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Ludhiana: Floods bring new weed threat to Punjab farms, PAU scientists raise alarm

Ludhiana, June 12 -- The floods that hit Punjab in 2023 and again in 2025 have left behind an unexpected challenge for farmers. Scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have found that flood... Read More


Ludhiana: Rain brings respite from heat, IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms

Ludhiana, June 12 -- A spell of rain brought much-needed relief from the intense heat in Ludhiana on Thursday, with the district recording 16 mm rainfall over the past 24 hours. However, the India met... Read More


Ludhiana: Storm leaves trail of destruction; 215 electricity poles, 65 transformers damaged

Ludhiana, June 12 -- The thunderstorm that brought much-needed relief from scorching temperatures on Thursday ended up triggering a major power crisis across Ludhiana and adjoining areas, with PSPCL's... Read More


Ludhiana: Man tied to pole, head shaved over theft suspicion

Ludhiana, June 12 -- Yet another disturbing case of mob justice has surfaced in Ludhiana, raising serious questions about lawlessness and vigilantism in the city. A viral video showing a young man bei... Read More


Punjab: Contractual bus staff call off strike after 2 days of disruption

Ludhiana, June 11 -- After two days of disruption that left commuters struggling in scorching weather, the statewide strike by contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS was withdrawn on Wedn... Read More


Fake ITC racket busted, 12 FIRs registered, over rRs.r20 cr recovered

Ludhiana, June 11 -- The Punjab state taxation department has busted a major Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud involving fake input tax credit (ITC) transactions, leading to the registration of 12 FI... Read More


Ludhiana: Elderly man dies weeks after being assaulted during land dispute mediation

Ludhiana, June 11 -- A land dispute in Bonkar Gujjran village of Koom Kalan has taken a tragic turn, with an elderly man succumbing to his injuries nearly three weeks after he was allegedly assaulted ... Read More


Ludhiana: Four held for attacking, robbing judoka

Ludhiana, June 11 -- Three days after four miscreants injured a national-level Judo player and robbed him of his bike near Guru Nanak Stadium at Basant Singh Khalsa Road (Club Road), the Division numb... Read More


Ludhiana: SUV driver booked for 'bid to run over' cop following collision

Ludhiana, June 11 -- A police head constable alleged that a man tried to run over him after crashing into his car near Majhffaguwal village while he was travelling to the Punjab Police Academy in Phil... Read More


Ludhiana contractual bus staff strike leaves scores stranded in blistering heat

Ludhiana, June 11 -- Scores of passengers were left stranded at the Ludhiana bus stand during a severe 45degC heatwave as a strike by contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS severely cripp... Read More