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…
Karan Sharma College authorities said the project, expected to be completed within four months, will provide international-standard infrastructure for volleyball players and is among the first govt-run indoor volleyball facilities in Punjab College authorities said the project, expected to be completed within four months, will provide international-standard infrastructure for volleyball players and is among the…
Ludhiana: Three Ludhiana residents have been booked on charges of allegedly defrauding Indian Bank of nearly Rs 68.9 crore through defaulted loan accounts and forged transactions.The accused have been identified as Dharampal Jain, Jainender Jain and Anju Jain, while two of their associates are yet to be identified. The case was registered on the complaint…
Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) trained 25 farmers and farm women in organic, natural and integrated farming practices during a five-day skill development programme aimed at promoting sustainable and chemical-free agriculture.Organised by the Skill Development Centre under the Directorate of Extension Education, the programme focused on organic cultivation techniques, preparation of organic manures and vermicompost,…
Ludhiana: High drama unfolded here Monday when a police team attempting to arrest an accused in a minor rape case allegedly came under attack from his family members.The Moti Nagar police said one of the three accused booked in the case was arrested after a scuffle at his residence, where relatives allegedly tried to obstruct…
