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Tarsem Singh Deogan

Tarsem Singh Deogan is a senior reporter at Ludhiana. He has 16 years of experience in journalism. He has covered all beats and now focuses on crime reporting.

Articles by Tarsem Singh Deogan

Ludhiana MC elections: Cong to announce 50 candidates by December 11

Sanjay Talwar, District Congress Commitee president, confirmed that the committee would conduct interviews of aspirants who have applied for tickets

The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has 95 wards. (HT File)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:16 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Stakeholders blame unregistered units, corruption, ‘outdated’ STPs for Buddha Nullah pollution

Protests have been held in the past demanded closure of the common effluent treatment plants’ outlets into the Buddha Nullah, blaming dyeing industrial units for the pollution.

Activists have been protesting for action regarding the Buddha Nullah pollution. (HT file)
Published on Dec 05, 2024 10:57 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Devastated kin of Canada murder victim seek govt’s help to bring body

22-year-old Gurasis Singh from Ludhiana was stabbed to death in his rented accommodation in Ontario on December 1; his father says Lambton College has extended support to the family and is making efforts for transport of mortal remains.

Deceased Gurasis Singh
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 10:50 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: BRS Nagar community centre reopened after 7 years

BRS Nagar's community centre reopens after 7 years, managed by LIT post-disputes with the local welfare society; ₹55 lakh spent on renovations.

The community centre in Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar was locked by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust in 2017 over pending dues. (Manish/HT)
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 10:24 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Farm leader Dallewal discharged from hospital, says Dec 6 ‘Delhi march’ on

Soon after the release, the farmer unions hinted that they will call off their scheduled protest at the residence of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Sangrur on December 1 but clarified that their December 6 march to Delhi and hunger strike will go as planned.

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and KMM’s Sarwan Singh Pandheraddressing a press conference at DMCH, Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:12 AM IST
ByKaram Prakash/Tarsem Singh Deogan, Patiala/ludhiana

Ludhiana traffic woes: No Chaura Bazar entry for cars, autos on weekends

It’s trial ban for now. A decision on permanency will be taken later. The measures aim to streamline the traffic flow and enhance the shopping experience in the city’s busiest market.

Barricades placed to stop entry of auto-rickshaws and four-vehicles in Chaura Bazar. The move is aimed to ease the traffic congestion. (Manish/Ht)
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:08 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: ED case against city travel agent filed in PMLA court

Nitish Ghai is said to have duped people of crores of rupees promising foreign work visas. Ghai, a resident of Victoria Enclave in Ayali Khurd, Ludhiana, was initially arrested by the Ludhiana police in July 2018. He is currently out on bail.

The Enforcement Directorate has revealed that Ghai accumulated substantial wealth through illegal immigration schemes.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 10:37 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Death row convict Rajoana calls for Sikh unity to fight ‘conspiracy’

Out on parole from Patiala jail for three hours on high court orders, Rajoana attends prayer meet of brother at native village in Ludhiana district. 

Balwant Singh Rajoana (centre), a death row convict in the Beant Singh assassination case, attending the prayer meet of his brother, Kulwant Singh, at a gurdwara in Ludhiana on Wednesday. The high court granted him a three-hour parole to attend the ceremony. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 20, 2024 04:31 PM IST

Punjab: Dhankhar’s plane fails to land amid poor visibility

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar had to attend two events in Ludhiana. His aircraft, unable to land in Ludhiana due to poor visibility, was diverted to Amritsar but there too the situation was same. Eventually, he had to go back.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar (PTI)
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 09:24 AM IST
ByTarsem Singh Deogan/Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

Attack on right-wing leaders: Nakodar resident booked for alleged links to BKI terrorist

Two days after the arrest of four accused for hurling petrol bombs on the houses of leaders of Hindu outfits, the Model Town police have found involvement of a Jalandhar resident in the incident

The police said they traced calls of the accused identified as Hardeep Singh alias Happy and found that he was in contact with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Harjit Singh. (HT File)
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 09:24 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Attack on right-wing leaders: BKI terrorist Sabi was handling operation from Portugal: Police

Four accused arrested for hurling petrol bombs on the houses of leaders of Hindu outfits confessed that they started hatching the conspiracy in September

Four accused arrested for hurling petrol bombs on the houses of leaders of Hindu outfits confessed that they started hatching the conspiracy in September.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:16 AM IST

BKI module busted, 4 held for attack on right-wing leaders

Police said the accused were involved in attacks on right-wing leaders, including the October 16 incident targeting Shiv Sena (Bharat Vanshi) leader Yogesh Bakshi’s residence and the November 2 attack on Shiv Sena (Hind) leader Harkirat Singh Khurana’s house in Ludhiana’s Model Town Extension.

