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Ludhiana: Police have uncovered sophisticated illegal weapons like Austrian-made Glock and Turkish Zigana pistols following an extortion-linked shooting at a local business.The investigation into the April 14 attack on a Payal grain market shop owned by commission agent Harish Chandar has taken a high-profile turn, with police naming Shaganpreet Singh, the manager of the slain…

Ludhiana: At least seven women were injured Saturday afternoon after a major explosion sparked a massive fire at a steel factory in the village of Bishanpura.The blast occurred at the facility near Doraha, sending thick plumes of smoke across the industrial belt. Emergency services responded with more than 50 fire tenders to battle the blaze,…

Ludhiana: Protesters from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) youth wing attacked the house of industrialist and Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta on Saturday, spray-painting “Gaddar (traitor)” across his property following his high-profile defection to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).The demonstration, held 24 hours after Gupta’s departure from the party that governs Punjab, escalated as activists…

Ludhiana: Hundreds of primary students forced into a cramped “evening shift” at a neighbouring campus are expected to return to their home school within eight weeks as a major renovation project nears completion.The Govt Primary School on Post Office Road (Shahi Mohalla) was largely abandoned during the academic year 2022-23 after structural inspectors declared part…

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…