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07 Aug

Ludhiana Vendor Caught Melting Plastic Oil Pouches in Hot Oil, Sparks Outrage and Health Warnings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbread pakora vendor, Gill Chowk, Ludhiana, plastic pouch in oil, street food

Ludhiana, August 7, 2025: A street food vendor in Ludhiana has come under fire after a viral video exposed a dangerous cooking practice that has alarmed health experts and the public alike. Filmed near Gill Chowk, the video shows the vendor dipping sealed plastic oil pouches directly into a boiling kadhai to extract the oil, causing the plastic to melt instantly into the hot oil.The melted plastic not only contaminates the oil but also releases potentially toxic chemicals into the food being prepared. In the footage, the vendor is seen making bread pakoras and other fried snacks with bare hands…

08 Jul

New Ludhiana Passport Seva Kendra Launched with Enhanced Facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (National Times): The operational launch of the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Ludhiana, Punjab was successfully conducted on July 7, 2025, by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (PSP) & Chief Passport Officer. This marks the formal relocation of the existing PSK in Ludhiana from Akash deep Complex, Gyan Singh Rarewalla Market, Ludhiana to the new location at Global Business Park, G.T. Road, Near Jalandhar Bye Pass, Village Bhora, Ludhiana, with a significant upgrade in infrastructure and service delivery. The newly inaugurated PSK Ludhiana is equipped with enhanced facilities designed to handle a higher volume of passport applications efficiently. Key…

01 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Resigns from Rajya Sabha Following Election as Ludhiana West MLA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, MP Sanjeev Arora, Rajya Sabha

Steps Down in Adherence to Constitutional Provisions 7 days before last date.Ludhiana, July 1, 2025: MP Sanjeev Arora has officially resigned from the Rajya Sabha following his recent victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Arora personally met the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India at Vice President's enclave in New Delhi today to hand over his resignation letter. He cited constitutional provisions that prohibit simultaneous membership in both Parliament and a State Legislature after 14 days of Gazette Notification dated which is 24th of June, 2025 regarding election results.Arora, who served in the Upper…

23 Jun

AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Wins Ludhiana West By-Election 2025, Delivers Key Boost to Ruling Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Ludhiana, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora emerged victorious in the high-stakes Ludhiana West Assembly by-election on Sunday, dealing a blow to the Congress and solidifying the ruling party's hold in Punjab’s urban political landscape. Arora’s win comes months after the seat fell vacant due to the untimely death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. The by-election had seen intense campaigning and sharp political rhetoric, particularly between AAP and Congress. With this win, AAP retains a crucial urban seat at a time when it is under pressure following setbacks in Delhi. According to…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West By-Election 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Nears Victory As He Continues to Lead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingLudhiana, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): The high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election is witnessing intense competition as the counting of votes progresses. As per the latest trends from Round 9, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate Sanjeev Arora has taken a lead with 22,240 votes, followed by Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu with 17,489 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jiwan Gupta is close behind with 13,906 votes, while Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) nominee Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman trails with 4,774 votes. This by-election, triggered by the untimely demise of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, has garnered significant attention due to its…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: AAP Celebrating Early Lead As Counting Is Still Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Punjab

Ludhiana West Bypoll Election Result 2025: The counting of votes for the high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election began today at 8 am, with tight security in place. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, and the outcome is expected to have wide political implications across Punjab. During the initial two rounds of trends, AAP's Sanjeev Arora was seen leading with a margin of over 1000 votes while Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu is trailing in the second spot. The BJP is still struggling in third place while Akali Dal…

21 Jun

Ludhiana Canal Turns Deadly: Four Children Drown, Search Continues for One

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Ludhiana (National Times): What was supposed to be a simple respite from the heat turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Ludhiana’s Samrat Colony, Gaspura, where four children lost their lives after slipping into a canal. The children, between seven and eight years old, reportedly went to bathe in the canal two days ago. A rope tied to support them is said to have broken mid-bath, causing four of them to be swept away by the strong current. Among the victims were twin brothers, whose deaths have left the entire locality in mourning. Speaking to the media, family members said that…

19 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: Chaos Erupts at Booth No. 72 Amid Voting, Woman Alleges Vote Tampering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (National Times): The Ludhiana West Assembly bypoll witnessed significant chaos at polling booth number 72 on Thursday morning during voting, as a woman raised serious allegations of vote tampering, escalating tensions at the site. Mamta Ashu, wife of Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, was present at the booth and engaged in a heated argument with the police. She accused the police of failing to maintain impartiality in the voting process and acting in favor of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Sanjeev Arora. AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora was also present at the booth, further intensifying the controversy. Mamta Ashu claimed…

19 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: Candidates Lay Out Their Vision for the Constituency Ahead of Crucial Vote

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Ludhiana, (National Times): As voting for the Ludhiana West bypoll kicks off, the four major contenders have laid out contrasting visions and promises to woo the 1.74 lakh voters. From grand infrastructural ambitions to pledges for justice and transparency, candidates representing AAP, Congress, BJP and SAD have shared their game plans for the high-stakes urban seat. Sanjeev Arora (AAP): “Roads Like Europe, Green Ludhiana in 100 Days” Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate, industrialist and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, has made ambitious promises, vowing to transform Ludhiana’s road network into one inspired by European infrastructure standards. “Ludhiana will soon have roads…

19 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: Crucial Test for AAP, Ashu Eyes Comeback, BJP Rises as Strong Contender

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Ludhiana West

Ludhiana (National Times): The battle for Ludhiana West, one of Punjab’s most politically sensitive and urban constituencies, has begun, with voting officially underway in what is seen as a mini-referendum on AAP’s state leadership. A total of 1.74 lakh voters are casting their ballots today to elect a new MLA in a contest dominated by big names and new faces. The by-election was necessitated by the untimely demise of AAP legislator Gurpreet Gogi earlier this year. While the constituency has historically swayed between Congress and the Akali Dal, this time the dynamics are more complex—with AAP fighting to retain its…