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Kerala: Vacant homes to be utilised for tourism as part of new ‘K-Home’ project

Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:56 AM IST

In the initial phase, the project will be implemented within a 10-km radius of popular hotspots such as Fort Kochi, Munnar, Kumarakom and Kovalam.

An aerial view of the Kovalam beach in Kerala. (Shutterstock)

ByVishnu Varma

MUDA site allotment case: Karnataka HC rejects plea to transfer probe to CBI

Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that there was no evidence to suggest that the ongoing investigation by Lokayukta police was unfair or compromised.

Published on Feb 07, 2025 11:35 AM IST

ByArun Dev

Illegal coal mining: Gauhati HC summons top Assam officials over non-compliance of orders

The court directed the home department and the state police to file an affidavit on February 13 indicating the steps taken for closure of all illegal mining activities within the area covered by the PIL.

Updated on Feb 07, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

Tribal youth gather for Yuva Kumbh in Mahakumbh Nagar

The Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram was running various service works in the tribal area along with protecting religion, culture and tradition of 12 crore tribal society spread across the country.

Tribal youths with Swami Avdheshanand Giri at the Yuva Kumbh on Thursday. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Mahakumbh draws Sanatanis from Pakistan; 72-member group takes holy dip

A 72-member group from Pakistan visited Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, expressing awe and spirituality after experiencing the holy dip in the Ganga.

Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj):

Varanasi cops crack murder of five of a family, nab two siblings

Varanasi police arrested siblings Vishal and Prashant Gupta for the murder of five family members, solved after three months of investigation.

Commissioner of police Mohit Agarwal with police team that cracked the case and arrested the accused. (HT)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Geo-tube tech powers Mahakumbh; 3,660 MLD water treated & released to Ganga

With the religious fair in full swing and two major bathing festivals—Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivaratri—still to come, the initiative aims to maintain the sacred river’s purity for devotees.

The Geo-Tube plant at Rajapur in Prayagraj (HT)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar

After U.P. cabinet nod: KGMU Trauma Centre to nearly double its capacity in 2 years

The extension will come up close by the trauma centre or the Shatabdi Phase 1 building on over 55,369 sq metres of land.

. A dedicated disaster management ward will also be constructed in the patient utility complex. (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Revival of religious sites a collective responsibility: Yogi

Acknowledging the achievements of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Mahavidyalaya, he commended the support of the Uttarakhand government in helping the institution set new benchmarks in education.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT File photo)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Liquor cartel’s hold broken, way paved for entry of new players

With money power and political protection, the syndicate grabbed a majority of liquor shops in biddings.

The BSP government had entrusted the responsibility of handling the liquor trade in the state to UP State Sugar factories Federation (UPSSFF). (For representation only)

Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Leopard kills farmer in Dudhwa buffer zone; BKU leaders hand over memo

A farmer, Nand Kishore Yadav, was killed by a leopard in Dudhwa buffer zone while harvesting mustard. Local unions demand compensation and better protection.

BKU-Tikait office-bearers handing over a charter of demands regarding human-animal conflict in Dudhwa buffer zone on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 06, 2025 10:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lakhimpur Kheri

Sabri brothers, Sunil Grover to perform at Taj Mahotsav

Taj Mahotsav, a 10-day celebration of art and culture, runs from February 18-27 in Agra, with performances and events at multiple venues.

Published on Feb 06, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Transgender artists get platform to showcase talent at Mahakumbh

Art pieces created on Sangam banks set to be showcased in Kinnar Akhada camp and also across country

Bollywood actress Kubra Sait admiring art works at Kinnar Akhada during the Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj. (sourced)

Published on Feb 06, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Key VHP meet at Mahakumbh to focus on religious conversion

Full-time ‘dharam rakshaks’ appointed to prevent religious conversion, bring the converted back to Hindu fold, says VHP chief

Stage set for the board of trustees and managing committee meeting of the VHP at Mahakumbh (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj):

Stakes high, turnout soars to 65.35% in Milkipur bypoll

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are locked in a high-stakes contest in the constituency.

