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Manipur shuts down to mark 2 years of clashes, sees widespread public support

Markets, educational institutions, and private offices remained closed, while public transport stayed off the roads across several parts of the northeastern state on Saturday

A candlelight march is also scheduled for Saturday evening at Kangla Nongpok Thong to honour those who lost their lives in the conflict (HT Photo/ Representational image)

india news

Published on May 03, 2025 05:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

These Joann stores are closing today: See the full list of locations

Nearly one-third of Joann stores are slated to close down by the end of April. Which ones are closing today?

Joann Stores closing down: Check which ones are getting shut today(Instagram/@joann_stores)

world news

Published on Apr 29, 2025 07:47 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

Microsoft announces end of Skype, internet reminisces golden days

Microsoft is set to shut down Skype in May. The internet reacted with nostalgia, calling it the end of an era.

Microsoft announced Skype’s shutdown. Social media users reacted emotionally.(Reuters)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 09:36 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Patients bear the brunt as doctors boycott OPD, elective surgeries

Though senior doctors did attend to patients already admitted, those seeking admission for surgeries were not able to get in.

Junior doctors staging a protest at SRN Hospital in Prayagraj on Saturday (HT)

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Updated on Aug 17, 2024 09:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Prayagraj/gorakhpur

Tripura CPI(M) to hold 12-hour strike over murder of panchayat poll candidate

Left Front convener Narayan Kar alleged that some miscreants backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attacked Badal Shil at Rajnagar in South Tripura district on Friday

CPI(M) Tripura state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury appealed to the people to take part in the 12-hour- long strike. (Representational image)

cities

Published on Jul 14, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

Traders decry law and order, shut markets in Hisar

The traders announced to shut down markets across the state for an indefinite period, if Hisar police fail to arrest the assailants in the next three days

Traders led by Haryana Vyapar Mandal president Bajrang Das Garg took out a protest march against the police administration and the state government over the deteriorating law and order situation. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

Shubhangi Atre gives Mumbai heat a break, reunites with daughter in Seattle

Shubhangi Atre has gone to the States to meet her daughter and spend some family time away from the hustle of Mumbai.

htcity

Published on May 26, 2024 09:16 PM IST

ByYashika Mathur

Ladakh turns restive over unkept promises

With talks between the Ladakhi leadership and the Union government failing, Wangchuk has started a fast unto death, and the region is heating up again.

Leh, Mar 06 (ANI): Reformist Sonam Wangchuk along with Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) leaders and supporters start a hunger strike as a protest demanding statehood for Ladakh, its inclusion in the 6th Schedule of the Constitution, restoration of statehood and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts, on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)(Mohammad Arhaan Archer)

opinion

Published on Mar 19, 2024 09:50 PM IST

ByAshish Kothari

US Senate approves $460b spending bill to avert shutdown hours before deadline

The measure contains six annual spending bills and has already passed the House

US senators were racing against the clock March 8 to vote on a package of funding bills for key federal agencies to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of a midnight deadline. The $460 billion package, already passed by the House of Representatives, is expected to get broad support, but lawmakers were yet to lock in a timeline for holding a vote, amid Republican infighting over spending cuts. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)(AFP)

world news

Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:17 PM IST

AP |

SC mantra: Economy with the environment

The SC's order on the shutdown of the Sterlite-Vedanta smelter is a timely reiteration that the health of the environment can’t be compromised for profits.

Police outside a copper smelter controlled by London-listed Vedanta Resources in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.(Reuters Photo)

editorials

Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:39 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union are supporting the SKM’s bandh call. During the day, farmers held demonstrations at many places across Punjab under the banner of the SKM.

Members of the trade union and Saunkat Kisan Morcha during a protest in Bathinda on Friday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

cities

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Chandigarh/jalandhar/bathinda/amritsar

North East LPG cylinder carriers of IOC go on indefinite strike

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Published on Jan 31, 2024 01:46 PM IST

PTI |

Private bus drivers observe shutdown against hit-and-run provision under BNS in Haryana

The bus drivers gathered at Ambala Cantonment bus stand to register their protest, however, no memorandum was submitted to district or Haryana administration

Operators and drivers of private buses during a protest in Haryana on Monday. (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Jan 01, 2024 10:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Karnal

Australia's 3G network shutdown begins on Friday. What we know

Telstra and Optus, have scheduled their 3G network shutdowns for June 30, 2024, and September 2024.

