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Ludhiana: Housing minister unveils ₹5.17 crore facility with community club, senior citizen centre for residents

Designed to accommodate over 525 people at a time, the facility features a multi-purpose hall, a computer centre, a sewing centre, a senior citizen club, a reception area, toilet blocks, kitchens, a green room, and additional rooms, says Hardeep Singh Mundian

Mundian said the building is strategically located next to the Mother and Child Hospital and a police station. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

69 cops shifted, more on cards: Ludhiana police commissioner

The transfers, which take immediate effect, are part of a broader strategy to maintain accountability and raise the bar of public service delivery in policing

Police commissioner Swapan Sharma. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Climate panchayats and climate action

This article is authored by Heera Lal, IAS, CEO, State Level Nodal Agency, WDC - PMKSY - 2.0, Government of Uttar Pradesh and senior advisor - Model Gaon.

Climate action (Shutterstock/Representative image)

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Published on Apr 07, 2025 06:23 PM IST

ByHeera Lal

Invitations sent! Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez all set to tie the knot in Italy

After nearly two years of being engaged, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are all set to say ‘I do’ this summer in Italy

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 03:34 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Delhi Police form committees to check ‘budding criminals’ in JJ clusters

Due to economic hardship and lack of education, many young boys from these areas become involved in crimes, police commissioner said

Each committee will be chaired by an inspector, convened by the division officer concerned and comprise at least three members, from among the pradhan of the cluster, influential people of the locality, beat staff, zonal traffic police officer or office-bearers of the residents’ welfare association. (Representative photo)

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:22 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon gets engaged, sparks ‘double wedding’ rumours

Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon has just announced his engagement and as the congratulatory messages come in, many are speculating about a “double wedding” with…

Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon announces engagement

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 03:05 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

Punjab: Minister Cheema leads meet to combat drug crisis in Tarn Taran

Cheema, who is also chairman of the cabinet sub-committee formed to lead the war against drug trafficking, focused on initiatives to transform Tarn Taran district into Punjab’s first drug-free district

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema (HT File)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Tarn Taran

TB elimination drive: Pune civic body ties up with three NGOs

Started as a pilot project in December 2024 covering Vishrantwadi and Yerawada, the civic body plans to cover the city under the initiative

he state government has appointed non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Network of Maharashtra People Living with HIV (NMP Plus), Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT) and TB Alert India to collaborate with PMC in the three-year project. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Abundance and apathy: A tale of two polling booths in Delhi

Akbarpur Majra records high voter turnout driven by community ties, while Gopinath Bazar sees dismal participation due to apathy and transience.

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Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByParas Singh

Better health: Of the people, for the people

This article is authored by Pooja Sehgal and Akhila Sivadas.

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Published on Jan 28, 2025 05:35 PM IST

ByPooja Sehgal, Akhila Sivadas

673 police station reviews received in one month via QR codes in Chandigarh

Based on these responses, the Industrial Area Police Station has been ranked first, followed by the Sector 11 and the Sector 36 police stations in second place; the Manimajra Police Station has been ranked third

The collected data is used to rank the stations on a monthly basis, with the rankings being publicly displayed on the Chandigarh Police website, thereby promoting transparency. (iStock)

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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

PCMC farmers’ street opens with blend of sustainability, culture

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation launched the Farmers’ Street, a cultural hub for fresh produce and community engagement, open Jan 4-5.

PCMC inaugurated the PCMC farmers’ street at Linear Garden in Pimple Saudagar on Saturday. (HT)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:12 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Building peace through gender-inclusive urban policies

This article is authored by ElsaMarie D’Silva, Rotary Peace Fellow and founder, (India) and president, Red Dot Foundation Global (USA).

Gender Equality.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Dec 09, 2024 02:38 PM IST

ByElsaMarie D’Silva

Vibrant celebrations mark Durga Puja in Gurugram

What sets Gurugram’s Durga Puja apart this year is its role as a hub for multiple festive experiences in exquisitely decorated pandals. From Saptami to Dashami, thousands are expected to visit the pandals daily, offering prayers and participating in various rituals

Devotees offer prayers to Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja at DLF 5 in Gurugram on Wednesday. (PARVEEN KUMAR/HT)

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Published on Oct 10, 2024 09:58 PM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

BJP holds local meets to strengthen community support ahead of Gurugram poll

In these meetings, candidates emphasise the importance of connecting with voters on a hyperlocal level

Mukesh Sharma, the BJP candidate for the Gurgaon seat, at Bhim Nagar in Gurugram on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:54 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar, Gurugram

U.P’s urban green spaces: Corporate houses, RWAs queue up to maintain parks

In three months, 402 parks have been adopted in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing urban green spaces through a new policy encouraging private participation.

