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]Will spruce up Amritsar’s walled city if SAD-BSP voted to power in 2022: Sukhbir
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal said, if voted to power in 2022, SAD-BSP alliance will develop the entire walled city of Amritsar on the lines of Heritage Walk to give a fillip to business and tourism activities
![Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal being welcomed during his visit to Amritsar on Sunday. Sukhbir said SAD-BSP alliance, if voted to power in 2022, will spruce up the walled city and complete projects ignored by the Congress government. (Sameer Sehgal/HT) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal being welcomed during his visit to Amritsar on Sunday. Sukhbir said SAD-BSP alliance, if voted to power in 2022, will spruce up the walled city and complete projects ignored by the Congress government. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/550x309/758f0948-2a96-11ec-9d59-e64b0c96de8c_1633958705110.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:55 PM IST
Schooled in the lap of nature, full of sincerity, enthusiasm
Spice of Life: Big boys never carried anything to school. Most of the times, they helped the teacher in controlling the class
![Winters were fun. Classes could be held under the sun, wherever the teacher deemed fit. For summer, big shady trees were earmarked for different classes by default. (Representative photo) Winters were fun. Classes could be held under the sun, wherever the teacher deemed fit. For summer, big shady trees were earmarked for different classes by default. (Representative photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/1ead1d50-2a95-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1633958225123.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:47 PM IST
By Dr GS Battu
Himachal byelections: BJP warns rebels, fall in line else face action
After Chetan Bragta files papers as independent from Jubbal-Kotkhai, BJP state unit cautions party workers to ensure discipline
![Supporters of Chetan Bragta (garlanded) taking out a rally at Gumma in Kotkhai last Thursday after he announced that he was fighting the Jubbal-Kotkhai assembly byelection as an Independent. Chetan was seen as a strong contender for the BJP ticket. The byelection was necessitated after his father, Narendra Bragta, who represented Jubbal-Kotkhai, passed away in June. (Deepak Sansta/HT) Supporters of Chetan Bragta (garlanded) taking out a rally at Gumma in Kotkhai last Thursday after he announced that he was fighting the Jubbal-Kotkhai assembly byelection as an Independent. Chetan was seen as a strong contender for the BJP ticket. The byelection was necessitated after his father, Narendra Bragta, who represented Jubbal-Kotkhai, passed away in June. (Deepak Sansta/HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/c0500a38-2a85-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1633951804973.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 05:00 PM IST
By HT Correspondent
Eye on elections, Punjab CM renames scheme as Mera Ghar Mere Naam
Earlier, the state’s scheme, Mission Lal Lakir, was aimed at giving property rights to house dwellers living in the lal dora (settlement) of 12,700 villages in the state
![Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi (centre) along with his deputies Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni at a cabinet meeting in Chandigarh. (HT file photo) Chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi (centre) along with his deputies Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and OP Soni at a cabinet meeting in Chandigarh. (HT file photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/11/150x84/f4d21fc0-2a81-11ec-a2ce-f0c64477ba97_1633950124653.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 04:32 PM IST
Covid: Cinemas to open at 25% capacity in Jammu and Kashmir
Multiplexes, theatres and cinemas will open at 25% capacity as the number of Covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir; districts with a positivity rate below 0.2% and weekly caseload below 250 can have gatherings up to 25% of the capacity s
![Cinemas in Jammu and Kashmir had closed due to the Covid pandemic. The active cases in the UT stand at 1,091. (HT Photo) Cinemas in Jammu and Kashmir had closed due to the Covid pandemic. The active cases in the UT stand at 1,091. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/49666bf4-2a0f-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633900980394.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:53 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Bandipora killing: 4 militant associates arrested, one at large
Four militants were arrested for the Bandipora killing where Mohammad Shafi Lone, president of a taxi drivers’ union; the module had been surveilling the victim for sometime
![The Bandipora killing was among a string of civilian killings in the Valley. (HT Photo) The Bandipora killing was among a string of civilian killings in the Valley. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/cd15c554-2a0e-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633900380456.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:42 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Mandi bypoll: Development has failed to reach hill state, says Kanhaiya
Kanhaiya Kumar, one of Congress’ star campaigners, was in the hill state to lend support to Pratibha Singh who has been fielded for the Mandi bypoll scheduled for October 30
![Kanhaiya Kumar has recently joined the Congress and is one of the party’s star campaigners for the Mandi bypoll. (Birbal Sharma/HT) Kanhaiya Kumar has recently joined the Congress and is one of the party’s star campaigners for the Mandi bypoll. (Birbal Sharma/HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/e99b98f6-2a0a-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633899600268.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 02:30 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
