Ludhiana, Aug. 2 -- With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, Ludhiana's post offices have hit a pause on prominent services, including rakhi mail and parcel bookings through speed post and registered post, after the online system witnessed severe technical glitches since Friday during the installation process of an upgraded software. The move is a part of a nationwide initiative for advanced digital platforms. However, the early technical snags in the system hit the Rakhi bookings in the city, officials familiar with the matter said

Notably, the temporary suspension comes at a festive time when the postal department witnesses a surge in demand. The head post office on Ferozepur Road solely has been handling 150 to 200 domestic Rakhi b...