Cities

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 07:57 PM IST

According to the India Meteorological Department ‘s forecast, many areas in Gujarat can expect heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours

In the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Tuesday, there was heavy rainfall in isolated places in North Gujarat, particularly in Sabarkantha district (Representational image/Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Here comes the rain - July nemesis: water-logging, mosquitoes, malaria and dengue

Lucknow district hospitals prepare for a rush of cases as the city and district sees an uptick in number of vector-borne diseases

Lucknow

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

It rains, it waterlogs Lucknow areas

Areas like Surendra Nagar, Gomti Nagar, Arjunganj reported water-logging with over 2,000 residents in Mahipal Kheda in Arjunganj being badly hit

Lucknow

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ex-IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma joins Nitish Kumar’s JD (U)

Manish Kumar Verma, a 2000-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, came to Bihar on an inter-cadre deputation in 2012 and never went back

Manish Kumar Verma was appointed as a member of the Bihar state disaster management authority after resigning from service (X/Jduonline)

Patna

Published on Jul 09, 2024 07:12 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Uttar Pradesh government scraps permit requirement for pruning mango trees

This decision simplifies canopy management for old mango orchards, and its positive effects will be evident in the coming years.

With this pruning technique, trees can start producing 100 kg per tree within just 2-3 years, all while reducing the need for excessive pesticide use. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Published on Jul 09, 2024 06:44 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Woman Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker

The identity of the slain woman Maoist is yet to be identified. However, police said it seems she was working with Peoples’ Liberation Guerrilla Army No. 5

Police said that they have also recovered two rifles from the encoutner spot, and a search of the jungle is in progress. (Representational image)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 05:52 PM IST

Bengaluru CEO's witty comeback to Nikhil Kamath's ‘sh*t marketing’ jibe at Ather

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta responded to Nikhil Kamath's note on the Bengaluru-based EV startup's marketing strategy.

Nikhil Kamath has invested in Ather Energy, co-founded by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain.

Trending

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 05:49 PM IST

ByHT Trending Desk

Justice Sheel Nagu sworn in as chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high court

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath to Justice Nagu, who was earlier serving as the acting chief justice of the Madhya Pradesh high court.

Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:33 PM IST

Bengaluru's state-run bus with 30 onboard catches fire on MG Road. VIDEO

the bus KA 57 F 1232 was operating in the route 144E and driver observed smoke in engine compartment when the bus was at Bengaluru's MG Road.

Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:16 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath temple in Puri to open on July 14: Audit panel chief

Biswanath Rath, a retired judge of the Orissa HC, was appointed as the head of the 16-member panel to oversee the highly inventorisation of the treasury

The Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 04:19 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

Delhi Police banks on ‘Youth Club’ initiative to keep minors off crime

The initiative was started across multiple police stations in the Capital in May, aiming to engage delinquents in constructive activities and curb their involvement with unsocial elements.

A Youth Club session underway at Seemapuri. (HT)

Delhi

Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:09 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Jammu targeted to ease pressure in Kashmir, Ladakh: Experts

With elections imminent in J&K, China and Pakistan are colluding to counter the narrative of peace returning post revocation of Article 370: Former DGP SP Vaid

A search operation is underway in the hilly and forested area of Kathua in the Jammu region on Tuesday after the terror attack on an army vehicle left five soldiers dead on Monday. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 03:56 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Day after Kathua terror attack, massive searches on to track down terrorists

Helicopters, UAVs, sniffer dogs pressed into service after ambush for which Kashmir Tigers, a proxy outfit of the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, claimed responsibility

Indian Army personnel during a counter-terror operation following the terrorist attack on an army convoy in Kathua district on Tuesday. Five soldiers were killed in the terrorist attack. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jul 09, 2024 02:14 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

Two youths run over by express train in Odisha

Just before the express train passed by the level crossing, one of youths riding pillion got down and started running towards the railway tracks

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 01:52 PM IST

Former Chandigarh mayor Pradeep Chhabra passes away

Once a loyalist of former MP Pawan Kumar Bansal, Chhabra had switched from the Congress to the Aam Aadmi Party in 2021 and was appointed president of the Punjab Large Industrial Development Board in January 2023.

Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:52 PM IST

Bengaluru Google Maps warns people where the cops are with 'police irtare' sign

Anonymous people in Bengaluru have now marked the areas where cops usually stop violators and marked them on Google Maps, to alert the violators.

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 04:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Thar SUV hit by speeding Honda Amaze, goes up electric pole on Gurugram

Videos and photos of the incident made rounds on social media in which the SUV can be seen inclined on the electric police.

Gurugram

Published on Jul 09, 2024 11:57 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Virat Kohli's One8 Commune staff booked for opening beyond time permitted hours

Similar action was reportedly taken on three other pubs in Bengaluru. Virat Kohli's One8 Commune was started in December last year

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 03:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Light rainfall in parts of Delhi; AQI remains ‘satisfactory’

Delhi is likely to see overcast skies during the remainder of the day with humidity remaining high, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said

The IMD also has a yellow alert for light to moderate showers on July 12 and 13. (HT file photo)

Delhi

Published on Jul 09, 2024 10:37 AM IST

Bengaluru airport elevated corridor flooded after rain, commuters angry

People who are commuting to and from Kempegowda International Airport had to be stuck in the traffic for long hours due to massive water congestion.