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Why big cities keep drawing India’s workforce

Much of the migration would not happen if opportunities were available in smaller towns. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT PHOTO)

Published 14 days ago

Four workers die after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning septic tank in Surat

The incident occurred at the septic tank, which collects waste from the jewellery cleaning process.

Updated 37 days ago

Bengaluru founder says Bengal, Northeast staff more willing to work till 1 am

Abhijit Gupta is the co-founder of brands like The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guys

Updated 67 days ago

Gautam Buddha Nagar: Major public welfare event for workers on May 1

One of the key highlights of the event will be distribution of 15,000 LPG gas cylinders (5 kg each) by food and civil supplies department.

Published 76 days ago

Summer vacations, industrial slowdown triggers massive passenger rush at Surat's Udhna rly station

Summer vacations, industrial slowdown triggers massive passenger rush at Surat's Udhna rly station

Published 86 days ago

Kerala Minister condemns alleged rights violations against migrant workers in northern states

Kerala Minister condemns alleged rights violations against migrant workers in northern states

Published 86 days ago

Kin of 6 Gurugram mudslide victims get ₹40L each

MoS Sanjay Seth gives away cheques to the kin of Gurugram victims on Wednesday (HT PHOTO)

Updated 97 days ago

Commercial LPG cylinders for weddings to be prioritised in Bihar

Delivery persons transporting LPG gad cylinders in a rickshaw cart in Patna. (HT Photo)

Published 97 days ago

LPG supply for migrant workers doubled in Delhi: Minister

LPG supply for migrant workers doubled in Delhi: Minister

Published 98 days ago

Ludhiana: 5kg LPG cylinders to be available at depots, fuel stations to check migrant exodus

District food supply controller Sartaj Singh Cheema said the decision to place cylinders at depots and later at select petrol pumps has been taken to improve access and convenience. (HT File)

Published 98 days ago

Migrant workers get priority as Gurugram expands mini LPG cylinder access

(Representative image) Small cylinders priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 initially; distributors told to maintain stocks, submit daily records; industrial units roped in for awareness campaigns. (HT Archive)

Published 99 days ago

Delhi: Ban on godown LPG sale, 5kg cylinders to increase

According to CMO, a total of 114,679 LPG bookings were recorded in Delhi, while 131,335 cylinders were delivered. (Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times)

Published 99 days ago

Complaints mount as garbage collection goes off track in Lucknow

Private agency representatives indicated that nearly 30% of their workforce has either already left or is expected to leave before April 8, resulting in a manpower shortage (HT PHOTO)

Published 100 days ago

Ludhiana admin eases LPG access for migrant workers

Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain said the mechanism is being used to coordinate with gas agencies and oil marketing companies to streamline supply. (HT Photo)

Published 100 days ago

From Lucknow to Assam: Migrant workers return home to protect electoral rights

Meer Hussain, 30, a resident of Assam, works with a private agency in Lucknow and lives in a slum located near the 1090 intersection. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published 101 days ago

Migrants in New Delhi rush home amid voter list fears ahead of West Bengal polls

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata.

Published 105 days ago

The not-so-hidden cost of a faraway war

Thane, India - March -27, 2026: Even after booking a gas cylinder and receiving a confirmation message on their mobile phones, citizens have not yet received the delivery of the gas cylinders., Due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, a shortage of cooking gas cylinders is being felt in countrie. Amid this situation, a crowd of citizens has been seen outside the Bharat Gas company office in Thane Ghodbander road thane , seeking information regarding gas supply ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, March -27, 2026. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

Published 108 days ago

The not-so-hidden cost of a faraway war

On the black market, cylinders that once cost around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,800–2,000 are now changing hands for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,000–6,000 or more. The restaurant’s fuel costs have spiralled by over 300%. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Time)

Published 109 days ago

Gas crunch cripples MMR industries

Thane: The complete unavailability of the 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL), used by migrant workers who often lack residential proof, has forced more than fifty percent of workers to migrate to their native states, and if the situation doesn’t improve in a few days, another 30 percent are ready to move. The remaining workers are forced to cook their food on earthen or makeshift ovens made of bricks and using firewood, which is also in short supply.Pic by Pramod Thane: story by Kaptan Mali Thursday.Pic on Thursday in India on 26 2026 - ( Photo By Pramod Tambe

Published 109 days ago

Distressed migrants at breaking point

People queue up with empty cylinders for LPG cooking gas refills at Lokhandwala Township, Kandiavli, Mumbai, amid supply concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran–US conflict in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Hindustan Times)

Published 110 days ago

Centre making all efforts to provide LPG for commercial use

People stand in a long queue with their LPG cylinders outside a gas agency amid the reported LPG supply shortage, in Prayagraj earlier this month.

Updated 112 days ago

Navi Mumbai factories fear closure as war cripples supply chain

Navi Mumbai factories fear closure as war cripples supply chain

Published 119 days ago

Two die in Sadar Bazar building blaze, 6 others rescued

Initial information suggested that seven to eight people were trapped inside the building, police said.

Published 130 days ago

Ludhiana: Special waiting area set up, security beefed up at Ludhiana Junction to tackle Holi rush

The temporary waiting area at the Ludhiana Junction set up to ease congestion on platforms. (HT Photo)

Updated 137 days ago

Four, including 2-yr-old, killed in Karnataka as tractor falls in ditch

The migrant labourers worked in agriculture and were natives of Maharashtra. (Image generated by AI for representative purposes)

Updated 143 days ago

2 killed in explosion at chemical factory in Karnataka

2 killed in explosion at chemical factory in Karnataka

Published 148 days ago

11 stranded migrants return to India, 3 prefer to stay back in Dubai

11 stranded migrants return to India, 3 prefer to stay back in Dubai

Published 153 days ago

Moga: 2 migrant workers suffer bullet injuries after bike-borne attackers open fire

The assailants fired multiple shots at the legs of workers, with two workers identified as Ashok Kumar and Subodh Kumar getting bullet injuries,” police added.

Published 153 days ago

‘North Indians come to sell pani puri… only know Hindi’: Tamil Nadu minister

MRK Panneerselvam said people from North India have limited job opportunities in Tamil Nadu as they have only learnt Hindi.

Updated 159 days ago

Stuck in Dubai, unpaid for 3 months: 14 workers from Jharkhand say video

Stuck in Dubai, unpaid for 3 months: 14 workers from Jharkhand say video

Published 161 days ago

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