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Tied to pole, electrocuted: Youths tortured over theft suspicion in MP

The youths were allegedly tied to a pole in the farm and assaulted by the villagers in an attempt to force a confession out of them.
Updated on Jul 12, 2026 10:44 pm IST

Man electrocuted in waterlogged Kirari home, 9th such case

The deceased was identified as Lallan Mishra, 40, a resident of Agar Nagar. (Representational image)
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 10:54 pm IST

Power restored, Kolkata limps back to normalcy

The announcement came hours after many citizens blocked roads, including in Kolkata.
Updated on May 25, 2020 10:32 am IST

14 ghost patients’ names come up during surprise check at Mohali ESI Hospital

(From left) Councillor Satbir Singh Dhanoa and chairman of labour law committee, Mohali Industries’ Association, Jasbir Singh, interacting with staff during a surprise check at ESI Hospital in Phase 7, Mohali, on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 17, 2020 01:11 am IST

From a small time plumber to Haryana’s most wanted

The Haryana Police has arrested 38-year-old wanted gangster Kaushal and his two aides in a secret operation carried out two days ago in Dubai
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 11:41 am IST

Sample stretch at Chandni Chowk to be ready by July 31

The Delhi government’s public works department (PWD), at a meeting called by the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation on July 10, informed that work was going on at a sample stretch and it will be ready by the month end.
Published on Jul 13, 2019 10:16 am IST

Delhi PWD minister wants all drains cleaned before June 22

PWD minister Satyendar Jain took stock of ongoing PWD roads and drains related work. He directed senior official to complete desilting of drains under its jurisdiction till 22nd June. (Image: Twitter)
Updated on Jun 14, 2019 10:43 pm IST

GMDA plans to set up flood control room within five months

“The main function of the control room will be day-to-day monitoring of rainfall and urban flooding. It will always be on alert to take action,” a senior engineer in the GMDA’s infrastructure department said, requesting anonymity.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 02:23 am IST

Mumbai housing society’s solar plant to reduce electricity bill by 65%

With 546 panels, Dheeraj Dreams Building 1’s solar power plant is the largest in the suburbs.
Updated on Apr 14, 2019 11:43 pm IST

‘Flying nut’ pierces 5-year-old’s skull in Bihar, removed surgically

A flying nut from a water pump Sunday pierced the skull of a five-year-old boy and reached close to his brain. (Representational Image)
Updated on Jan 07, 2019 07:54 am IST

Absence of blueprint posing hurdles in rescue of trapped Meghalaya miners: Centre tells Supreme Court

Rescue operations in the illegal mine in Meghalaya where 15 miners are trapped since December 13 have become difficult in the absence of a blueprint of the 355-ft well, Centre told Supreme Court on Friday.
Updated on Jan 04, 2019 11:58 pm IST

The State should equip farmers to deal with market volatilities

Bharatiya Kisan union farmers seen during the Kisan Kranti Yatra, in Ghaziabad , October 1
Updated on Oct 02, 2018 06:58 pm IST

Water enters homes, commuters struggle to find last-mile transport

Commuters wade through a waterlogged street in Sector 44, on Tuesday.
Updated on Aug 29, 2018 11:59 am IST

Desilting and road works to be completed by Monday, says Mumbai civic body

The civic chief issued specific instructions to ward officers, deputy municipal commissioners and additional municipal commissioners to ensure citizens do not face any difficulties
Updated on Jun 03, 2018 01:00 am IST

HT follow-up: PMC officials inspect tanker filling point at Wadgaonsheri

Milnd Gholap(left), head of he water filling station and Hemant Deodhar(right), executive engineer, water department, at the Wadgao nsheri's water station on Thursday.
Updated on May 25, 2018 02:57 pm IST

12-yr-old girl electrocuted to death by water pump

The girl was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital
Updated on May 25, 2018 12:41 am IST

After lighting up Chandar village, Pune’s science and tech park set to electrify 16 villages in Velhe

Further, in the first week of June, 500 households which are not connected to the grid near Bhimashankar wildlife sanctuary, will be illuminated with solar home lighting work. Each family will be given three solar lamps and one mobile charging point. A total of 238 households had already benefited from the work last year in June.
Updated on May 24, 2018 05:05 pm IST

Pak cement cos agree to find alternative to water from Katas Raj temple

Katas Raj temple
Updated on May 08, 2018 11:13 pm IST

Against 10,000 target, no solar water pump installed in 2017-18

The state government now aims to provide 10,000 solar-powered water pumps in 2018-19, officials said.
Published on Apr 27, 2018 09:49 pm IST

Mumbai bizman loses thumb after cousin fires at him

A 42-year-old businessman lost part of his thumb after his cousin fired at him from a country-made pistol over a business rivalry in Malad (East) on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 11:28 am IST