The majority of Vodafone's data traffic, about 85 percent, is managed by the 4G network, while more than 13 percent flows through the 5G network.

technology

Published on Dec 14, 2023 07:13 PM IST

ByLingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aryan Prakash

Maharashtra Worker union calls for shutdown of market in Pune to support reservation demand

All businesses and trade under the Agricultural Produce Market Committee shut down today to support the Maratha reservation demand by Manoj Jarange Patil.

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Published on Nov 01, 2023 11:45 AM IST

ANI |

Mathadi workers shut APMC market to support Jarange-Patil’s hunger strike

On leading the protest, despite being from the ruling party, Patil said, “Mathadi interest comes first for us before party affiliation since my father’s time. He was a Congress MLC and yet protested at the time against the then government

Navi Mumbai, India - Oct. 27, 2023:Apmc Market Closed for Support Maratha Reservation at APMC in Navi Mumbai, India, on Friday, October 27, 2023. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ HT PHOTO) (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 28, 2023 07:16 AM IST

ByG Mohiuddin Jeddy

Cou Cou, 8 other restaurants shut down after FDA inspection

Nine high-end restaurants in Mumbai, including Cou Cou By Oberoi, were shut down following a surprise raid by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA found violations relating to pest control, medical fitness certificates and auditing records. Cou Cou by Oberoi claimed a notice was issued in error and that it was intended for another restaurant. The FDA has inspected 152 restaurants, closed 15 eateries and collected fines totaling INR 170,000 ($2,600) in the past two months.

cities

Updated on Oct 17, 2023 07:58 AM IST

BySomita Pal

Cauvery row: Over 40k shops shut in Tamil Nadu to protest against Karnataka

The blockade, being held by Cauvery Delta Protection Movement and the farmers' union, was launched across 8 districts in Tamil Nadu.

More than 40,000 shops are closed in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district(X/ PTI)

india news

Updated on Oct 11, 2023 12:45 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Five challenges that can choke Biden presidency

Joe Biden’s term has seen a range of dramatic domestic and global events that have tested his skills and judgment. Five challenges loom for the US president

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, U.S. September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo(REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Oct 10, 2023 10:00 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

The sacking of Kevin McCarthy will make supporting Ukraine harder

And Republicans have made supporting Ukraine harder

world news

Published on Oct 06, 2023 03:26 AM IST

The Economist

Manipur: Total shutdown in Churachandpur in protest against arrests by NIA, CBI

The CBI arrested four persons in connection with the alleged kidnapping and subsequent killing of two students, a boy and a girl, both Meiteis from Imphal, last seen together on July 6

A security personnel stands guard as protesters gather against the killing of two Meitei students in Imphal last week. (PTI)

india news

Published on Oct 02, 2023 07:47 PM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

Why is Bengaluru bandh today? Explained

A wider bandh across the state has also been called on Friday.

Majestic bus terminus in Bengaluru remains deserted due to a city-wide bandh(Arijit Sen/HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 26, 2023 01:04 PM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

Mixed response to the statewide shutdown called in Andhra Pradesh by TDP

The shutdown called by TDP in Andhra Pradesh to protest the arrest of party president N Chandrababu Naidu received a mixed response. Government offices, banks, and educational institutions functioned as usual, while private educational institutions declared a holiday in some districts. TDP workers forced the shutdown of shops in some places, but the police intervened and made the shops open. The situation was reported to be peaceful, with no untoward incidents. TDP leaders and workers staged demonstrations and road blockades, resulting in arrests. Jana Sena Party and Left parties supported the shutdown.

india news

Updated on Sep 12, 2023 01:05 AM IST

BySrinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad

Macau casinos reopen as Typhoon Saola moves away from gambling hub

Casinos reopen after a rare shutdown in the world’s largest gambling hub amid Typhoon Saola while hundreds of flights to and from Macau were cancelled

Macau flights cancelled, casinos reopen as Typhoon Saola moves away from gambling hub (Photographer: Eduardo Leal/Bloomberg)

lifestyle

Published on Sep 02, 2023 03:42 PM IST

Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Security stepped up in Manipur ahead of Independence Day

Security arrangements in Manipur district have been strengthened ahead of Independence Day after militant groups called for a strike and shutdown.

At least 152 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced in Manipur since May 3 (File photo)

india news

Updated on Aug 14, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByUtpal Parashar, Guwahati

After 6-day shutdown, Ghaziabad substation up and running

Officials of UPPTCL said that they will now consider making arrangements to protect the 220kV Morti station, which is constructed adjacent to the river and on floodplains

The 132kV Kanha Upvan substation in Ghaziabad’s Karhera. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 29, 2023 11:38 PM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal

Ludhiana : Shut since Sunday, losses soar for city dyeing units

Lying shut since Sunday, as many as 350 dyeing units in the city find themselves in a dire state as their losses continue to soar every day. The discharge from units established in clusters flows into the Buddha Nullah, which had started to overflow at multiple points.

