Harshraj Singh is a staff reporter in Ludhiana. He covers civic issues and politics.
Articles by Harshraj Singh
Canal lining unit fails to pay `37 lakh dues
The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is waiting for the pending dues as the Canal Lining Division, irrigation department, has failed to pay the rent of rooms and charges for electricity, water supply and sewerage.
Updated on Jan 16, 2015 02:52 PM IST
None | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC plans to spend `10 crore to spruce up major parks
With majority of the parks in the city crying for immediate attention, the municipal corporation has planned to spend `10 crore to beautify 30 major parks.
Updated on Jan 15, 2015 05:56 PM IST
Reuters | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
BJP fumes as mayor makes 2 nominations to finance panel
Despite opposition by the councillors of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), mayor Harchran Singh Gohalwaria has nominated two members of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC). Two councillors, Jagbir Singh Sokhi of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Balkar Singh of Congress were nominated as the F&CC members.
Updated on Jan 15, 2015 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Broken roads, filth conditions continue to mar EWS colony
Residents of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) colony are unhappy with the filth conditions in the area, while broken roads are also a major concern. With this, tall claims of the civic body have fallen flat as the area represents a perfect picture of negligence. The colony falls under Zone B near the Tajpur Road, Ludhiana.
Updated on Jan 14, 2015 12:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Harried by disposal of carcass, residents pin hopes on civic body’s utilisation plant
As the ‘Hadda Rorri’ (where dead animals are disposed off) near Ladhowal is continuously polluting the surroundings and Sutlej river, residents have now pinned hope on the carcass utilisation plant that will be set up by the municipal corporation (MC).
Updated on Jan 12, 2015 03:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
City Bus Service operator to favour women as conductors
Giving preference to women candidates for the post of conductors in the City Bus Service, the process for recruiting staff for the buses has been started by the private operator in order to start the service at the earliest.
Updated on Jan 08, 2015 03:25 PM IST
None | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
15 years on, LIT yet to construct toilets in Maharishi Valmiki Nagar markets
Even after 15 years, the shopkeepers’ continue to wait for the construction of toilets. The toilets are supposed to be constructed in the markets developed by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) in Maharishi Valmiki Nagar.
Updated on Jan 08, 2015 03:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Wires at MC Zone A building catch fire
"Non-functioning” fire extinguishers failed to function as wires at the headquarters of the Municipal Corporation (MC) at Zone A building caught fire after sparking. The building lacks fire-safety certificate that is required as per norms.
Updated on Jan 07, 2015 01:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Work on project to cover Ganda Nullah hit by fund crunch
The work on the project to cover Ganda Nullah has lost its pace due to the paucity of funds with the municipal corporation (MC), which has failed to pay pending dues to the contractor. The estimated cost for the project was Rs 21.77 crore.
Updated on Jan 06, 2015 03:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh
More than happy to help BJP in anti-drug drive, if asked: Sukhbir
With the Bharatiya Janata Party planning to conduct its anti-drug drive starting January 22, Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday said they were yet to get an invitation from their ally, but would certainly participate in the drive if they got one.
Updated on Jan 05, 2015 12:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Bains’ supporter Karwal joins SAD
Attempt to murder accused and ward number 45 councillor Kamaljeet Singh Karwal joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the presence of party president and Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday.
Updated on Jan 05, 2015 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Reeling under fund crunch, MC ‘diverts’ Rs 3.71 crore
With the municipal corporation (MC) ‘diverting’ funds worth Rs 3.21 crore, which were deposited by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) for carrying out developmental works in four colonies, has once again put a question mark on the financial condition of the MC.
Updated on Jan 02, 2015 02:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC to declare 2015 as year of development
The municipal corporation (MC) has committed to put all efforts to change the face of Ludhiana as it has decided to declare 2015 as year of development.
Updated on Dec 31, 2014 07:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Getting building maps approved a Herculean task
Locals are a harried lot when it comes to getting approval for maps for the construction of buildings in the city. There is no stop on illegal construction across the largest city in the state, as residents who fail to get their maps approved are generally forced to go in for unauthorised settlements with some officials concerned.
Updated on Dec 29, 2014 10:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Pakhowal railway overbridge to open by February
Commuters will be a happier lot as they will be relieved of traffic snarls with the opening of railway overbridge on Pakhowal Road connecting it to Ferozepur Road, by February as the work to place the last slab was conducted on Friday.
