Ludhiana: Onlookers tackled three armed men who had attempted to rob a pedestrian at knifepoint on Monday in Tajpur Road’s Bhola Colony.The suspects — Balwinder Singh, Deepak, and Narinder Kumar — allegedly targeted pedestrian Anup Kumar, holding a knife to his neck while attempting to steal his mobile phone. Araised an alarm, prompting nearby residents…
Ludhiana: Police have arrested two men, including a distant relative and a neighbour, for allegedly repeatedly raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl after her mother discovered the pregnancy following complaints of severe stomach pain.The incident came to light after the minor complained of acute abdominal pain, prompting her mother to examine her and suspect pregnancy,…
Local performers maintain that upgrading the venue’s sound and lighting systems alongside structural refurbishment can help rebuild audiences Ludhiana: Once a vibrant cultural hub where crowds queued up to the gates of Punjabi Bhawan for tickets, the historic Balraj Sahni Open Air Theatre now lies largely inactive, with its iron gates remaining closed on most…
Drivers and conductors reported that battery failures are equally frequent, particularly in newer sensor-based models that shut down completely if voltage drops. Ludhiana: Operational safety concerns have mounted over the deteriorating condition of the Punbus fleet, as buses are being run on worn-out tyres, weak batteries, and makeshift repairs due to an acute shortage of…
TNN Monsoon misery haunts industry Ludhiana: It seems that the city cannot get past a monsoon without drowning in confusion. This year, the season’s first heavy showers caused the chronic problem of waterlogging in industrial areas and focal points. Yet again, industrialists accused the MC of failing to address recurring drainage issues despite repeated representations.Focal…
Ludhiana: A man was killed and his wife suffered serious injuries after the Celerio car they were travelling in rammed into a road divider on the Moga-Ludhiana road near Jagraon on Thursday.The deceased, Kulwinder Singh, was a resident of Machaki Mal Singh village in Faridkot district. His wife, Kiranjeet Kaur, suffered serious injuries and is…
Ludhiana: Heavy rain on Thursday morning brought much-needed relief from the humidity. The showers led to a noticeable drop in temperature, making the weather significantly more pleasant. The meteorological department has forecast further rainfall activity in the city over the coming days. According to meteorological officials, Ludhiana recorded 2.8mm rainfall between 8.30am on Wednesday and…
Ludhiana: Traders in Ludhiana faced a double whammy on Thursday. In the morning, shops, particularly in the old city, were flooded with rainwater. When the water drained out, protesting sanitation employees and their union leaders made rounds, asking them to close their shops. At places, shutters were downed forcibly.Tension in crowded areas near Chaura Bazaar,…
Ludhiana: A major accident was averted in Gurdev Nagar on Thursday morning when part of a road suddenly caved in, swallowing a car and damaging the boundary wall of a nearby house. The driver managed to jump out moments before the vehicle sank into the crater.The incident took place near the turn towards Pakhowal Road,…
Ludhiana: The heavy downpour on Thursday morning came as a welcome respite from the intense humidity of the past few days, but it came at a high cost.While waterlogging is not new for the city, this time, there was garbage floating in the rainwater. Even if the water drained away, there was no hope of…
