Realtor and associates booked for Rs 7 crore fraud in Ludhiana property scam.
Farmer organization demands action in Amna Pandori murder case in Ludhiana.
Ludhiana MC imposes Rs 10 lakh penalty on contractor for delayed basketball court project
Tragic incident: 10-year-old boy mauled to death by stray dogs in Ludhiana village
Wells of Seechewal modelnearly ready in 6 villages
MP Arora remembers Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
4 years on, fate of Noorpur carcass plant hangs in balance, no headway in shifting
Seeds sell like hot samosas at Kisan Mela
Help us make Punjab a drug-free state: Police to villagers
Baskets, coasters, doormats: PAU students put stubble to good use
Two men booked for possession of child pornography
Pashu Palan Mela drives home message of better breed for better yield
Days & nights get warmer, midwk rain to break dry spell
PAU hosts delegation from California State University
2 puppies, 6 pigeons killed: 3 booked in Ludhiana for cruelty to animals
Three notorious criminals arrested in Ludhiana after police encounter
Ludhiana family booked for Rs 23 lakh fraud in overseas settlement scam
Forest guard caught taking bribe
MC bags Smart City award for Pakhowal Rd project
Punjab food panel head fetes World Rice Man
Bid to protect, promote Ludhs natural treasures
Man sexually assaults 11-yr-old daughter, on the run
Himanshu Jain joins as Ludhiana deputy commissioner on Thursday
Punjab to ban energy drinks in schools and colleges soon: Punjab health minister Balbir Singh
Allow parking at GCG for Civil Lines temple: MP Arora to Bains
Need for upgrade of R&D centres to accelerate growth of industry
Women panel chief, spl DGP address women issues at Lok Adalat
Energy drinks to be banned in schools and colleges: Dr Balbir Singh
Himanshu Jain assumes office as new Ludhiana deputy commissioner, outlines vision for growth
In court for parents divorce case, teen jumps to death
Sparks fly at Ludhiana MC meeting over street light issue
Punjab BJP President Jakhar slams AAP, Congress over farmer protests, accuses CM Mann of betrayal
CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, and farmer leaders, accusing them of exploiting farmers for political gains and engaging in low-level politics. He claimed that farmers genuine demands were being ignored while Punjab was being demolished. Jakhar alleged that a conspiracy was underway to defame farmers. Until now, they used farmers' names, but today, they razed farmers' tents with bulldozers. Pagri sambhal Jatta. You are being used by AAP, Congress, and even the farmer leaders for their political agendas, he said. Targeting Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Jakhar accused him of betraying farmers after once championing their cause. It is AAP that instigated the farmer protests. Mann, who once stood with farmers, has now turned hostile. In my 70 years of life, I have never seen a lawyer turn hostile against his own client, he remarked. Jakhar also questioned the Punjab governments sudden removal of farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal from a protest site. He pointed out that in December, the state government had told the Supreme Court it could not remove Dallewal, fearing the situation would become uncontrollable. How is it that the same government was able to clear the protest site in just twenty minutes yesterday? This was only possible through careful planning by the state government, he stated. Taking a dig at AAP convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Jakhar accused him of using farmers for political mileage during the Delhi elections. Kejriwal used farmers to stage protests during the Delhi elections. Now, after more than a month, he is pleasing industrialists with his industrial policy, but there is no sign of a farmers' policy, nor will there be one. This is merely a political move ahead of the upcoming by-election in Ludhiana, he added. Jakhar further challenged the Congress to clarify its stance on the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He criticised the party for not supporting MSP when its own MLA, Rana Gurjeet Singh, proposed it for all sugarcane farmers in the state. Why doesnt Congress hold a protest where farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal has been hospitalised or at the Shambhu border, where farmers were cleared? he questioned. He also warned farmers against being misled by political leaders. Ordinary farmers are unable to see through the haze of political manoeuvring. Think about your future and decide. Farmers were also misled against the BJP after the death of protesting farmer Shubhkarman, he said.