Updated on Dec 27, 2014 07:58 PM IST
Hindustantimes.com | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Multilevel parking lot auctioned for Rs 95 lakh; contractor allowed to hold car bazaar on it
The mini secretariat’s multilevel parking lot was auctioned for Rs 95 lakh against the reserve price of Rs 50 lakh on Friday. For the first time, the authorities also offered holding car bazaar for the sale and purchase of used cars on every Sunday at the lot.
Updated on Dec 27, 2014 02:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Now, city buses to have Wi-Fi, GPS services
With municipal corporation’s Ludhiana City Bus Service Limited (LCBSL) all set to return on the road from mid-January, residents will be able to enjoy advanced facilities as the buses will be connected with GPS system soon.
Updated on Dec 26, 2014 01:40 PM IST
None | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Now, city buses to have Wi-Fi, GPS services
With municipal corportaion's Ludhiana City Bus Service Limited (LCBSL) all set to return on the road from mid-January, residents will be able to enjoy advanced facilities as the buses will be connected with GPS system soon.
Updated on Dec 25, 2014 07:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC moves proposal to install gates on streets
To resolve the issue of iron gates on the streets, the Municipal Corporation’s house has recently passed a proposal (under agenda of house meeting) regarding allowance of gates on public streets and it will be sent to government for final approval.
Updated on Dec 25, 2014 03:41 PM IST
None | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
City buses set to return on the roads in mid-January
Finally, after a gap of five months, city buses will return on road in mid-January, but municipal corporation’s Ludhiana City Bus Service Limited (LCBSL) will get income as low as nearly Rs 125 per bus a day. A private firm has been selected to operate all 105 city buses and it has offered to pay Rs 48 lakh per year to the LCBSL.
Updated on Dec 25, 2014 12:09 PM IST
None | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC's new proposal may resolve issue of iron gates
To resolve the issue of iron gates on the streets, the Municipal Corporation's house has recently passed a proposal (under agenda of house meeting) regarding allowance of gates on public streets and it will be sent to government for final approval.
Updated on Dec 25, 2014 12:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC holds House meet after 10 months, councillors oppose new tax
The Congress, BJP and Independent councillors spoke on various grievances as they cornered the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) councillors during the much-awaited MC House meeting held after around 10 months at Zone A here on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 21, 2014 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Visitors attend MC House meet
For the first time, the MC House meeting was open to the general public. Few visitors, who had taken prior permission from the MC, were allowed to witness the proceedings of House meeting which held at Zone A here on Saturday.
Updated on Dec 21, 2014 08:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC House meets after 10 months
With the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation House set to meet after 10 months on Saturday, the councillors have started making their views on taxes clear and a distinction is visible across party lines.
Updated on Dec 19, 2014 08:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Residents harried as GLADA fails to start work
Residents are a harried lot as the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has failed to start construction on around 1.5-km stretch from Dhandran Road to railway lines (140-foot road) under Missing Link 2.
Updated on Dec 18, 2014 01:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Finance and contract panel members likely to be elected in House meet
As the much-awaited House meeting is scheduled to be held on December 20, the members of Finance and Contract Committee (F& CC) will be elected likely this time.
Updated on Dec 18, 2014 01:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC identifies 10 more sites for paid parking system
Aiming at revenue generation and effective parking management, the municipal corporation (MC) has identified 10 new sites in the city for paid parking system. The MC is planning to float e-tenders soon as it wants to hand over the parking lots on contract basis.
Updated on Dec 17, 2014 03:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Lakkar Bridge’s curved span likely to aggravate traffic congestion
As the curved span of Lakkar Bridge (railway over bridge) is likely to be opened in February, buzz is that it will aggravate the traffic issues at the Mata Rani Chowk.
Updated on Dec 17, 2014 03:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
MC officials hopeful to resume city bus service in January
As the much awaited bids for the selection of new firms were opened, the Municipal Corporation officials are expressing hope to resume the city bus service as the earliest. Though only two firms have applied for online tenders, the Municipal Corporation was expecting more bidders as it had also soften the conditions for tenders.
Updated on Dec 12, 2014 08:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Sewer worker’s pluck finds no mention in MC’s list of bravehearts
Bishambar alias Kala (38) had saved the life of two sewer men who fainted inside a manhole on January 11, but neither the municipal corporation nor the government honoured him for his bravery. A sewer man, Surinder Kumar, had gone inside a manhole (around 20 feet deep) in Abdullahpur Basti without any safety gear and died due to suffocation.
Updated on Dec 10, 2014 02:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Harshraj Singh, Ludhiana