Ludhiana

10 PCS officers to oversee conduct

Malkhana Theft Case: Officials raided suspect's house, other places, leading to recovery

Naman and Kavya won the men's and women's titles at the Ludhiana District Table Tennis Championship 2025. Satvik won the U-19 boys' title, while Jasmeen Makkar won in the U-19 girls' category. Naman beat Vihaan and Kavya won her final.

The Punjab State Cycling Championship 2025-26 (Track) began in Ludhiana. MLA Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina inaugurated the event. Winners included Sahibpreet (Amritsar) in the Men's junior 200m sprint, Preeti (Ludhiana) in the Sub junior girls 500m trial, and Palakpreet (Amritsar) in the Youth girls 500m trial.

HDFC Parivartan, CII Foundation, and PAU organized a training to promote sustainable straw management in Ludhiana. The event showcased PAU's Mitter Seeder and 000 Seeding Technology. These technologies enable efficient wheat sowing after paddy harvest, offering cost-effective and time-saving benefits for farmers.

Admn plans bypass

Mahavir Prasad Dalmia Jan Seva Trust and Dayanand Medical College & Hospital hosted a free eye camp at Sarabha Nagar. The camp offered eye exams, medication, and spectacles to 480 people. 52 patients were selected for free cataract surgeries at DMCH. Eye care guidance and eye donation pledges were promoted.

Hathur police arrested Sarabjit Singh Mann, the leader of a vehicle theft gang operating for an extended period. Four motorcycles were recovered. The arrest was made during an anti-crime campaign supervised by the SSP and DSP. Police are investigating accomplices and fake document production.

CP Swapan Sharma held a 'war against drugs' meeting in Sarabha Nagar. The meeting aimed to educate youth about drug abuse and encourage them to report drug-related activities. Police vowed strict action against drug dealers and commitment to building a drug-free society.

College of Community Science wins runners-up title

444 challans issued

A fire at a dyeing unit in Focal Point, Phase 8, was contained by the Fire Department. The blaze, on the first floor of 'Rajindra Dyeing,' began around 10:05 AM and was extinguished in over two hours using six fire tenders. No injuries or casualties were reported.

A white Mahindra XUV 300 (PB10 HQ 4302) was stolen from Vinod Kumar near Keys Hotel on November 16 at 9:30 PM. Kumar left the keys in the ignition while he went to urinate. The thief drove off with the car, two phones, a wallet, documents, and business materials. Police are investigating.

Despite a police crackdown announcement, tobacco-laced products, including e-cigarettes and vapes, are still openly sold near educational institutions in Ludhiana. Vendors readily offer these items. Furthermore, there are allegations of easy drug access for students. The police commissioner vows to intensify enforcement.

Civic body had declared Clock Tower shelter unsafe in 2021, citing structural concerns

Driver drove off, crushing two-wheeler, woman, her minor daughter

Shiv Sena (Lion) leader Manish Verma received a death threat via a Facebook video; an FIR was filed against an unknown person. The threat also targeted national president Amit Arora. Another FIR was filed earlier for threats against Arora, allegedly from a gangster's brother, for criticizing Amritpal Singh.

A 48-year-old patient died at a Mullanpur private hospital, prompting protests. Relatives allege a compounder administered the wrong injection after an argument. The patient, admitted for low platelet count, was reportedly recovering. Police are investigating, and the compounder has been taken into custody.

Ludhiana's CP Swapan Sharma launched a safety campaign led by ADCP Kanwalpreet Singh. Police checked grain markets, rentals, and settlements. They verified tenants, identities, and monitored suspicious activities to enhance safety and maintain law and order.

In Ludhiana, AQI dropped to 159 on Sunday, down from 185 on Nov 14

Ludhiana police arrested Shubham Sharma and seized an illegal .32 bore pistol, magazine, and two cartridges. He was charged under the Arms Act and taken into police remand for five days for investigation into the arms supply chain.

Directs proposal for new bypass connecting Kohara Chowk to GT Road

The PAU's Vegetable Science department won nine awards at the Indian Horticulture Congress 2025 in Bengaluru. Faculty and students excelled in oral and poster presentations, covering research on vegetable breeding, genomics, and nematode resistance, earning several 'Best Presentation' awards. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the winners.

The second Unity March in Ludhiana, organized by MY Bharat and the district administration, concluded successfully with over 500 youth participating. The event honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with tributes, included a Tricolour march, and featured cultural performances alongside speeches celebrating his unifying leadership.

Punjab BJP spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal criticized CM Bhagwant Mann for delayed flood compensation to Sahnewal farmers. He stated that despite a promise of pre-Diwali payouts, 77 farmers haven't received any relief. Baliawal appealed for immediate compensation.