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Ludhiana: Uneven manholes a risk for commuters

Ludhiana, March 23 -- Poorly maintained manhole covers have turned city roads dangerous, making navigating through them a tough task, said locals and commuters, urging the authorities concerned to tak... Read More


Ludhiana: Private centre asked to pay rRs.r1L over botched kidney stone diagnosis

Ludhiana, March 21 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission penalised a private diagnostic centre over an incorrect kidney stone diagnosis and ordered it to pay Rs.1 lakh as compensation... Read More


Ludhiana: Server glitch brings driving tests to a halt

Ludhiana, March 20 -- No driving tests have been conducted in the district since March 17 after a statewide server glitch brought the system to a standstill, officials aware of the matter said. They s... Read More


Vibrant hues: Markets abuzz in Ludhiana ahead of Holi, colour-emitting crackers, fog guns dominate sales

Ludhiana, March 13 -- The city markers are buzzing with activity ahead of Holi as shoppers step out to buy good to enjoy the festivities. According to shopkeepers, the craze for colour-emitting crack... Read More


Ludhiana: Consumer forum slaps rRs.r43k fine on phone maker for faulty device

Ludhiana, March 10 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has asked tech giant OnePlus India Pvt Ltd to refund Rs.32,999 to complainant Arpan Sabharwal, a resident of Rajguru Nagar, fo... Read More


Ludhiana: Deadline extended for power quality meters

Ludhiana, March 9 -- Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) extended the deadline for installing Power Quality (PQ) meters in Ludhiana providing substantial relief to industrial consum... Read More


Ludhiana: Downgrading biz-class tickets costs airline dear, to pay rRs.r2L compensation

Ludhiana, March 8 -- Air India has once again come under the scanner of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Ludhiana, just two months after being fined for a faulty business-class sea... Read More


Ludhiana: Margin low, labour cost additional burden, rue ration depot-holders

Ludhiana, March 6 -- Ration depot-holders in the city have raised concerns over being "unfairly burdened with hefty labour costs" for unloading wheat sacks despite the state government being responsib... Read More


Ludhiana: 20% Punjab Roadways buses in Ludhiana in 'poor' state

Ludhiana, March 5 -- As many as 23 Punjab Roadways buses from the Ludhiana depot are on the verge of condemnation, raising concerns over the dwindling fleet and the lack of new additions. According to... Read More


Ludhiana: PDS beneficiaries hassled as tech glitches hamper KYC

Ludhiana, March 4 -- The Centre's work on removing 'bogus' beneficiaries from the Public Distribution System (PDS) through 'know your customer' (KYC) verification has been marred by persistent glitche... Read More