Food delivery man robbed by fake cops
Martyrs of Kargil war remembered
City police arrest man wanted in Bihar for murder
Gadvasu invites applications for post of vice-chancellor
Committee to recommend CBI probe in Buddha Dariya project
11 illegal colonies demolished
Youth found dead near railway tracks, friend suspect
Major fire breaks out at scrap godown in city, firemen struggle to douse blaze
Sewer cleaners allege derogatory remarks
2 booked for murder of farmer who did not want to sell land
Water sampling being carried out on war-footing in Ludhiana: District administration
Punjab cracks down on Rs 760 crore gold tax evasion racket
In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Punjab government has uncovered attempts to hide sales of gold valued at Rs 760 crore without paying applicable duties in Amritsar and Ludhiana districts. Addressing reporters yesterday, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema revealed that investigations found gold worth Rs 336 crore was illegally sold using forged invoices in [] The post Punjab cracks down on Rs 760 crore gold tax evasion racket appeared first on Northlines .
Baddowal tragedy: Former RS member seeks intervention by rights commission
Farmers lock electricity office over power cuts
10 shops razed, 2 factories sealed
Conductor dies, bus driver booked
High drama at GPSS Alamgir during probe officers visit
Must switch to 4G before Aug 10: BSNL
City becomes sodden mess after morning rain
2 held for robbing liquor showroom
Slow portal applies breaks on transporters tax submission
Rain leads to upswing in gastroenteritis among kids
Police on toes after illegal mining alert on river bank
Ludhiana administration to launch 'Future Tycoons' in Ludhiana on August 15
Ludhiana's district administration to launch the 'Future Tycoons' project on August 15, encouraging innovative ideas from marginalized communities. Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney emphasized support through seed money, cash prizes, and investment assistance for selected winners.
Chandigarh Diary | Row over Shahs remark on OBC quota
During a recent address at a Backward Classes Samman Sammelan in Mahendragarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stirred a controversy by asserting that a Congress-led government in Haryana would transfer reservations meant for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to Muslims. He emphasized that the BJP would prevent any such move, citing a similar alleged incident in Karnataka. However, Shahs remarks overlooked the fact that Meo Muslims, constituting a significant portion of the states Muslim population, are already categorized under backward classes. Amrita Warrings political engagements Amrita Warring, wife of Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, has recently increased her political activities in the Gidderbaha assembly constituency. With her husband elected to the Lok Sabha from Ludhiana, leaving his assembly seat vacant, Amrita, who oversees the NGO Aasra Foundation, is being seen as his successor in this constituency. She has conducted two tours of several villages and previously managed this segment during her husbands absence. Warring himself has also visited the constituency, holding meetings with party workers. PM Modi meets Haryana BJP MPs Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged in a casual discussion with Members of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party representing Haryana, urging them to gear up for the upcoming state assembly elections scheduled for October. The meeting involved sharing feedback and gathering views from MPs. All five Lok Sabha MPs of the BJP from Haryana, along with its two Rajya Sabha MPs and an independent MP supporting the BJP, attended the interaction. Following the BJPs victory in five out of ten Lok Sabha seats, the government announced various welfare measures aimed at different sections of the population. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
Kin of woman friend abduct man in car, thrash & rob him
Man rapes & records, uses video to rape again; FIR filed
Notice to 24 civil hosp staffers for unauthorised absence
Baddowal school buildings damaged part to be razed
PAU restricts entry, exit from 10pm to 6am
Assembly panel on local bodies to meet tomorrow
Jammu youth Tushar Thakurs struggle for surgery and justice continues in Punjab
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 25: Nearly two months after being allegedly thrown from a moving train, Tushar Thakur, a 23-year-old Army aspirant from Jammu, faces further challenges as doctors at Ludhianas Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) have refused to perform spinal surgery, citing life-threatening risks. Thakur, who suffered a broken spinal cord, might not gain mobility again even if surgery is successful. His parents are now seeking consultations at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and AIIMS, New Delhi, for other treatment options. [] The post Jammu youth Tushar Thakurs struggle for surgery and justice continues in Punjab appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
City students make their mark in PU exams
12k kids get a taste of space, thanks to Isro
Keep clean, sanitation staff told
FIR against Chandigarh man for firing in air
Neighbour holds girl captive for 6 days, rapes her multiple times
Shift or start carcass plant? Ball in state govts court
Year on, teachers family awaits 1cr compensation
Consumer court penalises car dealer for non-refund of booking amount
Man pushed off terrace after spat, suffers spinal injuries
Man booked for raping minor girl
Resident uses forged papers to frame neighbour in case of fraud, booked
Youth ends life, teacher in dock
Pakhowal Road RUB all set for a makeover with graffiti
MC organises cleanliness drive
Man kills self; lover, mother booked
Ludhiana women hoot the scorching sun, with a fun movie outing
Women from two city clubs in Ludhiana beat the summer heat by going for a movie outing in a huge bunch, in giggles, laughs and camaraderie
PSEB invites applications for Open school
Students made aware about air quality issues
Woman raped, duped of 5L on pretext of UK visa
Lifetime Achievement Award to city magician
Water contamination: Pb rights panel seeks report
Businessmen talk about debt recovery
National Accreditation Board grants 5-yr accreditation to PAU
An exposition on wonders of space
2 rob liquor vend worker of Rs15k
Video of stunt riding goes viral
Another RTO official faces graft allegation, AIG, Vigilance seeks probe
Union Budget: City Inc wants support for struggling MSMEs
Man gets 10 yrs in prison for carrying 100 kg poppy husk
More bizmen oppose labour dept licence fee hike move
Shravan month: Devotees on a high
MSMEs demand benefits of CLCSS for bicycle industry
Thapars wife for NIA probe, cover for son, better guards
Lost money in city hotel, finds thief on Instagram
33 quintals of Magur fish seized
Aerial shots in neighbours feud
City topper gets AIR 419 in revised NEET results
Undertrial prisoner attacks head warden in Ferozepur central jail
One year on, ETPs still in trial phase
4 women robbed of gold jewellery
Water under bridges stalls project on Sidhwan
Buddha Dariya rejuvenation project: Activists for ED probe
Unfair trade practice: Insurance firm told to pay 13L to factory
Take useless security back: Thapar to CP
Domestic help commits suicide, kin suspect murder
Case filed against Cong councillor, two others
Every tree planted is step towards healthier future
2 snatch bike, phone from youth; booked
Teen kills self after spat with fianc
All govt schools to markattendance online now
Man gets life term for fathers murder
Ludhiana District Legal Services Authority initiates tree plantation drive
The district judge and legal authorities in Ludhiana have initiated a tree plantation drive to address climate change. Emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship, they highlight the benefits of trees in the ecosystem. The campaign will run until September 30, 2024, with support from the administration, forest department, and NGOs.
Farming for the future? ICAR's 'MoU'ing problems with corporate giants
Agricultural experts criticized ICAR's MoUs with Bayer, Syngenta, and Amazon, citing transparency issues. Over 450 members wrote to the Director General, demanding suspension due to financial and IPR concerns. ASHA's Kavitha Kuruganti claims these deals highlight ICAR's failure to assist farmers and promote anti-people practices. They urge ICAR to publish details on its website, ensure unbiased advisories, and consult state bodies. They emphasize economic profitability, social equity, and public sector NARS involvement, urging a halt on new MoUs without public debate, and addressing agriculture's state subject status.
Health dept intensifies drive against dengue
