Saturday, February 01, 2025

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Kaithal ETO arrested by anti Corruption Bureau team taking bribe of Rs 1.40 lakh 

KAITHAL: The Anti Corruption Bureau team in Kaithal has arrested Dinesh Kajal, Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO) of Kaithal, taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh 40 lakh this morning. The ETO had demanded a bribe of Rs 8 lakh from a person from Chika by threatening to attach the guarantor's land for not repaying the installment of liquor contracts.

Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya pays tribute to Subhash Chandra Bose

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Thursday paid his heartfelt tribute to the legendary freedom fighter whose indomitable spirit and unparalleled leadership remain an inspiration for generations.

Two held who duped a youth of Rs 39 lakh promising to send him to America

KAITHAL: While investigating the case of cheating of Rs 39 lakh in the name of sending a youth to America, the team of ASI Jaipal of Sadar police station arrested the accused Jagmohan, resident of Baliala district Fatehabad and Mandeep, resident of village Samain district Fatehabad.

Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Managing Committee voting concluded peacefully in the district.Results declared

KAITHAL: DC Preeti said that the elections of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) were completed peacefully. Fool proof arrangements were made by the district administration to conduct the voting process. She told that Major Singh won from Ward No. 20 Guhla, he got a total of 2408 votes. Sukhchain Singh stood second, he got a total of 1551 votes.

Himachal IG, 7 other cops convicted for custodial death of accused in gangrape-murder case

CHANDIGATRH: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday convicted Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Z.H. Zaidi and seven others for the infamous custodial death of an accused in gangrape-murder of a minor in 2017.

Kisan Sabha to take out tractor and bike march in all tehsils on January 26.

KAITHAL: The meeting of Kisan Sabha District Kaithal was held at Bhagat Singh Bhawan Kaithal under the chairmanship of District president Jasbir Singh. The meeting was conducted by District Secretary Satpal Anand. In the meeting, it was decided to take out tractor motorcycle march in all the tehsils on January 26 for the next step of farmers' movement on the national call.

High Court orders probe against Haryana BJP leader over suicide by man

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday ordered an inquiry against senior BJP leader and former Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma over allegations of abetment of suicide by a 26-year-old man.

Haryana to take elders from underprivileged families to Mahakumbh

CHANDIGARH: Senior citizens from underprivileged families will now be taken on a pilgrimage to the Mahakumbh Tirtha in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh at the expense of the Haryana government, it was announced on Thursday.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini inaugurated 30 indoor gyms of kaithal district online

KAITHAL: The central government and the state government are developing villages on the lines of cities. In this series, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated indoor gyms built in 30 villages of the district in a program organized in Panchkula on Sunday. Various types of modern machines have been installed in these indoor gyms, which will prove to be very beneficial for the health of the youth and elderly here.

Himachal cabinet decisions: STF to fight drug abuse, 12 pc stamp duty, increase in BPL list

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Thursday, took several important decisions, including the setting up of a Special Task Force (STF) to dismantle drug trafficking, levying 12 per cent stamp duty on transfer and lease transactions and increase in the BPL Beneficiary list. The cabinet also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and observed two minutes of silence in his memory.

Business completely affected due to closure of borders of Haryana and Punjab: Bajrang Garg

KAITHAL: National Chief General Secretary of All India Trade Board and Provincial President of Trade Board Bajrang Garg, after talking to the farmers and commission agents, said that the new draft of the Central Government is anti-farmers and agents. Farmers and commission agents will suffer huge losses due to the new policy of the Central Government.

New Air Services from Dharamshala to Begin on March 30, 2025

DHARAMSALA: Starting March 30, 2025, new air services will be launched from Dharamshala’s Gaggal Airport to cater to the growing number of passengers. These services aim to enhance connectivity by adding three new destinations—Noida, Jaipur, and Dehradun—to the current flight network that links Dharamshala to Delhi, Chandigarh, and Shimla.

Foundation of Gurugram's golden future will be laid with better connectivity: Haryana Minister

GURUGRAM: Haryana Industry and Commerce, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Sunday that the "foundation for Gurugram's golden future will be laid with better connectivity and a strong road network.

