Ludhiana

accused identified as Dheeraj Kumar

Handwash, dishwash and liquid detergent rely entirely on organic ingredients

Tournament to be played on league-cum-knockout basis

A total of 1,057 cases were listed for the day

Ludhiana police arrested two individuals working for gangster Goldy Brar. They were tasked with extorting money from businessmen. The arrests were made on December 12th after a tip-off about Brar's extortion ring.

Mohandai Oswal Hospital, Ludhiana, achieves feat

PSPCL is asking industrial consumers to deposit the charges waived during the Covid-19 period

A free medical and blood donation camp will be held by GTB Charitable Society on December 14th from 9 am to 2:30 pm at Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib (C) Hospital in Model Town. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora will inaugurate the camp, offering free registration, medicines, and lab investigations.

PAU organized a flour mill training for Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Punjab. The program covered operations, packaging, and marketing, aiming to empower rural women through micro-enterprises. Officials promoted government schemes, financial aid, and digital marketing tools. Participants expressed gratitude for the guidance.

A man in Ludhiana, India, was arrested for allegedly pushing his 3.5-year-old son in front of a train. The train driver stopped in time, preventing serious injury. The father, Raju, suspected the boy wasn't his biological son and has been charged with attempted murder.

Police arrested three men in Amritsar for allegedly kidnapping a man and demanding a Rs 5 lakh ransom. The victim, who runs a mobile phone business, was abducted at gunpoint. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges and are investigating the motive.

Ludhiana's National Lok Adalat settled 95,902 cases out of 97,455, resulting in Rs 110.68 crore in awards. Significant settlements included a cheque bounce case resolved for Rs 11.5 lakh and a matrimonial dispute reconciled. 39 district-level and 10 sub-divisional benches facilitated the process.

Vatrukh Foundation urged Punjab's Pollution Control Board to remove garbage dumps near schools, citing health risks to children. They highlighted violations of Solid Waste Management Rules and cited potential respiratory issues, infections, and developmental problems. The PPCB has requested detailed information for action.

Around 50 to 60 youths allegedly went on a violent rampage, with the entire episode captured on CCTV cameras installed in the village

Male companion left place without informing staff

Suspect had demanded Rs 1 crore extortion from jeweller

'Cops working under political pressure of AAP leaders'

Convict was on parole in another murder case

These remain underutilised, largely due to far-flung locations

Was acquired for industrial project; CM Mann had ordered to return it in July 2022

Police are investigating the suspicious death of an unidentified man, aged 35-40, found near Ladhowal Toll Plaza. The body is at the Civil Hospital mortuary for 72 hours for identification. Authorities suspect a drug overdose and will take further action based on identification.

Police arrested three snatching gang members: Ketan Kumar Ketu, Raghuveer Kumar, and Kamdev. They recovered two motorcycles, nine phones, and a weapon. The gang targeted passersby, and Ketu, the alleged kingpin, has a history of theft and snatching.

Jaswinder Singh of Uppal Plaza, Haibowal Chowk, was booked for breaking official seals on a building sealed by authorities under court orders. The police acted on a complaint from the Assistant Town Planner, Ludhiana. Jaswinder allegedly broke seals on four out of seven sealed buildings and is yet to be arrested.

PAU's Extension Education and School of Organic Farming held a training camp for 45 aromatic and spice growers. The program covered turmeric cultivation, spice processing, agri-business models, and export procedures, led by PAU experts.

The second day of the symposium focused on environment and wildlife health. Experts discussed interfaces, ecological determinants, emerging diseases, biosecurity, and pathogen diversity. An academic-industry meet fostered collaboration. Awards recognized contributions to veterinary public health, food safety, and research.