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“They are not even being granted parole, which is their fundamental right. We will be freeing the toll plazas today to wake up the governments from its deep slumber. They cannot deny the basic rights of the Sikh prisoners,” said France. (Express Photo)

49 toll plazas in Punjab to remain free for 3 hours today: Here’s why

January 12, 2026 1:20 pm

The key toll plazas affected are the Ladhowal toll plaza on the Ludhiana-Jalandhar highway and the Kurali toll plaza in Mohali.

Jagraon: BJP defends VB-G RAM G Act amid labour union protest

January 10, 2026 2:00 pm

Jakhar concluded that people of Punjab were now looking towards the BJP with hope, believing that only a strong and decisive government could pull the state out of the present crisis.

Ludhiana plastic drum horror: Couple held for murdering man, chopping his body into six pieces

January 09, 2026 8:54 pm

Sameer Verma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, said Davinder Kumar’s head was found in a plastic drum, while other body parts were found at different spots in the Salem Tabri area.

After drugs, Punjab will now launch war against gangsters, says Arvind Kejriwal

January 09, 2026 12:29 pm

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said the Punjab government will now launch a full-scale campaign against gangsters.

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) on Thursday announced a series of mass movements across Punjab and other parts of the country against what it termed as “anti-farmer” and “anti-worker” laws and policies of the central and Punjab governments. The decisions were taken at a meeting held at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh on Thursday. The announcement followed an inconclusive meeting between the Punjab chapter of KMM and the Punjab government officials at Punjab Bhawan on Wednesday, after which a follow-up meeting was convened at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali, under the chairmanship of Manjit Singh Rai, Sarwan Singh Pandher, coordinator of KMM, said. (File)

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces series of mass demonstrations against Centre, Punjab govt

January 09, 2026 10:27 am

The decisions were taken at a meeting held at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh on Thursday. The announcement followed an inconclusive meeting between the Punjab chapter of KMM and the Punjab government officials at Punjab Bhawan on Wednesday.

The FIR on December 22 was registered under the sections 305, 314 and 316 (2) (criminal breach of trust) of BNS.

Body swap at Ludhiana hospital: four doctors named in FIR

January 05, 2026 11:08 am

Then hospital authorities tried to handover the body of another woman to the family but when they checked her face, it wasn't Jasvir. Later hospital authorities admitted that Jasvir's body was handed over to Manju's family, and by then Manju's family had already cremated Jasvir's body assuming it was Manju's.

PAU V-C Dr. Satbir Gosal (centre) showing the top level ranking award for PAU among all the state Agricultural universities of the country. (Express Photo)

Yearender 2025: Ludhiana’s PAU reaffirms its status in rankings, farmer-focused extension, and global engagement

December 29, 2025 5:15 pm

Punjab Agricultural University secured the top position among state agricultural universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the third consecutive year.

The transfers came just hours after the PSEBEA objected to the amendment in the recruitment and appointment rules for the CMD post at PSPCL.

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.

Chahal, who retired as an IG, sustained a chest wound, and is under treatment.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.