Multiple dying units are located at Kakka road, which was waterlogged because of the heavy rain in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jul 14, 2023 10:39 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Op Bluestar anniversary: 2 companies of para forces, 5,000 cops to guard Amritsar

With Sikh hardliners announcing to observe a complete shutdown on the 39th anniversary of Operation Bluestar on June 6, two companies of paramilitary forces and 5,000 cops of Punjab Police will be deployed in Amritsar to maintain law and order

cities

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 12:39 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Anil Sharma

Crime wave forces Nordstrom to close San Francisco stores, causing 380 lay offs

The impact of a crime wave in San Francisco as Nordstrom announces the closure of its two stores, leading to the loss of 380 jobs.

The Nordstrom Rack will close on July 1. (Image Credit: New York Post/AP)

world news

Published on May 25, 2023 07:00 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

Tripura schools to remain shut from April 18 to 23 due to extreme heatwave

The state is experiencing extreme heatwave this year in April with highest temperature touching at 39.3°C on April 14 and 15

The state also requested to keep the private-run schools shut during the period. (PTI photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 17, 2023 05:33 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

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Markets, educational institutions, and private offices remained closed, while public transport stayed off the roads across several parts of the northeastern state on Saturday

Nearly one-third of Joann stores are slated to close down by the end of April. Which ones are closing today?

Microsoft is set to shut down Skype in May. The internet reacted with nostalgia, calling it the end of an era.

Though senior doctors did attend to patients already admitted, those seeking admission for surgeries were not able to get in.

Left Front convener Narayan Kar alleged that some miscreants backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) attacked Badal Shil at Rajnagar in South Tripura district on Friday

The traders announced to shut down markets across the state for an indefinite period, if Hisar police fail to arrest the assailants in the next three days

Shubhangi Atre has gone to the States to meet her daughter and spend some family time away from the hustle of Mumbai.

With talks between the Ladakhi leadership and the Union government failing, Wangchuk has started a fast unto death, and the region is heating up again.

The measure contains six annual spending bills and has already passed the House

The SC's order on the shutdown of the Sterlite-Vedanta smelter is a timely reiteration that the health of the environment can’t be compromised for profits.

Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union are supporting the SKM’s bandh call. During the day, farmers held demonstrations at many places across Punjab under the banner of the SKM.

North East LPG cylinder carriers of IOC go on indefinite strike

The bus drivers gathered at Ambala Cantonment bus stand to register their protest, however, no memorandum was submitted to district or Haryana administration

Telstra and Optus, have scheduled their 3G network shutdowns for June 30, 2024, and September 2024.

All businesses and trade under the Agricultural Produce Market Committee shut down today to support the Maratha reservation demand by Manoj Jarange Patil.

On leading the protest, despite being from the ruling party, Patil said, “Mathadi interest comes first for us before party affiliation since my father’s time. He was a Congress MLC and yet protested at the time against the then government

The blockade, being held by Cauvery Delta Protection Movement and the farmers' union, was launched across 8 districts in Tamil Nadu.

Joe Biden’s term has seen a range of dramatic domestic and global events that have tested his skills and judgment. Five challenges loom for the US president

And Republicans have made supporting Ukraine harder

The CBI arrested four persons in connection with the alleged kidnapping and subsequent killing of two students, a boy and a girl, both Meiteis from Imphal, last seen together on July 6

A wider bandh across the state has also been called on Friday.

Casinos reopen after a rare shutdown in the world’s largest gambling hub amid Typhoon Saola while hundreds of flights to and from Macau were cancelled

Security arrangements in Manipur district have been strengthened ahead of Independence Day after militant groups called for a strike and shutdown.

Officials of UPPTCL said that they will now consider making arrangements to protect the 220kV Morti station, which is constructed adjacent to the river and on floodplains

Lying shut since Sunday, as many as 350 dyeing units in the city find themselves in a dire state as their losses continue to soar every day. The discharge from units established in clusters flows into the Buddha Nullah, which had started to overflow at multiple points.

With Sikh hardliners announcing to observe a complete shutdown on the 39th anniversary of Operation Bluestar on June 6, two companies of paramilitary forces and 5,000 cops of Punjab Police will be deployed in Amritsar to maintain law and order

The impact of a crime wave in San Francisco as Nordstrom announces the closure of its two stores, leading to the loss of 380 jobs.

The state is experiencing extreme heatwave this year in April with highest temperature touching at 39.3°C on April 14 and 15

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