Ludhiana: A scorching early-season heatwave has left local residents with nowhere to dive, as the city’s landmark Olympic-size swimming pool remains closed due to bureaucratic delays and a failed tendering process.Despite soaring temperatures, the municipal corporation’s (MC) 50-m pool near Rakh Bagh — the city’s largest facility — is unlikely to open until mid-May. While…
Ludhiana: Commuters using one of Ludhiana’s most critical transport arteries face another treacherous monsoon season, as the municipal corporation (MC) delays major structural repairs to the Jagraon Bridge in favour of an upcoming “world-class roads” project.Despite surveys warning that the 50-year-old flyover’s structural integrity is compromised, the civic body has opted for minor ramp renovations…
Ludhiana: Police have registered a case against an unidentified woman and her associate after a video of her dancing on the Ferozepur Road bridge went viral. In the footage, the woman is performing to a Punjabi song amidst moving traffic, sparking concerns over public safety and disorder.Acting on a complaint by ASI Paramjit Singh, Division…
Ludhiana: The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has directed the Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner to submit a detailed report one week before the next hearing date. Failing this, the responsible officer must appear in person to explain why action under Section 16 of the Human Rights Act should not be initiated. These…
Ludhiana: A liquor company employee was assaulted with sharp-edged weapons and robbed of approximately ₹22 lakh in cash on Saturday night in Vishal Nagar. The victim had collected the funds for the firm and had nearly reached the office where he was supposed to deposit the money. Meanwhile, three assailants traveling on a motorcycle intercepted…
Ludhiana: Karkhana Mazdoor Union Punjab and Textile Hosiery Kamagar Union Punjab carried out a protest at Samrala Chowk today in support of demonstrations by labour unions nationwide demanding higher wages, better facilities, and rights. Gathering under a flyover, they held a protest march and raised slogans against the government. They demanded that workers across all…
Ludhiana: An 18-year-old youngster foiled a carjacking attempt near the Jalandhar Bypass on Saturday evening. Two bike-borne men intercepted his path near the bypass, where one of the accused tried to forcefully open the car door but failed. Two more accomplices joined the miscreants during the snatching attempt, but the car occupant managed to drive…
Ludhiana: A quiet Sunday morning in Preet Nagar turned into a scene of chaos as a man in a stolen vehicle led a high-speed rampage through congested streets, crushing a motorcyclist and narrowly missing families standing outside their homes.The incident began when the suspect, identified by police as 35-year-old Love, reportedly became embroiled in an…
Ludhiana: A local court has sentenced a drug peddler to 12-year rigorous imprisonment for possession of 9,440 intoxicant capsules. Judge (special court) Harvinder Singh also imposed a fine of Rs.1 lakh on the convict and in default of payment of fine, he will have to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of one year.On…
Ludhiana: Commuters at the local railway station will soon step back in time as part of a week-long celebration marking World Heritage Day, featuring an 80-year-old road roller that stands as a testament to the city’s industrial history.The Ferozepur division of the railways has launched a series of commemorative events running from April 17 to…
