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31 May

Breaking: BJP Announces Jeevan Gupta as Candidate for Ludhiana West By-Polls

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Ludhiana (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the Ludhiana West by-elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced Jeevan Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming contest. The announcement was made earlier today, marking the party's first major move in the run-up to the by-elections, which are expected to witness a fierce battle among key political players in Punjab. Jeevan Gupta, a seasoned BJP leader with deep roots in Ludhiana's civic and organizational politics, is widely known for his grassroots connections and organizational capabilities. His selection reflects the BJP’s strategy to field a strong local face…

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

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Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…

Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics

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Ludhiana (National Times): In a major crackdown under Punjab’s War on Drugs initiative, the Punjab Police demolished the illegally constructed house of an alleged drug trafficker in Talwandi village near Ladhowal, Ludhiana, on Monday night. The smuggler, identified as Sonu, has been booked in six drug trafficking cases in the last three years. Acting on strict directives to curb illegal drug operations, Punjab Police personnel arrived with bulldozers and razed the unauthorized structure as a warning to those involved in the narcotics trade. A top police official called the move a major step in the fight against drugs, stressing that…