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Punjab: 2 breaches flood dozen villages in Jalandhar, search on for missing boy
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:06 PM IST
Panic gripped villagers after breaches in the bundh at Lakhu Kian Channan and Nasirpur inundated houses and fields with 4-6 feet of water in Shahkot sub division
Punjab vigilance nabs retired patwari in guava compensation scam
The accused was nabbed from Muktsar Sahib, marking the 18th arrest in the case. In the scam, compensation worth crores was wrongfully claimed in lieu of land acquired by GMADA in Bakarpur village, SAS Nagar.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Torrential rains: Power, water disruptions add to Mohali residents’ woes
Multiple areas in Mohali, including phases 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 3b1 and 3b2, are without power, leading to inconvenience for the people.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:00 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Mohali
Amid rain havoc, Chandigarh traffic cops on toes to help commuters
From regulating traffic on the waterlogged roads to patrolling and barricading the vulnerable areas, the police men and women are helping people against the possibilities of drowning in rivulets and falling prey to caved in roads.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:57 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: 14 operation theatres at GMCH-32 suspended amid rain
14 operation theatres at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, were suspended, leading to cancellation of scheduled surgeries and causing disappointment for patients. However, the three operation theatres for emergency services remained working.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:49 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
Schools closed in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali till July 13 in wake of heavy rains
Panjab University, Chandigarh, has also declared a holiday for the main campus, regional centres, constituent colleges and affiliated colleges on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 09:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh/panchkula/mohali
Torrential rain spells misery across tricity, Mohali, Panchkula, periphery worst-hit
The road connecting Omaxe in New Chandigarh to Kurali-Chandigarh road caved in, leaving an approximately 20-ft gap, on Monday morning. The police department also shared a video to inform that a link road connecting Max Hospital to Rani Majra in New Chandigarh area has been washed away
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 08:58 AM IST
531.6 mm rain since Saturday, over half of Chandigarh’s annual quota
As much as 596 mm rain has been recorded in July till now, 218.2% of the normal rainfall in the month. It is already nearing all-time record for the month, 602.1 mm rain in July 1994.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 08:53 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Amid heavy rains, 23 trains, including Kalka Shatabdi, cancelled
On Monday too, as many as 30 trains were suspended along the Ambala-Chandigarh-Kalka rail track. These included the New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) and Amb Andaura-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express (22448). The New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12011) was short-terminated at Ambala Cantt railway station and New Delhi-Amb Andaura Vande Bharat (22447) at Chandigarh in the morning.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 08:51 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala
Army rescues 910 university students in Chandigarh, 730 girls of Ambala school
Chandigarh rain updates: Train services on Sanehwal-Ambala rail route were affected and several trains were diverted on account of inclement weather.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Jammu- Srinagar NH closed; Amarnath Yatra remains suspended
The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir has been suspended for the third consecutive day due to heavy rains causing damage to the highway. Restoration works are underway to clear the affected stretches of the highway. Over 90,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the shrine so far.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Soldier injured in landmine blast on LoC in Poonch
A soldier was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control in Poonch district. He was part of a routine patrol when the accident occurred.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
J&K powercom appeals public to make judicious use of electricity
The Jammu and Kashmir Power Corporation Limited has appealed the people to use power judiciously in view of low power generation due to incessant rainfall
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
New Haryana DGP: Nine IPS officers to figure in state’s list to UPSC
The Haryana government has sent a proposal containing the names of nine IPS officers to the UPSC to select the next DGP, but the proposal does not align with the Supreme Court's directives. The government has omitted the name of Manoj Yadava, the senior most IPS officer, despite his willingness to lead the force. The SC ruling and the MHA's undertaking state that the DGP should be selected from amongst the three senior-most officers empanelled by the UPSC, without requiring their consent. The proposal will be sent to the UPSC, which will shortlist three officers for the state government to choose from.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:49 AM IST
Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
Bambiha gang member shot, other held after encounter in Punjab’s Faridkot
