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Chhattisgarh govt starts process to implement 58% quota for backward classes
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:04 AM IST
The cabinet chaired by chief minister Bhupesh Baghel decided to implement 58% reservation in admissions as per the top court’s interim order dated 1 May 2023
![Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (PTI Photo) Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/08/550x309/Chhattisgarh-chief-minister-Bhupesh-Baghel---PTI-P_1691472889354.jpg)
Bhupesh Baghel writes to PM Modi over irregular train operations in Chhattisgarh
Baghel claimed that the Railways cancelled several trains without any information, making it difficult for passengers commuting in Chhattisgarh
![Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (Twitter Photo) Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (Twitter Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/08/150x84/Chhattisgarh-chief-minister-Bhupesh-Baghel---Twitt_1691470068465.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 10:17 AM IST
Eight buffaloes electrocuted to death in Khanna village
The villagers said that a snapped electricity wire had fallen on the road due to rain, and the electric current spread into the water
![Eight buffaloes electrocuted to death in Khanna village in Ludhiana. (HT FILE) Eight buffaloes electrocuted to death in Khanna village in Ludhiana. (HT FILE)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Eight-buffaloes-electrocuted-to-death-in-Khanna-vi_1691435204917.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
One killed, five injured in armed robbery in Prayagraj
An FIR is being lodged and multiple police teams have been constituted to identify and nab the culprits, police officials said.
![Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj Ramit Sharma, DCP (trans-Ganga) Abhishek Bharti and other senior officials reached the spot and called the field forensic unit and dog squad to the spot for investigations. (FOR REPRESENTATION) Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj Ramit Sharma, DCP (trans-Ganga) Abhishek Bharti and other senior officials reached the spot and called the field forensic unit and dog squad to the spot for investigations. (FOR REPRESENTATION)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Commissioner-of-Police--Prayagraj-Ramit-Sharma--DC_1691434358700.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Jal Sansthan battling Ageing Infra: Rusting British-era pipelines hindering water supply in several areas
As per Jal Sansthan officials, Lucknow necessitates an investment of at least ₹500 crore to replace its outdated pipelines servicing regions in zones 1, 3, and 5.
![A view of Faizullaganj. (HT File) A view of Faizullaganj. (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/A-view-of-Faizullaganj---HT-File-_1691433518542.jpg)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Man & son go on rampage; attack multiple individuals at KD Babu Singh Stadium
At least four people -- including one Nagma, her sister Muskan, a ground staff member, and a swimming coach -- sustained injuries during the attack.
![Ajay Kumar Sethi, the regional sports officer (RSO), submitted a complaint in this regard. (HT File) Ajay Kumar Sethi, the regional sports officer (RSO), submitted a complaint in this regard. (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Ajay-Kumar-Sethi--the-regional-sports-officer--RSO_1691432858280.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:57 PM IST
Transport dept stymied by truck overloading at mines
In connection with this matter, the transport department conducted a meeting on Monday with the mining department, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), and officials from the National Informatics Centre (NIC), among others.
![Overloaded cause damage to the state’s road network besides resulting in a revenue loss to the government exchequer. (Representative photo) Overloaded cause damage to the state’s road network besides resulting in a revenue loss to the government exchequer. (Representative photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Overloaded-cause-damage-to-the-state-s-road-networ_1691432498251.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:51 PM IST
YouTuber Manish Kashyap produced before courts in Bettiah
Kashyap has been lodged in a jail in Madurai since his arrest in March this year for allegedly circulating fabricated videos of “attacks on migrant labourers in Tamil Nadu”.
![YouTuber Manish Kashyap at Patna airport while being taken to Tamil Nadu in March this year. (PTI) YouTuber Manish Kashyap at Patna airport while being taken to Tamil Nadu in March this year. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/YouTuber-Manish-Kashyap-at-Patna-airport-while-bei_1691427336847.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Sandeep Bhaskar, Bettiah
Umesh Pal murder case: Shaista Parveen formally declared absconder
Police officials said that a notice under section 82 has been issued against six accused. However, the announcement has only been made at Shaista Parveen’s home.