Chamba road mishap: Bus skids off road, 34 hurt
It was a close shave for the passengers as the bus barely missed hitting a house; the road mishap took place when the driver of the lost control and the bus skidded off the road
![The Chamba road mishap took place near Karian. (HT Photo) The Chamba road mishap took place near Karian. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/3f2d04be-2a09-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633898580095.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:13 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Mandi bypoll: People of Lahaul were saviours of Ladakh, says Brigadier Khushal Thakur
While promising to focus on developing the area, brigadier Khushal Thakur (retd) said the BJP government had done a lot to promote winter tourism and adventure sports in Lahaul-Spiti;
![Brigadier Khushal Thakur (retd)also praised the residents of Lahaul and Spiti for the role they played during the invasion of Kashmir and Ladakh in 1948. (HT Photo) Brigadier Khushal Thakur (retd)also praised the residents of Lahaul and Spiti for the role they played during the invasion of Kashmir and Ladakh in 1948. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/c6ef093c-2a05-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633896839915.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:44 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
Ludhiana: Two youths held for snatching, vehicle-lifting
The CIA Staff-1 of Ludhiana police commissionerate arrested two youths on charges of snatchings and vehicle-lifting on Saturday and recovered two stolen motorcycles and a mobile phone from their possession
![The snatching and vehicle lifting accused in Ludhiana police custody on Sunday. (HT PHOTO) The snatching and vehicle lifting accused in Ludhiana police custody on Sunday. (HT PHOTO)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/39514cc0-2a05-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633896541079.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:39 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Sanitary worker arrested for theft at lab, ₹3.5 lakh recovered
The accused, who had joined as a a sanitary worker just four days ago stole ₹4.36 lakh cash; the arrested accused has been identified as Deepak, 26, of Gopal Nagar. His accomplice Vishal, 28, is yet to be arrested.
![The accused, who had joined as a a sanitary worker just four days ago stole <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.36 lakh cash. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The accused, who had joined as a a sanitary worker just four days ago stole <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.36 lakh cash. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/21773f2a-2a04-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633896059720.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:31 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Two years after opening of Kartarpur corridor, not much has changed on ground for Dera Baba Nanak
Historic town of Dera Baba Nanak, which faced neglect for 70 years after Independence due to its location along International Border, saw a ray of hope of development when visa-free Kartarpur corridor was thrown open in Nov 2019
![Potholed roads in Dera Baba Nanak town that connects the visa-free Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. Potholed roads in Dera Baba Nanak town that connects the visa-free Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/616739c4-2a03-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895759710.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:26 AM IST
By Surjit Singh, Dera Baba Nanak
Power crisis in Punjab a result of administrative paralysis: Sukhbir Badal
The crisis was waiting to happen and it has nothing to do with the so-called shortage of coal, says Akali Dal president Sukhbir Badal
![Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and others in Amritsar on Sunday. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and others in Amritsar on Sunday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/caa7d5de-2a02-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895399766.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:20 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Nursing courses: BFUHS to hold another entrance on October 24
97% seats vacant after first round of counselling; in a notice, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences said the candidates can submit online applications for BSc nursing and BSc (post-basic) nursing courses till October 18
![As many as 7,825 seats are available for both nursing courses in 103 colleges in Punjab. But during the first round of counselling, only 244 were allotted to eligible candidates. (Shutterstock) As many as 7,825 seats are available for both nursing courses in 103 colleges in Punjab. But during the first round of counselling, only 244 were allotted to eligible candidates. (Shutterstock)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/cbdcc4a6-2a01-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895283977.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:18 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Faridkot
Congress, SAD-BJP govts ruined Punjab’s public health services: Delhi minister
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said the Congress and the SAD-BJP combine had created a pitiable state of public health services in Punjab, with a deliberate conspiracy to promote private hospitals
![Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain was in Dhuri, Punjab, to attend a function organised by the family of late party leader Sandeep Singla, in his memory. (ANI File Photo) Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain was in Dhuri, Punjab, to attend a function organised by the family of late party leader Sandeep Singla, in his memory. (ANI File Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/7f77a602-2a02-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895282649.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:18 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Sangrur
Punjab: Farmers protest 25-quintal cap on paddy procurement
Led by Bharatiya Kisan Union by BKU (Sidhupur), they also demanded compensation for damage to cotton crop due to the pink bollworm attack in Punjab
![Farmers staging a demonstration against the state government at the grain market in Barnala on Sunday. (HT Photo) Farmers staging a demonstration against the state government at the grain market in Barnala on Sunday. (HT Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/8c3271b2-2a00-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895280910.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:18 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Barnala
Farmers’ protest call on Dussehra insensitive: BJP Punjab general secretary
Bharatiya Janata Party’s Punjab general secretary Subash Sharma said the forces were bent upon creating upheaval on religious occasions like Dussehra
![Agitating against the three central farm laws and the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which led to the death of four farmers, farmer bodies have given a call to burn effigies of political leaders belonging to the BJP on Dussehra (October 15). (PTI File Photo) Agitating against the three central farm laws and the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which led to the death of four farmers, farmer bodies have given a call to burn effigies of political leaders belonging to the BJP on Dussehra (October 15). (PTI File Photo)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/4df36644-2a01-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895279706.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:18 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Coal crisis: PSPCL failed to follow central norms on maintaining fuel reserve
For lack of advance planning, PSPCL is not only buying power at ₹11.80 per unit, but it also missed an opportunity to sell electricity to the national grid in October
![The Talwandi Sabo power plant. According to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission guidelines, power plants in Punjab have to ensure a minimum stock of 30 days, as all of them are located more than 1,500 km from coal mines. The Talwandi Sabo power plant. According to the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission guidelines, power plants in Punjab have to ensure a minimum stock of 30 days, as all of them are located more than 1,500 km from coal mines.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/01675b04-2a02-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633895221095.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:17 AM IST
By Vishal Rambani, Patiala
BSF roping in panchayats in Punjab to tackle drone threat from Pak
BSF officials told to share their contact numbers with sarpanches of Punjab villages falling within 5km radius of International Border
![BSF officials said in absence of anti-drone technology along the border in Punjab, they need public support to check UAVs entering the Indian territory. BSF officials said in absence of anti-drone technology along the border in Punjab, they need public support to check UAVs entering the Indian territory.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/b5bf1844-2a02-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633895219739.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:17 AM IST
By Anil Sharma
Will take up with Union home minister ‘unjust’ move to relocate Shillong Sikhs: Randhawa
Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has opposed the decision of the Meghalaya government to relocate Sikhs living in the Punjab Lane area of Shillong
![Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said he will take up the matter with Union home minister Amit Shah and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma. Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said he will take up the matter with Union home minister Amit Shah and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/4db5f61e-2a02-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633895039678.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:14 AM IST
Man held for killing 8-year-old nephew in Punjab’s SBS Nagar
A man was arrested for allegedly killing his 8-year-old nephew at Daulatpur village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on Sunday
![SBS Nagar sadar station house officer Satish Kumar said that the accused confessed that he along with his friend Gagan Singh got infuriated when Sahil took a bite from their snacks. SBS Nagar sadar station house officer Satish Kumar said that the accused confessed that he along with his friend Gagan Singh got infuriated when Sahil took a bite from their snacks.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/d448b4d8-2a01-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633894859613.png)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:11 AM IST
Punjab logs 27 fresh Covid cases, two more deaths
Two more Covid-related fatalities were reported from Punjab on Sunday while 27 fresh cases took the infection tally to 6,01,876, according to a medical bulletin