A criminal sustained a gunshot injury in the leg during an encounter with the police. He was admitted to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital (GGSMCH) at Faridkot for treatment.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:47 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Faridkot
Former militants held in Srinagar
J&K Police claimed to have arrested some former militants, Hurriyat members and others during a raid on a hotel where they were allegedly planning to revive banned organisations
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:47 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Disproportionate assets case: OP Soni hospitalised after court grants his 2-day remand to VB
According to Vigilance Bureau, from April 1, 2016, to March 31, 2022, the income of the Congress leader and his family was ₹4,52,18,771, while the expenditure was ₹12,48,42,692, which was ₹7,96,23,921 or 176.08% more than his known sources of income.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
‘No lessons learnt from 2014 Kashmir deluge’
People in Kashmir have started raising questions over the lackadaiscal implementation of much publicised “Flood Control Project” of Centre which was announced after 2014 floods
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
Nearly 150 rural roads, 10 bridges damaged in floods across Punjab, says PWD
The PWD assessment also added that there has not been any report of major damage to any private or government main buildings yet in the state.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:43 AM IST
Ravinder Vasudeva, Chandigarh
Bhakra, Pong dams get heavy water inflow
The water level in the Gobind Sagar reservoir of the Bhakra Dam reached 1,615 feet, which is almost 48 feet higher than last year when it was 1567 feet on the corresponding day.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:41 AM IST
Vishal Rambani, Patiala
Nearly 500 mm rain in 72 hrs bring Ambala to its knees
Residential areas, schools, offices inundated, all four major highways connecting district affected, NDRF and army called in for rescue work
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:41 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala
Amarnath Yatri dies of cardiac arrest in J&K’s Ramban
A 59-year old Amarnath pilgrim died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Ramban. He had been staying in Ramban for four days due to damage to the highway.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Doaba flood fury: Swollen Sutlej breaches banks at many places in Punjab
Sandwiched between Beas and Sutlej, the Doaba region is keeping a close eye on the rising water levels in both rivers with the administration evacuating people in low-lying areas to safety
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:39 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
Rajpura thermal plant unit flooded, shut down in Punjab
Incessant rain and heavy water flow from the Sutlej and Ghaggar rivers have led to flooding in low-lying areas of Rupnagar and Patiala in Punjab, causing damage to property and infrastructure. The Indian Army and NDRF have been called in for rescue operations. The defunct portion of the Sutlej Yamuna Link canal is also causing heavy spillage in Rajpura area. Several villages have been flooded, leading to crop loss for farmers. Rivulets, including Ghaggar and Badi Nadi, are flowing above danger mark, raising concerns of further flooding.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:37 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Khattar presses for quick evacuation as rains inundate Haryana
Chief minister Khattar held back-to-back meetings since morning with administrative secretaries and later with deputy commissioners (DCs) and asked the officials to ensure complete coordination
Published on Jul 11, 2023 01:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Tampering with birth certificate: Pre-arrest bail of GMC Jammu principal rejected
Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court has refused to extend anticipatory bail application of principal and dean of government medical college Jammu in a case pertaining to tampering with her birth certificate to get undue favours
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Brace for more rain in Punjab, warns weatherman
The districts — Ropar, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Ludhiana and Nawanshahr— received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. In the past 24 hours, the Ropar district received an unprecedented 380 mm of rain, which submerged the paddy crop.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:35 AM IST
Southern Haryana districts spared rain wrath
The fields were inundated with water in Rohtak, Mahendergarh and some parts of Jhajjar, but no damage of life and property was reported. However, schools remained shut on Monday
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:34 AM IST
Sunil Rahar, Rohtak
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann takes stock of relief and rescue work
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann described the situation as “alarming” but asserted that the state government is putting its best efforts into extending relief to the people
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:33 AM IST
HTC, Chandigarh
Amritpal, aides move high court, seek meeting with lawyer of choice
Besides him, Harjit Singh, Sarabjeet Singh Kalsi and Varinder Singh Faulji, all detained under the National Security Act-1980, have also challenged the July 6 order of the DC with which permission sought by a high court lawyer, Navkiran Singh, for a meeting was denied stating that these persons have already given their consent to take another advocate as their counsel
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
