Ludhiana: The performance of Indian badminton team at the Thomas Cup 2026, held in Denmark from April 24 to May 3, has brought cheers to the city as Ludhiana lad Dhruv Kapila was part of the Indian squad. Indian men’s team for India secured bronze medal in the championship with a score of 3-0 against…
Ludhiana: Ludhiana is witnessing a steady rise in eye flu cases, or conjunctivitis, with the highly contagious infection spreading amid the ongoing summer. Ophthalmologists at various hospitals in the city have reported increased footfall of patients complaining of redness, itching, irritation and watery discharge from the eyes.The experts attribute the rise in eye flu cases…
Ludhiana: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has imposed a composite cost of Rs 25,000 on a global fast-food chain and its local franchise for allegedly selling a hazardous product worth Rs 256 to a customer. According to the complainant, Amarjot Singh of Miller Ganj, he experienced severe health issues after consuming the food. As…
Ludhiana: Shopkeepers from Gole Market have once again raised serious concerns about poor sanitation condition in a public park in the market area. In a letter to the municipal commissioner and the mayor, the shopkeepers rued that their complaint is pending in Punjab State Human Rights Commission, but still officials are not taking their issues…
Ludhiana: The fund-starved civic body is now eyeing sale of its commercial properties lying in various areas of the city to generate revenue. As per sources, officials are getting the rates fixed for the properties so that auction could be organised by the civic body. The properties are commercial in nature, and officials are hopeful…
TNNLudhiana: What appeared to be a clear, sunny May morning suddenly transformed into stormy chaos on Sunday. The dawn sky grew thick with rainclouds and the wind howled, causing city residents to marvel and cower simultaneously. As the wind tore through the city, tin sheds were ripped off and tree branches crashed down on roads….
Ludhiana: Officials now bank on a buoyant commercial real-estate market to secure a buyer to end the 18-year vacancy of a crumbling multi-storey building.The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) has set a reserve price of ₹197 crore for this 2.2-acre property on Rani Jhansi Road in a fresh attempt to sell this long-derelict landmark in the…
Ludhiana: A 30-year-old man was killed and another left fighting for his life after a violent clash broke out between rival groups of youths in Samrala on Friday evening.The confrontation, which involved more than 30 combatants armed with traditional gandasas (axes) and swords, took place in a residential colony on Ratipur Road. Police say the…
Ludhiana: Two masked assailants fired upon a popular eatery in Khanna early on Friday. Police believe an international syndicate led by a former agent of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala is behind this intimidation tactic to extort ₹50 lakh. The shooting occurred at Prem Dhaba around 6.45 am, moments before the business opened for the day….
Ludhiana: The Punjab govt has made a U-turn on its controversial industrial application fees, slashing upfront costs for investors following fierce backlash from manufacturing groups.In a newly issued corrigendum to the Detailed Schemes and Operational Guidelines, 2026, the industries and commerce department amended a clause that threatened previously to stall new investment. The state has…