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Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:15 PM IST

ByAnupam Srivastava, Lucknow

Noida to hire knowledge partner for recreational facilities

Officials said this partnership aims to address the seeming disconnect among residents, exacerbated by the city’s lack of cultural landmarks and public spaces

The selection of the Knowledge Partner will follow a Quality cum Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process, with 80% weightage given to technical evaluation and 20% to financial evaluation. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 05:58 AM IST

ByVinod Rajput

Consider dedicated helpline to report stray cattle: HC to MCD

The court, in its August 20 order, directed the Delhi government to consider formulating a special task force to deal with the menace

Stray cows at Lodhi Colony in New Delhi on August 21. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 31, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana: 22,000 tree saplings planted under Tree ATM 3.0 campaign

Municipal corporation (MC) Ludhiana and CityNeeds announced the culmination of Tree ATM 3.0 campaign after planting 22,000 tree saplings at 63 locations across the city.

Ludhiana MC assistant commissioner Jasdev Singh Sekhon with other officials participate in the culmination ceremony of Tree ATM 3.0 programme at circuit house. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Sobhita-Naga engaged: Explore the cultural significance of her bridal flowers

The gorgeous kanakambaram flowers adorning Sobhita's hair have a deep cultural significance in South Indian heritages; check it out

The flowers worn by Sobhita in her engagement photos with Chaitanya

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Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:00 PM IST

ByAadrika Sominder

A holistic approach to rural development in India

This article is authored by Aparajitha Nair.

Talao village in Haryana's Jhajjar district, located around 50 km from Delhi, is a popular destination for rural tourism. (Representative image)(Unsplash/Karsten Würth)

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Published on Nov 23, 2023 10:22 AM IST

ByAparajitha Nair

How community-based platforms are changing India’s sanitation sector

Community management committees, desludging operators federation, and SHGs contribute to equitable and inclusive sanitation services in various Indian regions

Sanitation staff sweep a road in Sector 31 in Gurugram on Wednesday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Published on Oct 19, 2023 07:00 PM IST

ByKavita Wankhade, Akhila Sivadas

IIT-Kanpur students create health awareness in village

This initiative was carried out under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a Government of India scheme with IIT-Kanpur as a regional coordinator to motivate students of higher educational institutions to work for the uplift and development of villages

Students and volunteers from IIT-Kanpur and coordinating institutes at the health camp in Maksoodabad village. (HT)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2023 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Dudhwa tiger reserve improves rating in mgmt effectiveness survey

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in India has been awarded a "very good" rating with a score of 81.82 in the latest report on management effectiveness evaluation.

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve has been ranked under “very good” rating in the latest report on management effectiveness evaluation. (HT file)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2023 11:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lakhimpur Kheri

Centre issues guidelines to urban local bodies to contain Covid-19

The government said that these urban localities are often overcrowded, with many people crammed into very small living spaces.

A substantial percentage of this population is migrant workers employed in the industrial and other informal sector.(Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 16, 2020 09:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Dharmendra Pradhan launches first ever CSR initiative for SAIL employees

Petroleum and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched the initiative for SAIL employees and their families, which is aimed at community development in a structured manner, he said

Petroleum and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched the initiative for SAIL employees and their families(PTI)

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Published on Jan 23, 2020 05:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRajeev Jayaswal

Flats with benefits

Realtors are introducing loyalty programmes, discounts and deals for buyers, and those with successful referrals.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2019 08:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVanessa Viegas

Chandigarh misses deadline for implementing waste segregation

Sources say UT adviser Manoj Parida held a review meeting on September 30 and asked MC officials to speed up the process

The new garbage collection vehicles at Sarangpur village in Chandigarh.(Karun Sharma/HT)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2019 11:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByVivek Gupta, Chandigarh

UP govt defends draft ordinance on private varsities

Deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, who is also the state minister for higher and secondary education, said the draft ordinance announced on Tuesday, promoted unity and integrity.

