News for 'ludhiana'

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

India's 10 most polluted industrial hubs

India's 10 most polluted industrial hubs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

The hubs in the top ten list are located in Ankleshwar and Vapi in Gujarat, Ghaziabad and Singrauli in Uttar Pradesh, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Chandrapur (Maharashtra), Ludhiana in Punjab, Vellore in Tamil Nadu, Bhiwadi in Rajasthan, and Angul Telcher in Orissa.

Cops foil Babbar Khalsa's plans to strike Delhi

Cops foil Babbar Khalsa's plans to strike Delhi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

The Mohali police have busted a module of Sikh militant group Babbar Khalsa International, which was planning to trigger a bomb blast in the national capital and Himachal Pradesh, by arresting three members of the group. While Purushotam Singh alias Bunty, Daljit Singh and Talvinder Singh were arrested by the Mohali police on Friday night, two others, including Harinder Singh, who is wanted for the 2007 blast at a theatre in Ludhiana, managed to escape.

'We are making a circus out of everything'

'We are making a circus out of everything'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show. The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the opportunity to showcase their frightening raw talent, notes Aseem Chhabra.

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Full-fledged operations will soon start in Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patna, Siliguri, Rajkot and Surat. Medybiz' current network across 10 cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad said a release.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

After a day's respite, a thick blanket of fog again engulfed the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on Saturday morning causing inconvenience to passengers as 31 domestic and international flights were delayed, 19 were cancelled and three diverted to Mumbai.

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The World Kabaddi League, on Tuesday, announced the list of 23 players who committed anti-doping rule violations, either before the draft or during and also in out of competition tests. Eleven players were found to have violated anti-doping regulations in the time since the start of the inaugural Wave WKL, according to the organisers.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

DSE to tie up with 6 regional bourses in a month

DSE to tie up with 6 regional bourses in a month

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

DSE, which is gearing up to resume its operations this diwali after a gap of about seven years, is in talks with various closed regional stock exchanges across the country to provide them its trading platform. Though there is no official confirmation on the names of the regional bourses, sources at DSE say talks with stock exchanges in Indore, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kanpur and Bangalore are in the final stages.

Oswal Overseas mulls delisting

Oswal Overseas mulls delisting

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Oswal Overseas Ltd board will meet on March 12 to consider delisting of shares from Delhi Stock Exchange, Mumbai Stock Exchange and Ludhiana Stock Exchange.

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Flipkart sells 1 million products in first 10 hours of festive sale

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Flipkart offers over 30 million products across more than 70 categories

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Smart cities: Madhya Pradesh tops; UP, Bihar, Bengal left out

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

First tranche of central funding of Rs 200-cr each to come in FY16 for those who meet all criteria.

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

PM Modi replaces Mahatma Gandhi in Khadi Commission calendar

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Khadi commission workers demanded reprinting of the calendars with Gandhi's picture being featured on them.

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The water level of major rivers, including the Ganga and the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the danger mark at several places.

Rs 664-cr pocket money for Indian children

Rs 664-cr pocket money for Indian children

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Children in India received Rs 664-cr pocket money this year. The economic slowdown hasn't dented this market, courtesy indulgent parents. Indian children received Rs 664 crore pocket and gift money so far in 2009, up 39 per cent compared to the whole of 2008.

 Another Indian student attacked in Melbourne

Another Indian student attacked in Melbourne

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Another Indian student has been attacked by a group in Frankston in Melbourne after they stopped him and demanded money and cigarettes despite the Australian Government's promise to take strict action against those who attack Indians.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

How accessories lead to growth

How accessories lead to growth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

The size of the accessories market ranges from Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 3,000 crore and has been growing at 15 to 18 per cent, according to Anand Ramanathan, manager, business performance services, KPMG. Within this, he said, the branded accessories segment is growing 25 per cent, against a growth rate of 35 to 36 per cent for apparel. Margins, however, are 10 to 15 per cent higher on accessories than apparel.

