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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…

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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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Punjab: Contractual teachers stage protest in Ludhiana, demanding regularisation

A group of contractual teachers in Punjab's Ludhiana staged a protest on Monday by climbing on a water tank, demanding regularisation after completing ten years of service. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: Massive blaze erupts after tanker overturns on Ludhiana flyover

A massive fire broke out in the Grand Trunk (GT) Road area after an oil tanker hit a divider and overturned on a flyover in the Khanna town of Ludhiana district on Wednesday afternoon, an official said. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Fog blankets Punjab, Haryana; cold weather conditions prevail in most parts

In Punjab, Pathankot, Bathinda, Faridkot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala experienced a cold night recording respective minimum temperatures of 6.5 degrees Celsius, 6.4 degrees Celsius, 7.5 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8.2 degrees Celsius, 7.2 degrees Celsius and 8.6 degrees Celsius.

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Wanted criminal killed in crossfire with Punjab Police in Ludhiana, 3 associates held

Criminal wanted in connection with robberies in Ludhiana killed in police encounter; 3 associates arrested, cache of weapons recovered.

The Times of India

Punjab: Court sentences man to 20 years RI for sexual assault on minor

LUDHIANA: A local court has sentenced a person to twenty years rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault on a minor girl.

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Punjab family in state of shock as member shot dead in Philippines

LUDHIANA: A state of shock enveloped a family in Punjab's Khanna following the tragic shooting death of 58-year-old Gurdev Singh in Manila, Philippines.

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Amritsar Shatabdi Express pilot applies emergency brake; prevents collision with truck on railway track

LUDHIANA: A potential disaster was averted as the pilot of the Amritsar Shatabdi express successfully stopped the train upon spotting a truck on the railway track near Giaspura area on Friday night.

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Punjab: Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib urges farmers to shun stubble burning practices to save environment

LUDHIANA: Anti-Stubble burning "campaign" launched by the Punjab government has been getting response from all segments of the society with prominent religious organization, Gurudwara Nanaksar Sahib, calling upon the farmers to shun stubble burning practices to protect the environment comprising air and soil.

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