Ludhiana: Police have arrested a Mohali man charged with orchestrating a series of “washroom” heists, where he tricked traders into transferring him cash before vanishing from their stores.Sahil Makkar was taken into custody by Division Number 4 police following a complaint from garment trader Vikas Thapar. Authorities believe Makkar has targeted at least five other…
Ludhiana: A group of more than 120 participants from five districts of Punjab, including 70 rural women, attended a three-day capacity building programme in Biofloc-based Aquaculture (BFAQ) at College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The training programme was tailored to apprise the beginners with basics of biofloc aquaculture technology and…
Ludhiana: Open urination along a wall near city bus stand has become a nuisance for passersby, local residents and shopkeepers, with many complaining of an unbearable stench that lingers throughout the day.People using the narrow lane adjoining the bus stand say they are forced to cover their noses while passing through the stretch. “The smell…
Ludhiana: A day after rain lashed the city, temperatures in Ludhiana remained below normal on Monday. The met department has predicted chances of rainfall activity in the coming days.It was windy in the city on Monday morning even as it remained sunny throughout the day.The sunny weather failed to push the maximum (day) temperature much…
Ludhiana: Members of a farmers’ union on Monday staged a protest at the Ladhowal toll plaza and made it toll-free for nearly three hours, demanding compensation for losses incurred during last year’s floods in the state. The protest was led by senior leader of Azad Kisan Morcha Taranjit Singh Nimana.After receiving the information, the police…
Ludhiana: College of Community Science at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) recently organized a series of hands-on training in the villages of Halwara, Akalgarh, Boparai Kalan, Purain and Kullewal. The training under the All-India Coordinated Research Project -Women in Agriculture (AICRP) focused on the preparation of healthy summer drinks such as watermelon mint cooler, mulberry juice,…
Ludhiana: Dr. Sheetal Thapar, professor of journalism at Punjab Agricultural vUniversity (PAU), has been appointed as the head of the department of agricultural journalism, languages and culture at the varsity. Currently serving as nodal officer (content operations) in the office of the vice-chancellor; and honorary director, state training centre for IAS and PCS, Dr. Thapar…
Ludhiana: A critical labour shortage has hobbled Punjab’s state power utility, leaving nearly two-thirds of sanctioned positions vacant as a strike by contract workers further cripples the region’s ability to repair storm-damaged infrastructure.Official data from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) central zone reveals that 4,998 of the 7,876 authorised posts are vacant as…
Ludhiana: Two Gujarat-based financiers are charged with defrauding an ethical hacker and cybersecurity entrepreneur of ₹38 crore in a loan dispute involving pledged company shares.City’s cybercrime officials arrested one suspect, but have since released him on bail. Police also seek his accomplice following a complaint received from the city-born digital prodigy, who is founder of…
Ludhiana: Police have registered a murder case against a Jalandhar man after the body of his 29-year-old friend was discovered in a maize field near the Sutlej river.Jaswinder Singh Ekam was found dead with injury marks on his arm and back at Maddepur village on Monday. His brother, Sukhwinder Singh, reported that the accused, Jashandeep…
