Ludhiana

CM Bhagwant Mann to Attend Sarabha Memorial Event Today; Tight Security in Ludhiana Village

CM Bhagwant Mann to Attend Sarabha Memorial Event Today; Tight Security in Ludhiana Village

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is scheduled to visit Sarabha village in Ludhiana today to attend the state-level ceremony commemorating the martyrdom day of revolutionary Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha. The Chief Minister will pay floral tributes at the memorial statue in the martyr’s ancestral village. Ahead of his visit, the district administration has strengthened security arrangements across the area. Sarabha village has effectively been turned into a security zone, with a heavy deployment of police personnel to manage the gathering and ensure smooth conduct of the event. Senior officials, including Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, along…
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Punjab Kabaddi player Tejpal Singh shot dead in Ludhiana after road rage fight near SSP office, accused identified

Punjab Kabaddi player Tejpal Singh shot dead in Ludhiana after road rage fight near SSP office, accused identified

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, a 25-year-old kabaddi player, Tejpal Singh, was brutally beaten and shot dead on Friday afternoon near the SSP office in Jagraon, barely 250 meter away. The attack, which lasted nearly 20 minutes, has raised serious questions about law and order in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the incident began as a minor road accident when Tejpal’s car brushed against two vehicles carrying the assailants. Following the collision, around seven to eight men stepped out of the vehicles and began thrashing Tejpal on the roadside. Despite public presence, the…
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ASI posted at Ludhiana DIG office dies by suicide, shoots himself in head with service revolver

ASI posted at Ludhiana DIG office dies by suicide, shoots himself in head with service revolver

National Times Bureau :- A jawan posted at DIG Range office in Ludhiana died by suicide after shooting himself in the head while he was on duty on Tuesday. He reportedly used his service revolver to shoot himself. The deceased has been identified as ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) Teerth Singh,50. He was a resident of Mullanpur Dakha (Ludhiana) and had been serving in the office for the past four to five years.  Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot, collected evidence, and sent the body for post-mortem. The police are currently investigating the reasons behind the suicide. The deceased is…
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Ludhiana: Fire Breaks Out at Residential Property, Family Evacuated Safely

Ludhiana: Fire Breaks Out at Residential Property, Family Evacuated Safely

National Times Bureau :- Ludhiana witnessed a major fire on Wednesday at a residential building near the petrol pump street in Bharat Nagar Chowk, causing panic among residents and passersby. The blaze began on the ground floor and quickly spread to the upper levels, prompting an urgent evacuation. Initial reports indicate that thick smoke was first seen emanating from one room before spreading to an adjacent room. Neighbors quickly alerted the family and assisted in their evacuation before the fire could escalate. All family members were safely rescued by local residents before the fire grew uncontrollable. The fire department dispatched…
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Ludhiana Police Recover Kidnapped Toddler, Woman Taken Into Custody

Ludhiana Police Recover Kidnapped Toddler, Woman Taken Into Custody

National Times Bureau :- A one-year-old toddler, who was kidnapped from Ludhiana Railway Station two days ago, has been safely recovered from Giaspura, police said. A woman identified as Anita has been arrested in connection with the case, along with a young man who, according to initial investigations, is the child’s foster brother. During interrogation, the woman revealed that her previous child had died, which left her distressed for a long time. She said that upon seeing the toddler playing, she decided to take the child home to raise him. She also mentioned that she was planning to take the…
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Ludhiana Social Media Influencer Hani Sethi Attacked in Vehicle Assault

Ludhiana Social Media Influencer Hani Sethi Attacked in Vehicle Assault

National Times Bureau :- In Ludhiana, social media influencer and footwear entrepreneur Hani Sethi was attacked while traveling home late at night on Saturday. According to reports, Sethi was returning after closing his shop when a Scorpio vehicle suddenly blocked his car on the Delhi Highway. An armed individual exited the Scorpio and assaulted Sethi’s vehicle. The entire incident was captured on Sethi’s dashcam. Speaking to authorities, Sethi stated that he had been followed by certain individuals for several days prior to the attack. He immediately drove to Doraha Police Station and filed a complaint. Some media reports claim Sethi…
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Grand Interfaith Gathering Organized in Ludhiana, Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Attends

Grand Interfaith Gathering Organized in Ludhiana, Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Attends

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A grand Sarv Dharam Sangam was organized at Guru Nanak Dev Bhavan, Ludhiana, to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Sant Atma Ram Ji Maharaj and the 98th birth anniversary of National Saint and revered Upadhyaya Vijnanacharya Shri Manohar Muni Ji Maharaj. The event was inspired by Bharat Sant Gaurav Shri Piyush Muni Ji Maharaj, with the aim of promoting harmony and brotherhood among all sections of society. A large number of devotees gathered to seek blessings from the saints and participate in the spiritual celebrations. Several eminent dignitaries also attended the event, including Punjab Assembly Speaker…
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Punjab Teacher Narinder Singh Honored with National Award on Teachers’ Day 2025

Punjab Teacher Narinder Singh Honored with National Award on Teachers’ Day 2025

National Times Bureau :- Teachers’ Day 2025 brought a moment of pride for Punjab as Narinder Singh, a dedicated educator from the Government Primary School in Jandiali village, Ludhiana district, has been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award 2025. The award will be presented on September 5 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Singh is the only teacher from Punjab to receive this honor this year. Expressing his gratitude, Singh said the recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to delivering quality education. Joining the school in 2006, he found just three classrooms and 174 students. Over the years, he introduced innovative…
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Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has started early preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and Ludhiana MP Raja Warring revealed that senior leaders recently held a crucial meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other top leadership. Following the meeting, Warring announced that new district presidents will soon be appointed across the state. “This was an important meeting, and the appointments will be made without any bias,” he said. Currently, the term for district presidents is three years. The previous appointments were made on November 19, 2022, but the party has decided to…
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Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana

Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana

National Times Bureau :- A full-dress rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day celebrations took place on Wednesday at the grounds of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The parade was led and the flag hoisted by Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain. Under the guidance of Parade Commander PPS Officer Harshpreet Singh, various contingents participated in the march-past, including Punjab Police (men and women), Punjab Home Guard, NCC Scouts (boys and girls), and other units. DCP Parminder Singh Bhandal and ADC Rakesh Kumar were also present during the rehearsal. Following the march-past, 850 students from 25 government schools performed an impressive Physical Training…
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