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Stop infections before they start: Safety tips for women using public restrooms
Public toilet and women's health: Ladies' guide to safe use of public restrooms and how to prevent UTIs or fungal infections
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:01 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Congress manifesto panel invites suggestions from general public
It also decided to meet a cross section of the society to incorporate their views in the drafting of party manifesto for impending assembly elections
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Biden seen for first time since announcing his decision to exit 2024 race. Watch
While Biden's age has long contributed to speculations about his mental efficacy, his Covid diagnosis sparked a raging debate about his physical health
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Sahayta kendra set up for visitors at DC office in Ludhiana
Ludhiana DC said a dedicated team will facilitate the public for getting their routine administrative work done so they don’t have to wait for long hours
Published on Jun 18, 2024 10:32 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Chandigarh: Confronted for drinking in public, duo assaults two cops; held
The accused, identified as Alis, 25, from Sunny Enclave, Zirakpur, and Nilam Magar, 27, from PGIMER, Sector 12, were found consuming alcohol inside a parked Volkswagen Vento near the liquor vend
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 09:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
2024 LS polls: Candidates in U.P.’s Mohanlalganj go all out on last day of campaign
In Mohanlalganj Lok Sabha constituency, candidates campaigned vigorously on the last day, focusing on different voter groups like urban, upper caste, farmers, and Dalits.
Updated on May 18, 2024 09:48 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Sell-out MLAs biggest culprits: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticized "sellout" MLAs for forcing unnecessary elections, urging support for Congress in Lok Sabha polls on June 1.
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
IIT Madras invites public to visit its state-of-the-art labs to explore science
IIT Madras’ Centre For Innovation (CFI) will also be organizing the CFI Open House 2024 on March 3, 2024, which is also open to the public.
Published on Feb 23, 2024 06:41 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Smart metre installation at snail’s pace in Ludhiana
PSPCL has been on the job for over two years, but data provided by the powercom revealed that only 12% of the connections in Ludhiana have been covered so far
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
Gurugram stretch of Dwarka e-way likely to open for traffic soon: MP
The Gurugram section of the Dwarka expressway is expected to open soon, according to Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh.
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Abhishek Behl, Gurugram
Delhi’s India Gate lawns out of bounds, visitors return disappointed
The closure was to control crowds and avoid damage to the area ahead of the Beating Retreat ceremony. Visitors said an advisory should have been issued.
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 01:23 AM IST
Republic Day 2024: Delhi Police prohibits flying aerial objects till February 15
Delhi Police said the use of such aerial objects by anti-social or criminal elements in society may pose a threat to the safety of the public and dignitaries.
Published on Jan 19, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Former corporator demands a high-level panel for racecourse theme park
Former corporator Makarand Narwekar has called for transparency in the redevelopment of land owned by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) in Mumbai. He has demanded that a high-level committee be set up to monitor the project and ensure that there is no political interference. Narwekar also called for the proposed plan for the land's utilization to be made public and for residents and residents' associations to be consulted. He criticized politicians for politicizing the issue and called for the minutes of a meeting where the plan was finalized to be made public.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Ludhiana shines with 36 health centres in Kayakalp list
The sub-divisional hospital (SDH) Samrala has emerged as the best in Punjab, securing an impressive 89% marks, according to the released list
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Vehicle flow to ease as Pakhowal ROB opens
With the inauguration, commuters coming various parts of the city, especially from Dugri, BRS Nagar, Punjab Mata Nagar and SBS Nagar can easily reach Bhai Wala Chowk without facing any interruptions
Updated on Jan 01, 2024 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Karnataka: Amid rise in JN.1 cases, cabinet sub-committee issues advisory
Karnataka Cabinet sub-committee issues guidelines for healthcare staff and public.
Published on Dec 27, 2023 01:00 PM IST
8 toll plazas closed, 210 colonies regularised: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said the public would save ₹22.48 crore annually after the closure, adding that the plazas included seven operated by the Haryana public works department
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Cancel licences, seize vehicles of habitual violators of traffic rules: Yogi Adityanath
Deploy ARTO for road safety in every district; increase ambulances, cameras and cranes on expressways, said CM Yogi Adityanath
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 06:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
What Gaza teaches us about the ethics of war
Israel-Palestine war shows a trend where people are losing the capacity to see individuals as they are and seeing them only in terms of a collective identity
Published on Oct 28, 2023 10:54 PM IST
U.P. to increase compensation for kin of man-animal conflict victims
As per an official statement released by the state government on Wednesday, an innovative ‘Bagh Mitra’ app is also on the horizon, slated for launch during the upcoming wildlife week.
Published on Oct 04, 2023 08:27 PM IST
LG inaugurates facilities at Baansera park
Baansera, situated along the western banks of the Yamuna over an area of 28 acres, features over 15 varieties of 30,000 bamboo plants
Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Three overground terror operatives detained in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar
Police said the operation to detain the three was executed meticulously after obtaining PSA orders from the competent authority
Published on Sep 19, 2023 03:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jammu
Noida authority seeks citizens’ feedback for master plan 2041
The authority also plans to acquire agricultural land from 60 villages in the neighboring Bulandshahr district and 20 villages in Gautam Budh Nagar
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Ludhiana: Man ends life; female friend, mother held
The Jagraon police have arrested the woman and her mother and lodged an abetment to suicide case against the accused
Updated on Sep 14, 2023 11:21 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
UP: Boy beaten with chappal for allegedly leaking WhatsApp chat with girl
According to the officer, both were in a relationship and the latter recorded his WhatsApp chat and circulated it on social media
Updated on Aug 17, 2023 02:36 PM IST
S Raju
The public and private life of marriage in India
Marriage is becoming less important for politicians, but is still used for political gain. Legislators are debating same-sex marriage based on electoral gains
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Dengue season: Ludhiana health department asks locals to expedite measures
Under the direction of civil surgeon Hitinder Kaur-led awareness campaign, district epidemiologist Ramesh Kumar addressed the police officers at Ludhiana Police Line, highlighting the importance of taking preventive measures against dengue
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 11:20 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Rumours abound as China’s foreign minister goes missing
China’s foreign ministry made a brief comment about Qin Gang being away from work because of unspecified health reasons but those remarks were later excised from official transcripts
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Britain’s Public Order Act goes too far
The right to protest has long had limits. But a new law draws them too tightly
Published on May 24, 2023 08:41 PM IST
The Economist
Bharat Jodo Yatra turned wave in Congress’ favour: Hooda
Hooda said the weeklong movement of the Bharat Jodo Yatra of party leader Rahul Gandhi in the state has turned the wave in favour of the Congress and ‘Hath Se Hath Jodo’ campaign and ‘Vipaksh Aapke Samaksh’ programmes are getting massive public support
Updated on May 01, 2023 04:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal