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    Pothole News

    Rain, then ruin: The science of why roads in India crater after monsoon showers

    Traffic passes along a pothole-ridden Mathura road at Ashram Chowk during the monsoon in New Delhi, August 12, 2026.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 41 days ago

    Lucknow teen dies after e-rickshaw overturns on potholed road, iron pierces neck

    The angle irons loaded on the e-rickshaw fell after overturning, with one piercing the boy’s neck.
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    ‘Poor planning’: Dug up roads leave Gurugram residents struggling in monsoon

    “Residents faced issues in commuting and children were unable to reach their schools,” said RK Jaiswal, a resident of Sector 69.
    Cities
    Updated 60 days ago

    Jawan’s death in pothole crash forces urgent repairs on Mumbai–Nashik Highway; NHAI promises safe roads by Friday

    Thane, India - August -05, 2026: The death of 31-year-old Thane Disaster Response Force (TDRF) jawan Vikas Gore, who was killed after his motorcycle had hit a pothole on the MumbaiÐNashik Highway on Monday, has finally forced action on the dangerous stretch. ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Wednesday, August -05, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
    Cities
    Published 61 days ago

    Woman killed by truck after pothole throws her off scooter in Maharashtra

    After receiving information about the incident, the Narpoli police reached the spot, conducted a panchnama, and sent the body to the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital for a post-mortem.
    Cities
    Updated 64 days ago

    ‘Gurgaon is like ginger’: Woman’s hilarious comparison amuses the internet

    A woman’s witty rant about Gurgaon’s roads, traffic and poor planning resonated with social media users.
    Trending
    Published 81 days ago

    Biker’s death exposes gaping holes in Mohali’s civic upkeep

    So far, no case has been registered against any department or official. (HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 81 days ago

    Bengaluru teen builds app where users can swipe, rate, report footpaths to BBMP

    The app also has a ranking system where users can swipe between footpaths and mark them as “better” or “worse".
    Trending
    Updated 140 days ago

    Poor road conditions kill auto driver in Pen

    Poor road conditions kill auto driver in Pen
    Cities
    Published 152 days ago

    Bengaluru man mixes cement on Porsche to fill pothole, video goes viral

    A Bengaluru man fixed a pothole using cement on his car’s bonnet.
    Trending
    Published 169 days ago

    UP woman declared brain-dead comes back to life as ambulance hits a pothole

    A woman said to have been on her death bed came back to life after the ambulance she was being brought hit a pothole on the road.
    India News
    Updated 209 days ago

    7-year-old boy killed after bike hits pothole, run over by truck in Palghar

    7-year-old boy killed after bike hits pothole, run over by truck in Palghar
    Cities
    Published 294 days ago

    Bengaluru's potholes here to stay as officials block AI-powered cameras: Report

    A technology initiative in Bengaluru to equip civic vehicles with AI cameras for urban issue detection has faced resistance from officials in the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
    Cities
    Updated 308 days ago

    Indian’s post on not finding a single pothole or broken road in China goes viral

    Somya shared a photo of a clean, well-maintained street in China.
    Trending
    Updated 332 days ago

    Woman dies on broken Huskur-APMC stretch as bike skids avoiding pothole

    Local residents have blamed the civic authorities for negligence, stating that repeated complaints about the poor condition of the APMC Road have gone unheard. (Representational image)
    India News
    Updated 345 days ago

    Car overturns on Nelamangala flyover while dodging pothole in Bengaluru: Report

    Six people experienced a terrifying car accident on the Nelamangala flyover in Bengaluru while avoiding a pothole. (File)
    Cities
    Published 349 days ago

    Bengaluru set for major road overhaul with ₹4,000 crore white-topping plan

    Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced extensive roadworks in Bengaluru, including 500 km of white-topping.
    Cities
    Updated 349 days ago

    Bengaluru locals cover deep pothole with an 'unused couch', internet reacts

    The Redditor said they have filed a complaint on the Namma Bengaluru (Sahaya Portal) app.
    Trending
    Published 349 days ago

    Bengaluru resident spends own money to fix potholes, then this happens

    The resident shared the incident in a Reddit post titled “This city will never get better”.
    Trending
    Published 350 days ago

    Pothole-free Bengaluru? Siddaramaiah gives ultimatum, his deputy shares update

    In this image received on Sept. 16, 2025, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
    Cities
    Updated 350 days ago

    Bengaluru residents protest potholes, bad roads with 'no roads, no tax' movement

    Bengaluru residents expressed frustration over deteriorating infrastructure, leading to a protest demanding better roads and accountability from the government, captured in a viral video showing citizens marching through poorly maintained streets.
    Cities
    Published 352 days ago

    Bengaluru man stages protest against potholes by sitting in middle of busy road

    The silent demonstration by the Bengaluru man drew attention from commuters, sparking discussions on poor road conditions and demands for civic action.
    Cities
    Published 358 days ago

    ‘Stop moving vehicles’: Reddit post slams minister’s response on Bengaluru roads

    Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar faces backlash for his comment over poor road conditions in Bengaluru.
    Cities
    Published 369 days ago

    ‘Student sacrificed for Cong’s commission': JDS after pothole death in Bengaluru

    The incident of a student's death in Bengaluru due to a pothole highlights urgent calls for accountability and better infrastructure in the city.
    Cities
    Published 371 days ago

    Bengaluru college student, 22, killed by tipper lorry while avoiding pothole

    The incident occurred near Budigere Cross, Avalahalli, in the jurisdiction of KR Puram traffic police. (Representational Image)
    Cities
    Updated 370 days ago

    Bengaluru residents hold ‘pothole pooja’ to protest dangerous road conditions

    In a unique blend of spirituality and satire, Bengaluru residents performed a "pothole pooja" to draw attention to the city's hazardous road conditions.
    Cities
    Published 373 days ago

    Tanker runs over biker after pothole in Virar bumps him on road

    Tanker runs over biker after pothole in Virar bumps him on road
    Cities
    Published 378 days ago

    ‘Conspiracy to defame government’: Woman whose SUV fell into Patna pothole

    The woman further claimed that no safety measures had been implemented to alert commuters.
    India News
    Updated 379 days ago

    BJP to lead state-wide protest on Sept 24 amid Bengaluru's bad roads: Report

    State President B Y Vijayendra highlighted public frustration over potholes, in Bengaluru, as citizens demand immediate repairs. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo)
    Cities
    Published 379 days ago

    ‘Why potholes in Bengaluru being highlighted?’: DK Shivakumar challenges critics

    Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar cited nationwide road damage and urged industrialists to address complaints to the central government.
    Cities
    Published 379 days ago
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