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Bilaspur mandi supervisor booked for graft

The graft by the Bilaspur mandi supervisor is said to have caused losses to the government, but it is not clear how much loss he has caused
The Bilaspur mandi supervisor has been booked under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the graft. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The Bilaspur mandi supervisor has been booked under Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act for the graft. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:28 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ambala

Two killed, four hurt in Karnal accident

Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning.
Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Two people were killed while four sustained injuries after a tractor-trailer had a head-on collision with a mini-bus near Rajepur village of Karnal on Monday morning. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:24 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Karnal

Congress puts up united face ahead of Ellenabad bypolls

Former Haryana chief minister and leader of opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress state president Kumari Selja, along with many MLAs, were present in the meeting to discuss the strategy for Ellenabad bypolls
The meeting of the Congress on Monday was crucial because only MLAs and other leaders loyal to Hooda had attended his Vipaksh Aapke Smaksh rally in Karnal on Sunday, with leaders from other factions giving the event a miss. The meeting was held to discuss the Ellenabad bypolls. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)
The meeting of the Congress on Monday was crucial because only MLAs and other leaders loyal to Hooda had attended his Vipaksh Aapke Smaksh rally in Karnal on Sunday, with leaders from other factions giving the event a miss. The meeting was held to discuss the Ellenabad bypolls. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:19 AM IST
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By Sunil Rahar, Rohtak

Haryana seeks one-third reduction in its NCR area

Chief minister to take up the matter with NCRPB today; the government has proposed the extent of Haryana sub region to be 8,281.60 square kms against the current area of 25,327 square km of NCR.
The NCR includes 14 (out of 22) Haryana districts, spread over an area of 25,327 square kilometres. (HT File)
The NCR includes 14 (out of 22) Haryana districts, spread over an area of 25,327 square kilometres. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:10 AM IST
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By Hitender Rao, Chandigarh

Monetary dispute: Acid attack on elderly man in Raikot

The victim suffered burns on his back in the acid attack and has been admitted to the Civil Hospital in Raikot; the accused and the victim had a monetary dispute
Four members of a family were involved in the acid attack in Raikot. A monetary dispute over tractors is to blame. (Representative Image/HT File)
Four members of a family were involved in the acid attack in Raikot. A monetary dispute over tractors is to blame. (Representative Image/HT File)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:08 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Payment delay worries paddy farmers in Haryana

Haryana farmers say its been over a week since they sold their paddy produce to the government but they still have not received the payment for it.
The delay in payment for paddy procurement has given farmers and commission agents yet another reason to slam the Haryana government’s direct payment method. (HT File)
The delay in payment for paddy procurement has given farmers and commission agents yet another reason to slam the Haryana government’s direct payment method. (HT File)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:01 AM IST
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By Neeraj Mohan, Karnal

Snatchers’ gang busted with arrest of four in Ludhiana

The snatchers were active in Dugri Phase-2 Market Main Double Road, Phullanwal Chowk, Pakhowal Road, Manakwal Road and Model Town areas of Ludhiana
Twenty-one stolen mobile phones, two motorcycles and a sharp-edged weapon were recovered from the snatchers in Ludhiana. (Representative Image/HTFile)
Twenty-one stolen mobile phones, two motorcycles and a sharp-edged weapon were recovered from the snatchers in Ludhiana. (Representative Image/HTFile)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:01 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Minor girl abducted from wedding in Ludhiana

The parents said the minor girl was abducted on pretext of marriage attending a wedding; the security guard of the marriage place saw the her go with a bike-borne man
The registration number of the bike, on which the monor girl was abducted from the wedding has been traced by the Ludhiana police. (Representative Image/HT File)
The registration number of the bike, on which the monor girl was abducted from the wedding has been traced by the Ludhiana police. (Representative Image/HT File)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ellenabad bypoll: Nominations of three candidates rejected

Among those whose nomination has been rejected is Karan Chautala, who was the covering candidate for Abhay Chautala, who had resigned from the Ellenabad seat, necessitating a bypoll.
The scrutiny of papers for the Ellenabad bypoll was held on Monday. Polls on October 30. (HT File/Representational image)
The scrutiny of papers for the Ellenabad bypoll was held on Monday. Polls on October 30. (HT File/Representational image)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Rohtak

Alleging harassment , IMA Punjab members threaten to quit health insurance scheme

