Ludhiana, Punjab Business Information Directory

Preparations underway at Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana for dry run of COVID vaccination - Punjab government is all set to implement the dry run of COVID vaccination on December 28. Preparations are underway in Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH) in Ludhiana for the dry run. The vaccine will roll out in phased manner with priority groups- frontline workers and population with co-morbidities. The state has done cold chain assessment and indentified 729 cold chain points. Dry run will enable end to end mobilisation and testing of COVID-19 vaccination process.

Dense fog envelopes Ludhiana - Thick blanket of fog enveloped Ludhiana, Punjab on December 18. Visibility decreased to significant level due to change in weather conditions. According to IMD, fog will continue to hover over the city for the next two days.

Cold wave conditions will persist for next 2 days in Ludhiana: Agrometeorologist - Fog continued to shroud in Punjab’s Ludhiana city on December 17. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are very likely in some pockets over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh for next 2 days. Speaking to ANI, Asst Agrometeorologist of Punjab Agricultural University, Dr Kulwinder Kaur Gill said, “Cold wave conditions will persist for the next two days. We have warned orchard/nursery owners to cover the new plants so that it doesn't affect them.” “Low temperatures are favourable for the growth of wheat crop,” she added.

Police recovers firecrackers worth Rs 50 lakh in Ludhiana - Police have recovered firecrackers worth around Rs 50 lakh in Punjab’s Ludhiana on November 10. Firecrackers were stored illegally in a residential area of Ludhiana. One person has been arrested and a case has also been registered against him.

Businesses in Ludhiana adversely affected due to ongoing ‘rail roko’ protest - Farmers 'Rail Roko' protests have impacted several industries in Punjab. Lots of shipping containers are stuck at dry port in Ludhiana. They are facing huge loss due 'Rail Roko' agitation by farmers. “Our lots of shipping containers are stuck here because of farmers protest. We are facing lots of trouble on daily basis. Punjab government is doing nothing for us. Exporters are facing huge problems,” said Rishi Gupta owner of Kova Fasteners Pvt. Ltd. While speaking to ANI, Abrol International owner Surinder Abrol said, “This month we cannot export our containers due to the farmers protest. We are facing huge loss because of farmers”. Large number of farmers in Punjab, Haryana and some parts of other states are protesting against the new farm laws.

Ludhiana cinema halls all set to welcome movie-goers - The cinema halls are all set to open in India after a long wait of more than 6 months due to COVID-induced lockdown. Cinema hall owners started prepping up to welcome the movie-goers with all the precautions in Ludhiana. Owner of Solitaire Cinema, Gurdeep Singh Gosha said, 'Cinema is one of the best medium of entertainment. Due to COVID, cinema industry got affected a lot. We are happy as at least it got opened.' Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced guidelines to open cinema halls in India in unlock 5 from Oct 15.

Blood bank for dogs established in Punjab's Ludhiana, first in north India - The blood bank has been set up after getting approval from the Department of Biotechnology to improve the survival chances of dogs.

NGO in Ludhiana provides ambulance service to corona patients across faiths - As the Indian government is busy battling coronavirus outbreak, a number of citizens and organizations are also not behind in extending their support to the needy people who are worst affected by this pandemic. Be it through distributing essential items or providing ambulance services they have been contributing their bit without making any discrimination on the basis of caste and community. Let's take a look at a similar example in Ludhiana city of Punjab.

Bicycle industry in Ludhiana unable to fulfill demands due to labour shortage amid COVID-19 - Bicycle industry is currently in boom after COVID-19 unlock but the industry is unable to fulfill the desired demand as the production is hampered due to labour shortage in Ludhiana. The manufactures said they are unable to fulfill demands as production is hampered due to labour shortage. The demand of the bicycle has increased but shortage of labours getting in the way to meet demands. The industry is currently working under 45% labour force. President of FICO, Gurmeet Singh Kular said, “Cycle industry is struggling with labour shortage as government had sent labourers to home in special trains. The industry is working with 45% labour force. We demand that the government should make arrangements to bring the labourers back.”

COVID-19 guidelines violation: Over 50 arrested from pool party at Ludhiana restaurant - According to the police, they were part of a pool party organised at a restaurant under Sarabha Nagar police station limits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ludhiana's Sikh restaurateur makes chocolate Ganesha for Hindu festival - When it comes to celebrating festivals in India, the differences of caste and faith dilute and people come together to create a strong bond of humanity. The same can be witnessed amidst Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations when people cutting across religious lines are showcasing their indulgence in the festivities. One among them is a Sikh restaurateur from Ludhiana city in Punjab whose Chocolate Ganesha is winning hearts.

ASHA workers protest in Punjab's Ludhiana - Punjab's ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers union staged protest against government in Ludhiana. The frontline workers demand fixed monthly salary Rs 15,000 or Rs 4,000 in addition to the incentives.

Vegetables prices soar due to monsoon and COVID-19 impact in Ludhiana - The prices of vegetables have increased in Punjab’s Ludhiana due to monsoon rains and impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Due to continuous downpour in the city and COVID-19 outbreak, the prices of vegetables are touching sky. Locals are facing problems as the essential commodities are getting sold at higher prices in the market. Social distancing norms were also flouted in the vegetable market. While speaking to ANI, a wholesaler, Manmohan Singh Bittu said, “Business was slow earlier so farmers didn't grow many crops at their farms. Now crops are getting damaged due to rain.” “Due to rain, less produce is coming to market. Business was slow anyway, so many didn't cultivate much at their farms. The price is now twice-thrice of earlier price. Peas are being sold at Rs 80-90 per kg and chillies at Rs 20 per kg. All vegetables are expensive,” he added.

Caught on cam: Speedy car collides with tree in Ludhiana - A speedy car collided with a tree in Ludhiana which left three people injured. Injured were taken to the hospital. The whole incident was captured on a CCTV camera. Police is investigating the matter.

Ludhiana Police checking vehicles, spreading awareness among people amid coronavirus outbreak - Police are checking vehicles and spreading awareness among people in Punjab's Ludhiana amid coronavirus outbreak. Frontline workers are performing their duty diligently during COVID-19 crisis. Police are conducting sampling and testing of around 100-150 people every day. There are over 1500 active cases of COVID-19 outbreak in Punjab.