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Over 1K establishments in Ggm lack fire NOCs

The inspections revealed a severe lack of compliance among paying guest (PG) accommodations, with 622 out of 623 surveyed operating without a valid fire NOC.

Published 2 days ago

After June first week drive, LDA to re-inspect 81 buildings, sealing likely over fire safety lapses

Representational image (File Photo)

Published 15 days ago

Lucknow’s Lok Bandhu hospital fire: Alert guard, driver avert major tragedy

The fire at the Lucknow’s Lok Bandhu hospital was contained within 30 minutes. (HT photo)

Published 17 days ago

Chhattisgarh CM Sai orders statewide safety audit of buildings

Sai’s directions come against the backdrop of a deadly fire on June 22 in Lucknow’s Aliganj area that killed 15 people. (X/)

Published 18 days ago

Over 40 coaching institutes sealed in Uttar Pradesh districts over safety violations

The action, now in its second day, follows directives from the Uttar Pradesh government to review safety standards at educational institutions that attract large numbers of students. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)

Published 19 days ago

24 hours after Aliganj tragedy, fire breaks out at Lucknow college

Firemen dousing flames at Eram College on Tuesday (HT Photo)

Updated 20 days ago

Fire in Aliganj, Lucknow: Deadly blaze leaves people shaken, heartbroken

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and Special Investigation Team (SIT) members at the site on Tuesday. Various agencies are investigating the matter

Updated 20 days ago

Lucknow tragedy: Height loophole left building exempt from fire checks

The inferno in Aliganj. (Sourced )

Published 20 days ago

Expired fire extinguishers, pending NOCs expose safety gaps in key govt offices

At the six-storey Mini Secretariat, which also houses the Gurugram deputy commissioner’s (DC’s) office, each floor is equipped with six to seven fire extinguishers.

Published 23 days ago

After recent fires, GB Nagar plans safety audit of public buildings, high-rises

A fire broke out at a restaurant located in a five-storey building in Sector 52 earlier this month. (Sunil Ghosh /HT Photo)

Published 25 days ago

Delhi's unsafe neighbourhoods and the human cost of unauthorised growth

Delhi's unsafe neighbourhoods and the human cost of unauthorised growth

Updated 27 days ago

Hauz Rani blaze: Facility accountant tells investigators he is owner only on paper

The fire erupted at a B&B facility in malviya Nagar last week. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Published 33 days ago

MCD deregulated health permits for 67 food businesses in Delhi

Officials at the spot amid investigation after the south Delhi B&B fire. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published 37 days ago

Noida fire: Why residents must ensure emergency exits remain obstruction-free

A major fire broke out in a flat on the 12th floor of a high-rise tower in Noida on June 5, adding to a string of recent fire incidents in residential towers across the National Capital Region.

Updated 36 days ago

Fire safety blind spots ring alarm bells in heart of Lucknow

Shri Ram Tower is known as one of Lucknow’s major hubs for mobile phone sales and repair businesses. (HT Photo)

Published 38 days ago

Front facade, sealed windows turned Delhi B&B into death trap

Flourish Stay in Hauz Rani, where at least 21 people, including 12 foreigners, were killed in a June 3 morning fire.

Published 38 days ago

Several guest houses, lodges at Ggm Sec 39 lack fire NOCs

At one of the lodges, basic fire safety measures, such as fire extinguishers and designated fire exits, were missing. The accommodation also had only a single entry and exit point.

Published 38 days ago

How safe is your hotel or restaurant?

Firefighters douse a fire in a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday

Published 39 days ago

Delhi govt's plans to relax certification norms in focus after fire kills 21

Delhi police barricade the fire spot where fire broke out yesterday morning, at Hauz Rani in New Delhi.

Updated 39 days ago

Relaxed policies for ‘ease of doing business’ putting lives at risk in national capital

The fire at a bed and breakfast in Malviya Nagar has exposed glaring gaps in the Capital’s enforcement of rules and regulations. (PTI)

Published 39 days ago

Tragic end: Eight members of Gurugram CA’s family perish in Malviya Nagar fire

Tragic end: Eight members of Gurugram CA’s family perish in Malviya Nagar fire

Published 40 days ago

Malviya Nagar hotel hub serving medical tourists under spotlight after fire

Forensic officials leave the site of a fire at a hotel in the Malviya Nagar area, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia)

Updated 40 days ago

Three fire incidents linked to AC units reported in Noida, no casualties

Three fire incidents linked to AC units reported in Noida, no casualties

Published 51 days ago

DU Law Faculty alumnus writes to VC seeking closure of portable cabin classrooms

DU Law Faculty alumnus writes to VC seeking closure of portable cabin classrooms

Published 56 days ago

Delhi still grappling with fire safety gaps flagged in 2011 report

Fire personnel at a Vishal Mega Mart showroom, where a fire broke out on Friday, at Karol Bagh area, in New Delhi, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Updated 56 days ago

Bengal CM orders power, water cut to illegal buildings; demolition after Tiljala fire

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that the CESC have been ordered to snap power connections of illegal building and similar structures. (PTI)

Published 61 days ago

Ghaziabad high-rise fire probe flags poor safety maintenance, encroachments

Ghaziabad high-rise fire probe flags poor safety maintenance, encroachments

Published 62 days ago

Delhi CM directs officials to prepare firefighting master plan

A fire in northeast Delhi’s Ashok Nagar in the last week of April. (Sonu Mehta/HT Photo)

Published 67 days ago

9 killed as blaze tears through building in Delhi; short-circuit likely cause

An inside view of the residential building after a fire broke out, killing nine people at Vivek Vihar in New Delhi.

Published 70 days ago

Series of fatal blazes put Delhi’s fire safety on spotlight

More than 7,800 fire-related emergencies have been reported across the Capital in the first four months of 2026 (Hindustan Times)

Published 70 days ago

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