Protesters blocked key traffic points in Ludhiana, including the Ladowal stretch on the Amritsar-Delhi highway, Jalandhar Bypass, and Samrala Chowk, though demonstrators permitted emergency vehicles such as ambulances to pass through. Ludhiana: The statewide Punjab bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha to demand the release of Bandi Singhs (Sikh prisoners) evoked a mixed response…
Residents, shopkeepers, and commuters travelling toward local colonies or Nawanshahr report that choked sewers have created dangerous conditions even in dry weather, causing commuters to lose their balance and severely harming local businesses. Ludhiana: Ludhiana’s Rahon Road has been severely damaged by continuous sewage overflow, deep potholes, and stagnant water for six months, sparking intense…
TNNRTI activist held for alleged assault on excise officialLudhiana: A man who claims to be an RTI activist was arrested after he allegedly attacked an assistant commissioner (excise) at his office in Ludhiana on Thursday. Division No. 5 police registered a case against him and another individual.Assistant commissioner (excise) Amit Goyal told the police that…
Vet Varsity Gets ₹ 26 lakh National Grant for 3D Museum and Innovative Veterinary EducationTNNThe Centre for One Health at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has received a research grant of ₹26 lakh from the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and…
Times News NetworkLudhiana: In a bid to improve solid waste management and stop open dumping of garbage, officiating mayor Rakesh Prashar and municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Ojasvi Alankar conducted surprise inspection at Jassian Road, Lakkar bridge among a few other sites in the city on Thursday. During the inspection, strict directions were issued to stop…
Filed by NidhiLudhiana: A truck carrying chemicals caught fire in Hira Nagar opposite Transport Nagar on Thursday afternoon. The flames rose to a high altitude, causing panic in the area. Fortunately, there were no casualties and a major tragedy was averted.As per the area residents, a truck carrying chemicals was passing through the area and…
Ludhiana: A 35-year-old man arrested in a drug-peddling case allegedly died by suicide in police custody at Hambran police post under Ladhowal police station on Thursday.Police said Balbir Singh, a resident of Khera Bet, allegedly hanged himself with the zipper of a mattress inside the lock-up. Balbir was arrested two days ago with 10 grams…
Ludhiana: A youth was injured after a father and son allegedly opened fire at him outside a salon at Bilga village in Sahnewal on Wednesday. The accused allegedly fired three shots at Talwinder Singh, with one bullet hitting his left shoulder, before escaping on a motorcycle.According to the complaint, Talwinder had gone to a hairdresser…
Ludhiana: Political activity has intensified ahead of the MC general house meeting on Aug 25, where councillors will elect two members to Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC), a key panel responsible for taking major financial and administrative decisions of the civic body.While one of the two seats is expected to go to the ruling Aam…
Ludhiana: An alleged road-rage incident at Phullanwal Chowk on Thursday took an alarming turn when a property dealer allegedly opened fire from his licensed revolver after being attacked by a group of men, leaving one of the alleged assailants injured.Property dealer Joy, a resident of Phullanwal, was travelling towards the market in an SUV with…
