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surprise inspection news

‘Don't lie': Karnataka minister suspends bus conductor during surprise check

Karnataka transport minister Byrathi Suresh suspended a BMTC conductor during a surprise inspection of buses in Bengaluru
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Surprise night inspection conducted at Giridih Central Jail

Giridih Central Jail. (HT Photo)
Published on May 24, 2026 09:53 pm IST

Delhi CM orders token system after surprise visit to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of Aruna Asaf Ali hospital on Thursday. (HT photo)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 04:04 am IST

GST officials found absent during Delhi CM's surprise inspection; action ordered

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took immediate action against the absent officials.
Published on Apr 09, 2026 10:01 am IST

Surprise inpection at govt college: No student present, only asst prof, 3 outsourced employees there

The attendance register was not found in the principal’s office during the inspection, rather the acting principal informed the director that the attendance register was with the clerk. T (Sourced)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Rohtak: Rao expresses dissatisfaction over cleanliness, health facilities during surprise visit at PGIMS

Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao during a surprise visit at PGIMS in Rohtak on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 04:38 am IST

Sanitation lapses: Heads roll at Sector 26 mandi following Kataria’s surprise visit

During the visit, Kataria observed shortcomings in the management and upkeep of the market. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 04:06 am IST

Education minister’s inspection at Machhiwara school: Official suspended, 3 teachers get notices after surprise check

Education minister Harjot Singh Bains checking the learning progress of students at Government Primary School, Indira Colony, Machhiwara, on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:54 am IST

Punjab education minister orders revamp of New Chandigarh school

Taking to X, the minister noted that the school requires a “major revamp” and confirmed that directions have been issued to officials for an urgent upgrade. (HT File)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 07:04 am IST

Chandigarh: Action against Sunday car bazaar sellers for violating parking norms

Acting promptly on the directions of MC commissioner Amit Kumar, the civic body’s enforcement team conducted a surprise inspection and seized a total of 12 vehicles.
Published on Dec 13, 2025 08:28 am IST

Punjab CM cracks whip on lapses in road work; orders notice, payment freeze

The Punjab chief minister conducted surprise inspections of various ongoing road works on Thursday. (HT)
Published on Dec 12, 2025 04:04 am IST

Ludhiana: 3 child labourers rescued in Sarabha Nagar

Officials said surprise checks are being regularly conducted across the district to identify and rescue children engaged in labour. (Photo only for representational purpose)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 08:26 am IST

Punjab CM reaches Kurali bus stand at 4 am for surprise inspection

CM Bhagwant Mann checked the vehicles’ condition, including seating, maintenance status and overall roadworthiness. (HT)
Published on Nov 30, 2025 07:32 am IST

Bilaspur: Eight policemen deployed for EVM security found absent, suspended

At the strong room of the Government Degree College, EVMs and ballot papers from two constituencies are stored in connection with an election petition pending before the high court. (File)
Published on Nov 15, 2025 04:58 am IST

Seven MSRTC staffers suspended after reporting drunk on duty

The MSRTC’s security and vigilance department conducted a surprise inspection on October 28 across all divisions in the state. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Oct 30, 2025 09:52 pm IST

Bengaluru restaurateur conducts a surprise check, fires 3 employees on the spot

Abhijit Gupta is the co-founder of The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys.
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Ludhiana: DEO cracks down on student safety lapses in primary schools

Ludhiana, India – August 08, 2025: Ravinder Kaur, District Education Officer (Elementary), conducted a surprise inspection of several government schools across the city on Friday, aimed at reviewing classroom conditions and identifying unsafe rooms or buildings within the school premises in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 09, 2025 07:08 am IST

Cheema conducts surprise inspection at Sangrur GST office

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema conducted a surprise inspection at the GST and excise department’s office in Sangrur on Thursday. (HT File)
Published on Aug 08, 2025 05:28 am IST

CBSE conducts surprise inspection at 15 schools to check dummy enrolments

CBSE conducts surprise inspection at 15 schools to check dummy enrolments
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 04:24 am IST

Mohali: Civil surgeon raps Dera Bassi SMO for not prescribing generic medicines

The civil surgeon emphasised that these resources must be used strictly as per government protocols and warned of strict action if negligence is confirmed. (HT photo for representation)
Published on Jul 28, 2025 08:28 am IST

Minister conducts inspection of FCI warehouses in K’shetra

Nagar reached the spot on Amin Road after he chaired a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievances Redressal Committee. (HT File)
Published on Jul 25, 2025 07:26 am IST

Ludhiana: ‘Punctuality must’: ETO at PWD office surprise check

Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO conducting a surprise inspection of PWD office in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2025 06:14 am IST

Cheema conducts surprise checking of excise & taxation dept head office in Patiala

The finance minister, Punjab, Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday conducted a surprise inspection of the head office of the excise and taxation department in Patiala. (PTI File)
Published on Jun 25, 2025 05:52 am IST

Inspection at ESIC hospital, medical stores in Noida, 9 medicines sampled

Officials said all collected samples have been sent for testing. (Shutterstock)
Published on Jun 21, 2025 06:20 am IST

Chandigarh: UT administrator Kataria inspects government offices

Stressing the need for transparency, accessibility and empathy in public service, Kataria reiterated that governance should remain citizen-centric. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 19, 2025 10:12 am IST

Warning letter issued to Aundh District Hospital over lapses during surprise inspection by health dept

Dr Nagnath Yempalay, Pune district civil surgeon, on June 10 issued a warning letter stating strict disciplinary action and a pay cut against errant staff found at fault. (HT FILE)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 05:36 am IST

VVIP perks for Ex-MP in jail: Lalitpur dy jailer suspended, enquiry ordered

Probes launched after banned items were found in Rizwan Zaheer’s barrack during a surprise inspection (SOURCED)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:46 pm IST

VVIP treatment to jailed ex-MP: Three Lalitpur jail staffers suspended

(For representation)
Published on Jun 04, 2025 08:46 am IST

Power minister transfers JE after inspection at Kharar electricity office

The minister urged people to register complaints related to corruption in the power department through WhatsApp number 9501-200-200, assuring action within 24 hours. (HT)
Published on May 20, 2025 10:28 am IST

‘Consumer is God’: U.P power min pulls up staff over outages in city

The minister’s visit came in response to growing public complaints about frequent power cuts, voltage fluctuations, and poor coordination in maintenance. (Sourced)
Published on May 18, 2025 08:13 pm IST