![Slain mafioso-politician Atiq Ahmed’s wife Shaista Parveen (HT File Photo) Slain mafioso-politician Atiq Ahmed’s wife Shaista Parveen (HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Slain-mafioso-politician-Atiq-Ahmed-s-wife-Shaista_1691423135759.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 09:15 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
AAP Gujarat chief announces plan to jointly contest LS polls with Congress
AAP Gujarat unit chief Isudan Gadhvi said that discussions on seat-sharing are still in the preliminary stages
![Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat unit chief Isudan Gadhvi. (File Photo) Aam Aadmi Party Gujarat unit chief Isudan Gadhvi. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Aam-Aadmi-Party-Gujarat-unit-chief-Isudan-Gadhvi--_1691421215324.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 08:59 PM IST
Roof collapse claims teenage girl’s life at Agra’s Shiva temple
At least eight individuals, who sustained injuries during the occurrence, were subsequently taken for medical treatment.
![Chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of life (PTI) Chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed sorrow over the tragic loss of life (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Chief-minister-Yogi-Adityanath-expressed-sorrow-ov_1691417134175.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:35 PM IST
To counter smuggling activities, Police personnel near Indo-Nepal border to be transferred after every six months
This new system was introduced by ADG Zone Akhil Kumar on Monday, aiming to prevent any potential relationship between personnel and smugglers or anti-social elements active in the border regions.
![Officials have said that 26 police stations across four districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh will fall under the purview of this new system. (HT Photo) Officials have said that 26 police stations across four districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh will fall under the purview of this new system. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Officials-have-said-that-26-police-stations-across_1691417014140.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:33 PM IST
Malfunctioning lift and unfinished ramp anguish patients at Lucknow hosp
Following their visit to the hospital on August 5, Mayank lodged a complaint with the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell and health officials from the National Health Mission.
![The lift was out of order, the ramp was incomplete, said the patient. (HT Photo) The lift was out of order, the ramp was incomplete, said the patient. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/The-lift-was-out-of-order--the-ramp-was-incomplete_1691416893977.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 07:31 PM IST
Atiq’s history-sheeter aide Pappu Ganjia arrested from Ajmer
History-sheeter and member of Atiq Ahmed's gang, Mohd Javed aka Pappu Ganjia, was arrested in Ajmer by the UP Police's special task force. Ganjia was evading arrest and had a reward of ₹50,000 on him. He is involved in multiple criminal cases including murder, extortion, and land grabbing.
![Mohd Javed aka Pappu Ganjia (HT File Photo) Mohd Javed aka Pappu Ganjia (HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Mohd-Javed-aka-Pappu-Ganjia--HT-File-Photo-_1691413413007.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 06:33 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Goa: 3 dead after speeding luxury car rams into four vehicles; one arrested
According to the police, the accused was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when the accident took place
![Representational image. Representational image.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Representational-image-_1691389635396.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:57 AM IST
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: PM Narendra Modi lays foundation for revamp of 3 Kashi railway stations
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, these railway stations will be redeveloped, leading to a significant transformation of rail infrastructure in India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing people through a virtual medium.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi (HT FILE PHOTO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi (HT FILE PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi--HT-FILE-PHOTO-_1691347931731.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Fed up with neglect, Faizullaganj residents protest against rain-triggered civic woes
The residents of the area are exasperated with issues like choked sewers, stench of sewage, and filth lying in the open.
![Sewage filth flowing on waterlogged roads is poisoning our lives, say protesting residents. (HT Photo) Sewage filth flowing on waterlogged roads is poisoning our lives, say protesting residents. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Sewage-filth-flowing-on-waterlogged-roads-is-poiso_1691344751372.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Curtains Down on Renovation: Theatre association questions delay in auditorium revamp in Lucknow
The renovation works on the auditorium had been stalled for two years. Later, in January this year, slow progress was observed on this front.
![Dabir Siddiqui (secretary), Imran Khan (director), Tamal Bose (director) (HT Photo) Dabir Siddiqui (secretary), Imran Khan (director), Tamal Bose (director) (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Dabir-Siddiqui--secretary---Imran-Khan--director--_1691409632070.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 05:30 PM IST
Mission Indradhanush 5.0 in U.P.: Immunisation drive to reach 12.74L beneficiaries who missed routine doses
The goal of the drive is to extend the vaccine coverage to 12.74 lakh beneficiaries who have missed any of their routine immunisation doses.
![The first phase of the campaign is scheduled to run from August 7 to 12. (HT Photo) The first phase of the campaign is scheduled to run from August 7 to 12. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/The-first-phase-of-the-campaign-is-scheduled-to-ru_1691335090486.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:48 PM IST
Motorcycle torched as villagers ‘misbehave’ with kanwarias in Etah
Swinging into action, cops from Kotwali Dehat police station rushed to the spot, pacified the two sides, and restored the movement of vehicles.
