Harsimran Singh Batra

Covid complacency a concern in Ludhiana as cases swell

Shopkeepers and eatery owners have also become complacent and are generally seen without face masks.

Villagers pitch in take care of land of farmers who are protesting at Delhi borders

From arranging labour for the farms to spraying pesticides, fertilisers and feed for their cattle, villagers take care of everything, so that the protesting farmers don’t have to worry about their fields back home

Ludhiana’s legacy waste to affect it’s rankings in Swachh Survekshan

The inspections for this competition are held in the month of March across the country. The third party, which has been roped in for the inspections, is expected to reach Ludhiana this week.

Ludhiana MC’s dairy shifting project hits another roadblock as gram sabha denies giving land to govt

MC authorities say they have been working for around two months to shift the dairy units to Gorsian Kadar Baksh

Martyr Sukhdev’s Ludhiana house in a shambles despite govt promises

Ludhiana Three years after Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh announced ₹1 crore grant for beautification of ancestral house of martyr Sukhdev Thapar at Naughara Mohalla in Chaura Bazaar area of the city, the historic land mark continues to be a dilapidated state

Jagraon residents want representatives to find solutions to civic issues in town

Among the many civic issues facing Jagraon, which has 23 wards and an annual budget allocation of ₹16 crore, residents say the most pressing issues are that of water accumulation, bad roads and open garbage dumps.

Ludhiana MC catches 95 banks evading property tax; imposes penalty

The bank managements or property owners are required to pay 7.5% of the annual rent as property tax but these banks had been deliberately showing a lower amount on the rent deed to save up on tax.

Nothing for us in budget, say Ludhiana’s industrialists

Give Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget a thumbs down, saying they were expecting more relief in view of the losses they suffered in 2020 owing to Covid outbreak

Ludhiana MC opens utensil bank as alternative to single-use plastic

The utensils can be loaned free of cost for two days from the MC’s Zone C office on the recommendation of councillors or MLAs

Sale of poultry products takes a dive in Ludhiana amid caution over bird flu

According to the World Health Organization, the virus is sensitive to heat and cooked food is safe to eat.

Ludhiana residents raise concern over canal turning into ‘Buddha nullah’

The residents stated that the civic body is making efforts to make Buddha Nullah pollution-free but not paying heed to the deteriorating condition of Sidhwan canal

Ludhiana’s Focal Point CETP runs into rough weather for want of power connection

Being set up for the dyeing industry in Focal Point, the project has already missed a deadline.

Jagraon Bridge retaining wall construction: Ludhiana MC paid contractor ₹44.7 lakh in excess, finds audit

Punjab govt orders MC to recover the amount from the contractor and submit a report

Property tax evasion: Banks on Ludhiana MC’s radar, rent deeds being scrutinised

The owners of two properties rented out to banks were caught for tax evasion

Closure of Pakhowal road: Locked in, Ludhiana shopkeepers fume over traffic curbs, seek diversion plan

The project being taken up under the Smart City mission is set to be completed in August 2021

Ludhiana at a standstill, but MC at work

The Ludhiana municipal corporation found itself juggling with the dual challenge of fighting the pandemic and ensuring that essential services continued to run smoothly

Covid blues: Double whammy for Ludhiana kite traders as prices rise, sales dive

Even as kite flying is expected to pick up in Ludhiana in the run up to Lohri, the prices of kites and strings are noticing an uptick of 15-20%

Ban on outsourcing staff: Future of 43 JEs, SDOs in Ludhiana hangs in balance

In the absence of a formal extension of their services, they have been working without pay since July.

Ludhiana roads remain treacherous despite ₹630cr spending

From main roads to residential areas and markets of the city, the sad state persists despite the civic body sparing no expense

50 swachhata monitors to safeguard Ludhiana’s Buddha Nullah

A trial for the same will be conducted on Friday and teams will be permanently deputed on the site

Despite inching deadline, pet registration garners tepid response in Ludhiana

Only 474 residents have registered their dogs with the civic body while no cats have been enrolled so far

Fake loan scam rocks Ludhiana civic body

The scam came to light after bank officials approached the corporation to report that around 60 employees had defaulted on loan payments, amounting to lakhs.

Despite upto 60% drop in prices, Ludhiana cinemas report low occupancy

The average occupancy is 35-40%; cinema management blame lack of new releases, spurt in infections

Illegal constructions: Building branch staff under political pressure, admit Ludhiana MC ATPs

No action has been taken against 10%-12% illegal buildings (mostly residential) in the last three years.

Homeless brave the wrath of winter as Ludhiana MC dilly-dallies opening of shelters

Five permanent shelters lying closed despite the chill setting in; MC chief says will hold meeting to discuss implementation of Covid protocols soon.

Nothing concrete done to control Buddha Nullah pollution, finds NGT team

The committee, during its visit to the city on Friday, told MC that if it fails to stop the flow of sewer water into Buddha Nullah by March 2021, it may have to pay ₹10 lakh for each drain every month as penalty. At least 16 drains converge into the highly polluted Buddha Nullah from different parts of the city. In all, the MC may end up paying ₹3 crore a month, they warned.

Restaurant, marriage palace owners seek relief in night curfew curbs

Passengers relieved as train services resume in Ludhiana

On Tuesday, eight passenger trains arrived from other states, while 11 left from or through Ludhiana

Amid Covid blues, Ludhiana industry hoping expos will be breath of fresh air

With no exhibitions organised since the lockdown, industry has been devoid of technical upgrades and consumer feedback.

Govt invites objections to upcoming Mattewara industrial park in Ludhiana

NGOs are up in arms against the project, claiming it will damage the Mattewara forest and its wildlife, besides polluting Sutlej river.