Punjab Colleges Cry Foul: Salary Crisis Grips 136 Institutions A wave of protests is sweeping across Punjab’s aided colleges, with teachers voicing outrage over the state government’s alleged mismanagement of the higher education sector. The demonstrations, involving faculty from 136 colleges – including 22 in Ludhiana alone – highlight a deepening crisis. At the heart […]

Ludhiana Civil Hospital: Oxygen Crisis Looms Large Ludhiana Civil Hospital faces a potential oxygen crisis. Only one of its three oxygen plants is currently functional. A second plant remains unused, raising serious questions about resource management. The hospital is also grappling with outstanding dues to a private oxygen supplier. This financial burden further complicates the […]

Ludhiana Vendor’s Shocking Cooking Method Sparks Health Scare A disturbing video circulating online shows a Ludhiana street food vendor employing a deeply unsettling cooking practice. The vendor is seen directly immersing sealed plastic pouches of oil into hot cooking oil. This alarming method, experts warn, releases harmful toxins like BPA and dioxins into the food. […]

Ludhiana Farmers Defy Punjab’s Land Grab: Thousands Block Roads Thousands of farmers brought Ludhiana to a standstill on Thursday, August 7, 2025, staging a massive protest against Punjab’s controversial land pooling policy. The demonstration, centred around a rally in Jodhan, caused significant traffic disruptions across the city. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader, Jagjit Singh […]

Ludhiana Braces for Massive Farmer Protest: 1000 Police on High Alert A sea of protestors, estimated at over 50,000 strong, is expected to descend upon Ludhiana’s Jodhan grain market this Thursday, August 7, 2025. The demonstration, spearheaded by BKU-Sidhupur leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, will vehemently oppose the Punjab government’s controversial land pooling policy. To maintain […]

Ludhiana Mayor’s Office Siege: BJP Councillors Booked Ludhiana Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against several BJP councillors and twenty others. The complaint alleges disruption of the Mayor’s office on August 3, 2025. The councillors reportedly clashed with the Mayor, attempting to prevent her from attending a public meeting. Their stated reason was […]

Ludhiana Mayor’s Office Siege: BJP Councillors Booked Ludhiana Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against several BJP councillors and twenty others. The complaint alleges disruption of the Mayor’s office on August 2, 2025. The councillors reportedly clashed with the Mayor, attempting to prevent her from attending a scheduled public meeting. Their stated reason […]

Punjab AAP Govt to Fast-Track Land Pooling: Ludhiana, Patiala, Mohali First The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is gearing up to expedite land acquisition under its ambitious land pooling policy. The initial focus will be on Ludhiana, Patiala, and Mohali districts. These areas have witnessed prior success with the policy, providing a solid […]

LIT Ordered to Refund Rs 1.76 Lakh for Failing to Provide Basic Amenities The Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission delivered a significant verdict on July 31, 2025, against the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT). The Commission directed LIT to refund Rs 1.76 lakh to Baljinder Singh. This substantial refund is in compensation for the LIT’s […]

Ludhiana Land Pooling: A Scaled-Down Ambitious Plan Punjab’s Ludhiana district administration announced a revised target for its ambitious land pooling policy. Instead of the initially projected 45,000 acres, the district aims to acquire approximately 6,000 acres by the end of the year. This significant reduction follows considerable opposition from local farmers. The government has adopted […]