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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
LG blames lack of preparations for waterlogging in Delhi, AAP govt hits back
Lieutenant governor (LG) V K Saxena said nature does not issue warnings in advance as Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government blamed unprecedented rains for waterlogging
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:48 PM IST
Maharashtra assembly to go paperless with hi-tech system, akin to new Parliament
The HMCS is an upgraded version of the one in the Parliament and is believed to be a major step towards digitisation of the two houses of the state legislature
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:33 PM IST
#DelhiRains: City halts in a monsoon meltdown!
As raindrops keep falling on our heads, Delhi’s residents pour out complaints and coping strategies of how they are sailing through the waterlogged city while cancelling plans and skipping college and office.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 PM IST
Manvi Singh, New Delhi
Andhra Pradesh: 7 killed, 18 injured as bus plunges into canal in Prakasam
The incident took place in Darsi around 1 am when a group of 45 people from a wedding party were going from Podili town in Prakasam district to Kakinada in East Godavari district
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:41 PM IST
26-year-old man found stabbed to death near public toilet in south Delhi
The police control room was tipped by a woman who called “that a boy had been stabbed” near the Pul Prahladpur traffic interaction and no one was helping him
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:16 PM IST
Bengaluru police and BBMP launch QR codes for complaints and feedback. Details
These QR codes will be made available at all police stations and street boards, said Bengaluru Police.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Ola's Prime Plus fully operational in Bengaluru, more cities to follow
Prime Plus was announced on May 28, and went live for select customers the same day.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:37 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Karnataka: BJP MLA says ISIS behind Jain monk's murder
BJP Karnataka MLA Siddu Savadi alleged that ISIS is behind the murder of Jain monk Kamakumar Nandi Maharaj and demands a CBI probe in the case.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 12:25 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Delhi: Road caves in near India Gate, traffic disrupted
The Delhi Traffic Police informed commuters via Twitter about the cave-in and advised everyone to plan their journey accordingly
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:04 PM IST
4 people killed as boulders crush vehicles in Uttarakhand amid rain
Officials said the identity of the four was yet to be ascertained and that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) were rushed to the scene for rescue and relief operation
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:00 PM IST
‘Those sitting in political control rooms…': Bengal governor warns ‘goons’
West Bengal has been witnessing a series of violent incidents since the election date was announced on June 8. The counting of votes took place on Tuesday.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 11:39 AM IST
Bengaluru rain causes waterlogging in multiple areas; traffic advisories issued
Heavy rain in Bengaluru caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas, bringing life to a standstill. Here are a few visuals.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:13 PM IST
Delhi: Nearly 7,500 relocated as Yamuna breaches evacuation level
Rising levels of water in the Yamuna is measured at three levels -- warning level- 204.50 m, danger level- 205.33 m, and evacuation level- 206 m
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 11:17 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Ghaziabad: 6 members of family killed as bus driving wrong way collides with SUV
The bus drove on the wrong side for about seven kilometres before colliding with the SUV on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Ghaziabad around 6am on Tuesday
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:13 PM IST
Anti-poor, dirty politics by BJP government, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led Central government of carrying out anti-poor politics by halting the supply of rice to the state.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 10:07 AM IST
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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
2 men shot dead in Delhi’s Welcome area, police probing personal, gang rivalry
Police said that they have registered a case and formed multiple teams to identify the suspects and were probing whether it was a case of personal and gang rivalry
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:01 AM IST
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
Delhi rain: Swelling Yamuna, waterlogging disrupt traffic. Check advisory
Delhi traffic police said Tuesday the traffic at Pragati Maidan tunnel will be affected due to waterlogging issues.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:44 AM IST
Delhi rain: Orange alert issued, Yamuna crosses danger mark; schools shut
The Yamuna River in Delhi has crossed the danger mark due to heavy rainfall, prompting an 'orange alert' from the India Meteorological Department.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:30 AM IST
Jain monk Gunadhar Nandhi Maharaj ends ‘fast unto death’ after meeting minister
Jain monk Gunadhar Nandhi Maharaj ended his "fast unto death" after the Karnataka home minister agreed to his demands following the murder of another Jain monk.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 09:05 AM IST
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
Sonia Gandhi expected to attend opposition meet in Bengaluru, says DK Shivakumar
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi is expected to attend the next opposition parties meeting in Bengaluru, said Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar.
Published on Jul 11, 2023 07:43 AM IST
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