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The president of 1984 anti-Sikh Riots Victim Welfare Society, Surjit Singh, and women’s wing president Bibi Gurdeep Kaur addressed a press conference and raised concerns regarding the ongoing mistreatment of the 1984 riot-affected families during the tenure of the Mann-led...

Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa reached the city on Saturday to campaign in support of BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta. While addressing a press conference at Shehanshah Palace on Ferozepur Road, Sirsa has warned voters in the Ludhiana West segment to...

The Sadar police claimed to have busted a gang of snatchers and nabbed two of its members. The suspects were identified as Prabhdeep Singh (32) and Gaganpreet Singh (32), residents of Dugri village. The police also recovered a wallet recently...

The police have nabbed a policeman posted as a warder at the Central Jail here for allegedly carrying tobacco inside the prisons. The contraband, 60 gm of suspected chewing tobacco, was seized from the suspect, identified as warden Gurpreet Singh...

Ravneet Singh Bittu urged Ludhiana West voters to choose BJP's Jiwan Gupta for development, warning against AAP and Congress. He criticized their internal conflicts and lack of focus on governance, citing leadership issues and factionalism. Bittu promised BJP would replicate development seen elsewhere, highlighting infrastructure projects. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Fostering academic ties for the holistic development of the youth as well as educational institutions of different domains across the state, a conclave of vice-chancellors of five universities of the state was held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). The visiting...

If claims made by officials of the Irrigation Department are to be believed, then the Amargarh Assembly segment would be the first to become the largest beneficiary of canal water by the end of this financial year. Nearly 56,000 acres,...

The team NIDHI-TBI in collaboration with PABI at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) organised a special interactive session for shortlisted participants of PitchQuest — an event organised by NIDHI-TBI, where students showcased their entrepreneurial spirit by pitching innovative business ideas. As...

Members of Vimukt Jatis (liberated castes) protested against the AAP government for abolishing the 2 per cent reservation quota for them in 2022. The members said the welfare minister was approached by the members but no satisfactory reply was received....

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh held meetings across the constituency ahead of the Ludhiana West byelection and sought votes in favour of Jiwan Gupta. On this occasion, Chugh attacked the Aam Aadmi Party government and CM Bhagwant Mann. He...

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, hundreds of Muslims gathered on Saturday outside the Jama Masjid to offer namaz. Dressed in their best, Muslims in good numbers gathered along with their children to mark the celebrations. Shahi Imam, Punjab, Maulana...

Suspect facing 17 cases, including charges of liquor smuggling

Ashu’s remarks came a day after the Punjab government placed Jagatpreet Singh, SSP (Vigilance), Ludhiana, under suspension

Mandeep Kaur is a national badminton player, coach, and freelance artist. She holds a master's in fine arts and enjoys painting, printmaking, and graphic art. She finds solace in art, painting landscapes, nature, and Punjabi culture. Her work addresses disconnecting from the real world due to social media and the loss of mother tongues. Her work is exhibited and she conducts workshops. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Wadda Ghallughara Memorial, inaugurated in 2011, struggles as a tourist spot despite improvements. Visitor numbers are low on weekdays but increase on weekends and special occasions. An Interpretation Centre is expected to boost attendance. The memorial commemorates the 1762 massacre of Sikhs and is maintained by the district administration. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Ludhiana's historic Clock Tower is marred by vendor encroachments, despite being beautified under the Smart City Mission. The Punjab Tourism Department's inaction allows vendors to damage the pre-Independence landmark. The tower, built during British rule, now struggles to be seen amongst the make-shift shops and is surrounded by vendors selling various items. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Ministry of Agriculture organized a 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' in Samrala block to promote kharif maize cultivation and address groundwater depletion. Farmers were informed about financial assistance for crop diversification, Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) benefits, and schemes like PM Kisan and Crop Residue Management. Officials emphasized the importance of DSR, soil testing, and integrated pest management. Farmers pledged to adopt new technologies. (This summary is generated via AI.)

SBP Group and Philanthropy Club organized a ploggers drive in Ludhiana for World Environment Day. Over 1,000 participants collected litter and raised awareness, flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner. Top contributors were awarded. SBP gifted indoor plants from June 2-5 to promote sustainable living. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Ludhiana police arrested two women in separate smuggling cases. Manjit Kaur was caught with 10 grams of heroin, awaiting a client. Kiran was apprehended for liquor smuggling, with police recovering 47 bottles of illegal liquor from her home. Both cases resulted in arrests and charges. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjab's Health Minister discussed a drug de-addiction and skill development center with 35 NGOs. He emphasized the center's goal to rehabilitate addicts. The minister assured that the COVID-19 situation is under control. He promoted the 'Har Shukarwar Dengue te Vaar' campaign, urging cleanliness and full-sleeve shirts to prevent dengue spread. (This summary is generated via AI.)

BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta campaigned door-to-door in Ludhiana, claiming PM Modi prioritized Punjab. He highlighted the Kartarpur Corridor opening as a key achievement. Gupta criticized previous governments and accused AAP of misusing government resources to win the election. He emphasized BJP's commitment to development and social harmony. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal accepts demand letter

The Ludhiana West bypoll on June 19 is highly contested. Major parties are deploying prominent figures for campaigning. BJP is supported by Tarun Chugh, Hardeep Puri, and others. AAP will see visits from Arvind Kejriwal and his team. SAD will have Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Bikram Majithia. Congress has yet to confirm its campaign dates. The outcome is uncertain. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Receiving summons in Vigilance case, SSP’s suspension

A 69-year-old woman from Ludhiana, with co-morbidities, died from COVID-19 in Chandigarh. This is Ludhiana's second COVID-related death. Two new cases were also reported, bringing the district's total to 18. The Health Minister advised vulnerable individuals to wear masks. (This summary is generated via AI.)