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From owning private jet to knowing who's who, arrested business honcho Saluja lived life ‘king size’

The arrest of business honcho and Director of SEL Textiles Neeraj Saluja in a ₹ 1,500 crore fraud case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has caused ripples in the business fraternity of Ludhiana

Colleagues and those who have been trading with him confess Saluja was always fair in his dealings (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2022 11:25 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Ex-minister Navjot Sidhu fails to appear in Ludhiana court due to health issues

Sidhu was not brought to Ludhiana from Patiala jail as he had to be taken to Rajindra hospital there for a check-up. Doctors reportedly advised against his travelling to Ludhiana.

Doctors reportedly advised against Sidhu’s travelling to Ludhiana. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Oct 21, 2022 11:17 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Production Warrants against Navjot Sidhu to appear in Ludhiana court on October 21

Citing security issues Navjot Sidhu had appealed thrice to the court to hear him through video conferencing, the revision petition regarding which was also dismissed on Tuesday

The Court observed that while disposing of the previous applications, it was specifically observed that the complainant was entrusted with an inquiry by the then Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu (Representational picture)

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Published on Oct 18, 2022 09:36 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Fake encounter: Akali leader, two cops get life-term for killing brothers in Ludhiana

While pronouncing the verdict, the court stated that the parents of the two brothers have suffered lot of agony and have been deprived of love, care and affection of their children at this age; the Ludhiana court sentenced Akali leader Gurjit Singh, police constable Yadwinder Singh and Punjab Home Guard (PHG) Ajit Singh to life imprisonment and also imposed a fine of ₹1.09 lakh on all of them.

Victims Harinder and Jatinder were killed in a fake encounter on September 27, 2014. (HT File)

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Published on Oct 11, 2022 01:47 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Fake encounter of 2 brothers in Ludhiana: Akali leader, 2 cops convicted of murder

In the sensational double murder case of 2014, in which two brothers were killed and police initially tried to initially project it as an “encounter killing”, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge Raj Kumar on Thursday convicted Akali leader Gurjeet Singh and two police personnel for the crime

The convicts include constable Yadwinder Singh and police home guard (PHG) Ajit Singh. While another PHG Baldev Singh has been acquitted, two other suspects including dismissed inspector Manjinder Singh and his reader Sukhbir Singh were declared proclaimed offenders by court and are still on the run. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Oct 07, 2022 08:28 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

With wealth totalling ₹13,800 crore, Trident’s Rajinder Gupta is richest in Punjab

Punjab ranks 13th among 20 states and union territories in the country, in the recently unveiled IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022; in all, seven industrialists belonging to Punjab figure in this list of 1,103 Indians across 122 cities in the country. Incidentally, all seven are from Ludhiana, the financial capital of the state.

Rajinder Gupta, founder and currently ‘chairman emeritus’ of the Trident Group, one of the leading textile groups in the state, is Punjab’s richest person with an estimated wealth of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>13,800 crore. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 27, 2022 02:05 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

“Step out of AC offices and travel to fields to see real issues faced by farmers” Mann to PAU

Bhagwant Mann said the state is fully ready to adopt crop diversification but the Government of India must provide assured mechanism to give remunerative prices for these crops.

Ludhiana, India – September 23, 2022 : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Vice Chancellor Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal honoring progressive farmers after inauguration of Kisan Mela at PAU and later Pashu Palan Mela at GADVASU in Ludhiana on Friday, September 23, 2022. (Photo by Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Sep 23, 2022 09:36 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

PWD notices to pay road access charges irk Punjab industry

Industrialists in Punjab alleged that only those who had applied for NOC over the last years are being sent these notices while a lot many violators who never applied for NOCs are not on the PWD’s radar

Three years after the PWD, Punjab, issued a notification regarding road access charges from owners of commercial properties, notices are now being sent to various units for recovering the charges in lakhs under various categories. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Sep 22, 2022 04:30 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: AAP’s trade wing event turns into a ‘photo op’

An event organised by the trade wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Guru Nanak Bhawan in Ludhiana this afternoon with two cabinet ministers as chief guests turned out to be a ‘session in photography’

