Hindustan Times Chandigarh - March 19, 2025
Hindustan Times Chandigarh - March 19, 2025
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In this issue
March 19, 2025
Russia Won't Hit Key Infra for 30 Days as Putin, Trump Talk
Blueprint for peace with Ukraine
2 mins
Pastor Bajinder Appears in Mohali Court
Zirakpur Sexual Harassment Case
1 min
To rejoin as SGPC chief
Takht panel launches SAD recruitment drive
2 mins
Takht panel launches SAD recruitment drive
After closed-door meeting with SAD leaders Sukhbir and Bhundar, he agrees to resume duties soon
4 mins
Majithia Quizzed for 7 Hrs Over 'Suspicious Financial Transactions'
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was grilled for close to seven hours for the second consecutive day by the special investigation team (SIT) in a 2021 drug case with a focus on \"suspicious financial transactions\" in firms linked to the former minister and his family.
1 min
Key accused held, shot in leg while trying to flee: Cops
The prime accused involved in hurling a grenade at the house of a Jalandhar-based YouTuber was arrested from Yamunanagar district in Haryana, police said on Tuesday.
1 min
12 Cops Suspended for Assault on Col, Son Yet to Be Named in FIR
Five days after Army colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son were assaulted outside an eatery, Patiala police are yet to name the 12 cops who have been suspended over the incident in the First Information Report (FIR).
2 mins
Cross-Border Drug Cartel Busted, Man Held With 8kg Heroin
The commissionerate police, Amritsar, on Tuesday busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of a person and recovery of 8.08 kg of heroin, a .30-bore pistol and five cartridges from his possession.
1 min
Punjab Utilised Only 1/3rd of Samagra Shiksha Funds
Punjab utilised only 33% of the funds allocated for digital infrastructure in schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme over the past five years.
2 mins
Chaos in Haryana House as BJP, Cong spar over job irregularities
The Haryana assembly witnessed stormy proceedings on Tuesday as the opposition Congress and ruling BJP MLAs locked horns over alleged irregularities in government job recruitments during the tenure of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
5 mins
Crackdown on drugs: 2 traffickers' houses demolished in Sangrur
The Sangrur police, acting on administrative orders, demolished two houses in Ram Basti on Tuesday, targeting individuals with extensive drug trafficking records.
1 min
Kejri: Mass anti-drug drive, addicts' census from Apr 1
Says state govt will raise special force to prevent drug smuggling from across the border
3 mins
Hry sets up 'state task force' to improve sex ratio; announce stringent measures
OFFICIALS WERE DIRECTED TO TRACK ANY AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER (BAMS) INVOLVED IN CONDUCTING ILLEGAL MTPS
3 mins
2 Miscreants Vandalise HRTC Bus in Kharar
Amid the controversy that erupted following display of flags carrying slain militant preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's pictures on a Punjabi tourist's vehicle in Himachal Pradesh's Manali and its removal by local residents, two masked miscreants vandalised a bus of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) on the Kharar flyover on Tuesday.
1 min
LoP Jai Ram raises concern; will take up matter with Punjab CM, assures Sukhu
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday cornered the government on the issue of forcibly stopping buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in Punjab and pasting posters carrying pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
1 min
Take pride in mother tongue, direct 'dil se'
New teaching term, new paper, new students; my introductory lecture to the paper, 'Literature and language', discernibly commences with an informal discussion on what is language?
2 mins
FIR Against Salesman, Officials for Embezzling Govt Subsidy
The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against Rajesh Kumar, a salesman at the Barwala Seed Distribution Centre, along with other unidentified officials and employees of the Haryana Seeds Development Corporation (HSDC), for their alleged involvement in a large-scale subsidy fraud related to wheat seed distribution.
1 min
Corner AAP govt over drugs: Bhagel to MLAs
SAYS CONGRESS' HIGH COMMAND MONITOR MLA'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE UPCOMING SESSION
1 min
Elderly Sikh couple found murdered in Delhi home
Investigators suspect that their attendant, who is missing, is behind the alleged murders and theft
2 mins
7 Petitions Withdrawn After Punjab Move
Seven of the petitions filed by associates of radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh challenging their detention, have been withdrawn in view of the Punjab government's decision of not extending the National Security Act in their cases.
1 min
Top Court Seeks Khedkar's Reply To Charges Of Quota Misuse
The Supreme Court told former IAS probationary officer Puja Khedkar on Tuesday to justify taking multiple attempts to appear in civil services examination, observing that an individual who has exhausted all chances as an able-bodied person cannot be entitled to separate attempts as a disabled candidate.
1 min
'Most illustrious daughter': PM writes to Williams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on March 1, expressing his good wishes and greetings on behalf of all Indians,
1 min
India Asks Netherlands Not To Supply Arms To Pak: Officials
India on Tuesday asked Netherlands not to equip Pakistani military with weapons or share advanced technologies with that country as India has been battling Pakistan-sponsored terrorism for years, with the matter being raised by defence minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in Delhi, people aware of the matter said.
