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Ludhiana: Standing 55-ft-high lift shaft a risk to nearby structures, reveals panel report in focal point factory collapse

The panel was constituted as per the orders of the deputy commissioner and the MC additional commissioner; it conducted a detailed on-site inspection on March 11 and submitted its report

The building, owned by SK Kohli Textile Industries, had collapsed on March 8. (Manish/Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:26 AM IST
BySukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Frequent power outages in Focal Point irk locals as GIS substation faces delays

Explaining the reason for the delay, Sukhbir Walia, deputy chief engineer, PSTCL, Ludhiana Central Zone, said that work on a substation yard in Dhandari is underway in five phases; the first and second phases are scheduled for completion by April 6 and April 30, respectively; since the GIS substation predominantly depends on power from Dhandari, the circuit shift process can only begin once the second phase is completed

Despite the setbacks, PSTCL officials cited the GIS substation, developed by Toshiba Private Limited, will be operational before the advent of paddy season. (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 10:08 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Seven get life term for killing 16-year-old girl decade ago

Ten years after the murder of a 16-year-old girl, who was set on fire in her house in Ludhiana’s Focal Point area, seven culprits were awarded life imprisonment on Thursday.

Ten years after the murder of a 16-year-old girl, who was set on fire in her house in Ludhiana’s Focal Point area, seven culprits were awarded life imprisonment on Thursday. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana contractor held for raping labourer

Labour contractor in Focal Point arrested for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman after luring her to his room on the pretext of clearing dues.

A case under 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against the accused, identified as Suraj Kumar Gupta, a resident of Railway Colony in Sherpur Kalan. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 10:27 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

MC, MLA Mundian assure bizmen of development of Ludhiana industrial area

Apart from the ongoing projects to reconstruct the roads in Focal Point areas, discussions were also held regarding the development of green belts, removal of encroachments by the slum dwellers, street lights, solid waste management and increasing police patrolling

The discussion was held with the representatives of the factories regarding long-standing issues of robberies, damaged roads and encroachment. (HT File Photo/ for reference)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 07:02 AM IST
By, Ludhiana
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