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Robbers’ gang targeting migrant workers busted in Mohali; four held
The accused have been identified as Satinder Singh, a resident of Mohali, and Rohit Kumar, alias Jaman, Moti and Akshay, all three hailing from Karnal, Haryana
Published on May 04, 2025 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Ludhiana: 2 families told to leave Narangwal village over theft by kids
Narangwal sarpanch says the boys were caught in 2022 as well when their families were warned, now the panchayat has passed a resolution to oust the families from the village
Published on May 02, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
States cannot shirk on their duty to poor: SC
The bench refused to accept that the cap needs to be increased, noting that the cap does not include the addition of poor individuals and families between the 2011 and 2021 of the census period.
Published on May 01, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Boiler blast at Gorakhpur factory injures 7 workers; 2 critical
Boiler blast at Gorakhpur factory injures 7 workers; 2 critical
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 09:38 PM IST
PTI |
Involvement of migrant labourers in crimes: K'taka Home Minister to discuss with Labour dept
Involvement of migrant labourers in crimes: K'taka Home Minister to discuss with Labour dept
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 12:23 PM IST
PTI |
Holi horror in Bengaluru: Drunken brawl over woman’s comment leaves three dead
The dispute began after inappropriate remarks were made about a woman, triggering a heated exchange.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 08:55 AM IST
Ludhiana: Two migrant workers attacked with swords; Nihang among 3 held in Bhattian village
According to the victims, identified as Akash and Rakesh, they were playing cricket when a group of over 10 men approached them
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
3-year-old boy killed by brother in accidental firing
A three-year-old boy was killed allegedly after his 13-year-old brother accidentally fired a loaded gun at their home in Dondemadihalli in Nagamangala taluk of Mandya district, police officers aware of the matter said on Sunday
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Gujarat: Teenager rescued from 490-foot borewell in Bhuj after hours of efforts
In Kutch, Gujarat, an 18-year-old girl fell into a 490-foot deep borewell. Authorities confirmed her presence after initial doubts.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 03:00 PM IST
PTI |
Machhiwara: Over 10 shanties gutted, 7 animals charred to death
The fire left the families helpless, destroying everything they owned. The residents first evacuated their children and then tried to save their livestock, but the flames were too intense.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
403 migrant workers from Odisha died in last ten years: State govt data
State labour and employees’ state insurance minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said 403 migrant workers from Odisha died in other states of India during 2015 to 2024 (till November 27)
Published on Dec 04, 2024 09:53 AM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Two migrant workers shot at by terrorists in Budgam
The attack was the fourth such assault on civilians since the formation of the new National Conference-led Jammu and Kashmir government
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 12:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Srinagar
This is how desi labourers are living in Dubai. Internet calls it 'chicken farm'
A viral video revealed the harsh living conditions of Dubai's labourers, sparking outrage and sympathy as viewers learned about their struggles.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Kuwait tragedy puts focus on expat labour
The Indian government should nudge its counterparts in the GCC to ensure the well-being of Indian workers
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 09:27 PM IST
HT Editorial
Kapurthala: 150 shanties gutted
Fire officer Ravinder Kumar said the fire tenders from Kapurthala, Sultanpur Lodhi and Kartarpur were rushed to the spot to douse the fire, which, as per initial probe, started while cooking food.
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 08:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kapurthala
Provide ration cards to registered migrant workers in 2 months: SC
The order was passed in a suo motu petition on the problems and miseries faced by migrant labourers pending in court since 2020, when the lockdown imposed during the Covid pandemic
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 08:38 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Three labourers from Jharkhand killed in avalanche in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur
Seamon Kindo and Birya, residents of Jharkhand, died on the spot while Ratan Lal also from that state died at a hospital, police said.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 08:35 PM IST
PTI |
2 migrant labourers die in landslide near Shimla
Police said the two men from Bihar were sleeping inside a shanty when the landslide occurred near a stone crusher at Ashwani Khud on the Mehli-Junga road around 3.30am
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 10:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Himachal: Two migrant labourers killed in landslide near Shimla
Narrow escape for five others; victims were sleeping in shanty near stone crusher on Junga road, 20km from Shimla, when incident occurred at 3.30am
Published on Feb 06, 2024 12:42 PM IST
The reasons why six men died in a coal mine accident in Nagaland
Part of the reason illegal mining is rampant is that the rules may be strict, but not many on whose lands these mines are found, take the required licences
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Alice Yhoshü
Three charred to death as fire engulfs huts of labourers in Una dist
The victims were identified as Sumitra Devi, 25, her nine-month-old son Ankit and Naina, 5, all residents of Uttar Pradesh
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 05:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Ludhiana: 12 special trains fail to ease festival rush
Despite the 12 special trains being run for the migrant workers for the festival, they have been unable to board due to the heavy rush at the railway stations
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
4 labourers from Bihar die of suffocation inside septic tank in Surat
Four migrant labourers from Bihar died due to suffocation while working inside a septic tank in Surat. Police are questioning senior officials of the factory.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Haryana: 5 labourers killed, 15 hurt as truck hits pick-up vehicle on KMP eway
Truck driver arrested for rash driving; victims were migrant workers headed to Jhajjar for paddy harvesting
Published on Oct 13, 2023 04:45 PM IST
Punjab couple killed their three daughters due to financial constraints, arrested: Police
The parents on Sunday approached the police to file a missing report of the daughters which raised suspicion. Further investigation revealed that the couple killed the girls due to financial constrains
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:56 AM IST
Navrajdeep Singh, Jalandhar
2 dead in roof collapse at petrol station in Punjab’s Jalandhar
Investigation officer Umesh Pathania said the incident happened during the construction work at the rooms of a local petrol station situated on Phillaur-Nawashahr road in Lasara village.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:41 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Bihar: YouTuber Manish Kashyap produced before courts in Bettiah
YouTuber Manish Kashyap has been lodged in Madurai jail for allegedly spreading fake news about purported attacks on migrant labourers in Tamil Nadu
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 06:48 PM IST
3 days on, 3 migrant labourers held for Kurukshetra retired teacher’s murder
Kurukshetra superintendent of police (SP) Surinder Bhoria said one of the accused, Mohit, had painted the house of the victim, Nirmala Devi, a few months ago. They knew that she and her husband, Dev Raj, lived alone in the house.
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 12:17 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Punjab: Two killed as roof of house collapses in Patiala
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall poured in Patiala and its surrounding areas on Wednesday, leading to severe waterlogging in civic areas
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 11:33 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Patiala
Migrant workers crushed to death under JCB in Karnataka’s Raichur: Police
According to police, the deceased identified as Vishnu (26), Shivaram (28) and Balaram (30), all natives of Chhattisgarh, were part of a borewell drilling lorry team to dig up a new borewell in Neelavanji village
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 08:25 PM IST