Farmers protest: Industrialists welcome highway reopening; unions to hold nationwide dharnas
CHANDIGARH: The arrest of farmer leaders and the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders has sparked mixed reactions. While farmers staged statewide protests, traders, industrialists, and commuters largely welcomed the move, citing economic losses due to prolonged road blockades. Following the eviction, Haryana Police began dismantling cemented barricades at the Shambhu border on Thursday morning. These barriers had been erected last year to prevent farmers from Punjab from marching towards Delhi as part of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest. JCB machines were deployed to remove concrete blocks and clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, which had remained closed for over a year. Temporary structures and stages set up by the protesters were also dismantled as part of the clearance operation. Meanwhile, Haryana Police issued notices to farmer leaders Jasmeet Singh and Tejveer Singh, summoning them to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday. The SIT is investigating cases registered against them last year. The notice warned that failure to comply would result in legal action. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has called on farmer unions across the country to unite, warning that governments will continue to suppress farmer protests while favouring corporate interests. Similarly, Satnam Singh Pannu, president of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, criticised the police action, stating that instead of bringing change (badlaav), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann was engaging in politics of revenge (badle ki rajniti). Industrialists expressed relief, stating that reopening highways would revive the economy and boost tourism. They claimed that the year-long blockade had caused severe economic losses and disrupted daily life. Sources indicate that the crackdown followed pressure from Ludhiana traders, who warned AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal that continued protests could impact the partys prospects in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Many farmers detained from Khanauri have been held at a location in Pattran, while those arrested from Mohali and the Shambhu border were shifted to Patiala Central Jail. In Gurdaspur, farmers protesting outside the Deputy Commissioners office for three days dispersed quietly on Thursday morning after police warned of mass arrests. Meanwhile, in Bathinda, police detained farmers near Jeeda toll plaza. Internet services in Sangrur and Patiala districts remained suspended. Intensifying their agitation, farmers in Punjab and Haryana have announced plans to stage protests outside Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices across both states, aimed at pressing for their pending demands, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP), farm loan waivers, and compensation for crop losses. Farmers' unions have announced a peaceful yet resolute demonstrations, stressing that their demands remain unfulfilled despite several rounds of talks with the government. Meanwhile, security has been tightened across various districts to prevent any untoward incidents. The protests are part of a larger agitation for long-term policy changes and financial support to secure farmers' livelihoods. Leaders have urged authorities to address their concerns promptly to avoid further escalation. The protesting farmers, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, had been camping at the Shambhu (Shambhu-Ambala) and Khanauri (Sangrur-Jind) borders since 13 February last year, when their march to Delhi was halted by security forces.
Maliwal slams Kejriwal, calls Punjab farmer crackdown a political move
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal Thursday criticised the alleged political motives of her estranged party national convener Arvind Kejriwal behind the use of force against protesting farmers on the Punjab border, accusing him of adopting double standards. Maliwal claimed the crackdown was aimed at appeasing businessmen in Ludhiana, from where Kejriwal wants his []
Three Reasons Why Punjab Removed Farmers From Protest Sites After Over A Year
Amidst speculations that AAP is desperate to win the Ludhiana bypoll to possibly pave the way for Arvind Kejriwal to go to the Rajya Sabha, the Punjab government is choosing to cite the loss to industry in Punjab as the reason behind its move
Bright ideas or burnt funds? Ludhiana MC braces for showdown over streetlights
Leadership vacuum at Ludhiana college named after space scientist Satish Dhawan
Budget strain: Ludhiana civic bodys development funds dwindle amid rising establishment costs
Aap rallies behind Sanjeev Arora for Ludhiana West byelection amid Congress disarray
Gadvasu announces names of progressive farmers for CM Awards
Life term for murdering wife over suspicion of infidelity
Double trouble: Days & nights in Ludh warmer than 2023
City to get lean manufacturing clusters to enhance efficiency
Ludhiana schoolgirl climbs water tank, threatens to jump off over exam stress
A Class X student climbed a water tank and threatened to jump off after being scolded for being unprepared for her Hindi exam. The Focal Point police rescued her safely, counselled her parents, and advised them to be more understanding towards their daughter.
Radissons Ludhiana bet grows as it checks into Punjabs Manchester boom
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Punjab by opening its 18th property in the state, Radisson Blu Hotel in Ludhiana. This new hotel aims to cater to the growing demand for premium accommodation, business, and leisure travelers in the industrial hub, and will also benefit from the upcoming Ludhiana International Airport.
Ludhiana man sentenced to life imprisonment for wife's murder
A Ludhiana court sentenced Haseen to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, rejecting his claim of her having illicit relations. The court found the accusation baseless due to lack of evidence, confirming the prosecution's case beyond reasonable doubt.
