TNNLudhiana: Two teenage girls from separate parts of the city allegedly died by suicide in incidents that have once again brought attention to the pressure faced by the students over academic performance.In the first incident, reported from the Daresi area, a 16-year-old girl allegedly consumed acid after reportedly being distressed over her studies. The deceased…
Children were excited on Eid as they dressed in new clothes bought especially for the festival. Ludhiana: Bakr-Eid was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the city. For the people of Muslim community, the day started with offering Eid prayers in mosques. The biggest Eid congregation was witnessed in Jamia Masjid in Field Gunj,…
From expressing their love and apology to the parents, to seeking mercy from the God, speaking against crime against women and even youth getting attracted to violence, the inmates have touched various notes of emotions. Ludhiana: Five inmates of the Ludhiana Central Jail have poured their heart, their emotions and thoughts to make a bouquet…
Ludhiana: A series of four fuel price hikes within just 11 days has pushed petrol and diesel prices up by over Rs 7 per litre, severely hitting transporters, auto-rickshaw drivers, and delivery agents. Daily wage workers and trade unions are expressing anger, pointing out that the govt refused to slash retail prices when global crude…
Ludhiana: An 11-year-old boy, who went missing after reportedly entering the Gill Canal for a bath on Tuesday, was found dead on Wednesday evening after an extensive search operation. The deceased, Taranjit Singh, was a resident of Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar near Gill Canal.According to his family, Taranjit left home on Tuesday morning to bathe…
Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University has opened applications for its prestigious agricultural innovation awards, to be presented at the Sept Kisan Mela.The annual honors recognise standout growers across several distinct categories. Highlighting the selection is the ₹20,000 Bhai Babu Singh Brar Best Pond Award for model village water management. Individual crop accolades include the ₹8,000 Pravasi…
They seem like a mirage, but weather office foresees cooler days Ludhiana: A punishing heatwave has paralysed daily life across the district as day temperature soared to 44°C, forcing local authorities to curtail govt office hours to protect the public from the blistering conditions.The Indian Meteorological Department reported that overnight temperatures offered little relief, bottoming…
Representational image of a drug deaddiction centre Ludhiana: Police have raided a clandestine drug rehabilitation facility operating out of a village shed, arresting three men for allegedly running an unlicensed operation that charged vulnerable families premium rates while allowing inmates to use drugs in public.The operation in Kutbeawal village, off Humbran Road, was exposed after…
Ludhiana: A 65-year-old village grocer was ambushed and attacked with knives during a pre-dawn robbery on his way to a dairy distribution hub, highlighting growing concerns over violent ambient crime targeting small traders.Sohan Singh of Mansooran village was carrying ₹25,000 on his scooter to buy morning inventory on Wednesday when five men intercepted him near…
The sewage overflow at Dhoka Mohalla in Ludhiana on Wednesday Ludhiana: Sewage overflow from a major seasonal drain has spilled across Dhoka Mohalla residential enclave during a protracted spell of hot and dry weather, turning an arterial road into a stagnant pool of blackwater.The situation has sparked health fears ahead of the monsoon. Residents stuck…
