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Ludhiana: Hour-long spell of rain, accompanied by waterlogging
An hour-long spell of rain led to waterlogging on roads across the city, causing inconvenience for the locals and commuters alike.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 10:29 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Spectator by Seema Goswami: Making it all the way home
People travel, move countries, change continents. But what is familiar will always be home: Food, people, places
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 04:48 PM IST
Yellow alert issued for today, tomorrow
A day after several parts of the city were hit by heavy rain of over 150mm, the daylight hours of Friday saw barely any shower despite the yellow alert. Another yellow alert has been issued - for Saturday and Sunday
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Amid record-breaking rainfall in Pune, internet shares scary visuals from city
From the flooded areas to people stuck in tough situations, several posts on the X highlight the difficulties the residents are facing in Pune.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 12:51 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Record rainfall causes Mutha River to flood, Singhad Road houses evacuated
Western part of Pune district and city has experienced record-breaking rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to a series of incidents including landslides
Published on Jul 25, 2024 11:25 AM IST
Two die of snakebite
Two people died in separate incidents after being bitten by snakes in the city. One victim died while searching for the snake, while the other died during treatment.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 05:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Chandigarh: High humidity levels, soaring mercury leave residents sweating
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh residents can expect some respite in the coming days as rain is on the cards
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Rain effect: Chandigarh sees coolest day since April 1 but humidity plays spoilsport
Chandigarh sees coolest day since April 1 with maximum temperature at 32.3°C due to heavy rain; humidity high at 96%. Rain expected to continue.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 08:44 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Monsoon photowalks: Delhi's heritage lovers go click click under the umbrella
Delhi-NCR based heritage walk groups are conducting monsoon special photo walks, and in the attempt are also trying to capture the city's rich flora and fauna.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Kriti Kambiri
Chandigarh: 11mm rain recorded, more likely ahead
So far this month, Chandiagrh has recorded 128.8 mm rain. Since the onset of monsoon, 138.7 mm rain has been recorded, which is 43.3% below normal for the corresponding period owing to a dry June
Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Only 23 pubs in Pune city are authorised: RTI reveals
Shaikh had filed the RTI in the backdrop of the Kalyaninagar Porsche accident which left two IT professionals dead on May 19 after their two-wheeler was hit by a speeding luxury car driven by a juvenile who allegedly consumed alcohol at two of the prominent clubs in the city
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
CTET Centre City slip for July exam out at ctet.nic.in, here's how to download
CBSE CTET July exam Centre City slip 2024: CBSE has released the exam city slip for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) July 2024 examination.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:25 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Nilesh Mathur
Monsoon likely to reach Chandigarh by this weekend
IMD Chandigarh director AK Singh said after taking the past 30 years’ average, the normal date for monsoon’s onset this year came out to be June 27 and it was likely that monsoon will be on time
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh weather: Day temperature drops below 40°C for first time in over 10 days
The city recorded 1.6 mm rain on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, while the day temperatures dipped to 36.8°C on Thursday, from 43.1°C the day before.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 09:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Chandigarh in severe heatwave’s grip; orange alert issued
As similar conditions are expected to prevail for the next few days, IMD has issued an orange warning for Sunday and Monday, asking people to be prepared.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Heatwave tightens grip on Chandigarh as mercury rises to 44°C
The maximum temperature at the IMD station in Sector 39 shot up from 43.9°C on Tuesday to 44.4°C on Wednesday, 5.8 degrees above normal; this made it the hottest day since 44.5°C on June 1
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Mumbaikars embrace the first rains on cycles and social media
They shared their loved for the wet, cool weather that busted those Monday morning blues.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Ismat Tahseen
Rain, thunderstorm wreak havoc in Ludhiana, leave several areas powerless
At least 134 electricity poles and 31 transformers were damaged in the city, according to the figures provided by the PSPCL
Published on Jun 06, 2024 10:53 PM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2024: The 4 best Indian cities for students
Four Indian cities have been included in the list of QS Best Student Cities 2024. Check which are these top Indian cities for students in the article below.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 12:18 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal says Bengaluru 'best city': ‘Everyone wants to..’
Unacademy's Gaurav Munjal said that Bengaluru should be the only city that founders should consider while thinking of starting their own companies.
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 01:15 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
Ludhiana reels under longest heatwave in a decade
Longest heatwave in a decade hits city, with temperatures above 40°C since May 15 due to winds from Rajasthan, no western disturbances. Relief expected soon.
Updated on May 30, 2024 10:57 PM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
Night Safari Survey signals cutting of 1,500+ trees at Kukrail
The divisional forest officer, Lucknow, Sitanshu Pandey, said that an existing road through the forest, about 3 to 5 metres in width, will be extended to 15 metres.
Updated on May 30, 2024 08:38 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Senior journalist Sudheer Gaikwad passes away
Senior journalist Sudheer Gaikwad passed away in the city Saturday morning following prolonged illness
Updated on May 26, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Essay: On provincial time
A meditation on quieter ways of living in places away from the frenetic metropolis and on what could happen when the need for speed touches even these lives
Updated on May 24, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Sumana Roy
No relief from heatwave likely, mercury to touch 46°C in Ludhiana: IMD
On Wednesday, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 40.5 degrees Celsius. The day temperature has been hovering above 40 degrees Celsius since May 15. On May 18, this season’s highest temperature was seen at 45.2 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Updated on May 24, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
Delhiwale: Maximum Millennium City
Nobel prize winner Alice Munro's words on complexity apply to Gurugram, where old structures like "makaan" and "bangla" reveal layers of history and modernity.
Updated on May 23, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Mercury inches past 41°C, IMD predicts heatwave conditions in Delhi on Saturday
IMD said that the skies will largely be clear till the weekend and the temperature will gradually rise till Saturday
Updated on May 16, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Chandigarh: Mercury to touch 45°C by weekend, IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave
A heatwave is declared in the city when the maximum temperature goes beyond 40°C and simultaneously rises at least 4.5 degrees above normal, or if the maximum temperature goes past 45°C, regardless of how much it departs from the normal.
Updated on May 15, 2024 09:22 AM IST
Rajanbir Singh, Chandigarh
Indian man debunks 6 'myths' about Dubai, says 'modest lifestyle' possible
Dubai resident Rohit Manchanda, a user on platform X, recently undertook the task of debunking prevalent myths about the UAE city.
Updated on May 15, 2024 11:22 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
Old city, new view: Heritage walks across India are getting creative
Mumbai through its poets, Bengaluru before techies took over, Chennai made magical through stories. Heritage walks are exploring brave new paths
Updated on May 10, 2024 06:16 PM IST
HT Brunch Team