A recent road safety report has revealed that the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH-48) passing through Gurugram is among the deadliest road stretches in India, with an average of 3.34 deaths per kilometre recorded in a single year. The findings have raised serious concerns about road safety in Haryana’s rapidly expanding urban region. According to the report,...
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Dadu Majra Dumping Ground Exposure Sparks Concern Among Residents
Chandigarh, Thursday: Residents living near the Dadu Majra Dumping Ground have raised concerns after fresh exposure of waste layers at the site led to foul smell, rising health worries, and environmental complaints, prompting calls for urgent action by civic authorities. According to locals, uncovered garbage heaps became visible after recent handling and shifting of waste...
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Himachal Explores Norwegian Expertise to Strengthen Waste Management Systems
The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of adopting Norwegian expertise in waste management as part of its efforts to improve environmental sustainability and address growing waste disposal challenges. The initiative was discussed during recent interactions focused on modern waste processing technologies, resource recovery, and sustainable urban management practices. Officials said the state is...
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35 Ice Cream Carts Seized in Chandigarh Over Hygiene and Licensing Violations
Chandigarh, June 11: In a city-wide enforcement drive, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh on Tuesday seized 35 ice cream carts operating across various sectors for alleged violations of hygiene standards and lack of valid trade licences. The action was taken during routine inspections aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety norms during the peak summer...
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Uncertainty Looms Over Barnala’s Trident Dhaula Unit as Export Orders Halt, Workers Face Transfer Offers
BARNALA, PUNJAB: Uncertainty has emerged around the Trident Group’s Dhaula unit in Barnala after reports that new export orders have been put on hold, raising concerns among employees and the local community. The development has created anxiety among workers who depend on the industrial unit for employment. The company has reportedly offered transfer options to...
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Healthy Baby Show Steals Spotlight as Shimla Summer Fest Flower Exhibition Concludes
The flower exhibition at the ongoing Shimla Summer Festival concluded on a vibrant note, with the Healthy Baby Show emerging as one of the most popular attractions of the event. Held in Shimla, the programme drew enthusiastic participation from families and visitors, adding a unique community-focused dimension to the annual cultural festival. The flower exhibition...
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CHD Kings Secure Second Victory in CPL with Commanding Performance
CHANDIGARH: CHD Kings continued their strong run in the ongoing CPL season as they registered their second win of the tournament with a confident all-round performance on Wednesday at the local stadium. The team defeated their opponents by a comfortable margin, strengthening their position in the league standings and boosting their playoff hopes. Winning the...
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Pangi Celebrates 40 Years of Single-Line Administration with Grand Reunion
The remote Pangi Valley in Chamba district marked the 40th anniversary of its single-line administration system with a grand reunion that brought together serving and retired officials, local residents, and community leaders. The event commemorated four decades of a governance model designed to streamline administrative services in one of Himachal Pradesh’s most geographically challenging regions....
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Who Is Vainket Garg? Haryana BSP Leader Majra Murder Accused Extradited from Georgia
Venkatesh (Vainket) Garg, a Haryana-based gangster who had been hiding in the European nation of Georgia, was extradited to India after a long international operation involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Haryana Police, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Georgian authorities. He is considered one of the prime accused in the murder case...
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Anandpur Sahib on Alert After Canal Overflow at Bhanupli Siphon
ANANDPUR SAHIB, PUNJAB: A canal near Anandpur Sahib overflowed at the Bhanupli siphon, creating concern among nearby residents and prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely. The overflow occurred after water levels increased in the canal system, leading to water spilling beyond its normal flow area. Officials from the concerned departments reached the site and...