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Budget-friendly decor tips to integrate Zen gardens in your home or flat
Interior design and home decor experts share tips to easily integrate the calming elements of a Zen garden into your home or flat in a budget-friendly way
Published on Apr 30, 2024 08:10 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Did Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really fall from swing in viral Bahamas video?
Internet debates authenticity of video purportedly showing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's beach mishap
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 12:35 PM IST
Aditi Srivastava
This country can fine you a whopping ₹2 lacs for picking rocks from its beach
If you pick sand, stones, and rocks from Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, you could face a hefty fine.
Published on Mar 23, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
China is churning out solar panels—and upsetting sand markets
The hunt for grains with a silica concentration of more than 99.9%
Published on Mar 16, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Economist
2 labourers killed, 2 injured as sewerage pit collapses in Rajasthan’s Sirohi
Police said the four labourers were engaged in installing pipes in a 10-feet-deep pit when the wet soil collapsed, burying them
Published on Mar 13, 2024 02:40 PM IST
Mukesh Mathrani
Punjab: Beldar killed for stopping illegal mining from canal
The deceased is identified as Darshan Singh (53), a resident of village Nathpur near Qadian, said a police official.
Updated on Nov 24, 2023 08:28 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
ASI surveys Konark Sun Temple to assesses condition of sand inside structure
ASI said a working platform is being set up to examine the stability of Jagamohana, following which a small hole will be drilled to ascertain the strength of structure
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 09:12 AM IST
Haryana government allows mining operations in flood-affected areas
As per the information, the department of mines and geology has issued guidelines as a one-time measure for the disposal of sand and silt minerals accumulated in the fields due to the natural calamity of the flood in July. In relief to the thousands of flood victims in the low-lying areas of the Yamuna belt, the Haryana government has allowed mining operations thus helping the farmers to sell the sand.
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 12:51 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Karnal
Delhi-Katra expressway: Worker stuck in 70-feet deep trench in Jalandhar, rescue op on
The incident took place around 12.30 am when Suresh Kumar along with another technical expert Pawan went into the borewell to bring to free some part of the boring machine, which had got stuck underneath
Updated on Aug 13, 2023 11:15 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Seagulls chase man eating chips. Watch how he escapes
A video of a man being chased by seagulls for his chips has gone viral on Instagram, with netizens sympathizing with him and sharing similar experiences.
Published on Jul 27, 2023 10:58 AM IST
Trisha Sengupta
34 commercial mining clusters to be operationalised
The rates at commercial mining clusters will be capped at ₹ 5.50 per cubic feet, which is being charged at public mining sites
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 12:41 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Pregnant woman found dead on Vizag beach
A pregnant woman allegedly died by suicide by walking into the Bay of Bengal at Rama Krishnapuram beach in Andhra Pradesh. Her body was found buried up to the torso in the sand.
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 12:37 AM IST
Haryana must learn to value the Aravallis
Despite protection from a raft of laws, and judgments of the Supreme Court, the environmental degradation of the Aravallis continues.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 07:52 PM IST
HT Editorial
Haryana to constitute Aravalli rejuvenation board to curb illegal mining
In addition to the board, the government will also constitute a district-level cell for periodic monitoring of the Aravallis in Nuh, Faridabad, Gurugram
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Kejriwal directs MCD to expedite work on clearing Delhi’s landfills
The chief minister held a review meeting on Thursday with Municipal Corporation of Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi along with other officials.
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 02:48 AM IST
Under new policy, state caps sand price at ₹600 per brass for a year
Maharashtra cabinet clears policy for govt to mine and sell sand from its depots, aiming to reduce sand prices and lower construction costs.
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai