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Ludhiana: Bus diversion for Maghi Mela cripples services for 2nd day

Ludhiana, Jan. 15 -- Commuters in Ludhiana were hassled for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as several government-run buses remained largely off road following their diversion for the Maghi Me... Read More


Ludhiana: Buses diverted for Maghi Mela, passengers stranded in biting cold

Ludhiana, Jan. 14 -- Passengers were left stranded in the biting cold at the Ludhiana interstate bus stand after the state transport department diverted 132 government buses to Maghi Mela, scheduled t... Read More


Ludhiana: Over 10k industrial units default on rRs.r44 crore in power bills

Ludhiana, Jan. 13 -- Around 10,151 industrial consumers in Ludhiana district have defaulted on electricity payments, collectively owing over Rs.44.20 crore to the Punjab State Power Corporation Limite... Read More


Ludhiana: Daresi craftsmen sustain traditional manjha amid plastic string boom

Ludhiana, Jan. 11 -- Even as plastic and Chinese kite strings dominate the market, traditional thread-based manjha continues to hold its ground in the city, sustained by a small group of artisans in t... Read More


Ludhiana: Sans verification, over 10k families may lose free ration

Ludhiana, Jan. 10 -- Over 10,214 ration card holding families in Ludhiana are facing the risk of being excluded from free wheat entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) after they faile... Read More


Ludhiana: Outages cripple operations at hosiery units

Ludhiana, Jan. 8 -- Despite a sharp seasonal dip in electricity demand during winter, hosiery units in the Guru Vihar area along Rahon road have been reeling under prolonged and frequent power outages... Read More


National School Games: Upset over govt facilities, players shift to private accommodations in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Jan. 6 -- Several teams participating in the 69th National School Games, scheduled from January 6 to 11 in Ludhiana, have shifted to hotels and lodged at their own expense, citing inadequate... Read More


Ludhiana: Illegal parking of buses goes on at Ludhiana ISBT sans action

Ludhiana, Jan. 5 -- Illegal parking by school and college buses continues to create congestion at the Ludhiana bus stand, with these vehicles occupying spaces meant for state-operated buses, officials... Read More


Ludhiana: Fifth electrocution in six months: Safety lapses blamed as PSPCL worker electrocuted on duty, critical

Ludhiana, Jan. 3 -- In a serious lapse of safety protocols, a 44-year-old outsourced PSPCL worker, employed as a Complaint Handling Bike (CHB) staff, has sustained critical injuries after being electr... Read More


Ludhiana: Commuters harried as 23 Punjab Roadways, PRTC buses diverted for state govt event

Ludhiana, Dec. 30 -- Commuters at the Ludhiana ISBT faced prolonged delays on Monday after the state government diverted 23 Punjab Roadways and PRTC buses from city depots to ferry workers for a state... Read More