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2 months of protest in Ludhiana: Administrative ‘apathy’ fuels villagers’ fury against illegal mining

The protest, which has intensified over the past one month, includes residents from around 10 to 12 villages, supported by farmer unions, including the Rajewal (Lakhowal) and Charuni groups

Residents and farm leaders protest against illegal sand mining in Gaunsgarh village in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 05, 2025 05:32 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: e-KYC of 3.6 lakh food security beneficiaries pending

According to official data, Ludhiana has the largest number of beneficiaries in the state, with around 18,09,609; of these, 3,60,526 beneficiaries or nearly 20%, are yet to be verified through e-KYC

The deadline for Aadhaar seeding was extended multiple times, with the most recent cut-off being March 31. (HT photo for representation)

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Published on May 04, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ration depot beneficiaries must complete e-KYC by March 31: DFSC, Ludhiana

The initiative aims to streamline ration distribution and ensure that only eligible consumers receive benefits under the public distribution system

As per guidelines, e-KYC of all beneficiaries must be completed by March 31. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 10:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Samrala: Youths ‘taking drugs’ attack farm labourers, 1 critical

A migrant laborer was critically injured in an attack by drug-using youths in Diwala, Ludhiana. Police arrested five suspects; more arrests expected.

One of the accused in police custody in Ludhiana (HT)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 137 travel agents to face action for violation of rules, says DC

Deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal has written to the commissioner of police, as well as the senior superintendents of police (SSPs) of Khanna and Ludhiana Rural, asking them to take strict action against these 137 travel agents

The DC appealed to people who want to go abroad for study, work, or travel, to only approach registered immigration consultants. The list of legal and approved immigration consultants is available on the official website of the district administration–ludhiana.nic.in. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:36 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Police bulldoze properties of 2 drug peddlers in Ludhiana

In a first-of-its-kind action, Punjab Police demolished illegally built houses of a drug smuggler at Talwandi village near Ladhowal and in Bhai Himmat Singh Nagar of Dugri in Ludhiana district on Monday, officials familiar with the matter said

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Published on Feb 26, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan

Ludhiana: Community health centres face staff shortage

Sudhar health centres, which has five posts, sees three of them vacant. Similarly, Sidhwan Bet has six posts but only two are filled. Malaud has no specialists among its six allocated posts, and Delhon faces a similar issue with just one filled position among six

Of the 400 new doctors hired in the state, only 17 were allocated to Ludhiana district. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Panchayat poll in 2 villages on December 8

Both villages — Dalla and Pona — fall under Jagraon tehsil; immediately after polling on December 8 from 8 am to 4 pm, the counting of votes will begin at the respective polling stations, says State Election Commission

The model code of conduct came into effect in the jurisdictions of both Dalla and Pona villages. (Picture only for representational purpose)

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Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana players shine as 74th basketball tourney begins

In the women’s section, Ludhiana district continued their dominance, defeating Patiala 51-31 in a decisive match

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Published on Nov 18, 2024 10:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: At 16k, PSPCL records surge in power thefts

Most of the offences have been recorded in Khanna, Ludhiana, where 4,783 theft cases have been reported, followed by the city west circle (4,175 cases)

The PSPCL has inspected more than 1.01 lakh power connections across the central zone this year. (HT File)

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Published on Nov 17, 2024 10:28 PM IST

ByRishika Kriti, Ludhiana

Ludhiana defeats Bathinda on day 2 of state basketball championship

In the matches scheduled on the second day, in the boys’ category, SAS Nagar triumphed over Faridkot by 32-8 while Patiala team emerged victorious against Amritsar with a close 34-28 win.

Players in action during the U-14 State Basketball Championship at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 03, 2024 10:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Ex-patwari, aide held for taking ₹65,000 as bribe

The former patwari had demanded ₹1 lakh for mutation (intqal) of plot and took ₹65k as bribe in three installments

The former Patwari and his associate after their arrest in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Oct 14, 2024 10:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana panchayat polls: Observer reviews election preparation

Arvind Pal Singh Sandhu, observer for the panchayat elections in Ludhiana district, assured that the district administration was fully prepared to ensure smooth, peaceful and transparent elections

Election observer Arvind Pal Singh Sandhu chairs a meeting in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 14, 2024 06:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

2 kids among 3 hurt in Ludhiana house blast

Domestic help is stated to be critical. An investigation is being carried out to ascertain the nature of explosion.

Cops during investigation at the crime scene in Model Town Extension of Ludhiana district on Saturday evening.

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Updated on Oct 06, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana youth dies in Italy road mishap

Deceased’s uncles Avtar Singh and Surjit Singh said they had spoken to him on phone just hours before the accident. Parminder used to stay in regular touch with his family.

