Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker's maternal uncle Yudhveer Singh and maternal grandmother Savitri Devi died in Charkhi Dadri on Sunday. (AN I file)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Haryana: Jind varsity exam controller relieved over ‘corruption’

Nihal Singh termed the allegations false and baseless. “The allegations were levelled to defame me. There is a conspiracy. I have done my job with full honesty and dedication. A fair probe is required,” he says.

An employee complained that the exam controller had been taking money from students to get them through examinations despite their poor performance. The accused has denied the allegations. (Picture only for representational purpose)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:12 AM IST

BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Haryana: Solar plants on govt buildings among ?800-cr works okayed

Approval was granted to upgrade the Sadhaura community health centre in Yamunanagar district to a 50-bed hospital. This will be done at an estimated cost of ?12.50 crore.

Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during a meeting on Wednesday. (HT photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Haryana: 15 ‘cybercriminals’ arrested in Nuh

Twenty mobile phones, 29 fake SIM cards, 250 fake gold coins and a bogus gold brick have been seized; DGP appeals to people not to get trapped through online advertisements.

The accused in the custody of Nuh police on Wednesday. (HT photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

?1 hike in pay scale: Punjab and Haryana high court says officers responsible should be hauled up

The court was hearing a 2012 plea from the Haryana Federation of Engineers, Hisar, who had approached the high court seeking directions to fix pay scale of executive engineer one step higher as compared to that of the assistant engineer, and pay scale of superintending engineer one step higher as compared to that of the executive engineer with effect from 1989.

A division bench says, “We deprecate the practice adopted by the officers in making lip service to the court’s orders.” (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:00 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

Haryana: Patwari arrested in corruption case

The patwari was demanding ?30,000 from complainant’s friend Deepak to release an NOC pertaining to a land deed case. A case has been registered against the patwari, says a government spokesperson.

Sections under the Prevention of Corruption Act have been slapped by the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Haryana to have automated testing stations, says Vij

A study is being conducted for setting up automated testing stations on state’s arterial roads. These systems will help determine roadworthiness of vehicles in an objective manner, says minister Anil Vij

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Time for Haryana to get a new capital

Chandigarh, though a modern marvel in urban planning, fails to capture the spirit of Haryana. It remains a shared and contested space, unable to fully satisfy the state’s need for a distinctive identity

Chandigarh as a city state status is not workable as Chandigarh, since its inception, has been meant to be a Union Territory, serving as the shared capital of both states.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByMS Chopra

British-Sikh soldier booked under UAPA for grenade attacks on police posts in Punjab’s Gurdaspur

The police have booked Jagjeet Singh, a native of Tarn Taran who had moved to Britain in 2010 and is currently serving in the British Army, under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act

Jagjeet has been named in two FIRs dated December 19 and 21 registered under sections 109 and 324(4) of the BNS and section 4(5) of the Explosives Act at Kalanaur police station. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByRavinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh

Security beefed up in Punjab ahead of Republic Day

Special director general of police (DGP), law and order, Arpit Shukla,stated that extensive security operations have been launched focusing on heightened surveillance in crowded areas, including markets and malls

Punjab Police is making continuous efforts to prevent the cross-border smuggling of drones, weapons, and drugs. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

Punjab vehicles row: AAP MP accuses BJP of polarisation, demands apology from Verma

Kang accused BJP and its leadership of allegedly promoting politics of hatred and polarisation and asked Verma to apologise

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang has accused the BJP of using polarising tactics ahead of the elections in Delhi. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Centre’s open market scheme to ease Punjab’s storage pangs

Punjab’s storage woes may soon ease with the Union ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, announcing an open market sale scheme (OMSS) to offer subsidised rice to stakeholders, including ethanol producers, traders and cooperatives

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber

Parvesh Verma sends ?50-crore defamation notices to Mann, Kejriwal

Verma said that if he won the cases, he planned to use the money for development work in his constituency, New Delhi, from where he is contesting for the February 5 assembly polls against Kejriwal

BJP leader Parvesh Verma has sought an apology from Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal within 48 hours. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Docs allege misbehaviour by Dallewal; farmers cry negligence

Doctors attending to Jagjit Singh Dallewal have accused the veteran fasting farm leader of abusing them

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Gurdwara body polls: SGPC flags irregularities in voters’ list, seeks extension for fresh registrations

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday called for extending the time period for the registration of new voters for the apex gurdwara body polls, alleging large-scale registration of bogus voters as well as incomplete voter lists.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh :

Punjab: Notorious criminal arrested for toll evasion, threats in Jalandhar

The accused, identified as Ravinder Singh, suspected to be linked to illegal sand mining, faces 16 criminal charges

The police seized a rifle and a Fortuner from the accused. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

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Was awarded Nao Sena Medal for planning and executing Operations Trident and Python as part of the Indian Navy’s attacks on Karachi in December 1971.?

