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migrant workers news

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)
india news
Published on Jun 30, 2026 06:10 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 01:34 pm IST

Fire at two Bahadurgarh units left 2 migrant workers injured

The fire later spread to the adjoining mattress manufacturing unit, located at Plot No. 262. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 01, 2026 04:46 am IST

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
trending
Updated on May 09, 2026 06:00 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:54 am IST

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
others
Published on Apr 19, 2026 09:07 pm IST

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

Kerala Minister condemns alleged rights violations against migrant workers in northern states
delhi news
Published on Apr 19, 2026 11:47 am IST

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)
others
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Commercial LPG cylinders for weddings to be prioritised in Bihar

Delivery persons transporting LPG gad cylinders in a rickshaw cart in Patna. (HT Photo)
patna news
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:02 pm IST

LPG supply for migrant workers doubled in Delhi: Minister

LPG supply for migrant workers doubled in Delhi: Minister
delhi news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 08:53 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 05:06 am IST

Migrant workers get priority as Gurugram expands mini LPG cylinder access

(Representative image) Small cylinders priced at ₹1,500 initially; distributors told to maintain stocks, submit daily records; industrial units roped in for awareness campaigns. (HT Archive)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 06, 2026 07:14 am IST

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)
delhi news
Published on Apr 06, 2026 04:08 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 05:18 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 05, 2026 04:16 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 04, 2026 08:38 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Mar 31, 2026 12:45 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 28, 2026 06:56 am IST

The not-so-hidden cost of a faraway war

On the black market, cylinders that once cost around ₹1,800–2,000 are now changing hands for ₹4,000–6,000 or more. The restaurant’s fuel costs have spiralled by over 300%. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Time)
india news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 10:41 pm IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Mar 27, 2026 08:59 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 05:42 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 05:43 am IST

Navi Mumbai factories fear closure as war cripples supply chain

Navi Mumbai factories fear closure as war cripples supply chain
mumbai news
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:52 am IST

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.
delhi news
Published on Mar 06, 2026 05:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 10:57 pm IST

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)
india news
Updated on Feb 21, 2026 12:37 pm IST

2 killed in explosion at chemical factory in Karnataka

2 killed in explosion at chemical factory in Karnataka
india news
Published on Feb 16, 2026 06:40 am IST

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
ranchi news
Published on Feb 11, 2026 10:12 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 11, 2026 07:16 am IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 06:01 pm IST
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