The IMA Punjab members alleged health insurance firm was harassing the private medical facilities by delaying claim settlements, or through inspections and then issuing show-cause notices, or deducting/rejecting claims on “flimsy” grounds
Around 300 doctors from different parts of Punjab took part in the IMA meeting to discuss the alleged harassment at the hands of health insurance firm. (HT Photo)
Around 300 doctors from different parts of Punjab took part in the IMA meeting to discuss the alleged harassment at the hands of health insurance firm. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:48 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Bajra procurement proving to be a double-edged sword for Haryana government

Short shelf-life, low demand in terms of consumption, a cause of concern for the Haryana, which is the only state in the region procuring bajra on MSP; from this season, Haryana has opted for ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana’ for bajra procurement
Last year, Haryana government paid <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,150 MSP per quintal for bajra procurement. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Last year, Haryana government paid 2,150 MSP per quintal for bajra procurement. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:43 AM IST
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By Pawan Sharma & Neeraj Mohan, Chandigarh

Kurali road mishap claims youth’s life

A 20-year-old man being taken to hospital died in a road mishap in front of the Prabh Asra Trust in Kurali on Sunday
A case of causing death due to negligence has been registered against the unidentified driver at the Kurali police station. (Representative image)
A case of causing death due to negligence has been registered against the unidentified driver at the Kurali police station. (Representative image)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:41 AM IST
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Mohali police yet to arrest Youth Akali Dal leader’s killers

Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera was shot dead by two men while he was entering his SUV after visiting a property dealer in Sector 71, Mohali, on August 7
On September 22, the Mohali police had claimed to have identified the two men who killed Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera.
On September 22, the Mohali police had claimed to have identified the two men who killed Youth Akali Dal leader Vicky Middukhera.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Mohali

Coal crisis: No power cuts planned in Chandigarh

As most of the city’s power comes from hydroelectricity plants, the Chandigarh administration doesn’t see any major disturbance due to the pan-India coal crisis
The Centre had reduced the power allocation for Chandigarh from 300 MW to 250 MW on October 8.
The Centre had reduced the power allocation for Chandigarh from 300 MW to 250 MW on October 8.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Private firms to maintain road dividers in Mohali

The Mohali mayor said the condition of triangles near traffic lights was deteriorating and there were some hurdles in their maintenance
Various roundabouts in Mohali had already been allotted for maintenance to private firms.
Various roundabouts in Mohali had already been allotted for maintenance to private firms.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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Mohali mayor, councillors’ allowance hike put on hold

The Punjab local bodies department has not approved the Mohali MC General House’s resolution for constituency allowance hike for mayor and councillors
The department approved all other resolutions passed by the Mohali MC, but put the agenda on allowance hike on back burner.
The department approved all other resolutions passed by the Mohali MC, but put the agenda on allowance hike on back burner.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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By Hillary Victor, Mohali

School student stabs youth to death in Ambala

School student held a grudge against youth after he rebuked him for passing a lewd comment at his sister, said Ambala police
A 21-year-old youth was stabbed to death, allegedly by a school student, outside a shop in Ambala City on Monday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A 21-year-old youth was stabbed to death, allegedly by a school student, outside a shop in Ambala City on Monday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:50 AM IST
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By Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala

After 39 lakh go missing, cash van driver commits suicide in Chandigarh

It was on his first day as a driver for a security firm that transports cash to ATMs in Chandigarh when a trunk carrying 39 lakh went missing from his van
The cash van driver committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Chandigarh. (PTI/Representative image)
The cash van driver committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Chandigarh. (PTI/Representative image)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh tricity: Weekly Covid cases lowest since second wave

The second wave had peaked in May, when the Chandigarh tricity area recorded 46,245 Covid cases and 790 deaths in just one month
The Chandigarh tricity area reported only 47 new Covid cases in the week ending October 10.
The Chandigarh tricity area reported only 47 new Covid cases in the week ending October 10.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:40 AM IST
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By Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh

Improve facilities at Mohali ESI hospital: Lawyers’ body

The ESI scheme is a social security scheme for providing medical healthcare facilities to insured persons and their families
The lawyers’ body also sought all laboratory tests, including an in-house ultrasound facility, at the ESI Hospital, Mohali. (Representative image)
The lawyers’ body also sought all laboratory tests, including an in-house ultrasound facility, at the ESI Hospital, Mohali. (Representative image)
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:39 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Mohali