IOL Chemicals to hire 400

IOL Chemicals to hire 400

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

The new workforce will primarily take care of the company's proposed expansion with an outlay of Rs 216 crore, which would include capacity expansion for its various product lines, forward integration in the chemical and backward integration in the pharmaceutical divisions to produce raw materials for its flagship product Ibuprofen, besides increasing its cogeneration of power.

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

NBA D-League tryouts: Will Punjab's Palpreet leave a lasting impression?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Palpreet Singh Brar, standing 6'9 can be an intimidating figure. But sit with him for a chat and his easy-going demeanor and straight-faced humour will have you alter any perceptions harboured of the 21-year-old.

67% women felt angry when body shamed

67% women felt angry when body shamed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.

Another MiG-21 crashes near Halwara, pilot safe

Another MiG-21 crashes near Halwara, pilot safe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Halwara air base in Punjab on Tuesday, but the pilot bailed out safely.

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Ajab Prem lyricist Irshad Kamil tells us what inspires him.

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The move comes amid speculation over possibility of an alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The 190-km railway line will be between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Phulera in Rajasthan, which fall under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

'Global biz environment has improved in 3 years'

'Global biz environment has improved in 3 years'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The report finds it is easiest to start and operate a business in Ludhiana, Hyderabad and Bhubaneshwar, the report 'Doing Business In India 2009' said. Besides these three cities, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Jaipur, Patna, Chennai, Indore, Mumbai, Ranchi, Guwahati, Kolkata and Kochi are some other cities where setting up and operating a business is easy, the report added.

I-League: Churchill hold JCT after late surge

I-League: Churchill hold JCT after late surge

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

JCT squandered an early lead and had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Churchill Brothers in their forth-round I-League match in Ludhiana on Friday.

Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur to join Congress on November 28

Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur to join Congress on November 28

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Announcing the decision, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh welcomed them in the party fold, saying Congress will be further strengthened ahead of the Punjab assembly elections with the joining of like-minded people.

Railways to make 9 bridges in '09-'10

Railways to make 9 bridges in '09-'10

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Presenting the Interim Railway Budget 2009-2010 in the Lok Sabha on Friday, the minister said that Palej, Panoli, Kosamba and Kim in the districts of Surat and Bharuch in Gujarat, Roshanara Garden and Sultanpuri in Delhi, Shastrinagar and Model Town of Ludhiana in Punjab and Vasarpadi in Tamil Nadu will be considered on priority for construction of ROBs and RUBs.

Curfew relaxed in Jalandhar; protestor killed

Curfew relaxed in Jalandhar; protestor killed

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Jalandhar is a stronghold of Dera Sach Khand, a Sikh sect comprised of mainly Dalits who took to the streets in protest against the death of one of their gurus Sant Raman Nand during a clash between rival Sikh communities in a Vienna Gurudwara.

Spotted: P T Usha at Istanbul airport

Spotted: P T Usha at Istanbul airport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Reader Pankaj Kalra sent us this picture.

24 pilgrims killed as truck overturns

24 pilgrims killed as truck overturns

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Twenty-four pilgrims were killed and 75 others injured when the truck they were travelling in over turned in Rampur Jhajjhar village along the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border in the wee hours on Tuesday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Cong consider fielding Capt Amarinder from Amritsar LS seat

Cong consider fielding Capt Amarinder from Amritsar LS seat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Congress on Friday said it is "seriously considering" Captain Amarinder Singh as its candidate for the Amritsar parliamentary seat from where senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley is contesting his maiden election.

Mishap at railway crossing, 3 kids die

Mishap at railway crossing, 3 kids die

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Three school children were killed and over 16 others injured when a van carrying them rammed into an engine at an unmanned railway crossing near Haraj village, around 30 km from Ferozepur in Punjab, on Monday. Preliminary reports indicated negligence on part of the school van driver, who is absconding after the mishap. The victims were students of a DAV school in Talwani Bhai village.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

A tribute to B M Munjal, father of India's two-wheeler industry

A tribute to B M Munjal, father of India's two-wheeler industry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

B M Munjal positioned motorcycles as more fuel efficient than scooters, which struck a chord with the cost-conscious Indian buyers.