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Ludhiana: Sewage in streets a health concern

Ludhiana, Sept. 14 -- Even as floodwaters have receded in most parts of Punjab, residents of several localities in Ludhiana are grappling with a new crisis: overflowing sewer water flooding their stre... Read More


Flood aftermath: Nearly 800 houses, 43 shops damaged across 13 MCs

Ludhiana, Sept. 13 -- As floodwaters begin to recede across Punjab, the state government has received initial reports of extensive damage in urban areas due to heavy rainfall and flooding. According ... Read More


Ludhiana: GLADA reserves 455 acres in Mattewara for afforestation

Ludhiana, Sept. 13 -- The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has earmarked 455.30 acres of forest land in Mattewara for various state departments to fulfill compensatory afforestation... Read More


Ludhiana: Jagraon Bridge to get major overhaul after string of collapses

Ludhiana, Sept. 12 -- The nearly 50-year-old Jagraon Bridge, a vital traffic artery connecting central Ludhiana to key national routes, is facing a major redevelopment project after a series of struct... Read More


Funds meant for another project diverted to rebuild Haibowal road, alleges Congress leader

Ludhiana, Sept. 11 -- A fresh controversy erupted on Wednesday during the "re-inauguration" of road construction work from Haibowal main bridge to Bhuri Wala Gurdwara, as locals and Congress leader Gu... Read More


Ludhiana: Sludge lingers along Budhha Nullah banks amid neglect

Ludhiana, Sept. 11 -- Even as the municipal corporation claims to have completed desilting of the Buddha Nullah and made full preparations for the monsoon, the reality on ground tells a different stor... Read More


Ludhiana: Residents pin blame on officials for flood damages

Ludhiana, Sept. 10 -- Residents of several flood-prone villages along the Sutlej river have blamed the authorities for their failure to maintain embankments and check illegal sand mining in the region... Read More


Ludhiana: Sutlej waters recede, but erosion poses new threat

Ludhiana, Sept. 9 -- While the water level in the Sutlej has started receding, fresh concerns have emerged after soil beneath a small house constructed near the riverbank started eroding. The continuo... Read More


Receding Sutlej reveals damage to embankment in Garhi Fazal village

Ludhiana, Sept. 8 -- Although the water level of the Sutlej river has slightly receded, concern remains high at Garhi Fazal village as parts of the dhussi bandh embankment were found weakened and dama... Read More


Slush, stench: Relief eludes residents in low-lying areas in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Sept. 5 -- Residents of Shivpuri, Dhoka Mohalla, Kashmir Nagar and other low-lying areas continue to suffer as slush, garbage and stinking water remain stagnant in their streets, even days a... Read More