Panthic issues, including rebel leaders’ allegations against Shiromani Akali Dal, would be taken up at the meeting that Giani Harpreet Singh would not be attending.

Radical Sikh leader’s petition, seeking directions to the Centre to allow him to attend the budget session of Parliament from January 31, comes 10 days after his regional party, Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), was floated in Muktsar. Plea yet to be listed for hearing.

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Chandigarh on January 23, 2025 here.

After approval, the invitation will be sent to PU Lahore through the foreign ministry. With the fest in March, it remains uncertain if it can be done in time.

At present, the Chandigarh municipal corporation is going through financial difficulties and has even stalled several development projects due to a lack of funds

Resident doctors had raised the issue voraciously, submitting memorandums tohospital administrations. Five months have passed since then, yet major measures are yet to be seen on the ground

Chandigarh transport secretary Diprava Lakra will flag off the bus from ISBT-17 from counter number 27 on Thursday

This comes in the backdrop of the recent Punjab and Haryana high court ruling in the mayor’s favour, which allowed his term to continue till January 29, as a result of which, the UT had to fix a new date for mayoral polls. It was originally set to be held on January 24.

Following the approval, the state agriculture marketing board on Wednesday has constituted an eight-member committee to conduct the auction of these shops in the first phase, scheduled to take place within a month

The accused, ASI Jasvir Singh, had impounded a Mahindra Scorpio, bearing registration number CH-01-BD-2592, from Gurpreet Singh, the owner of an immigration firm in Phase-11, who was arrested on June 27, 2023, for allegedly duping a Patiala resident of ?16 lakh on the pretext of sending him Canada.

SP Arsh Verma says Manu Bhaker’s family has not named any suspect. “We are probing this case from the murder angle too. The driver got bail in the case as all sections framed in the FIR were bailable. I assured them of full cooperation,” the SP added.

Nihal Singh termed the allegations false and baseless. “The allegations were levelled to defame me. There is a conspiracy. I have done my job with full honesty and dedication. A fair probe is required,” he says.

Approval was granted to upgrade the Sadhaura community health centre in Yamunanagar district to a 50-bed hospital. This will be done at an estimated cost of ?12.50 crore.

Twenty mobile phones, 29 fake SIM cards, 250 fake gold coins and a bogus gold brick have been seized; DGP appeals to people not to get trapped through online advertisements.

The patwari was demanding ?30,000 from complainant’s friend Deepak to release an NOC pertaining to a land deed case. A case has been registered against the patwari, says a government spokesperson.

A study is being conducted for setting up automated testing stations on state’s arterial roads. These systems will help determine roadworthiness of vehicles in an objective manner, says minister Anil Vij

Chandigarh, though a modern marvel in urban planning, fails to capture the spirit of Haryana. It remains a shared and contested space, unable to fully satisfy the state’s need for a distinctive identity

The police have booked Jagjeet Singh, a native of Tarn Taran who had moved to Britain in 2010 and is currently serving in the British Army, under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act

Special director general of police (DGP), law and order, Arpit Shukla,stated that extensive security operations have been launched focusing on heightened surveillance in crowded areas, including markets and malls

Kang accused BJP and its leadership of allegedly promoting politics of hatred and polarisation and asked Verma to apologise

Punjab’s storage woes may soon ease with the Union ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, announcing an open market sale scheme (OMSS) to offer subsidised rice to stakeholders, including ethanol producers, traders and cooperatives

Verma said that if he won the cases, he planned to use the money for development work in his constituency, New Delhi, from where he is contesting for the February 5 assembly polls against Kejriwal

Doctors attending to Jagjit Singh Dallewal have accused the veteran fasting farm leader of abusing them

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday called for extending the time period for the registration of new voters for the apex gurdwara body polls, alleging large-scale registration of bogus voters as well as incomplete voter lists.

The accused, identified as Ravinder Singh, suspected to be linked to illegal sand mining, faces 16 criminal charges

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