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Two workers electrocuted during sewer line excavation in Faridabad, house owner booked

Two workers electrocuted during sewer line excavation in Faridabad, house owner booked

Published 3 days ago

FIR lodged over death of PhD scholar in Punjab; varsity offers ₹16 lakh aid, job to family member

FIR lodged over death of PhD scholar in Punjab; varsity offers <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16 lakh aid, job to family member

Published 5 days ago

Chandigarh: PU scholar dies of ‘electrocution’, triggers panic, stir

Protest at PU V-C's office after a PhD scholar dies of electrocution. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated 6 days ago

112 elephant, 23 tiger deaths in 2025-26: Parl data

HT Image

Published 8 days ago

Four killed in separate electrocution incidents across Prayagraj division

Victims included two women in Pratapgarh, a farmer in Prayagraj and a contractual lineman who succumbed to injuries suffered nearly two-and-a-half months ago. (For representation only)

Updated 31 days ago

22-year-old power worker electrocuted while repairing pole in Virar

22-year-old power worker electrocuted while repairing pole in Virar

Published 52 days ago

Heavy rain, thunderstorms damage 61 houses in Tripura; man dies of electrocution

A total of 61 houses were damaged in different parts of the state due to heavy rain and thunderstorm (Representative photo)

Published 68 days ago

Crew member dies due to electrocution on Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 set in Chennai

Rajinikanth's still from Jailer 2 teaser announcement.

Updated 81 days ago

UP man gets life term for electrocuting mentally challenged wife to death in Bareilly

UP man gets life term for electrocuting mentally challenged wife to death in Bareilly

Published 88 days ago

Worker burnt alive on high-tension pole; kin allege power restored during shutdown

The deceased had climbed the pole to rectify a fault and assist with line-shifting work for a private tubewell. (Pic for representation)

Published 108 days ago

Worker dies, another injured after electrocution in Kapashera

A case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is being registered (Photo for representation)

Published 136 days ago

Labourer dies of electrocution in Delhi's Kapashera; mason injured

A police team reached the scene and learnt that two people, a mason and a labourer, had suffered electric shock and were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Published 137 days ago

38 elephants, 9 tigers died in Chhattisgarh in last 26 months: State govt data

In addition, 562 other wild animals , including leopards, bears, blue bulls, died during the same period due to different causes. (Image sourced from WWF)

Published 146 days ago

DHBVN officials booked after farmer’s electrocution in Gurugram

Surender Singh, 53, was replacing an aluminium irrigation pipe when it touched the live wire; he was rushed to SGT Hospital but declared dead on arrival. (File photo)

Published 149 days ago

Bandhavgarh reserve lost 8 tigers in 2.5 months: Report

Bandhavgarh reserve lost 8 tigers in 2.5 months: Report

Published 158 days ago

'Electric bed' claims man's life in Delhi's Tri Nagar. What happened?

A PCR call was received at Keshav Puram Police Station on February 12.

Published 170 days ago

High-voltage cable claims 15-year-old’s life in Lucknow’s Bijnor

(For representation)

Published 176 days ago

Two tigers electrocuted in MP's Shahdol; nine big cat deaths in state since Jan 1, says official

Two tigers electrocuted in MP's Shahdol; nine big cat deaths in state since Jan 1, says official

Published 182 days ago

Electrocution kills 2 tigers in MP’s Shahdol; poaching ruled out

Officials said the body parts of the two tigers - one male and the other female - were found intact, suggesting that their deaths were not due to poaching (PTI/Representative Image)

Published 182 days ago

Lineman electrocuted to death in UP's Deoria

Lineman electrocuted to death in UP's Deoria

Updated 196 days ago

Ludhiana: Fifth electrocution in six months: Safety lapses blamed as PSPCL worker electrocuted on duty, critical

The injured 44-year-old CHB worker is currently undergoing treatment at ESIC Hospital. (HT File)

Published 213 days ago

Bengaluru man dies after being electrocuted while trying to rescue his pet

Kumar’s pet macaw flew out of his house and perched on an electric pole nearby.

Updated 233 days ago

Fireman who died saving pigeon was not given safety gear

Fireman who died saving pigeon was not given safety gear

Published 291 days ago

Two MSEDCL employees booked for 17-year-old’s electrocution in Bhandup

Two MSEDCL employees booked for 17-year-old’s electrocution in Bhandup

Published 292 days ago

Man on tractor in a procession electrocuted

An iron structure mounted on a tractor came in contact with high tension wire and the deceased, who was standing near to it, got electrocuted. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 297 days ago

Kolkata official makes controversial remarks on electrocution deaths

Kolkata: A woman wades through the waterlogged street of south Kolkata due to heavy rainfall, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Published 312 days ago

Ludhiana: Man electrocuted to death while changing Nishan Sahib’s chola

Kin of electrocution victims at the civil hospital in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 321 days ago

19-year-old electrocuted to death at IGL pipeline site in Delhi

A case of causing death by negligence and negligent conduct with respect to machinery was registered. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 326 days ago

Worker dies of electrocution in waterlogged lift shaft in Rohini Sec 21

Workers had entered the flooded shaft using a bucket; police booked their absconding contractor under BNS for negligent conduct causing death. (Getty Images)

Published 328 days ago

Ludhiana: Four fatalities in 3 months, PSPCL staff still without safety gear

Chief engineer Jagdev Hans says the complaint of workers has been forwarded to higher authorities. (HT Photo for representation)

Published 335 days ago

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