Ludhiana: A bride-to-be was found dead in a police washroom eight years ago, and now the Punjab and Haryana high court has issued a notice of motion to the Punjab govt following allegations that it protected senior police officials from prosecution.The legal challenge follows the 2017 death of Ramandeep Kaur, 29, who was found hanging…
Ludhiana: A bride-to-be was found dead in a police washroom eight years ago, and now the Punjab and Haryana high court has issued a notice of motion to the Punjab govt following allegations that it protected senior police officials from prosecution.The legal challenge follows the 2017 death of Ramandeep Kaur, 29, who was found hanging…
Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University is all set to open a single-window sales point in the varsity market to sell food and value-added products developed across its various departments. The initiative aims to provide students and the general public with easy access to high-quality, research-backed food.This will replace the current system where products are sold individually…
Ludhiana: Infrastructure projects totaling Rs 98 lakh were inaugurated in Ward 90 on Saturday. The works focus on upgrading road connectivity and water infrastructure.The largest portion of the budget, around Rs 50 lakh, is dedicated to the reconstruction of streets in Kesar Ganj Mandi. In the Tyre Market area, Rs 35 lakh is being spent…
Ludhiana: A man allegedly attacked his live-in partner with an iron rod, shaved her head to humiliate her, and posted a video of the attack on Instagram after she tried to stop his habit of drinking, police have said.The cops in Dugri registered a case against Anand Chaudhary based on a complaint from the 31-year-old…
Ludhiana: Officials have launched a priority cleanliness drive at the local grain market following complaints regarding poor sanitation. Under senior supervision, teams cleared accumulated waste and crop residue to restore order and ensure smooth procurement operations.The premises have been thoroughly cleaned, with pathways cleared for farmers and labourers. To prevent recurrence, the administration has established…
Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) marked World Book and Copyright Day with a call for students to balance digital consumption with the “timeless” value of printed literature.The event at Mohinder Singh Randhawa Library featured academic leaders and literary experts who emphasised books as the foundation of innovation and cultural preservation. PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal…
Ludhiana: Unscheduled power outages and voltage fluctuations are hammering manufacturers in Punjab’s industrial heartland, wasting raw materials, idling workers, and undermining “Make in India” and “Invest Punjab” initiatives, local business leaders say.In every sudden blackout, Harjit Singh, who runs a micro-fasteners unit on Gill Road, loses about ₹3,000 from spoiled materials, tool resets, and overheads….
Ludhiana: The city grapples with an intense heatwave as temperatures soared to a four-year high for April, prompting the weather office to issue a “yellow alert” for the region.Meteorologists reported that intense sunshine had pushed the mercury significantly above seasonal norms, resulting in both scorching days and unseasonably warm nights. The heat has forced many…
Ludhiana: A local court has sentenced four drug traffickers, including a couple, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for keeping 98-kg poppy husk.Special court judge Gurpreet Kaur also imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh on each convict. In Sept 2015, police had intercepted Shinderpal, his wife Sandeep, Charanjit, and Jagtar Chand near Gauspur Chowk following…
