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14 Jun

Vaishno Devi Trip Ends in Fatal Road Mishap in Ludhiana; Teen Loses Life, Three Friends Hospitalised

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A joyful pilgrimage turned into a heartbreaking tragedy when a group of friends returning from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi met with a serious road accident near Salem Tabri in Ludhiana early Sunday morning, leaving one teenager dead and three others injured. The mishap took place around 6:15 am outside the Salem Tabri police station after a Toyota car reportedly collided with an e-rickshaw carrying the youngsters from the railway station towards Jassian. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Navjot Singh, was the only son of a local transporter and was known to work part-time alongside his studies. Despite…

01 Jun

Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingGas leak, Ludhiana, Punjab News, ਪੰਜਾਬ

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped an industrial unit in Ludhiana after a suspected toxic gas leak at a spanner-manufacturing factory claimed the lives of a father and son and left several workers affected. The incident occurred during the night shift when employees were carrying out routine work inside the factory premises. According to eyewitnesses, gas allegedly began leaking from a pipeline or cylinder and quickly spread across the facility. The fumes reportedly engulfed the work area within minutes, leaving workers struggling to breathe. Several employees collapsed on the spot, while others suffered severe irritation and breathing difficulties. The deceased have…

25 May

Security Tightened in Ludhiana After Bomb Threat Email Mentions Mayor’s Office and Diljit Dosanjh

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities in Ludhiana were placed on alert Monday after a threatening email warning of bomb attacks at key locations in the city was received by senior civic officials. The message reportedly mentioned the Ludhiana Mayor’s office as well as the residence of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. Sources in the administration said the email was delivered early in the morning to multiple official government accounts, including that of the Municipal Commissioner. The communication allegedly outlined specific timings for the attacks and carried strong warnings against anyone supporting the singer. Officials revealed that the message threatened an explosion at…

18 May

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Panic At Four Ludhiana Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBomb Threat, Ludhiana, Punjab, Schools

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Ludhiana on Monday after four prominent schools in the city received bomb threat emails warning of explosions on their premises. The threatening messages also mentioned possible attacks targeting the parking area of Halwara Airport and the railway track connecting Dhuri to Delhi, prompting an immediate security response from multiple agencies. The schools that reportedly received the threats include Bal Bharati School in Dugri, DAV School, Sacred Heart School and The Asian School. Following the alerts, school authorities immediately informed the police, after which teams of the Punjab Police, bomb disposal squads and other security agencies…

11 May

Domestic dispute turns fatal: Retired Army man shoots son dead, dies by suicide in Ludhiana

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Gurpreet Singh :- A domestic dispute in Ludhiana's New Aggar Nagar turned fatal after a retired Army man allegedly shot dead his son before he died by suicide after consuming poison. The deceased have been identified as Surinder Singh, a retired Army sergeant, and his son Gursharan Singh alias Ginni. According to the family members, the father-son duo was involved in a long-standing feud over Surinder's involvement with another woman and his wish to remarry after the death of his wife around five years ago. However, Gursharan opposed the move, leading to frequent arguments between the two over the past…

02 May

AAP Trade Wing Denounces Steep LPG Price Hike at Ludhiana Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP protest, Energy Crisis, Gas prices, LPG hike, Ludhiana, West Asia

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party's trade wing today protested against the Modi government's unaccountable hike in gas cylinder prices at clock tower in Ludhiana and targeted the BJP. On this occasion, MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi, MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal, Chairman Anil Thakur, Sahil Agarwal, District Incharge Jatinder Khangura, Medium Senior Vice Industry Chairman Sharanpal Singh Makkar, Member Women's Commission Ajinderpal Kaur, besides hundreds of AAP volunteers participated. They said in one voice that the BJP-led central government has proven to be helpless for the common man and guilty for the kitchen. It is worth noting that commercial…

24 Apr

Punjab To Conduct Evening Blackout Exercises in Jalandhar, Ludhiana to Boost Emergency Response Today

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated civil defence drill featuring temporary blackouts will be carried out on Friday evening in parts of Jalandhar and Ludhiana, aimed at evaluating preparedness for emergency situations. In Jalandhar, the mock exercise will be limited to the premises of Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. Officials said the drill will begin with a siren indicating a simulated air raid warning, followed by a brief period of complete darkness within the campus. After the exercise concludes, another siren will signal the return to normal conditions. During the drill, response teams will rehearse key emergency procedures such as evacuating…

21 Apr

Explosion at Scrap Shop Near Ludhiana Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Hambra, a town on the outskirts of Ludhiana, after a powerful explosion occurred at a local scrap shop on Tuesday. The incident took place when two workers were reportedly burning scrap to extract metal, during which an unidentified object was thrown into the fire, triggering a sudden blast. Loud explosion draws large crowd to the spotEyewitnesses said the impact of the explosion was so intense that it was heard across a considerable distance, prompting residents to rush to the site. Locals immediately alerted emergency services, and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. One…

21 Apr

Late-Night Wedding Dispute in Ludhiana Escalates into Firing, Four Hurt

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A celebration turned chaotic in Ludhiana after a dispute during a marriage function erupted into violence, leaving four people injured, including one who suffered a gunshot wound, police officials said on Tuesday. The incident unfolded in the early hours, around 3 am, near Kochar Market. According to police, an argument between two groups—believed to be neighbours—quickly intensified, leading to an exchange of blows. During the initial clash, three individuals were injured with sharp-edged weapons. Authorities said the situation worsened when the injured were being taken to the civil hospital. Members of the rival group allegedly confronted them…

20 Mar

Ludhiana Jeweller Receives ₹5 Crore Extortion Threat via Foreign Number

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Gurpreet Singh :- A jeweller in Ludhiana has allegedly received a threatening message demanding ₹5 crore in extortion from an unidentified sender using a foreign number, triggering concern among the local business community. According to the complaint filed with the police, the victim, identified as Tushar Bhandari, who operates a jewellery shop in the Sarafa Bazaar area, received the message on WhatsApp on March 12. The complainant stated that shortly after the message, he also received two missed calls from the same international number. The situation escalated when an image was sent via WhatsApp displaying a weapon along with the…