Utter chaos and indiscipline ruled the roost at AAP’s trade wing event in Ludhiana with the organisers screaming on the mike asking the audience to get down from the stage and let the programme begin, but to no avail. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 17, 2022 03:51 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Punjab should take tips from Andhra for moving up the ‘Swachhta’ ladder

Even as cities in Punjab are struggling to climb the rankings in Swachh Sarvekshan, its partner state under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ Andhra Pradesh has set an example with 3 of its cities featuring in top 10 cleanest cities

An MC garbage collector scanning Radio Frequency Identification tag system installed at a household in Visakhapatnam. The method enables the MC to record data of garbage collection in all households for better waste management. During a recent visit of Punjab-based journalists to Andhra Pradesh organised by the Press Information Bureau, the landmarks achieved by the cities were shown through a video presentation. Cities in Punjab are struggling to climb the rankings in Swachh Sarvekshan. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 14, 2022 01:31 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Visakhapatnam/vijaywada

Punjab Mandi Board in dock over ‘irregularities’ in NHAI work

The Punjab Mandi Board is in the dock for alleged regularities in the construction and maintenance of beautification work in between service roads on the National Highway-95, Mullanpur

The grant for the beautification was received and the Punjab Mandi Board was asked to execute it though it is not authorised to do any work for the NHAI, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Dakha in-charge KNS Kang. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Sep 10, 2022 04:17 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat - Punjab & Andhra Pradesh’ Handmade wooden toys carve a success story

Carrying out the legacy for the last 400 years, these artisans have no time to spare. They are crafting the most beautiful of handmade painted wooden toys with utmost zeal.

Artisans at work crafting wood-based toys in Vijaywada. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 09, 2022 07:03 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Kondapalli (vijaywada)

Grain transport scam: Bag sneaked out of Ahsu’s house during search, vigilance tells court

A local court extended former minister’s remand for two days though the vigilance bureau sought his custody for seven more days

Former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu being produced in a Ludhiana court on Saturday.

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Published on Aug 28, 2022 01:30 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

Foodgrain transport contract scam: Ashu’s PA bought 6 prime properties in 3 years: VB

The Punjab vigilance department is now probing whether it was the ex-minister who invested the money in crores allegedly accepted as illegal gratification (through the ₹2000 crore scam) into the said properties in his PA’s name

Former Punjab minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu .

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Published on Aug 25, 2022 12:55 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

The rise and fall of Ludhiana’s ‘poster boy’ Bharat Bhushan Ashu

Even those in Ludhiana who have little interest or knowledge of politics recognise Bharat Bhushan Ashu as “the man with a long beard” who features on huge billboards and had worked towards making leisure valleys and bridges. But it was in 2017, on assuming charge as minister of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs, that his political clout grew by leaps and bounds

Bharat Bhushan Ashu being produced before the cin Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Harvinder Singh/HT)

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Published on Aug 24, 2022 02:44 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Punjab’s former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu sent to four days’ police custody

Former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu was arrested on Monday for his alleged involvement in ₹2000 crore scam related to allotment of tender for transportation of grains during his tenure as food and supply minister in the previous Congress government. It has been alleged that the tenders for transportation were allotted on fake registration number of vehicles

Former minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu being produced in the Ludhiana court on Tuesday. (Harvinder Singh/HT)

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Published on Aug 24, 2022 02:40 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Former Punjab minister held on graft charges

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau personnel on Monday arrested former Punjab food and supply minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in connection with irregularities related to allotment of transportation tenders

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Published on Aug 23, 2022 12:38 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar & Tarsem Singh Deogan

Top Punjab Congress leader picked up from hair salon amid high drama, arrested

Former Punjab minister and the state’s Congress working president Bharat Bhushan Ashu is the second minister in the previous Congress government to be arrested by vigilance bureau.