The Uttar Pradesh Private Universities Association has welcomed the government billbut said there was nothing new in it.(HT File Photo used for representation)

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Updated on Jun 20, 2019 02:04 PM IST

Lucknow | ByHT Correspondent

We still have a long way to go in ensuring gender justice

Women safety is an issue we are grappling with in daily lives in our cities. While at one level, it involves preconditioning, unconscious biases, stereotypes and values we impart to our children, at another level, it needs appropriate urban structures for women to move around comfortably.

In corporate life too, women have to deal with not-so-subtle gender discrimination and fight off stereotyping tendencies.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Apr 16, 2019 09:39 AM IST

ByShubhra Puri

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Designed to accommodate over 525 people at a time, the facility features a multi-purpose hall, a computer centre, a sewing centre, a senior citizen club, a reception area, toilet blocks, kitchens, a green room, and additional rooms, says Hardeep Singh Mundian

The transfers, which take immediate effect, are part of a broader strategy to maintain accountability and raise the bar of public service delivery in policing

This article is authored by Heera Lal, IAS, CEO, State Level Nodal Agency, WDC - PMKSY - 2.0, Government of Uttar Pradesh and senior advisor - Model Gaon.

After nearly two years of being engaged, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are all set to say ‘I do’ this summer in Italy

Due to economic hardship and lack of education, many young boys from these areas become involved in crimes, police commissioner said

Spider-Man actor Jacob Batalon has just announced his engagement and as the congratulatory messages come in, many are speculating about a “double wedding” with…

Cheema, who is also chairman of the cabinet sub-committee formed to lead the war against drug trafficking, focused on initiatives to transform Tarn Taran district into Punjab’s first drug-free district

Started as a pilot project in December 2024 covering Vishrantwadi and Yerawada, the civic body plans to cover the city under the initiative

Akbarpur Majra records high voter turnout driven by community ties, while Gopinath Bazar sees dismal participation due to apathy and transience.

This article is authored by Pooja Sehgal and Akhila Sivadas.

Based on these responses, the Industrial Area Police Station has been ranked first, followed by the Sector 11 and the Sector 36 police stations in second place; the Manimajra Police Station has been ranked third

Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation launched the Farmers’ Street, a cultural hub for fresh produce and community engagement, open Jan 4-5.

This article is authored by ElsaMarie D’Silva, Rotary Peace Fellow and founder, (India) and president, Red Dot Foundation Global (USA).

What sets Gurugram’s Durga Puja apart this year is its role as a hub for multiple festive experiences in exquisitely decorated pandals. From Saptami to Dashami, thousands are expected to visit the pandals daily, offering prayers and participating in various rituals

In these meetings, candidates emphasise the importance of connecting with voters on a hyperlocal level

In three months, 402 parks have been adopted in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing urban green spaces through a new policy encouraging private participation.

Officials said this partnership aims to address the seeming disconnect among residents, exacerbated by the city’s lack of cultural landmarks and public spaces

The court, in its August 20 order, directed the Delhi government to consider formulating a special task force to deal with the menace

Municipal corporation (MC) Ludhiana and CityNeeds announced the culmination of Tree ATM 3.0 campaign after planting 22,000 tree saplings at 63 locations across the city.

The gorgeous kanakambaram flowers adorning Sobhita's hair have a deep cultural significance in South Indian heritages; check it out

This article is authored by Aparajitha Nair.

Community management committees, desludging operators federation, and SHGs contribute to equitable and inclusive sanitation services in various Indian regions

This initiative was carried out under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), a Government of India scheme with IIT-Kanpur as a regional coordinator to motivate students of higher educational institutions to work for the uplift and development of villages

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in India has been awarded a "very good" rating with a score of 81.82 in the latest report on management effectiveness evaluation.

The government said that these urban localities are often overcrowded, with many people crammed into very small living spaces.

Petroleum and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday launched the initiative for SAIL employees and their families, which is aimed at community development in a structured manner, he said

Realtors are introducing loyalty programmes, discounts and deals for buyers, and those with successful referrals.

Sources say UT adviser Manoj Parida held a review meeting on September 30 and asked MC officials to speed up the process

Deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, who is also the state minister for higher and secondary education, said the draft ordinance announced on Tuesday, promoted unity and integrity.

Women safety is an issue we are grappling with in daily lives in our cities. While at one level, it involves preconditioning, unconscious biases, stereotypes and values we impart to our children, at another level, it needs appropriate urban structures for women to move around comfortably.

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