Study reveals India unprepared for growing heatwave threat; warns of rising deaths
NEW DELHI: A new report indicates India is poorly prepared to handle the increasing number of extreme heatwaves in the future. It claims the country primarily focuses on immediate responses to heatwaves while long-term strategies remain scarce. It warns that India may witness more deaths due to more frequent, intense, and prolonged heatwaves in the coming years. The report is produced by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC), a non-profit based in New Delhi, and co-authored by scholars from Kings College London, Harvard University, Princeton University, and the University of California, Berkeley. Many long-term measures must be implemented now, with urgency, to have a chance of preventing significant increases in mortality and economic damage in the coming decades, says Aditya Valiathan Pillai, a researcher at Kings College London and coauthor of the study. Experts pointed out that a major problem with short-term measures is that their impact cannot be easily verified until long-term measures are implemented. Short-term measures are life-saving actions, while long-term actions look at strengthening and capacity-building health systems and environmental steps to reduce future impact. It surveys nine major metro cities and identifies short-term and long-term emergency measures to mitigate rising heatwaves. These cities Bengaluru, Delhi, Faridabad, Gwalior, Kota, Ludhiana, Meerut,Mumbai and Surat together make up over 11 percent of Indias urban population, according to Census 2011, and are some of Indias most at-risk cities for future heat. The report finds that the surveyed cities focus on immediate responses to heat waves, while long-term actions remain rare. Even where they do exist, they are poorly targetted. The report recommends urgent institutional changes to measures, including assessing vulnerability and identifying urban heat islands, building the capacity of health staff and implementers of the heat action plan, and investing in technology to provide energy-efficient cooling devices. However, the report also underlined barriers to implementing the heat wave mitigation action plan. It states that coordination problems among institutions emerged as the top barrier, followed by competing priorities limiting the focus on heat. Around 14% of surveyed people said they do not see heat as a problem. The study used different climate models to identify the nine cities with a recent rise in dangerous heat index values and a population above one million. For analysis, interviews were conducted with city, district, and state government officials responsible for implementing heat actions in these cities.
Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: Report
New Delhi: Some of Indias cities most vulnerable to future heat waves focus mainly on immediate responses while long-term measures remain rare, according to a study published on Wednesday. The analysis by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, a New Delhi-based research organisation, examines how nine major Indian cities Bengaluru, Delhi, Faridabad, Gwalior, Kota, Ludhiana, Meerut, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Khaira accuses Kejriwal of intimidating voters in Ludhiana
US-based Sikh family donates 2 shops for mosque expansion in Punjab's Samrala
A Sikh family from Samrala, now living in the US, donated two shops for the expansion of Jama Masjid, promoting communal harmony. Their gesture was celebrated during multiple religious occasions, enhancing the mosque's capacity. The donation, facilitated by the Hindu community, illustrates a strong commitment to interfaith unity, as acknowledged by the Punjab Waqf Board.
Punjab's health minister Dr Balbir Singh visits Ludhiana's de-addiction centre, promoting the state's 'Yudh Nasheya Viruddh' program led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. He highlighted improved treatment, vocational training, new medical colleges, and enhanced local facilities. Plans include a 1000-bedded hospital and narcotics support groups to integrate individuals into society.
Locals rescue minor girl from being raped, accused held
Man sets neighbours bike on fire in retaliation for police complaint
Drug peddler gets 10-year jail term for possession of intoxicating tablets
Meet man, only Indian to own a train, not Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Narayana Murthy, he is...
A farmer from Katana village in Ludhiana, Punjab, became the owner of an entire train.
Ludhiana rural police arrests main accused after encounter in jewellers showroom firing
The Ludhiana Rural Police arrested Krishan Kaki, the main accused in the Jagraon jewelry showroom shooting, after an encounter. Kaki, who had a gunshot wound to his leg, was caught with a pistol, cartridges, and a bike. He is now recovering in a local hospital.
Man held for minor girls murder
Holi celebration ends with tragedy, 3 teens killed in accident
Clash between 2 groups leads to stone pelting in Ludhianas Bihari Colony
Family opens fire at court official, booked for murder bid
Man dies after clash over petty dispute
Ludhiana among 3 selected for European-style makeover of roads
Buddha Dariya clean-up: 10 dairy operators booked
Man kills girl as she refused to have sex with him; body found near railway tracks in Punjab
Police arrested Sanjeet Kumar, 26, for allegedly murdering a minor girl in Ludhiana after she refused to have sex with him. The girl's naked body was found near a railway line, leading to a probe which identified the accused, who had been working near the victim's home.
