Ludhiana

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…

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…