![Among the new Covid cases in Punjab, Pathankot reported nine, followed by three each in Rupnagar and Mohali. Among the new Covid cases in Punjab, Pathankot reported nine, followed by three each in Rupnagar and Mohali.](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/6bae8a56-2a01-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633894679698.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 01:08 AM IST
By Press Trust of India
Smart City Mission: BJP seeks probe into disbursement of funds by Ludhiana MC
With the authorities making tall claims regarding the development of Malhar road and Sarabha Nagar main market under the Smart City Mission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sought an inquiry,citing alleged ill-planned development and corrupt practices adopted by the Municipal Corporation
![A potholed road in Sarabha Nagar of Ludhiana on Sunday. It is one of the areas under the smart city mission. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT) A potholed road in Sarabha Nagar of Ludhiana on Sunday. It is one of the areas under the smart city mission. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/79406548-29fe-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633893781528.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 12:53 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Two killed, four injured as speeding SUV hits residents in Karnal’s Nilokheri
Two people including a woman, were crushed to death and four others sustained serious injuries after a speeding SUV allegedly hit a group of people at the Hafed Colony in Nilokheri town of Karnal
![Police have booked two people for murder as family of the victims alleged that the incident took place in reaction of an argument between victims and the accused. (AFP) Police have booked two people for murder as family of the victims alleged that the incident took place in reaction of an argument between victims and the accused. (AFP)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/9e896ba6-29f9-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893299423.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:45 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Karnal
Nothing smart about Sarabha Nagar of Ludhiana
The area which was chosen under the ambitious smart city mission suffers from erratic water supply, lack of cleanliness and a plethora of other problems
![Potholed roads in Sarabha Nagar of Ludhiana which is one the areas chosen the smart city mission. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT) Potholed roads in Sarabha Nagar of Ludhiana which is one the areas chosen the smart city mission. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/fde1ced8-29fc-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633893179456.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:43 AM IST
By Harsimran Singh Batra, Ludhiana
Minister should be sacked for fair probe into Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Tikait
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni, father of Ashish Mishra, alleged to be the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that left four farmers among eight people dead, should be sacked by the central government immediately, said BKU spokesman Rakesh Tikait
![BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said a series of protests have been announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha demanding action against accused of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. (HT File) BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said a series of protests have been announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha demanding action against accused of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/397c144e-2930-11ec-8390-9108a6051a41_1633893059447.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:40 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ambala
Guaranteed MSP can help to end the impasse: Hooda
Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday launched his ‘Vipaksh Aapke Smaksh’ campaign from Karnal and had an interaction with people over problems being faced by them
![Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda launched ‘Vipaksh Aapke Smaksh’ campaign from Karnal. (HT File) Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda launched ‘Vipaksh Aapke Smaksh’ campaign from Karnal. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/1305276e-22e2-11ec-8eb3-f9ad79e07ca9_1633892819501.jpg)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 12:37 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Karnal
Farmers struggling to get DAP in Bhiwani, other parts of Haryana
Acute shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser in Bhiwani, Hisar, Charkhi Dadri, Mahendergarh, Jhajjar and other parts of Haryana may affect mustard cultivation, which is likely to start in the next three to four days
![Farmers said they have tilled their land and are waiting for DAP so that they can start mustard cultivation. (HT File) Farmers said they have tilled their land and are waiting for DAP so that they can start mustard cultivation. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/f2eebc90-29fa-11ec-b7f8-760cd0963677_1633892582660.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:33 AM IST
By Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
Woman, aide steal four gold chains from jewellery shop in Ludhiana
Posing as customers, a woman and her male aide allegedly stole four gold chains from a jewellery shop in the city’s famous Sarafa Bazar on Saturday
![The woman was caught on camera slipping the gold chains into her bag. (HT File) The woman was caught on camera slipping the gold chains into her bag. (HT File)](http://web.archive.org./web/20211011135649im_/https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/10/150x84/153f3896-29fc-11ec-b6b6-7f924b04e371_1633892580574.jpg)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:33 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana