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Chandigarh: Fog clears, sun show up, mercury climbs to 17.1°C

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), chances of moderate to dense fog will continue on Thursday and Friday but clear skies are likely again over the weekend in Chandigarh. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 08:50 am IST

As temp plummets, night shelters help needy beat the winter blues in Chandigarh

The shelters are located at Sector 9, outside the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), GMSH 16, Sector 17, Sector 20 C, Sector 22, Sector 29, Sector 34, GMCH 32 and Sector 43 in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 07:06 am IST

Six-inch pipe reaches tunnel workers in boost to rescue op

Rescue operations underway in Uttarkashi on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 06:30 am IST

Slight improvement in AQI after morning showers in Delhi-NCR

People troubled by increasing pollution got relief due to rain this morning.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 02:18 pm IST

'Reduction in gas prices will increase comfort of my sisters': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Published on Aug 29, 2023 07:45 pm IST

Brace for more rain in Punjab, warns weatherman

Residents of Phillaur move out their essentials as rainwater enters their home due to rise in water level following heavy rainfall, in Jalandhar on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:35 am IST

In Vasai-Virar protests yield water once in 8 days

Former corporator Sanjay Dubey, of Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA), said, “The civic body has not made any plan to serve the growing population.” (VVCMC website shows a population rise from 12.22 lakh in 2011 to 19.85 lakh, in 2022.) Dubey pointed out that in Ward number 67, the eligible voters in 2015 was 3200. In eight years, it has grown to 30,000. (Vijay Bate/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:01 am IST

Light showers to bring relief from soaring temperature in Ludhiana

Girls driving on a hot sunny day in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)
Updated on Apr 16, 2023 11:06 pm IST

Mercury soars to 35°C in Chandigarh

Some respite can be expected over the weekend, when a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to approach the region. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:43 am IST

Relief for Punjab wheat farmers, Centre relaxes quality norms

Farmers surveying a field after rain accompanied by high-velocity winds led to the lodging of wheat in the ripening stage of the crop in Amritsar on March 20. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:19 pm IST

Mercury dips as rains lash parts of J&K, inclement weather to continue till Apr 6

A woman braves the rain in Srinagar on Saturday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 02:24 am IST

Gusty winds, rain lash Ludhiana, flatten wheat crop

Wheat crop flattened in a field after rain lashed Ludhiana district on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 11:38 pm IST

Despite spending crores, no respite from stray dog menace in Ludhiana

Stray dogs roam the streets in Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov 06, 2020 11:47 pm IST

A slight respite for wedding vendors, couples with 100-guest gatherings in the Capital

Now that the limit has increased upto 100 people, the weddings also remain at the higher risk says Shivan Gupta, founder of a wedding venue in Chattarpur
Updated on Sept 12, 2020 02:52 pm IST

No respite from pollution as Delhi air quality remains poor

The AQI in adjoining areas of Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon was registered at 302, 297, 251 and 253 respectively.
Updated on Nov 10, 2019 11:53 am IST

In flood-hit Assam, boat clinics bring respite to many

Boat clinic s have come to the respite of the people in Morigaon which has been severely hit by the floods.
Updated on Jul 23, 2019 04:25 pm IST

Light rain, squall may bring some respite from heat today in Gurugram

Experts said that the air quality was better due to the higher minimum temperature as it allowed the particulate matter to settle at a higher level in the atmosphere.
Updated on Jun 23, 2019 03:54 am IST

No respite for patients as doctors’ strike continues in West Bengal

The striking doctors across hospitals were looking forward to a General Body meeting to be held at the NRS Medical College and Hospital, the epicentre of the protests. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 16, 2019 12:52 pm IST

Above normal temperature persists in Delhi, but respite likely in the next few days

Humidity levels oscillated between 37% and 54%, the official said.
Updated on Jun 05, 2019 07:34 am IST

No respite from heat in sight any time soon

Villagers carry vessels containing drinking water from an almost dried-up well due to summer, at Padal village of Samba district in Jammu on June 2, 2019.
Updated on Jun 02, 2019 11:27 pm IST

Rupee logs biggest single-day gain in 5 years, leaps 100 paise on crude respite

Besides, a bullish trend in the equity market and fresh foreign fund inflows provided support to the domestic currency, which has witnessed a massive 150 paise rise in the last two trading sessions.
Published on Nov 02, 2018 08:00 pm IST

Bombay HC stops Metro 3 work, respite for 2 Parsi fire temples

Wadiaji Atash Behram at Princess Street.
Updated on Jul 26, 2018 12:17 pm IST

One-month deadline ends: No respite from exorbitant food prices at Chandigarh multiplexes

Chandigarh authorities are following in the footsteps of Mumbai, where the Bombay high court had observed that cinema owners should either impose a complete ban on food inside multiplexes or have no restrictions at all.
Updated on Jun 09, 2018 04:04 pm IST

Brief rain brings no respite to Puneites from searing heat

Despite the rain, there was no respite from the heat as the city recorded the temperature at 37.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Updated on Apr 09, 2018 05:49 pm IST

From Delhi to faraway Tawang, no respite from smoke and dust

A smoke-spewing diesel truck at Tawang’s Sela Pass. (Shivani Singh/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 25, 2018 07:21 pm IST