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A show-cause notice against the local police station in charge has been served asking him to explain why the procession was taken out under his jurisdiction despite the ban
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 11:32 AM IST
Over 100 dengue cases reported in Delhi so far in October: Report
- In the month of September, the national capital had registered 217 cases of dengue, the highest for the same month in the last three years, according to government data.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 10:02 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Roads outside KIA flooded, passengers take tractor rides to catch flights
There were bizarre scenes at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Monday night.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 08:45 AM IST
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Impact of stubble fires in Delhi’s air to stay negligible this week
According to Safar, the predominant pollutant in Delhi’s air on Monday was PM 10, which is particulate matter with diameter less than 10 micrometres, or dust
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:40 AM IST
Delhi BJP says will celebrate Chhath, but with Covid protocols
Addressing a joint press conference on Monday with Northeast Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari, Gupta said, “We, today declare that we together will celebrate Chhath in the entire city keeping in mind the corona safety guidelines. The preparations will be ensured through the municipal corporations. Our party workers will ensure that all arrangements are in place.”
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:29 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhiwale: The family of a labourer
This afternoon Rajesh is assigned by her contractor for a repairing job on a central Delhi avenue. A labourer, she is helping renovate a damaged road divider.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 06:17 AM IST
By Mayank Austen Soofi
Bandh evokes mixed response across Maharashtra
The Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress jointly called for the shutdown to protest against the killing of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh on October 3.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:55 AM IST
By Surendra P Gangan, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
Uttarakhand transport minister, son join Congress
“I have returned to my family...It’s my ghar wapsi (homecoming). There cannot be a happier day than today for me. I am feeling very relaxed,” said Arya, a six-time legislator and a prominent Dalit face in Uttarakhand.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:25 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Dehradun
Jammu and Kashmir records lowest Covid cases in 8 months
Since the first week of February, when the first wave of the pandemic had hit bottom in Jammu and Kashmir and cases were occasionally running below 50, this is the lowest daily caseload in the UT after the second wave hit
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:16 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
DK Boora takes over as Jammu frontier BSF chief
DK Boora succeeds NS Jamwal, who was elevated to the rank of additional director general of BSF Western Command, Chandigarh
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 05:13 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Jammu
Organic farming attracts Himachal fruit growers
Himachal fruit growers say the switch to natural farming has also brought down their input costs, thereby increasing the profit margin
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:05 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
‘Worsening’ J&K; security situation has mainstream leaders worried
Mainstream leaders have raised concern over the worsening security situation in J&K, especially in Kashmir, in the backdrop of series of civilian killings and other security related incidents
Published on Oct 12, 2021 05:03 AM IST
By Mir Ehsan and Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Srinagar/jammu
Security forces eliminate TRF militant in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora
Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar was involved in the killing of taxi union chief Mohammad Shafi Lone last week, say police
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 04:51 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Mandi had high hopes from Jai Ram: Pratibha
The double engine government has failed at all fronts that too despite the national BJP chief being from Himachal, says Congress nominee from Mandi Pratibha Singh
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP drug makers write to PM to save crisis-hit pharma industry
HP drug makers want the central government to form a ‘Pharmaceutical Raw and Packaging Material Task Force’ to protect the crisis-hit pharma industry
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:42 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP bypolls: Jai Ram takes jibe at Navjot Sidhu
Jai Ram said that Congress’ star campaigner in Himachal, Navjot Singh Sidhu, inflicted insult on leader Rahul Gandhi and the party
Published on Oct 12, 2021 04:23 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Shimla
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:28 AM IST
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:24 AM IST
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:19 AM IST
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.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:10 AM IST
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:08 AM IST
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 02:01 AM IST
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
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 02:01 AM IST
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
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
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.
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:56 AM IST
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:48 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Two taxi drivers held with 1.25 kg heroin
The taxi drivers were arrested by a special task force of the Ludhiana police while the accused were bringing the heroin to Ludhiana from New Delhi
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:43 AM IST
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:43 AM IST
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
Published on Oct 12, 2021 01:41 AM IST
By HT Correspondent, Mohali: