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Congress MLAs urge CM to close bio-CNG plant in Bhogpur

Adampur MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was among 22 booked by name by the Bhogpur police station in the FIR that mentions the involvement of 100-150 unidentified persons after the protesters blocked the national highway for three hours

The FIR was registered under sections 285 (obstruction of public way), 126 (wrongful restraint), 326 (b) (mischief), 353 (public mischief by circulating false information), 190 (unlawful assembly) and 61 (2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita and other sections of the National Highway Act and the Noise Pollution (regulation & control) Rules. (Representational image)

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Published on May 06, 2025 08:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jalandhar

State govt clears ₹6,499-cr Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur highway

The ambitious ₹6,499.22 crore project will include the construction of a four-lane elevated road and a four-lane at-grade road from Talegaon to Chakan, and a six-lane road from Chakan to Shikrapur

It is one of the major projects to ease traffic on the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) corridor of Talegaon, Chakan and Shikrapur belt. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:12 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Rajasthan: Four from MP killed in truck-car collision on national highway

The incident took place in the wee hours of the day when the family was heading towards a temple in Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 04:26 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Visiting Himachal or Chandigarh? Haryana’s new highway will get you there faster

Highway dreams: Haryana to get new super route connecting Ambala to Panchkula in a flash. Your travel time is about to shrink.

New 6-lane highway incoming! Ambala to Panchkula travel just got an upgrade.(Image by Pixabay)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 07:15 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Chandigarh

Speeding truck hits tractor, leaves 2 dead in Ludhiana

The deceased were identified as 22-year-old Gurpinder Singh and 19-year-old Rajwinder Singh, both residents of Nagal Chhora village in Gurdaspur; the injured man has been identified as Avtar Singh of the same village

The overturned tractor and the truck that were involved in the accident in Ludhiana’s Sahnewal on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

2 friends from Amritsar killed in Jalandhar crash

Two others received multiple injuries in the mishap that took place around 1.50am near Kishangarh Chowk, 15km from Jalandhar.

The victims were identified as Mohit Gupta and Sanjeev Kumar, both in their 20s and residents of Amritsar.

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Ludhiana: Auto driver killed in dispute over picking up passengers in Khanna, 2 booked

The deceased, 58-year-old Kaur Mohammad Gulzar, a resident of Khanna, was attacked by two individuals with an interlock tile

the incident happened when the victim was waiting for a passengers near a mosque in Libra village. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Hit-and-run claims woman’s life

ASI Major Singh, who is investigating the case, said an investigation has been launched to trace the vehicle responsible for the accident

The incident came to light when a passerby discovered the woman lying unconscious on the road and alerted the police. Upon arrival, the police recovered the victim’s mobile phone, purse and scooter from the site. The body was sent to the civil hospital for the postmortem. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Truck driver killed in mishap

Following the accident, sub-inspector Sukhdev Singh of the Road Safety Force, along with his team, reached the site and worked overnight to clear the wreckage

Balwinder Singh was transporting a liquor-laden truck from Ludhiana towards Khanna at a high speed. The truck crashed into another slow-moving truck ahead of it. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 11, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Snow-led disruptions: Flight operations, surface traffic resume in Kashmir

On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, several parts of the Valley received snowfall, especially the upper regions recorded 18 to 30 inches of fresh snow. World famous ski resort, Gulmarg recorded fresh 15 inches of snowfall

A man waling on snow covered bridge in Srinagar. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

Environmentalists oppose highway project over Chilika Lake, citing biodiversity threat

Chilika, covering 1,100 sq km, is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second-largest in the world

A black-winged stilt migratory bird in Chilika lake (HT File Photo)

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Published on Dec 11, 2024 12:20 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

Police: 5 medical students killed as their car hits Kerala state bus

Five first-year MBBS students of the Government TD Medical College in Alappuzha were killed after the car in which they were travelling collided head-on with a KSRTC bus

Locals gather near the wreckage of a car that collided with a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus on Monday night, in Alappuzha, Kerala, Tuesday (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 07:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kochi

Ludhiana: Protest against CETP outlets over Buddha Nullah pollution paralyses traffic for 8 hours

Commuters voice frustration as long queues of vehicles dot city roads, situation eased late evening; police officials had blocked the roads for diversion at some points near the protest site.

An ambulance stuck in traffic jam on the Ferozepur road in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT photo)

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Published on Dec 03, 2024 10:14 PM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: No action taken yet over illegal ad poles along NH

Navjot Sohi, a resident of Khanna, Ludhiana, said this is a clear violation by the private firm, the district administration and the municipal council; these large poles pose a danger to the commuters

NHAI officials say they will write to DC again. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 05:54 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Speeding bus rams into truck on Delhi-Amritsar highway, driver injured

The intensity of the accident was such that the front cabin of the bus was completely damaged, while rescuers had to extricate the seriously injured driver with the help of a hydraulic cutter.

The damaged bus after it rammed into a truck near Ambala on the New Delhi-Amritsar national highway on Tuesday.

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Published on Oct 29, 2024 04:05 PM IST

ByAsian News International

Ludhiana: No action taken over advertisement poles installed sans sanction

Almost three months after permission was denied, no action has been taken against over 20 advertisement poles that were installed along the national highway in Khanna.

NHAI officials say they denied permission to Khanna administration 3 months ago (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2024 05:46 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

From orchards to manifestos, apple takes centre stage

After the service sector, horticulture and agriculture is the biggest trade in J&K which accounts for 17% of UT’s GDP, whereas tourism accounts for 7%

A standout from the Congress’ manifesto — Haath Badlega Halaat — also promises insurance for all crops against natural calamities and a minimum support price (MSP) of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>72 per kg for apples. (HT File)

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Published on Sep 19, 2024 10:48 PM IST

ByMir Ehsan, Srinagar

Farmers question effectiveness, intent of SC-formed committee

The apex court’s priority is to open the national highway, which is blocked by the Haryana government, not by us. The committee doesn’t have any agenda regarding farmers’ issues. It has been formed to scuttle the ongoing protest, Sarwan Singh, convener of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Pandher, said.

The Union and Haryana governments are trying to divert from the real issues, the farmers said. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Leopard killing in Panchkula: Unidentified man booked

On August 4 around 7.30 pm, a female leopard was crossing the road near Jhuriwala village from the hilly area towards the city, when a speeding truck hit it in Panchkula

The wildlife department was alerted, following which officials responded to the scene and removed the carcass. (HT File)

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Updated on Aug 15, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Leopard killed after being hit by truck on Morni road in Panchkula

The leopard was crossing the road from the hilly area towards the city near the Morni T-Point in Panchkula, when a speeding truck hit it

The wildlife department was alerted, following which officials responded to the scene and removed the carcass. (HT)

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Updated on Aug 06, 2024 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Shahjahanpur flooded, traffic slows down on Lucknow-Delhi highway

Garra river rose due to water released from Nepal, which entered Shahjahanpur after Pilibhit; water level currently receding, says relief commissioner GS Naveen Kumar

Delhi highway flooded in Shahjahapur. (Source)

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Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

‘When it comes to roads in India, we should build what we need, no more’

Roads, over time, have a net-negative impact on the ecosystem. The move away from tar at least is a good step, says wildlife biologist Anish Andheria. See why.

A road in Rajabhat Khawa, West Bengal, near the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Particularly in sensitive areas, roads can disrupt feeding and migration routes, isolate pockets of animal populations, and affect breeding patterns and gene pools. (Shutterstock)

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Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:51 PM IST

ByArshia

Protesters at Shambhu border welcome Punjab and Haryana HC order, to resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march

Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana Police to lift barricade at Shambhu border, debunking BJP narrative. Farmers to continue march to Delhi for demands.

The barricaded Haryana border at Shambhu.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

Thirteen pilgrimage tourists killed after horrific road accident in Karnataka

The incident is said to be happened on the Pune – Bengaluru national highway, and the deceased included two kids.

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Updated on Jun 28, 2024 09:49 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

NH 754-A project: Moga patwari booked for forging papers to get ₹1-crore relief

He prepared forged documents of govt land in the name of a migrant labourer which was acquired for the NH project to claim the relief amount. During probe, it came to light that the land for which compensation was issued was already owned by state govt

A Moga patwari prepared forged documents of government land in the name of a woman migrant labourer, which was acquired for the national highway 754-A project in Adraman village in the Dharamkot sub-division of Moga district, to claim a compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 crore, found the inquiry conducted by the Dharamkot sub-divisional magistrate (SDM). (Representational image)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByParteek Singh Mahal, Faridkot

One dead, 24 injured in truck-bus collision in Prayagraj

The injured were rushed to a local community health centre (CHC), from where they were referred to the SRN hospital, police said.

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Published on May 30, 2024 08:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Woman claims 4 men in a Scorpio chased her for 7 km on a national highway. Watch

A woman claimed that a few men followed her for a seven km on NH1. She detailed her ordeal and how she felt on X.