Parminder Singh from Salaudi village near Khanna

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Updated on Oct 03, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Month on, state-level committee yet to act on carcass plant issue

Initially, two cabinet ministers were appointed to lead the committee to resolve the problems related to the carcass utilisation plant in Ludhiana district, but with recent changes in cabinet positions, no updated notification has been issued to clarify the current leadership of the committee

The carcass plant was kept open until January 22 after which it was locked again. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 29, 2024 06:50 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Machhiwara man dies in tragic road mishap in US

A 23-year-old man from Machhiwara of Ludhiana district lost his life in a road accident in the United States. The deceased, identified as Baljot Singh, had been residing in California, where he worked as a trolley driver.

Baljot Singh lost his life in a road accident in the United States. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

PU to merge two zones for youth festival in Ludhiana

Panjab University merges co-ed and girls’ college zones for the youth festival to cut costs and ensure fair competition, addressing safety concerns.

The annual youth festival is scheduled to be held from October 22 to October 26 this year. (HT File)

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Updated on Sep 07, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByAkanksha Attri, Ludhiana

Youth missing in South Korea, Ludhiana family seek govt help

On August 16, Akashdeep and his friends were travelling together in Suwon, South Korea, when they were approached by the police. Fearing deportation due to their undocumented status, they panicked and ran in different directions.

Akashdeep had moved to South Korea in 2020 (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana

Ludhiana youth killed in US mishap

America have begun efforts to repatriate his body to Punjab, a process that may take more than 10 days.

Vanshdeep Singh who was killed in the collision in Fresno city of California, US. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Filling stations across Ludhiana go on 24-hour strike

The fuel filling stations across Ludhiana district were closed on Sunday amid a 24-hour strike by petroleum dealers seeking an increase in commissions. The strike, which began at 6 am on Sunday, continued till 6 am on Monday.

Petrol pumps in the city remained closed for 24 hours on Sunday as the petroleum dealers have announced a protest seeking hike in the commission in Ludhiana. (Manish/HT)

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Updated on Aug 19, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

7-yr-old boy killed, five students injured as school van rams into tree in Punjab’s Jagraon

Police on trail of absconding driver of private school van, parents hold protest demanding his arrest, claim he was drunk at time of accident on Raikot Road in Ludhiana district.

The private school van that it rammed into a tree on Raikot Road in Jagraon sub division of Ludhiana district on Tuesday morning, leaving a student dead and five children injured. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 06, 2024 12:53 PM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan

Kin rejoice as two govt schools in dist renamed after martyr, freedom fighter

Schools in Sowaddi Kalan and Jhoraran have been renamed as Swatantarta Sangrami Giani Bir Singh Government Girls Senior Secondary School and Shaheed ASI Gurmukh Singh Government Primary School respectively

School in Sowaddi Kalan and Jhoraran have been renamed as Swatantarta Sangrami Giani Bir Singh Government Girls Senior Secondary School. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 14, 2024 10:29 PM IST

ByAkanksha Attri, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: School heads told to increase enrolment under literacy programme

Spearheaded by the government of India, New India Literacy Programme is aimed at eradicating illiteracy among those above 15 years of age and above

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Updated on Jun 12, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Punjab: 4 killed, 12 injured in jeep accident in Ludhiana

Seven-year-old boy feared drowned in Sirhind Canal at Behlolpur village near Machhiwara; victims were returning from Una in Himachal

The pickup jeep that met with the accident along the Sirhind Canal at Behlolpur village near Machhiwara town of Ludhiana district on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 24, 2024 03:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Seizures worth over ₹34 crore in Ludhiana since poll code came into force

The seizures by surveillance teams in Ludhiana include ₹2.83 crore in cash, drugs worth ₹25.35 crore, liquor worth ₹3.51 crore and other items worth ₹2.54 crore

DEO Sawhney said that 358 critical polling stations and 458 vulnerable polling stations had been identified in Ludhiana district. (HT File)

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Published on May 14, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Punjab Police officer, gunman killed as SUVs collide near Samrala in Ludhiana

Collision happened as one side of the Ludhiana-Chandigarh highway was blocked by protesting farmers near Dyalpura bypass around midnight

The sports utility vehicle of assistant commissioner of police Sandeep Singh, which caught fire, after colliding with another SUV at Dyalpura bypass near Samrala town of Ludhiana district on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2024 12:25 PM IST

ByTarsem Singh Deogan

Ludhiana DEO to keep a vigil on paid news

The expenses incurred on paid news will be included in the account of the candidates, as per strict guidelines of the ECI

Sakshi Sawhney visited the room of Media Certification and Monitoring Committee in district administrative complex. (Credit: X)

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Published on Mar 18, 2024 10:36 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Punjab govt spent ₹5.78cr on publicity last year: RTI

Data obtained through the RTI reveals that from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the Ludhiana district incurred expenses of about ₹1.33 crore on hoardings and promotions

A hoarding of chief minister Bhagwant Mann at the Jagraon bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 10, 2024 05:24 AM IST

BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana sex ratio skew widening since 2020, shows data

