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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Leakage detected in basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium, contractor told to replace ceiling sheets
The Municipal Corporation (MC) has issued a notice to the contractor who constructed the basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium under the Smart City Mission, after water leakage was detected in the court's ceiling. The contractor has been directed to immediately replace the faulty ceiling sheets, which MC officials have attributed to substandard workmanship. According to the notice, a recent inspection revealed seepage in the ceiling, caused by defective roofing material. (HT file) Aaditya Dachalwal, MC commissioner-cum-CEO of Ludhiana Smart City Limited (LSCL), has constituted a committee to probe the matter. The panel comprises additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh as the chairperson, with superintending engineer Sham Lal Gupta and executive engineer Arvind Kumar as members. According to the notice, a recent inspection revealed seepage in the ceiling, caused by defective roofing material. This reflects poor workmanship and negligence on the part of the contractor, the notice mentioned. According to MC officials, a penalty of ₹10 lakh has already been imposed on the contractor for delay in completion of the project in the past. Now, the authorities have again directed the contractor to take corrective steps and replace the faulty ceiling sheets, otherwise an additional penalty would be imposed for missing deadlines and defective execution of work. MC commissioner Dachalwal stated the civic body has been continuously monitoring the development works being taken up across the city and no laxity would be tolerated in terms of quality of works. In March this year, the MC had slapped ₹10 lakh as fine on the contractor for delay in completing the basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium. The action was taken after MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal took stock of development works. The project was taken up under the Smart City Mission.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Contractor gets notice over basketball court ceiling leak
Ludhiana: Taking strict cognisance of leakage in the basketball court in Guru Nanak Stadium, the municipal corporation (MC) served a notice on the contractor, directing him to replace faulty ceiling sheets. MC commissioner/CEO of Ludhiana Smart City Limited (LSCL), Aaditya Dachalwal, also formed a committee to conduct an inspection and submit a report. The committee comprises MC additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh as chairman, with superintending engineer Sham Lal Gupta and executive engineer Arvind Kumar as members. The notice mentioned that leakage was recently observed in the ceiling of the basketball court due to a faulty ceiling sheet. This reflects poor workmanship and negligence on the part of the contractor, on whom a penalty of Rs 10 lakh had already been imposed for delay in completion of the project. Authorities have again directed the contractor to take corrective steps and replace faulty ceiling sheets, failing which additional penalty would be imposed for missing deadlines and defective execution of work. MC commissioner Dachalwal said that they were monitoring development works being undertaken across the city and no laxity would be tolerated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands in Wales Upgrading Homes for Free Wales Heating Grants Apply Now Undo The basketball court project has remained in the news for many reasons, with questions raised about its quality. It missed many deadlines and could not withstand the rainy season. The project is being executed under the Smart City Mission. MSID:: 122905179 413 |
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Pay property tax by July 31 to avail benefits: MC chief
Ludhiana: With just a week to go for residents to pay the pending property tax without any interest and penalty, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has appealed to them to avail themselves of the benefits of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme by submitting their dues by July 31. The MC chief has asked zonal commissioners and superintendents, and other officials to expedite the recovery of dues from residents and crack the whip on defaulters. He held a meeting with them at the zone 'D' office of the civic body in Sarabha Nagar Thursday. MC additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh, assistant commissioner (UT) Pragati Rani, zonal commissioners Abhishek Sharma (zone A), Neeraj Jain (zone B), Gurpal Singh (zone C), and Jasdev Singh Sekhon (zone D), among other officials, were in attendance at the meeting. Similar directions have also been issued to officials of the operations and maintenance (O&M) cell for the recovery of water/sewer bills from the residents. Civic officials said property tax must be paid after self-assessment every year. If the property owner fails to pay the tax, the civic body levies a 20% penalty and 18% annual interest on the pending amount. Under the newly launched OTS scheme, residents can now submit the pending tax by July 31, without any penalty or interest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo They can pay do so at the suvidha kendras situated in the zonal offices of the civic body. MC Suvidha Kendras to remain open this weekend To help the residents submit the pending property tax on time, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has ordered that the zonal suvidha kendras of the civic body will remain open on Saturday (July 26) and Sunday (July 27).