1 min
Rules of world order not applied equally: EAM on Kashmir issue
Pakistan's occupation of a part of Jammu and Kashmir since 1948 is an example of the shortcomings of the existing world order that need to be addressed, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
3 mins
Tharoor Admits Misjudging India Stand On Ukraine
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Tuesday conceded that he was left with \"an egg on his face\" in opposing India's stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace.
1 min
Tihar: Michel Not Convicted, Can't Get Remission
The Tihar jail administration on Tuesday informed a Delhi court that Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the Agusta Westland case, was not entitled to remission as he was not convicted yet.
1 min
SC Seeks Viewpoints on Lokpal's Power to Investigate HC Judges
The Supreme Court Appointed Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar as Amicus Curiae to Ensure All Perspectives Are Considered
1 min
'America first' is not about isolationism, says Gabbard
President Donald Trump's focus on \"America first\" isn't about isolationism and the India-US partnership will grow and strengthen as the two sides engage within the Quad, tackle challenges in the Indo-Pacific and work on security issues, US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday.
2 mins
ED Raids Places Linked to Soros-Backed Body
ED Found Money Trail of ₹25 Crore From Soros' Companies to Several NGOs in India, Officials Said
3 mins
EC Set To Begin Linking Of Aadhaar Data With Epic
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday said that it will set the ball rolling on the process of linking the Aadhaar data of electors with the Elector Photo Identification Card (EPIC) database, in an apparent bid to weed out the problem of duplicate EPICs.
1 min
Ranya, Friend Made 26 Trips To Dubai In '25: DRI
There was a clear nexus between Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her Telugu actor friend Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, the directorate of revenue and intelligence (DRI) informed a special court in Bengaluru on Tuesday, adding the duo travelled together on several occasions over the last two years.
1 min
'Contractor main plotter': Cops file chargesheet in scribe's murder
The Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet in the Mukesh Chandrakar murder case, saying the freelance journalist was killed for reporting irregularities in road construction work in Bijapur district and the murder was planned by the four arrested accused — a contractor, his two brothers and a supervisor.
1 min
ED grills Tej Pratap, Rabri in land-for-jobs case; summons Lalu
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and her son Tej Pratap Yadav while issuing summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad asking him to appear before it on Wednesday in its money laundering probe into the land-for-jobs case, which dates back to 2004-09 when Lalu was the Union railways minister, people familiar with the development said.
1 min
SC Judges' Team to Visit Relief Camps in Manipur on Mar 22
A team of senior Supreme Court judges, led by Justice Bhushan R Gavai, executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22 to assess the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and strengthen legal and humanitarian aid efforts.
2 mins
States' Fiscal Behaviour Must Reflect Discipline
On Monday, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy expressed his government's inability to pay dearness allowance to government employees because of the precarious fiscal situation of the state.
1 min
Much ado about a Mughal ruler
The Maharashtra government should not let divisive campaigns upend its governance agenda
2 mins
Not a North-South dispute, but a battle of justice for all
Collectively, we are faced with a more turbulent and demanding global situation.
3 mins
What to expect of the post-Trumpian world
MAGA will endure. The US will be less free and have fewer friends; China may be stronger. India will need to be on guard
4 mins
French Politician Calls US to Return Statue of Liberty
Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France.
1 min
Sebi's options move raises market fears
Brokers, proprietary desks and institutional traders are fretting over a recent regulatory proposal that they fear will reduce liquidity and raise trading costs in India's derivatives market.
2 mins
Ceasefire in tatters as Israeli strikes kill over 400 people in Gaza Strip
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes as Hamas had rejected his proposals to secure a ceasefire extension during faltering talks
3 mins
Amid 5G rollout, Vodafone Idea caught in satnet FOMO
Vodafone Idea Ltd is discussing ways to catch up with larger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel Ltd in the Indian satellite internet race, even as it is set to roll out its 5G cellular broadband network.
1 min
Minority persecution: Bangladesh slams US intel chief's remarks
The interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus refuted US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on the alleged persecution of minority communities in Bangladesh saying her comments were \"not based on any evidence or specific allegations\".
1 min
CCI Searches at Top Ad Agencies' Offices
India's advertising and broadcasting industries were rattled on Tuesday after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted extensive searches at the offices of top media agencies and industry bodies.
1 min
Ramesh Named Coach of Italian Men's Chess Team
Indian Grandmaster RB Ramesh has been appointed head coach of the Italian men's team by their national chess federation, with a contract that will run until the next Olympiad in 2026.
1 min
India comeback a motivation as Karun Nair returns to IPL
Nine years ago, Karun Nair was one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket.
2 mins
Expect spin to dominate team strategy this season
All the franchises have loaded up on spinners of every kind with the home pitches set to dictate teams' composition
3 mins
Huge expectations of Pant this IPL: Pooran
Lucknow Super Giants began life in the Indian Premier League brightly, reaching the playoffs in 2022 and 2023, but plunged to seventh last year.
2 mins
Ponting happy with PBKS depth; Shreyas to bat at No.3
Sixteen captains in 17 IPL seasons. A telling statistic that reveals the struggles for Punjab Kings (PBKS), season after season.
2 mins
Wide discrepancy in women's pay, contracts, attendance, says report
No fair play
2 mins
Sahit Akademi asks PSEB to vacate Punjabi Bhawan
A tiff has erupted between the Punjabi Sahit Akademi (PSA) and the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) over the rental terms and maintenance of the building occupied by the board's regional office at Punjabi Bhawan, with the Akademi demanding that PSEB vacate the premises.
2 mins
Robbers Tie Up Guard, Loot Nut-Bolt Factory
A gang of masked men robbed eight tonnes of nuts and bolts, valued at nearly ₹8 lakh, from a nut-bolt manufacturing factory in Sahnewal's Jaspal Bangar Road during the wee hours of Tuesday.
1 min
20-Yr-Old Booked For Kidnapping Minor Girl
A 20-year-old man, who had been declared as a proclaimed offender for skipping court hearings in a kidnapping case, allegedly abducted the same 14-year-old girl again on July 7, 2024.
1 min
Encroachment: Property of drug peddler's family razed
2-storey house was built on panchayat land in Burj Hari Singh village
1 min
Man, son duped of ₹30L, two booked
The Sadar police booked two accused for duping a 25-year-old and his father of ₹30 lakh on the pretext of investment.
1 min
Child protection task force conducts awareness drive
The district task force for children protection carried out an awareness drive at the Ludhiana Junction station here on Tuesday.
1 min
All 299 Liquor Vends in Mohali Sold in One Go for ₹849 Cr
Two weeks before the 2025-26 Excise Policy kicks in, the Mohali excise department successfully auctioned all 299 vends in the district in one go on Monday, generating an impressive ₹849.16 crore against the reserve price of ₹595 crore.
1 min
Boy missing since Holi found dead in pond
A 14-year-old boy, who had been missing since March 14 (Holi), was found dead in a pond near Jhampur kaccha (makeshift) bridge near Chandigarh late Sunday night.
1 min
Tax Default: Mohali Golf Range Sealed
The local municipal corporation on Monday sealed the Mohali Golf Range for defaulting on payment of ₹13 lakh owed as property tax for four years.
1 min
PSPCL Overcharging Domestic Consumers: Ex MSME Director
In Punjab, Consumers Are Paying ₹800-900 Per Month As Fixed Charges, Says Dhillon
1 min
Agri experts push for natural farming
KHUDDIAN URGED FARMERS TO KEEP THEMSELVES ABREAST OF THE LATEST FARMING TECHNIQUES AND THE FUTURISTIC AGRI TRENDS
2 mins
Women's college in limbo: No regular principal for over 2 years
Out of 15 sanctioned teaching positions, six remain vacant, leaving only eight regular faculty to handle the workload
1 min
Varsity to raise boundary wall's height to 7 feet
Following videos of Holi celebration on March 14, which showed outsiders jumping over the wall through gaps in the barbed wire near Panjab University's Gate Number 2 to enter the campus, the university is considering increasing the height of the boundary wall all around the north campus.
1 min
Staff Hired for Sec-31 Group Home, Says MHA
Staff for the newly constructed Group Home in Sector 31 has been recruited, the Union ministry of home affairs has informed the Parliament in response to a question by Chandigarh member of Parliament Manish Tewari.
1 min
Mohali MLA seeks full e-challan revenue for traffic infra expansion
Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh has sought the full revenue generated from CCTV challans through the newly launched City Surveillance and Traffic Management System for further expansion of the project.
2 mins
Neurosciences, mother and child centres nearing completion at PGI
Offering advanced infrastructure and specialised services, the two centres are aimed at meeting the growing demand for critical healthcare
2 mins
Sec-9 Consultant Arrested For Cheating Youth Of ₹2.5 Lakh
The police have arrested an immigration consultant, operating from Sector 9, for allegedly duping a man of ₹2.5 lakh on the pretext of sending him abroad.
1 min
Govt working to relax norms to boost ease of business in Chandigarh
FIRST MEETING ON COMPLIANCE REDUCTION AND DE-REGULATION EXERCISE STARTED BY CENTRE HELD IN CHANDIGARH
1 min
Art Mela: A celebration of creativity, talent & expression
City's 105arts gallery is back with the second edition of the vibrant Art Mela, from March 19 till March 26.
1 min
I would never leave a film just because another female part is better: Bhumi
Bhumi Pednekar recently shared the screen with actors Arjun Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh in Mere Husband Ki Biwi. While the film was a lighthearted commercial entertainer, it struggled to make an impact at the box office.
1 min
I don't need you: Wrestler John Cena slams fans, explains his 'heel turn' on his farewell tour
American wrestler-actor John Cena has finally opened up about his shocking 'heel turn' in WWE, marking a dramatic shift from the 'good guy' persona he has upheld for over two decades.
1 min
All We Imagine As Light Wins Best Film at 2025 Asian Film Awards
Indian cinema shone at the Asian Film Awards 2025, with filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), Santosh star Shahana Goswami and its director Sandhya Suri winning top honours.
1 min
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