People wait to cast their votes during the Milkipur Assembly by-election on Wednesday (PTI)

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

Amendment approved for 2nd term to SGPGI director

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state cabinet that approved the draft ordinance to be promulgated by the governor

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

New excise policy: Liquor shops to be allotted via e-lottery system

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves new excise policy with e-lottery for liquor shop allotment and sets budget session from February 18, 2025.

UP cabinet meeting in Lucknow (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 06, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow:

First direct municipal polls in Gurugram on March 2

The polls will cover two municipal corporations in Gurugram -– MCG and the newly formed Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) – along with five other civic bodies across the state. The results will be declared on March 12

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini and other senior BJP leaders from Haryana at a core committee meeting in Panchkula on Wednesday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 10:28 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

MCG holds meeting on environmental hazards due to use of plastic

The meet discussed adverse effects of plastic pollution, as the MCG additional commissioner urged vendors to take immediate steps to stop the use of plastic in their businesses

MCG officials during the meeting underlined that the government has imposed a strict ban on single-use plastic items and polythene carry bags. Violators involved in usage, storage, sale, or manufacturing of banned plastic products will face heavy fines. (PTI)

Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Tripura has become land-linked from being a landlocked state, says Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said that three pacts with militant groups in the last 10 years have brought peace and prosperity to the state

Union home minister Amit Shah virtually addresses an appointment letter distribution programme of the Tripura government in Agartala on Wednesday. (@AmitShah)

Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:06 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

Mahakumbh: Cultural programmes set to resume from today

Mahakumbh-2025's 'Mahakumbh of Culture' begins Feb 6 with renowned artists, featuring performances until Feb 10, then suspending for Magh Purnima.

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 09:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Assam: Carjacker injured in police firing while trying to escape custody

A senior cop said that the police fired on the carjacker in self defence and some officials sustained injuries due to the stone pelting.

For representational purposes only. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 04:46 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Amit Shah may meet Manipur minister ahead of assembly session

Y Khemchand’s meeting with ministers and legislators, and with Amit Shah, come ahead of the seventh session of the Manipur assembly.

Union home minister Amit Shah (left) chairs a meeting with Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Imphal. (ANI File Photo)

Published on Feb 05, 2025 08:19 AM IST

ByThomas Ngangom

Telangana assembly adopts caste survey report, CM vows relief

The assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to conduct a similar comprehensive survey across the country.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy speaks during a special session of the state assembly in Hyderabad on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Feb 05, 2025 08:12 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

BJP activates army of booth volunteers to keep close watch

Sachdeva said that he will cast his vote at 7am to “free Delhi from corrupt, anarchic, and incompetent rulers.”

Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:32 AM IST

ByParas Singh

Municipal polls to be held in Hry on Mar 2

The elections to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has been delayed by over two years as the tenure of the corporation had ended in February 2022

The Haryana state election commission on Tuesday announced the poll dates for eight municipal corporations, including the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG)and 21 other municipal committees across the state. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 05, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

GMDA CEO inspects hospital site in Sector 102, seeks completion by June

The cost of the hospital project is ?679.79 crore which includes the cost of medical and hospital equipment worth ?109 crore

GMDA CEO Shyamal Misra during a visit to the Shri Sheetla Mata Devi Medical College and Hospital at Kherki Majra village in Gurugram on Tuesday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:58 AM IST

ByAbhishek Behl

MAHAKUMBH: NCR’s Prayagraj div operates 300 trains on Basant Panchami

Trains from Prayagraj Junction and Subedarganj were directed towards Delhi, Agra, and Kanpur, whereas services from Naini and Chheoki stations operated towards Satna, Maihar, and Manikpur, they added.

Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj):

Mahakumbh on a different note: Rare musical instruments from across country wow visitors

Endangered musical instruments like Rashan Chowki, Purni Baja, Tubki, Dhol Piphi, Naradi Mridang and Santhali Manar can be seen in the exhibition which will continue till February 26

Rare and under threat Musical instruments in display at Mahakumbh (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 09:10 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Gujarat HC upholds state’s power on recruitment in minority schools

The high court was hearing a bunch of writ petitions by aided minority institutions in the state that sought to challenge the validity of the amended act

The Gujarat high court has upheld the amendments to the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Act 2021. (File Photo)

Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

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In the initial phase, the project will be implemented within a 10-km radius of popular hotspots such as Fort Kochi, Munnar, Kumarakom and Kovalam.

Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that there was no evidence to suggest that the ongoing investigation by Lokayukta police was unfair or compromised.

The court directed the home department and the state police to file an affidavit on February 13 indicating the steps taken for closure of all illegal mining activities within the area covered by the PIL.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram was running various service works in the tribal area along with protecting religion, culture and tradition of 12 crore tribal society spread across the country.

A 72-member group from Pakistan visited Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, expressing awe and spirituality after experiencing the holy dip in the Ganga.

Varanasi police arrested siblings Vishal and Prashant Gupta for the murder of five family members, solved after three months of investigation.

With the religious fair in full swing and two major bathing festivals—Maghi Purnima and Maha Shivaratri—still to come, the initiative aims to maintain the sacred river’s purity for devotees.

The extension will come up close by the trauma centre or the Shatabdi Phase 1 building on over 55,369 sq metres of land.

Acknowledging the achievements of Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath Mahavidyalaya, he commended the support of the Uttarakhand government in helping the institution set new benchmarks in education.

With money power and political protection, the syndicate grabbed a majority of liquor shops in biddings.

A farmer, Nand Kishore Yadav, was killed by a leopard in Dudhwa buffer zone while harvesting mustard. Local unions demand compensation and better protection.

Taj Mahotsav, a 10-day celebration of art and culture, runs from February 18-27 in Agra, with performances and events at multiple venues.

Art pieces created on Sangam banks set to be showcased in Kinnar Akhada camp and also across country

Full-time ‘dharam rakshaks’ appointed to prevent religious conversion, bring the converted back to Hindu fold, says VHP chief

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) are locked in a high-stakes contest in the constituency.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state cabinet that approved the draft ordinance to be promulgated by the governor

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves new excise policy with e-lottery for liquor shop allotment and sets budget session from February 18, 2025.

The polls will cover two municipal corporations in Gurugram -– MCG and the newly formed Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) – along with five other civic bodies across the state. The results will be declared on March 12

The meet discussed adverse effects of plastic pollution, as the MCG additional commissioner urged vendors to take immediate steps to stop the use of plastic in their businesses

Union home minister Amit Shah said that three pacts with militant groups in the last 10 years have brought peace and prosperity to the state

Mahakumbh-2025's 'Mahakumbh of Culture' begins Feb 6 with renowned artists, featuring performances until Feb 10, then suspending for Magh Purnima.

A senior cop said that the police fired on the carjacker in self defence and some officials sustained injuries due to the stone pelting.

Y Khemchand’s meeting with ministers and legislators, and with Amit Shah, come ahead of the seventh session of the Manipur assembly.

The assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to conduct a similar comprehensive survey across the country.

Sachdeva said that he will cast his vote at 7am to “free Delhi from corrupt, anarchic, and incompetent rulers.”

The elections to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has been delayed by over two years as the tenure of the corporation had ended in February 2022

The cost of the hospital project is ?679.79 crore which includes the cost of medical and hospital equipment worth ?109 crore

Trains from Prayagraj Junction and Subedarganj were directed towards Delhi, Agra, and Kanpur, whereas services from Naini and Chheoki stations operated towards Satna, Maihar, and Manikpur, they added.

Endangered musical instruments like Rashan Chowki, Purni Baja, Tubki, Dhol Piphi, Naradi Mridang and Santhali Manar can be seen in the exhibition which will continue till February 26

The high court was hearing a bunch of writ petitions by aided minority institutions in the state that sought to challenge the validity of the amended act

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