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industrial area news

Worker killed, another critically injured in Hapur steel factory fire

CFO Ajay Sharma said the preliminary investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:21 am IST

Chandigarh: 2 dead as building collapses in Industrial Area

NDRF teams rushing the victims to the hospital after the building collapse at Industrial Area, Phase 2, Chandigarh; and (below) rescue teams at the site earlier in the evening. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:44 am IST

Fire at sheet metal unit injures six workers in Rajasthan’s Bhiwadi

Officers said the workers sustained burn injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment.
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Mohali: Robbers attack jewellery workshop director, flee with silver ornaments

A case has been registered against the unidentified accused, and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend them by scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 07:26 am IST

Manesar: Factories convey new wage laws to workers

Police personnel seen with protesting workers on Thursday. (Parveen Kumar/HT)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 03:42 am IST

Chandigarh: Industry issues fall under UT, MHA’s jurisdiction, says ministry of MSMEs

It added that a proposal for amendment of penalty provisions has been forwarded to the MHA for consideration. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 08:42 am IST

Ghaziabad industrialists protest ‘illegal’ parking of heavy vehicles

According to IAME office bearers, the industrial area, located adjacent to NH – 9 and Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Kavi Nagar, has a presence of about 750 industrial units, including export-oriented units. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 10, 2026 06:12 am IST

Chandigarh plans bigger floor area ratio to draw industrialists

The administration has also been considering doubling the FAR in Industrial Areas Phase 1 and Phase 2, from 0.75 to 1.50, a long-pending demand of industrialists. At (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 26, 2026 05:08 am IST

Two workers killed after crane overturns in Una

The remaining three workers, who were in critical condition, were referred to the Una regional hospital. (File)
Published on Dec 30, 2025 03:18 am IST

‘Neglect, outdated policies driving industry out of Chandigarh’

Industrialists have urged that the existing FAR be revised for smaller plots — 5 marla to 1 kanal — in line with the relief already extended to larger plots above 2 kanals. (HT File)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 07:32 am IST

Chandigarh: Factory management booked after worker dies

A case has been registered under Section 106(1) of the BNS. (HT File)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 08:08 am IST

Fire erupt at warehouses in Manesar; no casualties reported

Firefighters dousing the fire. (HT )
Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:56 am IST

Mohali factory fire caused by cylinder blast in illegal kitchen: Police probe

While Mohali police confirmed that the unit lacked basic fire safety provisions, no FIR has been lodged so far. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)
Published on Jul 03, 2025 09:54 am IST

Now, fire breaks out at iron factory in Panchkula’s Industrial Area

Due to a swift response from three fire tenders, the fire was contained within the factory premises, preventing major damage. (Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on May 18, 2025 05:46 am IST

Ambala cantt industrial area to get 16.35-cr wall to keep water out: Vij

Haryana energy minister Anil Vij during a review meeting of development works with the officials of HSIIDC and other departments at his residence on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2025 07:50 am IST

25 two-wheelers gutted after fire engulfs Panchkula workshop

The morning blaze was brought under control within half an hour. It caused an estimated loss of around 40 to 45 lakh. (Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:12 am IST

Bouncers beat up two friends outside Chandigarh nightclub

After receiving medical care, the victims approached the Chandigarh Police and lodged a formal complaint against the two bouncers, who were arrested and later released on bail. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 11:15 am IST

Construction work on Mohali’s first concrete road begins

Construction work of Mohali’s first concrete road in front of Phase-6 bus stand underway. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 09:20 am IST

Chandigarh: Immigration firm owner, aide held for visa fraud

The duo is accused of defrauding over 40 people of approximately 6 crore through visa fraud. Police are in the process of registering FIRs in all related cases. (HT)
Published on Aug 09, 2024 09:38 pm IST

Chandigarh: Mystery shrouds death of 33-year-old man

Investigation revealed that the deceased hailed from Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, and was residing in Manimajra with his wife and children. (iStock)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:04 am IST

Only 28 out of 350 industrial units in Daulatabad have fire NOC: Officials

Haryana State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) staff, firefighters and police personnel conduct a search and rescue operation at the blast site at Daulatabad industrial area near Dwarka Expressway in which five people were killed in Gurugram last week. (Parveen Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 06:20 am IST

IIT Mandi warns of high levels of cancer-causing pollutants in Baddi-Barotiwala groundwater

The groundwater in Himachal’s Baddi-Barotiwala (BB) industrial area has a high levels of cancer-causing toxic metals, a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and IIT Jammu has revealed. (Representational image)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 10:51 pm IST

Chandigarh: Pharma firm staffer held for assaulting security guard at work

The firm’s director, Sanjeev Sethi, in his complaint, told police that the incident occurred at their office on Friday. Sachdeva was arrested after a complaint was filed. Further investigation into the case is underway. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 08:26 am IST

Snatchers target fruit vendor in Chandigarh’s Industrial Area

A case under Section 379-A (snatching) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Industrial Area police station in Chandigarh. (iStock)
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 08:28 am IST

Car mows down two-year-old boy in Chandigarh

The boy was rushed to PGIMER, but he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 08:26 am IST

Will address long standing issues, says Sanjay Tandon

BJP candidate Sanjay Tandon addressing a gathering in Chandigarh on Monday. (HT photo)
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 08:52 am IST

Panchkula: Sector 12 flyover opened for public

The flyover was to be completed by January but due to incessant rains last year, the new deadline was April 25. (HT file)
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 09:06 am IST

Eight fire tenders stationed at Panchkula horticulture waste site

On Monday morning a major fire broke out at the site cause for which is still unknown.
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 08:04 am IST

Major blaze erupts at Panchkula horticulture waste site

Fire tenders from Panchkula, Chandigarh, Mohali and Dera Bassi were brought in to control the fire that continued to rage on for eight hours till 2.30 pm. (Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 08:22 am IST

Panchkula’s industrial area to get concrete roads

Haryana assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta made the announcement on Friday. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 09:26 am IST