April 09, 2013 02:42 IST
The poem by Punjabi poet,Late Shiv Kumar Batalvi,despite its free-flowing spirit,would most probably have remained confined to the literary circles.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014April 09, 2013 00:39 IST
The office-bearers elections for the PAU Pensioners Association ended in chaos on Monday amidst heated clashes at the Pal Auditorium before police were called in to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.
Tue, Apr 09, 2013April 08, 2013 03:09 IST
Taking note of a complaint filed by city resident Kripal Singh against former councillor Amrit Varsha Rampal of Sarabha Nagar,the Punjab Human Rights Commission,in its orders dated March 5,2013,has directed the MC commissioner to personally look into the matter and take action as per law.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013April 08, 2013 03:03 IST
Not even a month has passed since the new parking contractor has taken charge at Feroze Gandhi market that the MC is getting flooded with complaints of overcharging.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013April 07, 2013 03:56 IST
Two groups clashed at the district courts premises in Moga on Saturday,resulting in stone pelting and tossing of turbans.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014April 07, 2013 03:53 IST
The Valmiki Samaj Bachao Andolan members,who have been protesting against A2Z the private firm hired by the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation to oversee the door-to-door garbage lifting process in the city on Saturday approached Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Pratap Singh Bajwa with their set of demands.
Sun, Apr 07, 2013April 05, 2013 03:40 IST
Punjab launches solar-powered pumps for drip irrigation to save water and power,draws in farmers with 70% subsidy
Fri, Apr 05, 2013April 05, 2013 00:43 IST
Despite the Punjab and Haryana High Court orders to carry out demolition drives in the city,the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has postponed various drives planned due to one or another reason.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013April 03, 2013 03:38 IST
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is trying to learn new ways to improve its solid waste management system from neighbouring Pakistan whose three-member team is visiting the city.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013April 02, 2013 02:33 IST
Joint commissioner says people will have to pay tax from April 1.
Tue, Apr 02, 2013April 01, 2013 00:09 IST
Preeti Jhangiani,the actress who got fame after playing the role of a young widow in Yash Chopras Mohabbatein almost 13 years back,is now making a comeback with Punjabi film Bikkar Bai Senti Mental.
Mon, Apr 01, 2013April 01, 2013 00:04 IST
Three siblings were burnt to death after their jhuggi caught fire due to candle flames on Sunday early morning.
Mon, Apr 01, 2013March 31, 2013 02:49 IST
The death of a pregnant woman at a private hospital in the city sparked off protests by her family members,who accused doctors of administering the wrong medicine and causing her death due to negligence.
Sun, Mar 31, 2013March 30, 2013 00:22 IST
Zones B and D continue with their sealing drive.
Sat, Mar 30, 2013March 27, 2013 02:39 IST
Accused with sons help transfers money from joint account to another account.
Wed, Mar 27, 2013March 26, 2013 03:58 IST
The chemists started protesting after Batta failed to meet them at the time of appointment taken by them,and the police were called to keep an eye on the chemists.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013March 26, 2013 00:10 IST
Property Tax Now PPCC will take up the matter: Sunil Jakhar.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013March 25, 2013 03:37 IST
Demanding the release of their long-pending salaries,regularisation of jobs and implementation of regular pay scales,teachers from various districts of Punjab gathered in Ludhiana and protested against the state government on Sunday.
Mon, Mar 25, 2013March 25, 2013 03:28 IST
A 14-year-old girl was raped by a youth in an isolated area in Phillaur near Sutlej on Sunday morning.
Mon, Mar 25, 2013March 24, 2013 04:19 IST
Of the three freedom fighters synonymous with martyrdom and sacrifice in the country,the kin of Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar say that his contribution has only received token appreciation.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014March 24, 2013 00:21 IST
In its third meeting after the Delhi gangrape incident,Traffic police on Saturday met with bus operators and asked them to remove the colored films from its glasses immediately.
Sun, Mar 24, 2013March 23, 2013 03:39 IST
Miscreants flee with Rs 3.70 lakh; victim involved in second incident of looting.
Sat, Mar 23, 2013March 23, 2013 03:36 IST
The Excise and Taxation Department auctioned liquor vends for 2013-14 at Harsheela Resorts on Friday.
Sat, Mar 23, 2013March 21, 2013 04:07 IST
In violation of their own contractual norms regarding disposal of soil,Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) authorities first sold excess earth gained from work on a STP project for a meagre Rs 20 per cubic metre before buying the same commodity at a highly inflated Rs 305 per cubic metre for the construction of an auditorium,a month later.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014March 21, 2013 02:13 IST
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has confirmed that property tax will be implemented from April 1.
Thu, Mar 21, 2013