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Metro ‘heading nowhere’, city may turn into ‘hell for traffic’ by 2036: Manish Tewari

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Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:04 IST

Member of Parliament Manish Tewari has said that it is “extremely unfortunate” that the long-pending Chandigarh Metro project appears to be “heading nowhere”, warning that without immediate intervention, the city could become a “hell for traffic” by 2036. (HT File)

New stretch to cut travel time from MDC to Sukhna to 2 mins

Daily commuters between Panchkula and Chandigarh are set to get major relief as a 1.9-kilometre six-lane road connecting Panchkula to the Sukhna Regulatory End is nearing completion. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Feb 20, 2026 04:02 IST

Posters reviving Kejriwal’s name as Delhi marks one year of new government

AAP leaders circulated images carrying the slogan “Ek saal, Delhi behaal, yaad aa rahe Kejriwal” in Delhi on February 19, 2026, as the city approached one year under the BJP-led government.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 04:01 IST

Plastic waste, poor sanitation plague UT apni mandis: Study

Over 80% of Chandigarh’s weekly Apni Mandis lack basic facilities such as public toilets, waste bins, washing areas and dedicated parking, leading to persistent plastic littering, traffic congestion and serious public health concerns, a new study by the Institute for Development and Communication (IDC) has revealed. (Ht File)

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Published on Feb 20, 2026 03:26 IST

Bihar to ban vehicle-mounted DJs in wedding processions; action within 15 days

A DJ procession on Patna road. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Feb 20, 2026 03:10 IST

₹25-cr skywalk lies unused as pedestrians prefer jaywalking

The intersection witnesses thousands of people daily, most of whom choose to cross the road by dodging cars, buses, and other vehicles rather than using the skywalk. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Feb 19, 2026 23:16 IST

Multiple vehicles hit by dumper near Navale bridge

The truck (MH12 WJ 6916) reportedly lost control near the New Katraj Tunnel stretch and collided with seven vehicles between the Indian Oil petrol pump and Dari Bridge. (VIDEO GRAB)

Published on Feb 18, 2026 23:46 IST

Ineffective bandobast: Traffic crawls in Ganj vicinity, chokes central Lucknow

Traffic jam on Park Road in Lucknow on Tuesday . (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 14:45 IST

Lucknow’s commercial hubs turn roads into parking lots, choke traffic

Despite cranes operating daily from 9 am to 9 pm to tow wrongly parked vehicles, enforcement has failed to bring lasting relief. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published on Feb 16, 2026 01:24 IST

Truck rams into 12 vehicles at Gaimukh Ghat, driver absconding

Truck rams into 12 vehicles at Gaimukh Ghat, driver absconding

Published on Feb 16, 2026 24:28 IST

BJP demands removal of Kalakar Katta in Pune; Congress, NCP oppose move

The concept of Kalakar Katta has previously received appreciation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, making the BJP’s current demand controversial. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 14, 2026 21:32 IST

Ludhiana: GLADA begins work on 200-ft link road project

The work in progress in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 14, 2026 02:18 IST

Chandigarh: Construction of Baltana RUB likely to get delayed

Once completed, the underpass is expected to ease traffic congestion for residents of Raipur Kalan, Mauli Jagran and Vikas Nagar in Chandigarh, as well as Baltana, Zirakpur and Dhakoli in Mohali district, besides Panchkula. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Feb 13, 2026 23:30 IST

Funding fillip to set Lucknow Metro expansion rolling

Officials said these budgetary provisions are set to accelerate the expansion of the city’s metro network. (File)

Published on Feb 12, 2026 03:08 IST

Ludhiana: Encroachment narrows road at Focal Point, commuters fume

The Focal Point road under encroachment in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on Feb 12, 2026 02:28 IST

Major hurdle cleared for 120-ft DP Road; 120 families get new flat keys

A key hurdle in the construction of the proposed 120-ft Development Plan (DP) Road connecting Lokhandwala Township to Thakur Village in Kandivali (East) was cleared on Wednesday, with 120 families receiving keys to their rehabilitation flats in the Mahaveer building. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Feb 11, 2026 23:00 IST

Grille installations choke Mohali’s key junctions

With no prior information, motorists are caught off-guard on these routes. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on Feb 11, 2026 02:26 IST

Delhi: Cops seek nod for AI traffic management plan

The details of the plan were shared by Delhi government as part of its pollution action plan for 2026 submitted to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 10, 2026 22:36 IST

Mutha River bridge near Warje nears completion

Mutha River bridge near Warje nears completion

Published on Feb 10, 2026 24:48 IST

Crackdown drug menace and traffic woes high priority: Shimla SP

Additional measures will be taken to deal with traffic issues in Shimla, the Shimla SP said. (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 9, 2026 23:26 IST

Delhi govt mulls policy to regulate e-rickshaws in bid to tackle congestion, ensure livelihood

Delhi govt mulls policy to regulate e-rickshaws in bid to tackle congestion, ensure livelihood

Published on Feb 9, 2026 16:03 IST

Ludhiana: Illegal parked trucks choking Transport Nagar roads

Illegally trucks parked at Transport Nagar in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)

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Published on Feb 8, 2026 21:46 IST

Chandigarh: Protest over closure of road crossing between Sectors 33 & 45

Tension escalated when an administration team, accompanied by police and machinery, reached the site to implement the closure. Councillors and villagers rushed to the site and staged a sit-in protest, opposing the move. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 7, 2026 02:24 IST

Thane traffic police to aid SSC, HSC students reach exam centres

Thane traffic police to aid SSC, HSC students reach exam centres

Published on Feb 7, 2026 24:50 IST

Take action on traffic situation near girls’ schools in Lucknow: HC to UP govt

The court passed the order recently while hearing a PIL filed by Gomti River Bank Residents’ Welfare Association. (For Representation)

Published on Feb 6, 2026 21:46 IST

Union budget allocates ₹11,000 crore to Delhi, steps to decongest city underway: Minister

Union budget allocates <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11,000 crore to Delhi, steps to decongest city underway: Minister

Published on Feb 6, 2026 14:32 IST

20-year-old biker on the way to Trimbakeshwar Temple killed under container truck on Mumbai–Nashik Highway

20-year-old biker on the way to Trimbakeshwar Temple killed under container truck on Mumbai–Nashik Highway

Published on Feb 6, 2026 24:46 IST

GMDA to construct overbridge on railway track to ease traffic

GMDA has hired a consultant to prepare the detailed project report (DPR), expected within two months. (Parveen Kumar/HT )

Published on Feb 5, 2026 23:12 IST

Will govt learn anything from it, asks Raj Thackeray on Expressway traffic jam; seeks action plan

Will govt learn anything from it, asks Raj Thackeray on Expressway traffic jam; seeks action plan

Published on Feb 5, 2026 09:15 IST

Green signal for Pragati Maidan underpass after yrs of delay

PWD to submit schedule as an overhead rail line may be blocked for about 40 days to complete the stalled Bhairon Marg stretch. (HT Archive)

Published on Feb 5, 2026 01:48 IST

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