HPEA held protest meeting against privatisation of power sector

HISSAR: Haryana Power Engineers Association (HPEA) today held a protest meeting at Hissar to show their solidarity with power sector employees of Uttar Pradesh , Rajasthan and Chandigarh Electricity Department as per directive of All India Power Engineers Federation(AIPEF).

Haryana CM hails farmer-friendly decisions by first Union Cabinet of 2025

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday welcomed the farmer-friendly decisions made in the first Union Cabinet meeting of 2025, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shimla: Festivities turn tragic for families of three killed in accident

SHIMLA: New Year's celebration turned tragic for the families of three youths killed in a road accident in Shimla.

Justice Sandhawalia sworn-in as HP High Court Chief Justice

SHIMLA: Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a simple but impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here on Sunday.

Three arrested for duping youth of Rs 20 lakh promising to get him a job 

KAITHAL: Three accused have been arrested by the Economic Cell in the case of cheating of Rs 20 lakh in the name of getting youth a job. According to the complaint of Dinesh, a resident of Barta, he wanted his younger brother to get a job. Regarding this he had a conversation with Seva Singh, a resident of Barta. Seva Singh told that he has acquaintance with the officials of Haryana Skill Employment Corporation.

Snowbound Manali shivers at 0.2 degrees Celsius; more snowfall in store in Himachal

SHIMLA: An intense cold wave continued on Saturday with most parts of Himachal Pradesh shivering with snow-marooned Manali at 0.2 degree Celsius, while the Met office forecast “chances of more rainfall and snowfall in the state till December 29.”

Kaithal youth duped of Rs 39 lakh on the pretext of sending him to US, Accused arrested

KAITHAL: While investigating the case of fraud of Rs 39 lakh in the name of sending a youth to America, the team of ASI Subhash led by CIA-1 in-charge SI Paras arrested the accused Surendra a resident of Fusgarh village, Karnal, now residing in Jalandhar Punjab.

Students must promote innovation and strive towards new research: Haryana Governor

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, December 26, 2024: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Thursday urged students to promote innovation and pursue new research. He emphasized that students should not get discouraged by failures during research but instead continue their efforts until success is achieved.

Information technology is the most effective tool to curb corruption and ensure transparency: Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Wednesday emphasized that information technology is the most effective means of ensuring transparency, implementing good governance, and curbing corruption.

Draw inspiration from sacrifices of Sahibzadas: Haryana CM

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, called upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas Bhota charitable Hospital in HP to be shifted to Jammu region

AMRITSAR: Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) is planning on war footing to relocate its existing charitable Bhota Hospital located in the Himachal Pradesh to the region of Jammu & Kashmir.

Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya expresses grief over the demise of former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor  Bandaru Dattatraya has expressed profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister  Om Prakash Chautala. In his condolence message, Dattatraya described  Chautala as a seasoned politician and a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Haryana.

Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini addressed thanks giving rally in Pundri assembly constituency.

KAITHAL: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the thanksgiving rally organized in Pundri assembly constituency in this district today, said that if the Congress leaders continue to resort to speaking lies, then there will be no one left to take their name in 2029. Congress party will be completely wiped out.

Jungle fowl on CM Sukhu's menu: Himachal Pradesh BJP seeks FIR

DHARAMSALA: The main Opposition BJP in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday demanded registration of a first information report (FIR) against those who killed a wildlife-protected bird species and served it at a dinner hosted for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Seven years imprisonment to two accused of attempt to murder, Rs. 36000 fine to each of them

KAITHAL: The court of District Judge Ritu YK Bahal has convicted two people in a case of attempt to murder and sentenced them to seven years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 36,000 each. In case of non-payment of fine, they will have to undergo additional punishment of six months. In this regard, Sanjay resident of village Buchi in this district had filed a case in Pundri police station.

Padma Choddon, Tourism Development Officer, Solan writes to include Tethys Fossil Museum in the Tourism Map

SOLAN: The district tourism development officer, Padma Choddon, Solan has written a letter to the Director HP Tourism and Civil Aviation dated December 12, 2024 for inclusion of Tethys Fossil Museum and Fossil tree in the Tourist Map of Himachal Pradesh. It is also stated that in the museum details of events of natural evolution from the origin of Universe 13.8 billion years ago depicting various sites of historical and geological significance and showcasing fossils of Tethyan Himalayas.

