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ludhiana news

Ludhiana: Traffic hit for over 2 hrs as protesters block NH seeking arrest of influencer

The protesters said they would continue the agitation until the accused was arrested and sent behind bars, accusing the police of delaying action. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:12 am IST

HC seeks reply from Ludhiana DC on reports regarding missing girls

The high court bench has sought the affidavit by July 23 .
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:23 am IST

Late-night storm cripples Ludhiana’s power network, outage lasts 11 hrs

Fallen trees damaged transformers in several localities in the city on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:06 am IST

Ludhiana teachers question weekend SIR duty after being left without work

The Election Commission had directed that special camps be held at polling stations on July 11 and 12 for collection and digitisation of enumeration forms. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 12, 2026 08:02 am IST

Lalru mishap: Gym owner, driver killed as SUV overturns while trying to avoid stray animal in Mohali

The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid it. The SUV struck the central divider and overturned. (HT File)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 09:12 am IST

Ludhiana: Employees to rally on July 17 in Mohali over pending demands

The government has repeatedly sought time but has failed to implement the commitments made to employees and pensioners. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:45 am IST

Ludhiana: HC seeks MC reply over appointment of MLAs’ sons to F&CC

The civic body has been directed to file its reply before the next date of hearing. (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:45 am IST

Ludhiana police arrest 199, Register 44 FIRs; ICE among drugs seized

Police conducted massive search operation across the city under operation Prahar 3.0, in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:35 am IST

Traffic hit for four hours as trucks collide in Ludhiana

Heavy traffic jam was reported at southern bypass after two trucks collided head on, Ludhiana on Friday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:30 am IST

Ludhiana: Non-academic tasks for teachers affecting classroom learning, say school heads

Schools cannot function effectively if teachers are repeatedly diverted for administrative work (HT FILE)
Published on Jul 10, 2026 08:12 am IST

Bilaspur: Ludhiana man critically injured in axe attack

An FIR has been registered at Bilaspur Sadar police station under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 09:08 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL turns to provisional billing as contract staff strike stalls meter reading

An N-code bill is a provisional electricity bill generated when fresh meter readings are unavailable. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 06, 2026 08:08 am IST

Ludhiana: 17-year-old girl goes missing, FIR registered

The police have registered an FIR against unidentified accused under Section 127(6) (wrongful confinement in secret) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:03 am IST

Ludhiana: 19-year-old rape accused ends life in Borstal Jail

Officials said the deceased allegedly used a parna—a piece of cloth commonly worn during religious service—to hang himself. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:02 am IST

PSPCL staffers in Ludhiana say no to key field duties

The unions have also decided that employees will not perform duties beyond the prescribed working hours and will not accept additional responsibilities that fall outside their designated assignments. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 08:01 am IST

Ludhiana: Storm batters power grids, outages last up to 12hrs

A lineman restoring electricity in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:19 am IST

First spell of rain lays bare Ludhiana’s crumbling infra

Commuters wade through waterlogged and potholes-ridden roads on Elevated Road near Jagraon Bridge in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 03, 2026 08:18 am IST

Ludhiana: Residents bear brunt of prolonged power cuts amid soaring demand

Industries have also been hit by load-management measures. (HT File)
Published on Jun 30, 2026 04:26 am IST

Ludhiana: Ex-SAD MLA Shivalik joins Waris Punjab De

Addressing party workers, Tarsem Singh said Akali Dal Waris Punjab De would contest the forthcoming Punjab assembly elections under the leadership of Amritpal Singh. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 29, 2026 04:14 am IST

Ludhiana: Wheat reaches 90% beneficiaries but free kitchen kits trail behind

Wheat distribution is expected to be completed within the June cycle. (HT File)
Published on Jun 29, 2026 03:58 am IST

Ludhiana: 10 booked for assaulting eunuch

Head constable Sukhpal Singh, the investigating officer, said police teams were conducting raids to trace the accused. (HT File)
Published on Jun 29, 2026 03:42 am IST

Ludhiana: Cooperative Societies assistant registrar held for 1-lakh graft

A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against the accused at the EOW police station. (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:14 am IST

Ludhiana: FIR registered after activist receives bomb threat on WhatsApp

The complainant alleged that the sender, identified as Goldy Dhillon, threatened to blow up his house and also used abusive language. (HT File)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 04:52 am IST

Ludhiana industrialist, son booked for 5cr fraud, fake billing

Following the inquiry conducted by the CIA Staff, the Ludhiana police commissionerate approved registration of the case on June 23 after finding prima facie evidence of cheating, forgery, criminal breach of trust and conspiracy. (HT File)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:48 am IST

Ludhiana: ICAR scientist alleges sexual harassment, colleague booked

The accused has been associated with the All India Coordinated Research Project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (ICAR-CIPHET). (HT File)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 06:30 am IST

Ludhiana:Gunfire at realtor’s home triggers panic, vehicles vandalised

One of the vandalised vehicles in Shimlapuri of Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:58 am IST

Ludhiana: PSPCL issues provisional power bills as contract staff continue protest

Bills generated on past consumption data as outsourced staff stay away from spot billing work. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 04:18 am IST

Ludhiana among 12 cities picked for heat-resilience project

Project aims to strengthen city’s preparedness against rising temperatures. (HT FIle)
Published on Jun 24, 2026 03:18 am IST

Ludhiana: Voter verification to start on June 25 in district

Ludhiana has 26.84 lakh registered voters, including 14.18 lakh men, 12.66 lakh women and 135 third-gender voters. (HT File)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:54 am IST

Ludhiana: Student suffers head injuries as fan falls on her during NEET re-test

Jasleen Kaur, 18, a second-time NEET aspirant and former student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 23, 2026 03:14 am IST