Ludhiana Fire Department Faces Acute Staff Shortage
Ludhiana, Punjab's industrial hub, grapples with severe fire department staff shortage, leading to overworked personnel. MC proposes creating 273 new posts to address the crisis. Read more.
Ludhiana, Punjab's industrial hub, grapples with severe fire department staff shortage, leading to overworked personnel. MC proposes creating 273 new posts to address the crisis. Read more.
On National Farmers' Day, actor Rajendra Chawla from Lakshmi Niwas calls for respect and support for India's farmers. Read his heartfelt message and pledge to honor our annadatas.
French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Get crucial updates on civic affairs, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 23, 2025. Watch the full video for details.
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
Ludhiana shivers at 7.2°C, lowest in Punjab. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog disrupting travel. Visibility dropped to 50m. Residents brace for cold snap.
A woman's body went missing from a private hospital in Ludhiana, sparking a ruckus by her family who allege negligence. Police investigation is underway.
Get the latest updates from Ludhiana for December 22, 2025. Stay informed on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Ludhiana MC floats ₹1,144 crore tender for an 8-year integrated waste management PPP. The plan uses GPS, QR codes & aims for waste-to-energy, but faces hurdles from the powerful informal sector.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Four unidentified burglars broke into Kartar Complex near Ludhiana's Clock Tower, stealing cash and jackets. Police have identified one suspect. Read the full details of the late-night theft.
Prisoners in Ludhiana Central Jail went on a rampage, attacking officials. Superintendent Kulwant Singh Sidhu was hit by a brick and collapsed. Police rushed to control the situation. Read the full report.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Panic at Ludhiana's Ladhowal toll plaza as SUV occupants open fire after refusing to pay toll or show ID. Police launch manhunt; CCTV footage secured. Read details.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation unveils a plan for 100 new EV charging stations via a public-private model at no cost to the city. The move addresses the city's growing electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure gap. Read more.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
A young man is missing after his car fell into the Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana. Search operations by police and divers are ongoing. Read for details.
Public parks across Ludhiana's Ward 61 are in a state of disrepair, with broken grills and walls creating safety risks, especially for children. Residents demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Ludhiana police unravel the mystery behind the gun used in a deadly wedding gang war that killed two. Key arrests made as investigation continues. Read the full story.
Ludhiana police arrested two individuals and recovered 505 grams of heroin. The operation was led by ADCP-2. Read the full story of the drug bust here.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Get essential updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 5, 2025.