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Baljeet Singh death reason: 35-year-old Punjabi singer found dead in Ludhiana after neighbours complain of foul smell, probe on

Tragedy struck as Punjabi singer Baljeet Singh was discovered dead in his Ludhiana home. Neighbors, alerted by an unbearable smell, found his body in a severely decomposed state. The post-mortem revealed a heart attack as the cause of death. Authorities are probing the mysteries surrounding his passing, which happened days…

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IDFC First Bankscam: CBI searches in Chandigarh, Ludhiana

The CBI conducted searches in Chandigarh and Ludhiana concerning a Rs 657 crore fund misappropriation. These searches targeted beneficiaries and public servants involved in the alleged fraud. Incriminating documents and digital evidence were recovered during the extensive searches. The investigation was transferred from Haryana's vigilance bureau to the CBI. This…

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NEET topper Aryan Gupta full story: How Ludhiana boy turned heartbreak into AIR-1

NEET AIR 1 Aryan Gupta's Story: Aryan Gupta achieved a joint All India Rank one after the NEET-UG exam cancellation. He transformed the setback into an opportunity for better preparation and performance. His brother Aditya provided crucial support and encouragement during the difficult period. Aryan studied intensely, balancing hard work…

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Punjab's Real Food Trail: Villages, Street Cuisine and Authentic Flavours Beyond the Highway Dhabas

The Amritsar Nobody PhotographsThe tourist version of Amritsar ends at the Golden Temple langar and a plate of kulcha from a restaurant on Lawrence Road. The real food trail starts at Katra Jaimal Singh bazaar at 7 in the morning, where a man named Pappu has been ladling paye ki…

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Tata Power offers 'pay-as-you-save' scheme with rooftop solar system for commercial users in Punjab

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has launched a 'pay-as-you-save' scheme in Ludhiana, enabling commercial and industrial consumers in Punjab to adopt rooftop solar systems with zero upfront cost. This initiative aims to install 200 megawatts of solar capacity over three years, allowing businesses to repay through savings-based EMIs or lease…

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Chanakya's 7 Wealth Habits That Successful Indians Still Borrow from the Arthashastra

Save Before You Spend, Not AfterChanakya's position on savings was unambiguous: set aside a portion of income before a single expense is met. The Arthashastra frames this not as virtue but as arithmetic. Whatever remains after spending is not savings, it is leftover. The Indian habit of saving what survives…

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How a Rs 5 dispute ended Indian Railways paying Rs 10,000 as compensation

Indian Railways must refund five rupees to a passenger. The railways also have to pay ten thousand rupees in costs. This follows a consumer commission ruling in Ludhiana. The passenger received less refund than expected after cancelling a train ticket. Railways failed to inform the passenger about a bank deduction.…

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No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh Puri

Speaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India dropped by 3.1 per cent from May 2022 to May 2026.

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Katra-bound coach develops crack, partially separates at Ludhiana; no injuries

A train coach suffered a structural failure near Ludhiana railway station. A portion of the S-2 coach separated shortly after departure. Toilet fittings fell onto the tracks. Passengers felt a jolt and rushed out. No one was injured. Railway officials detached the coach and attached a replacement. An inquiry is…

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Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch 9-5 jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg

Two MBA graduates from Punjab have achieved a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors in Ludhiana. Utilizing advanced aeroponic and vertical farming, they've recreated Kashmir's climate, producing 'red gold' for up to ₹12 lakh per kilogram internationally. This innovative venture 'Grow Grower' offers a promising alternative to traditional farming…

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Who was Inder Kaur? Punjabi singer found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur death: Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a Ludhiana canal. The 29-year-old artist had been missing since May 13. Police are investigating her disappearance and death. Reports suggest she met a Canada-based man online and refused marriage after learning he was married. Authorities are…

The Economic Times

Punjabi Singer Inder Kaur found dead in Ludhiana canal days after alleged kidnapping. All you need to know

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in a canal near Ludhiana, five days after she went missing. Police have launched a murder investigation, probing allegations of kidnapping and forced marriage pressure from a Canada-based man. Her car was found with blood stains, suggesting she was murdered before her body…

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Inder Kaur death reason: How Punjabi singer allegedly lost her life nearly six days after kidnapping

Inder Kaur death reason:: Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was found dead in the Neelo canal, six days after her alleged abduction in Ludhiana. Her family claims she was kidnapped at gunpoint by a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected, with the accused reportedly fleeing to Canada. Police are investigating…

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United Breweries to shut Ludhiana brewery by June

United Breweries has decided to close its Ludhiana brewery in Punjab, effective June 30, 2026, after entering into a long-term capacity lease agreement with a contract brewing unit to maintain beer supplies across Punjab, Delhi and neighbouring states.

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SC grants interim relief to Punjab Kesari before HC order

The Supreme Court has told the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab to allow the Punjab Kesari group to resume its printing press in Ludhiana. This interim order will stay in place until the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivers its verdict on the group’s petition against the government’s actions.

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How US tariffs are unraveling India’s textile industry

US tariffs of 50% on India have hit textile sector hard with orders stalled and businesses asked to absorb some tariffs.

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One more dies in Ludhiana building collapse; Rescue operation on

The worker's body was brought out from under the debris on Sunday, taking the death toll in the incident to two. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sonu Sood gets Court notice in fraud case, actor reacts

The above-mentioned case of Rs 10 lakh alleged fraud was filed by a Ludhiana-based lawyer. Read further on Dynamite News

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Diljit Dosanjh faces legal action over alleged pro-alcohol songs at Ludhiana concert

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's highly anticipated New Year's Eve concert in Ludhiana was marred by legal controversy following a complaint filed by Punditrao Dharenavar, an assistant professor from Chandigarh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Fraud network, mastermind in Assam: Inside Oswal cyber fraud case

In the two months since textile baron SP Oswal lost Rs 7 crore to scammers posing as CBI sleuths, the Ludhiana police have identified the “mastermind”, arrested 15 suspects, recovered Rs 4 crore, and claimed to have uncovered a network of scammers spread across Assam, West Bengal, and the Delhi-NCR.

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Punjab: AAP leader hospitalised after being shot in Fazilka

According to reports, AAP local leader Brar was taken to a government hospital in Jalalabad city before being referred to the district medical centre in Ludhiana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

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Man arrested for killing girlfriend in Punjab's Ludhiana

The accused had murdered the girl with a sharp weapon yesterday. Read further in Dynamite News:

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143 boxes of illicit liquor seized in Punjab's Ludhiana

The Punjab excise department on Tuesday seized 143 boxes of illicit liquor here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Narcotics Control Bureau busts international drug cartel

NCB busts international drug cartel with links in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Dubai, arresting nine individuals.

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