![According to police, those who misbehaved with the kanwarias are being identified. (HT Photo) According to police, those who misbehaved with the kanwarias are being identified. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/According-to-police--those-who-misbehaved-with-the_1691334910467.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:45 PM IST
Passing Out Parade: 1st batch of graduating Agniveers from Bareilly pledges to serve the country
Lt Gen BS Raju of the Jat Regiment, after reviewing the parade, addressed the fresh faces, encouraging the Agniveers to continue the already glorious history of the Jat Regiment.
![A total of 164 Agniveers graduated after 31 weeks of training. (HT Photo) A total of 164 Agniveers graduated after 31 weeks of training. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/A-total-of-164-Agniveers-graduated-after-31-weeks-_1691334790511.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:43 PM IST
LU launches ‘Quartile-Excel’ Scheme to promote research publications
The development comes after the executive council approved a proposal presented by Dean Academics Professor Poonam Tandon.
![Lucknow University (HT File) Lucknow University (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Lucknow-University--HT-File-_1691334670496.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:41 PM IST
Kashmir-Kanyakumari rail connectivity by March 2024: J&K LG
Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said that Jammu and Kashmir was witnessing rail projects of unprecedented magnitude in the valley
![Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha (ANI File Photo) Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha (ANI File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Jammu-and-Kashmir-lieutenant-governor-Manoj-Sinha-_1691332870321.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 08:11 PM IST
Police raise reward on history-sheeter Pappu Ganjia to ₹50000
Pappu carried a reward of ₹25000 on his arrest and now it has been increased to ₹50000, police officials said.
![On February 22, a reward of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25000 was declared on Pappu Ganjia after all efforts to trace and nab him failed. The reward has now been increased to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50000. (FOR REPRESENTATION) On February 22, a reward of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25000 was declared on Pappu Ganjia after all efforts to trace and nab him failed. The reward has now been increased to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50000. (FOR REPRESENTATION)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/On-February-22--a-reward-of--25000-was-declared-on_1691331610191.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:50 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Leopard mauls 12-year-old boy to death in Bahraich
A teenage boy was killed by a leopard in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. Another boy was injured. Forest officials are trying to capture the leopard.
![Divisional forest officer (DFO) Bahraich Sanjay Kumar Sharma said two teams have been deployed in the area. Besides, permission has been taken from the chief wildlife warden (CWW) of Uttar Pradesh to install a cage in the area. (FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSE ONLY) Divisional forest officer (DFO) Bahraich Sanjay Kumar Sharma said two teams have been deployed in the area. Besides, permission has been taken from the chief wildlife warden (CWW) of Uttar Pradesh to install a cage in the area. (FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSE ONLY)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Divisional-forest-officer--DFO--Bahraich-Sanjay-Ku_1691331490249.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Bahraich
Notorious criminal nabbed after encounter
The arrested criminal identified as Mohd Haider, had many cases registered against him and was carrying a reward of ₹25,000 on his arrest, police officials said.
![(Pic for representation) (Pic for representation)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/-Pic-for-representation-_1691331070187.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:41 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Thrombocytopenia requires early medical attention: SGPGIMS expert
A condition characterised by low platelet count in the blood can lead to serious complications, says the expert
![(Pic for representation) (Pic for representation)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/-Pic-for-representation-_1691330950201.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:39 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
1 killed in blast at steel and power company in Chhattisgar’s Durg
Police said that the reason behind the blast is yet to be ascertained and a case under Section 174 CrPC has been registered on Sunday
![Police said the blast had occurred in the furnace. (Representative Image) Police said the blast had occurred in the furnace. (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/Police-said-the-blast-had-occurred-in-the-furnace-_1691329029989.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 07:07 PM IST
Goa cops, including DSP, SI, charged with planting narcotics on Israeli national
The case dates back to 2010 when the anti-narcotics cell of the Goa police arrested Driham allegedly for being in possession of several banned drugs, including ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, LSD and charas, costing Rs.3.81 lakh
![(Representative Photo) (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/-Representative-Photo-_1691324289661.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 05:48 PM IST
Tripura hijab row: Opposition parties blame BJP for disturbing communal peace
A minority Class 10 student of Karaimura Higher Secondary School at Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district was allegedly beaten up by a group of outsiders on August 4 outside the school premises as the former protested against their attempt to prohibit the minority girls’ wearing hijab in schools
![(File Photo) (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/-File-Photo-_1691318229131.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 04:07 PM IST