Shariq Majeed

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Ludhiana district administration intensifies crackdown on hoarding of essential commodities

5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsLudhiana district administration intensifies crackdown on hoarding of essential commoditiesIn Ludhiana, the Food and Civil Supplies Department, under Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain's orders, has initiated thorough inspections of fuel stations, ration shops, and retail stores. These checks aim to prevent hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities like food, fuel, and dairy products.
Drones, bursting crackers banned; hotels, marriage palaces, commercial establishments to strictly adhere to blackout: Ludhiana DC Himanshu Jain

5 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsCity Newsludhiana NewsDrones, bursting crackers banned; hotels, marriage palaces, commercial establishments to strictly adhere to blackout: Ludhiana DC Himanshu JainTrendingLudhiana's deputy commissioner, Himanshu Jain, assures residents that the situation is under control, urging calm and cooperation. The administration has banned drones and firecrackers, mandating blackout compliance with strict penalties for violations.
Trader kills self, 3 booked for abetment

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

Ludhiana: A cloth merchant reportedly ended his life in Jagraon, prompting the police to book three accused for abetment to suicide. The accused have been identified as Anil Kumar Shanti, his brother Sanjiv Kumar, and Sahiba, all from Kartar Colony in Jagraon. Vikas Kumar, brother of deceased Sonu Sharma, said his brother had a garments shop and had borrowed Rs 3-4 lakh from Anil Kumar to buy more goods for the shop.
Rain in city brings temperature drop, pleasant weather

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsRain in city brings temperature drop, pleasant weatherLudhiana: Residents on Monday continued to enjoy pleasant weather as rainfall brought the day temperature down in Ludhiana. Meanwhile, the met department predicts a weather disturbance in the city in the next few days. After overnight rain and windy weather, it was cloudy in the city on Monday morning. According to the weathermen, the amount of rain in Ludhiana between 8:30 am on Sunday and 8:30 am on Monday was recorded at 10.6 millimetres.
Ludh bypoll: Final electoral roll published after revision

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

Ludhiana: In view of the upcoming bypoll for the Ludhiana West Assembly constituency, the final electoral roll was published by the electoral registration officer (ERO), Ludhiana West, following special summary revision. April 1 is the qualifying date as per the schedule announced by the election commission of India (ECI).
IMA holds candle march to condemn Pahalgam attack

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

Ludhiana: Ludhiana chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday organised a candle march to strongly condemn the recent attack on people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Patron of IMA Ludhiana and member of the Punjab Medical Council Dr Manoj Sobti commended the efforts of the organising team. He noted that the candle march served as a powerful message against terrorism and honoured the memory of those who were lost.
Ludhiana air pollution levels breach safe limits, claims data

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

Ludhiana: As Ludhiana earns the dubious distinction of being among the most polluted cities in the world, air quality data from the only Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (CAAQM) station currently operating in the city reveals a consistent breach of safe pollution thresholds—particularly for PM10, a coarse particulate matter linked to serious respiratory and cardiovascular health issues.
City experiences driest April in nine years as temperature rises

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsCity Newsludhiana NewsCity experiences driest April in nine years as temperature risesTrendingLudhiana continues to experience adverse weather conditions, recording the lowest monthly rainfall in April in nine years. Meanwhile, the city witnessed higher average day temperatures almost every month, with April temperatures being the highest in three years. The average minimum monthly temperature for Ludhiana in April was also the highest in three years.
Murder convict picked up from Guj for another ‘double murder’

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsMurder convict picked up from Guj for another ‘double murder’Ludhiana: A murder convict, Harwinder Singh, was picked up from an eatery in Gujarat recently on charges of another ‘double murder' of a lawyer and a woman in Phagwara of Punjab's Kapurthala district. In Sept 2015, a court in Ludhiana had held Harwinder, along with two others, guilty of the murder of the then Moga DSP and his woman companion at an industrialist's farmhouse on Hambran road here.
Sharp drop in Amarnath yatra registrations; Pahalgam attack to blame?

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shariq Majeed

NewsCity Newsludhiana NewsSharp drop in Amarnath yatra registrations; Pahalgam attack to blame? TrendingLudhiana: The recent terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, appears to have cast a long shadow over the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. In Ludhiana, the number of devotees applying for mandatory medical certificates at the civil hospital has dropped significantly, raising concerns about the impact of fear and uncertainty on religious participation.