Ludhiana News: Major Civic & Traffic Updates Today
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments you need to know for January 8, 2026.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Key civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments you need to know for January 8, 2026.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation taps a Rs 135.8 crore, 50-year central loan to rebuild roads. With elections looming, MLAs scramble for projects, but weather delays construction. Read more.
Ludhiana Police arrests two individuals for plotting a targeted killing. Weapons and a stolen motorcycle recovered. Investigation reveals inter-gang rivalry motive. Read the full details.
Unauthorized food stalls in Ludhiana are occupying footpaths and parking spaces, causing severe traffic congestion and pedestrian issues. Residents demand immediate action. Read more.
Stay ahead with the latest from Ludhiana! Get crucial updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for January 6, 2026. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation outlines major 2026 projects: 100 electric buses, European-style road redevelopment, and solid waste management. Residents share expectations for a cleaner, greener city.
Ludhiana residents demand stronger policing & traffic management after 2025 saw a surge in gang shootouts and illegal firearms. Read about their concerns and proposed solutions.
Kallambalam police arrested Vinod (37) for stealing steel pipes and iron rods meant for highway works. Materials recovered from a Paravur scrap shop. Read the full investigation details.
A 22-year-old man was shot and injured in Ludhiana's Dhandari Kalan area following a monetary dispute. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Read for details.
Ludhiana residents demand stricter enforcement and long-term planning to tackle severe traffic congestion. Key issues include illegal parking and encroachments. Read the full report.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation plans a new multi-storey parking lot near Mata Rani Chowk to resolve the massive parking crisis in Old City's wholesale markets. The project aims to accommodate 2,700 vehicles.
Ludhiana's flagship food street project, worth ₹4.89 crore, is in limbo after the irrigation department denied a critical NOC. The project has failed for the third time due to bureaucratic hurdles.
Baghpat authorities serve notices to 29 illegal colonies and a private school for unauthorized construction. Demolition looms if violations are not rectified. Read the full story.
Ludhiana gets a major water boost! A new Rs 1 crore canal water supply project promises to solve water scarcity for many residents. Learn how this initiative will transform the city's water infrastructure.
Ludhiana Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal orders strict accountability for all new constructions to plug revenue leaks and ensure safety compliance. Residents warned to obtain proper permits.
Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma announces an aggressive 2026 security blueprint featuring 1,268 new CCTVs and a digital database to track criminals. The plan builds on a year of record drug seizures and a 92.7% conviction rate.
Two workers from Rajasthan died after a wooden platform collapsed in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi. Police cite negligence in safety measures. Read the full investigation details.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
Ludhiana police arrested nine individuals for drug peddling after a landlord reported suspicious activity. The raid uncovered heroin and cash. Read the full story.
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Ludhiana police launch massive security operation with 900 personnel for New Year's Eve. Strict action promised against drink-driving, hooliganism, and harassment. Read the full plan.
Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij recommends a state or central agency probe into an alleged Rs 1,500 crore scam in the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Massive irregularities found in work slips and registrations.
A massive fire gutted a building and factory in Ludhiana's Gandhi Nagar. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. No casualties were reported. Read for details on the incident and response.
Ludhiana's Transport Nagar, North India's second-largest transport hub, grapples with broken roads, sewage failure, garbage piles, and rising robberies. Transporters demand urgent action from authorities.
Sarabha Nagar, Model Town & Pakhowal Road underpasses in Ludhiana witness rampant wrong-side driving & illegal U-turns, raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand traffic police deployment.
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Ludhiana faces a growing homeless crisis. Authorities and experts propose solutions for better shelter and rehabilitation. Discover the challenges and potential paths forward for the city's most vulnerable.
Pachpaoli police book only tanker driver, not contractor, after fatal accident on flyover stretch. Residents flag ongoing safety hazards, dust, and chaos. Details inside.
Ludhiana recorded its coldest night in over three weeks at 4.6°C. IMD issues orange alert for very dense fog and cold wave for the next two days. Visibility dropped to 50 meters.
Ludhiana railway station faces severe crowding as platform upgrades divert trains. Passengers struggle with insufficient seating. Read about the impact and official timeline.