Punjab Congress working president Bharat Bhushan Ashu was arrested by the vigilance bureau from a hair salon in Ludhiana on Monday (Screengrab)

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Updated on Aug 22, 2022 11:02 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar

Hero bets big on new bicycle component manufacturing unit

Hero’s subsidiary Spur Technologies’ facility aims to reduce Chinese imports; will also boost component exports of high-end bicycles, meet local demand

Aiming to bring down dependence of indigenous bi-cycle manufacturers on imported components, especially from the Chinese markets, premium bicycle component maker Spur Technologies, launched its first manufacturing unit in the state at Dhanansu e-cycle valley. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Aug 12, 2022 02:24 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Today’s era belongs to OTT platforms: Zeenat Aman

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman, on her maiden visit to Ludhiana on Thursday, said films, the way they are made, have technologically come a long way from the 70s and 80s, but today’s era ultimately belongs to OTT platforms

Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman during an event at a hotel in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

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Published on Jul 29, 2022 01:14 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Bihar industry minister woos textile manufacturers from Punjab

Bihar industry minister Shahnawaz Hussain said ample and cheap manpower, more water, land at affordable rates plus government incentives are other reasons which make Bihar an attractive option for investors

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Published on Jul 26, 2022 01:51 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Punjab industry decries frequent farm protests as Trident suspends operations

Various industry associations said they already suffering for the past many years owing to varied reasons and will be forced to leave the state if the sorry state of affairs continues

Farmers protesting outside the Trident Group’s unit in Barnala on Thursday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jul 21, 2022 11:18 PM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Trident suspends operations ahead of farmers’ five-day protest

The farmers launched a ‘save water’ campaign across state, starting today; the halting of operations at Trident, which has an annual turnover of ₹6,800 crore, will result in a huge loss to the state exchequer as well.

Over 5,000 farmers, under the banner of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), will launch ‘Punjab Morcha’, in various districts of the state on Thursday. The farmers’ body is also being supported by ‘Kisan Mazdur Sangharsh Committee’. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jul 21, 2022 01:16 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Finally, certain high-end e-cycle parts pedal their way into PLI scheme

The entry into the PLI scheme will help the e-cycle industry to increase manufacturing, generate employment and attract investments

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Published on May 31, 2022 01:29 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

With just 2 driving schools in Punjab, getting commercial licence uphill task for truckers

It is an uphill task to get a commercial driving licence for drivers of commercial vehicles in Punjab as only two schools equipped to provide certification for the same are grappling to meet increased number of applicants

Punjab has approximately 5 lakh registered commercial vehicles but not enough drivers as a result of which the transporters are dependent on drivers from UP and Bihar to operate these vehicles. To get a driving licence for heavy vehicles anywhere in Punjab, it is compulsory to get a training certificate from either of these two driving schools. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 26, 2022 01:48 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Punjab industrialists hails Centre’s decision to waive custom duty on import of some raw materials used by steel industry

CICU president Upkar Singh Ahuja said the decision to waive the custom duty on import of some raw materials used by steel industry will give a major boost to the MSMEs

Punjab industrialists hail Centre’s decision to waive custom duty on import on some raw materials used by steel industry

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Published on May 24, 2022 01:14 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Educational tours to Finland, Switzerland on cards for government school teachers: Bhagwant Mann

Stating that people have lost faith in government school education here, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said that sweeping changes will be brought in.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann interacting with government school principals in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 11, 2022 01:36 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Janta budget: Industry seeks focus on infra development, reduced taxes

Better infrastructure of focal points and attracting investors by reducing taxes were some of the suggestions raised by representatives of industry during a meeting with state finance minister over ‘janta budget’

During a meeting with state finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema over ‘janta budget’ on Friday, better infrastructure of focal points, attracting investors by reducing taxes and employment generation were some of the suggestions raised by representatives of the industry. (HT File Photo)

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Published on May 07, 2022 03:38 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Brain drain from Punjab ‘unfortunate’: CM Bhagwant Mann

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured the youth that his government would create opportunities for their better future to stop brain drain from the state

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Published on May 06, 2022 01:20 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

Solid waste: ₹35-crore fine slapped on urban local bodies in Punjab

The Punjab Pollution Control Board has directed all 163 urban local bodies of the state to pay collective environmental compensation for failing to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules

An NGT team visiting the Ludhiana landfill after a fire in April. The PPCB has imposed the fine citing the failure of urban local bodies in Punjab to comply with NGT orders. (HT File Photo)

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Published on May 03, 2022 12:07 AM IST

ByAneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana

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The arrest of business honcho and Director of SEL Textiles Neeraj Saluja in a ₹ 1,500 crore fraud case by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has caused ripples in the business fraternity of Ludhiana

Sidhu was not brought to Ludhiana from Patiala jail as he had to be taken to Rajindra hospital there for a check-up. Doctors reportedly advised against his travelling to Ludhiana.

