Ludhiana MC tests out e-rickshaws for garbage lifting in four wards

Taking a cue from Chennai, the Ludhiana municipal corporation is set to make use of e-rickshaws for door-to-door lifting of garbage. The MC has distributed 40 e-rickshaws among waste collectors in four wards of the city, as part of the trial run. The wards where the trials are being carried out include ward number 78, represented by mayor Balkar Sandhu, besides wards 18, 30 and 89.

NHRC report flags violations at Tihar Jail No 4

NHRC report reveals severe human rights violations at Tihar Jail No. 4, including overcrowding, extortion, discriminatory treatment, and inhumane conditions for inmates. Jail officials transferred, investigation launched after findings of systematic abuse and bribery.

Mayor approves hiring of new waste management contractor

Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh approves hiring a new six-month waste management contractor for Central and West zones, addressing garbage collection issues. The estimated cost is ₹22-25 crore per zone, with plans to float a longer-term tender in the coming months.

Mann, Kejriwal cancel scheduled events

In response to Indian air strikes on Pakistan terror launch pads, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann cancelled scheduled events in Punjab. Both expressed solidarity with the armed forces and unity against terrorism.

Schools in Punjab border districts to remain closed

Schools in Punjab's border districts—Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur—closed following border tensions with Pakistan after military strikes. Ferozepur extended closure to two days, while PTU deferred semester exams.

Delhi logs light rain, yellow alert on till Friday

Delhi experienced light rainfall and lightning, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for Thursday and Friday. Temperatures range from 24-38°C, with potential thunderstorms and winds up to 50 kmph. Scattered rain expected to continue for several days.

Delhi govt clears cloud-seeding trials

Delhi government approved five cloud-seeding trials to combat pollution, costing ₹3.21 crore. IIT Kanpur will lead the project, with the first trial planned for late May-June, covering 100 sq km, pending multiple agency clearances.

Delhi CM, state cabinet hail Operation Sindoor, PM Modi

Delhi CM and cabinet praised "Operation Sindoor," India's air strikes in Pakistan and PoK, expressing gratitude to PM Modi and armed forces for neutralizing terrorists and avenging the killing of innocent civilians.

Delhi hospitals attend to mock patients alongside medical processes

Delhi hospitals conducted a nationwide mock drill to test emergency preparedness, simulating mass casualty scenarios. Ambulances, patients, and medical staff participated, with volunteers acting as injured individuals. Hospitals practiced rapid response protocols and coordinated multidisciplinary interventions across government and private healthcare facilities.

SGPC opens gurdwara sarais for people displaced in border areas

SGPC opens gurdwara inns in border areas to accommodate displaced people amid India-Pakistan tensions, providing free lodging and community meals at 13 historic gurdwaras across multiple districts.

IMFL quota sees a jump in new Haryana excise policy

Haryana's new excise policy increases IMFL quota by 5.84% and country liquor by 3.28% for 2025-27. The policy spans 21 months, maintaining 2,400 vends, with liquor contractors required to lift 15% of allocated quota quarterly.

Palwal Lance Naik killed in Pak shelling across LoC

Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar from Haryana was killed in Pakistani cross-border shelling after Operation Sindoor. A father of two and army recruit since 2014, he was patrolling the Line of Control when mortars struck, sacrificing his life for the nation.

Mock chemical attacks to air raids: Lucknow’s emergency response tested

Lucknow conducted a comprehensive emergency response drill simulating chemical attacks and aerial bombings, involving top officials. The exercise demonstrated evacuation, rescue, and threat mitigation strategies, testing citywide emergency preparedness and response systems.

Fake NBWs issued: Arrested for no crime, it’s “to hell and back” for Kheri brothers

Two brothers were falsely arrested on fake Non-Bailable Warrants in Lakhimpur Kheri, spending nearly 20 hours in custody. Court discovered forged warrants, released them, and ordered an investigation into the criminal conspiracy.

One killed, 9 injured as unidentified aircraft crashes in Bathinda village

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Punjab's Bathinda, killing one person and injuring nine. The crash occurred near an air force station, shortly after India's strike on terror targets, with wreckage found in multiple villages and no official explanation yet.

Shubham’s wife says Operation Sindoor has shown we are not alone

Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan, responding to the Pahalgam attack. Shubham Dwivedi's wife Ashanya proclaimed the operation shows victims are not alone, expressing national solidarity and resilience against terrorism.