Snapshot of the Scorpio that the woman claimed followed her. (X/@HarmeenSoch)

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Published on May 12, 2024 02:04 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Man killed as vehicle hits parked truck in Khanna

After the mishap, the driver of the stationary truck managed to escape and police have lodged a first-information report (FIR) against the unidentified accused

The mangled truck after hitting the parked vehicle in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 05, 2024 10:22 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

6 of family among 7 injured as SUV hits truck, overturns in Ludhiana

Assistant sub-inspector Sukhdev Singh, who is investigating the matter, said that after the incident, the driver of the truck fled from the spot, leaving the vehicle behind

Sadak Surakhya Force personnel reached the spot and rushed the victims to a hospital. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 24, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Patiala: Protesting farmers gear up to combat summer heat

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has already predicted a hotter summer this year, noting that the number of heat wave days in the northwest region – including Punjab and Haryana – would be higher this year

The air coolers and a water tank (right) installed by the farmers at the protest site at Shambhu. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByKaram Prakash, Patiala

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Adampur MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was among 22 booked by name by the Bhogpur police station in the FIR that mentions the involvement of 100-150 unidentified persons after the protesters blocked the national highway for three hours

The ambitious ₹6,499.22 crore project will include the construction of a four-lane elevated road and a four-lane at-grade road from Talegaon to Chakan, and a six-lane road from Chakan to Shikrapur

The incident took place in the wee hours of the day when the family was heading towards a temple in Chittorgarh’s Nimbahera from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

Highway dreams: Haryana to get new super route connecting Ambala to Panchkula in a flash. Your travel time is about to shrink.

The deceased were identified as 22-year-old Gurpinder Singh and 19-year-old Rajwinder Singh, both residents of Nagal Chhora village in Gurdaspur; the injured man has been identified as Avtar Singh of the same village

Two others received multiple injuries in the mishap that took place around 1.50am near Kishangarh Chowk, 15km from Jalandhar.

The deceased, 58-year-old Kaur Mohammad Gulzar, a resident of Khanna, was attacked by two individuals with an interlock tile

ASI Major Singh, who is investigating the case, said an investigation has been launched to trace the vehicle responsible for the accident

Following the accident, sub-inspector Sukhdev Singh of the Road Safety Force, along with his team, reached the site and worked overnight to clear the wreckage

On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, several parts of the Valley received snowfall, especially the upper regions recorded 18 to 30 inches of fresh snow. World famous ski resort, Gulmarg recorded fresh 15 inches of snowfall

Chilika, covering 1,100 sq km, is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second-largest in the world

Five first-year MBBS students of the Government TD Medical College in Alappuzha were killed after the car in which they were travelling collided head-on with a KSRTC bus

Commuters voice frustration as long queues of vehicles dot city roads, situation eased late evening; police officials had blocked the roads for diversion at some points near the protest site.

Navjot Sohi, a resident of Khanna, Ludhiana, said this is a clear violation by the private firm, the district administration and the municipal council; these large poles pose a danger to the commuters

The intensity of the accident was such that the front cabin of the bus was completely damaged, while rescuers had to extricate the seriously injured driver with the help of a hydraulic cutter.

Almost three months after permission was denied, no action has been taken against over 20 advertisement poles that were installed along the national highway in Khanna.

After the service sector, horticulture and agriculture is the biggest trade in J&K which accounts for 17% of UT’s GDP, whereas tourism accounts for 7%

On August 4 around 7.30 pm, a female leopard was crossing the road near Jhuriwala village from the hilly area towards the city, when a speeding truck hit it in Panchkula

The leopard was crossing the road from the hilly area towards the city near the Morni T-Point in Panchkula, when a speeding truck hit it

Garra river rose due to water released from Nepal, which entered Shahjahanpur after Pilibhit; water level currently receding, says relief commissioner GS Naveen Kumar

Roads, over time, have a net-negative impact on the ecosystem. The move away from tar at least is a good step, says wildlife biologist Anish Andheria. See why.

Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana Police to lift barricade at Shambhu border, debunking BJP narrative. Farmers to continue march to Delhi for demands.

The incident is said to be happened on the Pune – Bengaluru national highway, and the deceased included two kids.

He prepared forged documents of govt land in the name of a migrant labourer which was acquired for the NH project to claim the relief amount. During probe, it came to light that the land for which compensation was issued was already owned by state govt

The injured were rushed to a local community health centre (CHC), from where they were referred to the SRN hospital, police said.

A woman claimed that a few men followed her for a seven km on NH1. She detailed her ordeal and how she felt on X.

After the mishap, the driver of the stationary truck managed to escape and police have lodged a first-information report (FIR) against the unidentified accused

Assistant sub-inspector Sukhdev Singh, who is investigating the matter, said that after the incident, the driver of the truck fled from the spot, leaving the vehicle behind

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has already predicted a hotter summer this year, noting that the number of heat wave days in the northwest region – including Punjab and Haryana – would be higher this year

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