Citing security issues Navjot Sidhu had appealed thrice to the court to hear him through video conferencing, the revision petition regarding which was also dismissed on Tuesday

In the sensational double murder case of 2014, in which two brothers were killed and police initially tried to initially project it as an “encounter killing”, the Court of Additional Sessions Judge Raj Kumar on Thursday convicted Akali leader Gurjeet Singh and two police personnel for the crime

Bhagwant Mann said the state is fully ready to adopt crop diversification but the Government of India must provide assured mechanism to give remunerative prices for these crops.

Industrialists in Punjab alleged that only those who had applied for NOC over the last years are being sent these notices while a lot many violators who never applied for NOCs are not on the PWD’s radar

An event organised by the trade wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at Guru Nanak Bhawan in Ludhiana this afternoon with two cabinet ministers as chief guests turned out to be a ‘session in photography’

Even as cities in Punjab are struggling to climb the rankings in Swachh Sarvekshan, its partner state under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat’ Andhra Pradesh has set an example with 3 of its cities featuring in top 10 cleanest cities

The Punjab Mandi Board is in the dock for alleged regularities in the construction and maintenance of beautification work in between service roads on the National Highway-95, Mullanpur

Carrying out the legacy for the last 400 years, these artisans have no time to spare. They are crafting the most beautiful of handmade painted wooden toys with utmost zeal.

A local court extended former minister’s remand for two days though the vigilance bureau sought his custody for seven more days

The Punjab vigilance department is now probing whether it was the ex-minister who invested the money in crores allegedly accepted as illegal gratification (through the ₹2000 crore scam) into the said properties in his PA’s name

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau personnel on Monday arrested former Punjab food and supply minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu in connection with irregularities related to allotment of transportation tenders

Former Punjab minister and the state’s Congress working president Bharat Bhushan Ashu is the second minister in the previous Congress government to be arrested by vigilance bureau.

Hero’s subsidiary Spur Technologies’ facility aims to reduce Chinese imports; will also boost component exports of high-end bicycles, meet local demand

Veteran actor Zeenat Aman, on her maiden visit to Ludhiana on Thursday, said films, the way they are made, have technologically come a long way from the 70s and 80s, but today’s era ultimately belongs to OTT platforms

Bihar industry minister Shahnawaz Hussain said ample and cheap manpower, more water, land at affordable rates plus government incentives are other reasons which make Bihar an attractive option for investors

Various industry associations said they already suffering for the past many years owing to varied reasons and will be forced to leave the state if the sorry state of affairs continues

The farmers launched a ‘save water’ campaign across state, starting today; the halting of operations at Trident, which has an annual turnover of ₹6,800 crore, will result in a huge loss to the state exchequer as well.

The entry into the PLI scheme will help the e-cycle industry to increase manufacturing, generate employment and attract investments

It is an uphill task to get a commercial driving licence for drivers of commercial vehicles in Punjab as only two schools equipped to provide certification for the same are grappling to meet increased number of applicants

CICU president Upkar Singh Ahuja said the decision to waive the custom duty on import of some raw materials used by steel industry will give a major boost to the MSMEs

Stating that people have lost faith in government school education here, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said that sweeping changes will be brought in.

Better infrastructure of focal points and attracting investors by reducing taxes were some of the suggestions raised by representatives of industry during a meeting with state finance minister over ‘janta budget’

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured the youth that his government would create opportunities for their better future to stop brain drain from the state

The Punjab Pollution Control Board has directed all 163 urban local bodies of the state to pay collective environmental compensation for failing to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules

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