2 injured in clash over playing DJ music during Holi in Ludhiana
On March 8, a clash between two groups over DJ music during Holi festivities in Ludhiana led to two people being injured. Seven individuals were arrested following the violent altercation, where bricks and stones were thrown. Police quickly restored order and an investigation is ongoing.
2 injured in clash over playing DJ music in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Two groups clashed with each other over playing of DJ music during Holi celebration here on Friday evening, leaving two persons injured, police said. Seven people have been detained in connection with the incident that took place in Bihari Colony, they said. A heated argument broke out between the two groups over one of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Health dept, MC on toes after finding dengue larvae in 9 places
Man gets life term for killing sodomy victim
Police rescue kidnapped 7-year-old in 24 hours, abductor killed
2,000 cops to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations
Ludhiana Police raid illegal de-addiction centre, rescue 17 youths
Complete Civil Hosp upgrade work by Sunday: DC to officials
Ludhiana drug informer alleges attack, cops sceptical
Shopkeepers, customer attacked over parking dispute
Court sentences man to life imprisonment for murder and unnatural sex in Ludhiana
A Ludhiana court sentenced Paramjit Singh to life imprisonment for murdering a laborer after forcing him into unnatural sex. Singh was also fined Rs 40,000, with an additional two-year sentence if the fine is not paid. Singh was charged under sections 302 and 377 of the IPC for his crimes.
Kejriwal, Mann coming to Ludhiana: AAP to put West foot forward
Survey says? BJPs West choice conundrum
Petrol pump owners on tenterhooks due to slimming profits, only meagre rise in commission
PAUs 58th annual athletics meet kicks off
AAP MP Sahney calls for crop diversification, agri processing for Punjab's development
CHANDIGARH: Dr Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, who unveiled the report titled Punjab Vision - A Blueprint for Progress, discussed the importance of crop diversification, agri-processing, industrial infrastructure, and skill training for the development of Punjab. The report, a part of the Punjab Vision 2047 held in November last year, details various recommendations in the agriculture sector for crop diversification, including millets in the mid-day meal and providing millets in the 5 Kg Ration Scheme. Punjab should create and promote AI technology for sustainable crop diversification and should set up AI-driven chatbox to assist farmers, Sahney said. On agri-processing, Sahney said that there is an urgent need to set up food processing parks, preferably through multipurpose cooperative societies in a cluster of villages with storage and processing facilities, oil extraction, flour mills, processing and packing of spices, pulses, honey, mushrooms etc. He also emphasised the need for organic farming with institutions like MARKFED and Punjab Agro to provide market linkages. Sahney also proposed setting up of crop specific clusters like pulses, oil seeds, and cotton in Malva, Sugarcane in Doaba, Maize in Hoshiarpur, dairy development in Kapurthala, Floriculture in Ludhiana, Litchi in Pathankot and Chillies in Ferozpur . Regarding trade and industry, Sahney reiterated that Punjab should develop strong industrial zones and revamp key areas in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, and Amritsar. He mentioned that the Rajpura Industrial Zone should commence operations within this year. Additionally, he highlighted that further strengthening of STPIs to establish IT hubs and BPOs could be a game changer for Punjab, as skilled IT talent from the state is currently migrating to Bangalore and Hyderabad. Sahney highlighted that skill training for the youth of Punjab is crucial to safeguard lives and livelihoods. He provided details about five world-class skill centers being established by him, along with the 10 ITIs he has adopted. He expressed deep concern over the depleting water level and the presence of Arsenic and other harmful substances in the water. He expressed concern over the declining water levels and the presence of arsenic and other harmful substances in the water. To address these issues, he suggested adopting Direct Seeded Rice along with a micro-irrigation system. He further demanded that Punjab should receive immediate funds under the Atal Bhujal Yojana for water conservation, noting that the state meets all the criteria of the scheme. While appreciating the State governments war on drugs, Sahney said that skill training for drug rehabs is very critical to bring back youth into mainstream. He also advocated the need for investing in solar energy to optimize subsidy allocation for free power.
Alternative arrangements for Holi come up at Ludhiana railway station in the wake of Delhi stampede
GST: Great Shortfall Trouble Ludhiana MC races to meet revenue goals
