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PSPCL transfers 17 engineers, key PSEBEA office-bearers among those shifted
December 24, 2025 10:38 am
The PSEBEA alleged that the transfers were aimed at targeting active members of the association.
Lung surgery successful, say doctors a day after ex-Punjab IG Amar Singh Chahal attempted suicide: ‘next 48 hours crucial’
December 23, 2025 3:26 pm
Former IPS officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly tried to die by suicide at his Patiala residence on Monday after losing crores of rupees in an online scam.
18 Congress workers booked, 3 arrested: police on violence during AAP victory rally in Ludhiana
December 20, 2025 6:25 am
The named accused, police said, include Congress leader Jasbir Singh Gill, Udayvir, Ajayvir, Narinder Ninda, Tejinder Singh Laddi and Harpal Babbu. Jasbir Singh Gill, who unsuccessfully contested the recently concluded block samiti elections, is absconding, police said.
AAP claims win in 78% Punjab zila parishads as counting continues
December 18, 2025 8:03 am
Out of the 347 Zila Parishads that went to polls, results in 168 were declared till 8pm. Of the total zila parishads contested, 132 went to AAP, 26 to Congress, SAD won 4, BJP 2 and independents won two.
Ludhiana hotel murder: Victim was strangled after she attacked man’s private parts with blade amid dispute over marriage, say cops
December 13, 2025 6:14 pm
The Ludhiana police recorded the arrest of Amit Nishad, 25, on Friday. He is currently under treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Key accused, 3 others arrested in Abohar court murder
December 12, 2025 5:02 pm
MP Tewari says vacancies must be filled immediately, calls outsourcing ‘arbitrary’.
NGT stays further felling of trees at a Ludhiana distributary
December 12, 2025 8:13 am
The PAC submitted that instead of awaiting the tribunal’s final order, the departments had already commenced felling of trees, resulting in 207 trees being felled so far. The forest department confirmed this, they said.
Ludhiana: Man's death causes tension in Samrala, locals block highway
December 04, 2025 11:56 pm
His son, Arshdeep, said that his father had got his surgery done from a private hospital on Machhiwara Road in Samrala in October.
Brother‑in‑law arrested for murder after newly married Ludhiana woman found dead in Canada car crash
November 29, 2025 12:36 pm
Mandeep Kaur’s death was initially suspected to be an accident. Nearly a month later, her brother-in-law was charged with second-degree murder.
After RSS volunteer killing, ‘threats’ to Sena leaders in Punjab, Opp questions AAP govt
November 19, 2025 7:50 am
It has also coincided with BJP emerging as a separate political entity in the state, having snapped ties with long-standing ally Akali Dal after the 2020 farmers’ agitation.
LUDHIANA PHOTOS
Protesters attack Arvind Kejriwal’s car in Ludhiana
February 29, 2016 6:27 pm
"In a well-orchestrated attack, the goons sent by Badals attacked Kejriwal's car with stones & rods as police stood by. The attackers came within an inch of grievously injuring Kejriwal," party leader Ashish Khetan tweeted.
Elections 2014: Narendra Modi addresses rally in Ludhiana
April 25, 2014 9:01 pm
BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Ludhiana on Friday.
LUDHIANA VIDEOS
Daredevils stun spectators in Punjab's Kila Raipur 'ural Olympics'
February 12, 2016 8:26 am
Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 12: Every year Ludhiana becomes the destination for hundreds of sports enthusiasts from around the world who come to witness the Kila Raipur Sports Festival or the Rural Olympics. In the 80th edition of the rural Olympics held in Kila Raipur near Ludhiana, children, youngsters and veterans exhibited their courage and skill. The four-day sporting event from February 4-7 saw stuntmen performing daredevil acts like weight lifting with beard, pulling car with teeth, standing on a moving bike, holding ladder in mouth among others. Sportspersons displayed their agility and dexterity in a plethora of other sports like shot-put, weight lifting, paragliding and karate. The sporting event started in 1933 with only wrestling and athletics. Sports lovers from around the world flock to witness the unique sporting event. These games not only promote sportsmanship but also help develop closer people-to-people contact.
Few suspects seen near Army Cantonment area in Dholewal
January 23, 2016 4:53 pm
Ludhiana, Jan 23 (ANI): Few suspects were seen near the army cantonment area in Dholewal On Saturday evening, due to which the Ludhiana police officials issued high alert in the region. As a result, search operation was conducted in the area. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ravinder Singh Cheema on Saturday said that ahead of the Republic day celebration, routine search operation is going on. He also said that he cannot disclose exactly about the operation right now.
Inter-university youth festival in Ludhiana strengthens cultural bond
January 22, 2016 8:39 am
Ludhiana,Jan 22 (ANI): Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana comes alive with the lively performances by students from North India. "Goonj-2016", the four-day long 31st Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Some 1200 students from universities across North India participated in 26 events including folk and classical music, mimicry, theatre, quiz and literary activities. The best performers will represent the north zone in a national level youth festival to be held in Mysore city in Karnataka.
Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Ludhiana
January 22, 2016 5:39 am
Ludhiana, Jan 22 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at chemical factory in Ludhiana last night. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot to douse the flame. No casualties have been reported so far.
India wakes up to foggy morning
January 08, 2016 9:31 am
New Delhi/Gurgaon / Ludhiana, Jan 08 (ANI): New Delhi woke up to a foggy morning on Friday with minimum temperatures dropping to 11 degree Celsius and poor visibility hitting vehicular movement. Early morning departures and arrivals of flights were delayed as visibility was very low on the runway. Around 60 flights were delayed. Delhi is expected to witness light rains on Saturday evening which is expected to lower the temperatures further. The traffic was slow, causing inconvenience to the commuters. Gurgaon also experienced severe foggy condition allowing only a very few vehicles on the roads. Low visibility also created trouble in reading sign boards. Meanwhile, Ludhiana city in state of Punjab was also covered under a thick blanket of fog as cold wave conditions prevailed. The year 2016 started at a warm note but the temperatures might change again.
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