With Ludhiana district recording 959 female births per 1,000 males in 2019, a significant decline has been observed since 2019. In 2023, 922 female births per 1,000 males were recorded

Speaking on the issue, civil surgeon Jasbir Singh Aulakh said, “No particular reason could be given for the play in year-on-year ratio.” (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

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The protest, which has intensified over the past one month, includes residents from around 10 to 12 villages, supported by farmer unions, including the Rajewal (Lakhowal) and Charuni groups

According to official data, Ludhiana has the largest number of beneficiaries in the state, with around 18,09,609; of these, 3,60,526 beneficiaries or nearly 20%, are yet to be verified through e-KYC

The initiative aims to streamline ration distribution and ensure that only eligible consumers receive benefits under the public distribution system

A migrant laborer was critically injured in an attack by drug-using youths in Diwala, Ludhiana. Police arrested five suspects; more arrests expected.

Deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal has written to the commissioner of police, as well as the senior superintendents of police (SSPs) of Khanna and Ludhiana Rural, asking them to take strict action against these 137 travel agents

In a first-of-its-kind action, Punjab Police demolished illegally built houses of a drug smuggler at Talwandi village near Ladhowal and in Bhai Himmat Singh Nagar of Dugri in Ludhiana district on Monday, officials familiar with the matter said

Sudhar health centres, which has five posts, sees three of them vacant. Similarly, Sidhwan Bet has six posts but only two are filled. Malaud has no specialists among its six allocated posts, and Delhon faces a similar issue with just one filled position among six

Both villages — Dalla and Pona — fall under Jagraon tehsil; immediately after polling on December 8 from 8 am to 4 pm, the counting of votes will begin at the respective polling stations, says State Election Commission

In the women’s section, Ludhiana district continued their dominance, defeating Patiala 51-31 in a decisive match

Most of the offences have been recorded in Khanna, Ludhiana, where 4,783 theft cases have been reported, followed by the city west circle (4,175 cases)

In the matches scheduled on the second day, in the boys’ category, SAS Nagar triumphed over Faridkot by 32-8 while Patiala team emerged victorious against Amritsar with a close 34-28 win.

The former patwari had demanded ₹1 lakh for mutation (intqal) of plot and took ₹65k as bribe in three installments

Arvind Pal Singh Sandhu, observer for the panchayat elections in Ludhiana district, assured that the district administration was fully prepared to ensure smooth, peaceful and transparent elections

Domestic help is stated to be critical. An investigation is being carried out to ascertain the nature of explosion.

Deceased’s uncles Avtar Singh and Surjit Singh said they had spoken to him on phone just hours before the accident. Parminder used to stay in regular touch with his family.

Initially, two cabinet ministers were appointed to lead the committee to resolve the problems related to the carcass utilisation plant in Ludhiana district, but with recent changes in cabinet positions, no updated notification has been issued to clarify the current leadership of the committee

A 23-year-old man from Machhiwara of Ludhiana district lost his life in a road accident in the United States. The deceased, identified as Baljot Singh, had been residing in California, where he worked as a trolley driver.

Panjab University merges co-ed and girls’ college zones for the youth festival to cut costs and ensure fair competition, addressing safety concerns.

On August 16, Akashdeep and his friends were travelling together in Suwon, South Korea, when they were approached by the police. Fearing deportation due to their undocumented status, they panicked and ran in different directions.

America have begun efforts to repatriate his body to Punjab, a process that may take more than 10 days.

The fuel filling stations across Ludhiana district were closed on Sunday amid a 24-hour strike by petroleum dealers seeking an increase in commissions. The strike, which began at 6 am on Sunday, continued till 6 am on Monday.

Police on trail of absconding driver of private school van, parents hold protest demanding his arrest, claim he was drunk at time of accident on Raikot Road in Ludhiana district.

Schools in Sowaddi Kalan and Jhoraran have been renamed as Swatantarta Sangrami Giani Bir Singh Government Girls Senior Secondary School and Shaheed ASI Gurmukh Singh Government Primary School respectively

Spearheaded by the government of India, New India Literacy Programme is aimed at eradicating illiteracy among those above 15 years of age and above

Seven-year-old boy feared drowned in Sirhind Canal at Behlolpur village near Machhiwara; victims were returning from Una in Himachal

The seizures by surveillance teams in Ludhiana include ₹2.83 crore in cash, drugs worth ₹25.35 crore, liquor worth ₹3.51 crore and other items worth ₹2.54 crore

Collision happened as one side of the Ludhiana-Chandigarh highway was blocked by protesting farmers near Dyalpura bypass around midnight

The expenses incurred on paid news will be included in the account of the candidates, as per strict guidelines of the ECI

Data obtained through the RTI reveals that from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, the Ludhiana district incurred expenses of about ₹1.33 crore on hoardings and promotions

With Ludhiana district recording 959 female births per 1,000 males in 2019, a significant decline has been observed since 2019. In 2023, 922 female births per 1,000 males were recorded

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