Commissioner of Police Ludhiana Kuldeep Singh Chahal with other senior police officials addressing the media persons regarding the arrest of accused in petrol bomb attack in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:14 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

VB investigating knee replacement ‘scam’ at Ludhiana civil hospital

VB asks for 2-year records after allegations of Ludhiana civil hospital doctors charging for surgeries covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme

SMO Dr Harpreet Singh confirmed that the hospital has dispatched the documents with the details. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 05:06 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: ED probe says Ghai accumulated crores in assets using work visa scam proceeds

According to a latest first-information (FIR) registered by the local police after an ED complaint, Ghai allegedly used proceeds from the frauds to purchase these properties

The officials said Ghai declared income of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22 lakh between 2015 and 2018. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Capt Amarinder Singh slams CM, AAP over procurement mess

Amarinder visited Asia’s largest grain market in Khanna on Friday and met farmers and arhtiyas (commission agents) and said that the grain markets are bursting at the seams as paddy has not been lifted from the mandis

Former Punjab chief minister and senior BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh with others at grain market in Khanna on Friday. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 08:26 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 17 years on, murder accused held after return from US

Inspector Davinderpal Singh, SHO at the Samrala police station, Ludhiana, confirmed that accused Pardeep Singh, a resident of Phase-1, Mohali, had applied for anticipatory bail through his legal counsel; the court had adjourned the hearing until November 13, but Pardeep Singh mistakenly believed the court had granted him relief and decided to fly back from the US

The Samrala police station had registered the case in February 2007. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 24, 2024 10:51 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Tardy procurement: Punjab’s farm unions to block highways on Oct 25

The farmer unions expressed their frustration with both the state and central governments, accusing them of ignoring Punjab’s interests.

The unions threatened that if the issue remains unresolved they will gherao all the deputy commissioners’ offices across Punjab on October 29. (Bloomberg File)
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 09:18 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Special focus on curbing street crime, drug peddling, says DGP Yadav

On his way to Ludhiana in the morning, DGP Yadav stopped at the Kohara checkpoint for an inspection and to review its working

DGP Gaurav Yadav flags off PCR vehicles at Police Lines in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Oct 23, 2024 10:32 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Another accused held for attack on edu group trustee

Around three weeks after two assailants opened fire at the trustee of an educational group, the police made the second arrest in the case, officials said.

Garden Valley International School trustee Baldev Singh was attacked near Garhi bridge on Sirhind Canal on September 30. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 05:34 AM IST

Ludhiana: Family marries off 17-year-old rape survivor, 3 booked

The minor was allegedly raped by Sohan Singh alias Sohni, a priest at a gurdwara in Noorpur village in Machhiwara, Ludhiana

Deepti Saluja is representing the survivor’s family in a compensation case. After investigation and availing the legal opinion from the district attorney (DA legal), Ludhiana’s Machhiwara police registered a first-information report (FIR) against her father, aunt (father’s sister) and husband on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 21, 2024 10:52 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: A bizarre ‘coincidence’ haunts nabbed snatching accused

The streak of mishaps is almost exclusively reserved for those caught on camera while committing snatchings or robberies in Ludhiana

Over the past four months, suspects arrested by the Ludhiana police have sustained serious injuries, more often than not. All the injuries, mostly fractured limbs, are sustained in a failed escape bid. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 06:06 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Migrants make a mark in panchayat polls, vow to ensure development

Two women from migrant families, who moved to Ludhiana in search of job opportunities, have won the elections, signaling a broader acceptance and integration of migrant communities into the region’s political fabric

Neha Chaurasia, 23, and Sangeeta Devi, 42. (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 10:49 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Firing at Talwar’s car: Ludhiana cops yet to get leads

Ludhiana’s Sarabha Nagar police have registered an FIR against unknown suspects under Sections 125 and 324(4) of the BNS and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act following a complaint lodged by Talwar

The Ludhiana police have a poor track record when it comes to solving such cases. (HT photo)
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:14 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Got threat call, claims woman sarpanch candidate; police begin probe

Deputy superintendent of police (Dakha) Varinder Singh Khosa says the police are investigating whether the call originated from a legitimate UK number or a virtual number through WhatsApp.

The caller reportedly warned Sukhdeep Kaur of Toosa village in Ludhiana to withdraw her nomination or face “serious” consequences.
Published on Oct 11, 2024 10:47 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 64.03-crore assets of peddling accused attached this year

The police reviewed the cases registered between 2019 and 2024, identifying 54 cases in which drug peddlers had acquired significant assets. ₹14.52-crore assets linked to 10 drug peddling cases are yet to be attached.

Police officials paste an attachment letter on a house. (HT file)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 10:37 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Couple dies of asphyxiation in guesthouse fire

According to the police, the guesthouse was without fire arrangements. Other guests and staff escaped unhurt.

The guesthouse where fire broke out in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Oct 10, 2024 10:34 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Couple dies of asphyxiation in Ludhiana guesthouse fire

All guests, barring the couple, and the hotel staff managed to come out of the building in time and escaped unhurt.

A couple died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at a guesthouse near the inter-state bus terminal in Ludhiana early on Thursday.   (Representational photo)
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 01:55 PM IST

Ludhiana: Jail seeks forensic doctors, none posted at civil hospital

Cental jail officials have written to the civil surgeon and other key medical establishments in the state, seeking a board of three forensic experts for conducting post mortems of deceased inmates.

Civil surgeon Dr Pardeep Mohindra says every medical officer trained to conduct postmortems and a panel of three doctors is formed every time, in compliance with the norms. (HT File)
Published on Oct 07, 2024 10:53 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

7-crore fraud: Industrialist Oswal was ‘digital hostage’ for 2 days

Cybercriminals arranged fake Supreme Court hearing on video call, forged arrest order, scaring him into coughing up money.

According to the police, the fraudsters kept him under digital surveillance, instructing him to remain under constant observation via video call even while he slept. He was too intimidated to inform anyone.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 09:30 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

2 held for duping Vardhman Group owner Oswal of 7 cr

Punjab Police on Sunday busted a gang of inter-state cyber fraudsters who duped noted industrialist and chairman of Ludhiana-based Vardhman Group SP Oswal of ₹7 crore

Chairman of Ludhiana-based Vardhman Group SP Oswal,
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:50 AM IST
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