In briefs: Chandigarh Congress protests against Lakhimpur violence

Chandigarh Congress demanded resignation of minister of state for home Ajay Misra for his son’s alleged involvement in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh
The Chandigarh Congress led by national treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal sat on a “maun vrat” outside the Punjab Raj Bhawan.
The Chandigarh Congress led by national treasurer Pawan Kumar Bansal sat on a “maun vrat” outside the Punjab Raj Bhawan.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:39 AM IST
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By HT Correspondents, Chandigarh

Poonch gunbattle: Naik Mandeep Singh left to join duty in J&K; only a week ago after vacation

Naik Mandeep Singh, who laid down his life fighting militants in Poonch, was at his native Chatha Seerha village in Gurdaspur district to meet his newborn second son and had left to join his duty in J&K only a week ago
Naik Mandeep SIngh laid his life fighting militants in Jammu and Kashmir Poonch on Monday.
Naik Mandeep SIngh laid his life fighting militants in Jammu and Kashmir Poonch on Monday.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:38 AM IST
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By Surjit Singh, Gurdaspur

Shutdown in Jagraon: Hindu groups seek arrest of chief editor of Punjabi daily

Members of different Hindu groups gathered at Nalke Wala Chowk in Jagraon and called for a shut down, while seeking the arrest of an editor of a Punjabi daily for allegedly using derogatory language with reference to Hindu Gods
The protesters threatened to gherao the cops and were also lathicharged. The Hindu groups were only pacified when the police said they would take action against the editor of the Punjabi daily. (HT File)
The protesters threatened to gherao the cops and were also lathicharged. The Hindu groups were only pacified when the police said they would take action against the editor of the Punjabi daily. (HT File)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:35 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

LK Yadav is acting chief director of Punjab vigilance bureau

Incumbent BK Uppal, who proceeded on one-month leave, accompanied Yadav, who is also heading SIT probing police firing cases, to hand over charge at Punjab vigilance bureau headquarters in Mohali
A senior government official said ADGP LK Yadav had met Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi a few days back.
A senior government official said ADGP LK Yadav had met Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi a few days back.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:28 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Expect traffic snarls in festive season as plan for temporary parkings fails to take off in Ludhiana

The administration had planned to establish at least 10 temporary parkings in Ludhiana to deal with the festive rush in markets, but failed to start the facility at vacant spaces that has been scouted out by the police department in association with the municipal corporation, Ludhiana Improvement Trust and Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) officials
Typically, heavy traffic jams are seen Ludhiana , especially in the main markets such as Model Town, Chaura Bazaar, Ghumar Mandi, Daresi, and Dugri market among other areas, during the festive season. (HT File)
Typically, heavy traffic jams are seen Ludhiana , especially in the main markets such as Model Town, Chaura Bazaar, Ghumar Mandi, Daresi, and Dugri market among other areas, during the festive season. (HT File)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:26 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana

In yet another setback, coal crisis saps Ludhiana industry’s energy in festive season

Stakeholders say the Ludhiana industry have been facing loses due to back-to-back crises like the coronavirus pandemic, frequent bandhsand the farmers’ rail-roko agitation say they may not be able to survive the frequent unscheduled power cuts, especially during the festive season
Before the coal crisis hit the country, the Ludhiana industry had suffered power cuts in July due to increased stress on the grid. Industrialists hoping to recover their loses during the festive season were disappointed. (HT Photo)
Before the coal crisis hit the country, the Ludhiana industry had suffered power cuts in July due to increased stress on the grid. Industrialists hoping to recover their loses during the festive season were disappointed. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:20 AM IST
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By Harsimran Singh Batra, Ludhiana

Mission Kavach Kundal: All beneficiaries in Pune vaxed by Oct 14 with at least 1 dose

PUNE Under mission “Kavach Kundal” (translates loosely into a form of body armour), the Pune district aims to vaccinate its eligible population by October 14 with at least the first dose
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:20 AM IST
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By Steffy Thevar

5 million vax doses administered in Pune city

PUNE: The state government will felicitate the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for vaccinating the highest percentage of beneficiaries among all civic bodies in the state as over 5 million doses have been administered to eligible beneficiaries
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:20 AM IST
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By Steffy Thevar

Monsoon withdraws from east Vidarbha: IMD

PUNE The Southwest Monsoon’s withdrawal from east Vidarbha began on Monday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:19 AM IST
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