Sacrifice of brave martyrs cannot be forgotten - youth should take inspiration: Kaithal DC Preeti

KAITHAL: DC Preeti said that in the 1971 war, many brave soldiers displayed indomitable courage and led India to victory. Their sacrifices can never be forgotten. Thanks to their supreme sacrifice, we are breathing in open air today. The stories of their sacrifice inspire every Indian. Especially the youth should learn from the courage and patriotism of the soldiers.

Gastronomic trouble: After 'disappearing' samosas Himachal CM in row over red jungle fowl

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday landed in fresh trouble as a video surfaced showing him allegedly being served a red jungle fowl, a bird protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, along with his Cabinet colleague and party leaders, at a dinner hosted by villagers.

Six establishments of the city got their license made under the Food Safety Act.

KAITHAL: The administration led by ADC Deepak Babu Lal Karva has taken a serious view about the quality of food items and asked the concerned shopkeepers to follow provisions of food safety Act. while action is being taken against those who do not Maintain the food safety standards, shopkeepers have been made aware of getting a license. In pursuance to directives six establishments in the city have got their licenses made under the Food Safety Act.

In first in many decades, Shimla sees season’s first snowfall in early December

SHIMLA: In a first in many decades, the Himachal Pradesh capital and its nearby tourist resorts on Sunday evening experienced the season’s first snowfall in early December, with the hospitality industry eyeing a surge of tourists.

Himachal Leads in Natural Farming with Record MSP for Wheat and Maize

DHARAMSALA: In a press conference on Sunday, Agriculture Minister Prof. Chandra Kumar announced significant strides in promoting natural farming in Himachal Pradesh. As part of the government’s guarantee, the state has become a pioneer in offering the highest minimum support price (MSP) in the country for wheat and maize. Natural farming wheat is being purchased at ₹40 per kg, and maize at ₹30 per kg, benefiting 1,506 farmer families, with over 4,000 quintals of maize already procured.

Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya pays his tributes to brave hearts on Armed Forces Flag Day

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day today, paid his humble tribute to the indomitable courage and sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding the sovereignty and honour of our beloved nation.

Kangra Police Nab Notorious Drug Dealer and Associate; Crackdown Intensifies on Drug Syndicate

DHARAMSALA: Shalini Agnihotri S P informed that Kangra Police achieved a significant breakthrough in their war against drugs with the arrest of Brijesh Kumar, alias Mamu, one of the most notorious drug dealers in the region. Mamu, already implicated in eight cases under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, was apprehended with 11.96 grams of heroin.

MP Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj Advocates for Railway Expansion in Kangra and Chamba Districts

DHARAMSALA: Kangra Parliamentary constituency MP Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj voiced his concerns over the lack of broad-gauge railway connectivity in Kangra district while speaking on the Railway Amendment Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. Expressing his disappointment, Dr. Bhardwaj highlighted the pressing need to extend rail infrastructure in the region, emphasizing its cultural and tourist significance.

Police crack down on traffic rules violators. 3072 vehicles including 144 Bullet bikes challaned

KAITHAL: As per the instructions of SP Rajesh Kalia, strict monitoring is being done on the violators of traffic rules in district Kaithal. Under the leadership of Traffic SHO SI Rajkumar, separate teams of traffic police were challanning those violating traffic rules .

Six accused awarded life imprisonment for murder of a youth.

KAITHAL: On Tuesday, 6 culprits were sentenced to life imprisonment and fine by the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Nandita Kaushik in the case of murder of a youth. In case of non-payment of fine, the culprits will have to face additional imprisonment.

90 years old prof S.N. Mangla passes away, Body donated to PGI Chandigarh for research, .Eyes too donated

KAITHAL: 90 year old Prof. Suraj Narayan Mangala passed away on Monday and in deference to his wish his dead body was sent to PGI Chandigarh for research .Just a few days ago he had taken a pledge to donate his body.

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