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
City's dark side: Man out walking at night stabbed to death
Ludhiana: Miles away from home, Tilakraj, a Nepal national, had been struggling to make ends meet for quite some time. It was not easy. A prolonged bout of ill-health had disrupted his meagre earnings as a labourer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Eventually, he moved to Ludhiana in search for work and livelihood, but this is where he met his death. The 45-year-old, who had come from Haryana a few months ago, was having a post-dinner walk on Thursday night, when two men came on a scooter, stabbed him and sped away. On the rooftop of the rented accommodation, the victim's teenaged son witnessed his father's violent end and froze, horrified. He later told the police that he had seen the accused before but did not know their names. Police suspect that rivalry may have been the murder motive. Tilakraj, who originally belonged to Nepal, had been living in Kurukshetra, Haryana, with his family for years. About five months ago, he moved to Ludhiana for work and got a rented house in Gujjar Bhawan, Meharban area. Tilakraj's son, Danish, 18, said that his father was walking outside the house after dinner while he was standing on the terrace with a friend, when the two men stabbed his father. He added that the accused did not speak to Tilakraj or try to rob him. His father's mobile phone was inside the house, and he only had Rs 200 in his pocket, which the accused did not snatch. The family rushed Tilakraj to a nearby clinic, where the doctor asked them to take him to hospital. However, he succumbed on the way. Inspector Paramdeep Singh, SHO, Meharban police station, said, "According to the victim's son, who has witnessed the murder, the accused only stopped near Tilakraj, stabbed him once, and escaped. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police suspect rivalry as a reason behind the murder. The victim's son also told the police that he has seen the accused before but does not know their names." During investigation, police found that the men had been asking for directions to Tilakraj's house. Tilakraj, who used to work as a labourer, had been jobless for some time due to health issues. He was suffering from jaundice and other health ailments, confirmed the police. He is survived by his wife and five children, including three sons. Ludhiana's Year of Bloodshed July, 2025: A woman's body was dumped near Aarti Chowk. Police cracked the case in just 4 hours, arresting three suspects July, 2025: 30-year-old Reshma was allegedly murdered by her in-laws. Her body was found stuffed in a sack June, 2025: Radhika, 21, a newly-married woman, was found strangled in her rented home. Her husband, Sunil, is on the run June, 2025: The decomposed body of a man, suspected to be a migrant, was found inside a blue drum. His neck and legs were tied with rope Feb, 2025: AAP worker Anokh Mittal, his girlfriend, and four hitmen were arrested for murdering his wife, Lipsy, after she discovered their affair July, 2025: Four men were sentenced to life for the 2020 murder of Dara Singh, killed during a family gathering over a gambling feud MSID:: 122387754 413 |
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ludhiana launches Nasha Mukti Yatra today to turn drug fight into people's movement
Ludhiana: The district administration on Thursday announced the launch of Nasha Mukti Yatra , a large-scale grassroots awareness campaign against drug abuse, starting May 16. According to an official statement, 275 yatras will be held across urban and rural areas of Ludhiana until May 25, with daily events in each of the district's 14 assembly constituencies. Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain said the initiative aims to transform the fight against drugs into a people-led movement, urging public participation to foster vigilance and collective action. He emphasised that a drug-free Ludhiana can only be achieved through united community efforts. "The yatras will be organised under the supervision of designated officers. Paramdeep Singh from municipal corporation, Ludhiana will oversee events in urban areas under the MC, while ADC (rural development) Amarjit Bains will manage activities in rural blocks. ADC (urban development) Rupinder Pal Singh will be responsible for events in municipal councils," the statement added. Jain said each Nasha Mukti Yatra will bring together Village Defence Committees (VDCs), Ward Defence Committees (WDCs), sarpanches, villagers, and others to promote awareness and strengthen the fight against drug-related activities. Further, he added that the de-addicted individuals will share motivational lectures to inspire others, and an oath against drug abuse will be administered, fostering a sense of commitment and vigilance among participants. As per the official statement, "On the opening day, May 16, 40 Nasha Mukti Yatras will take place across Ludhiana's wards and villages, showcasing a robust start to the campaign. In Atam Nagar, MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu will lead events in Ward Nos. 40, 41, and 42. In Dakha, Senior AAP leader KNS Kang will preside over yatras in Mini Chapar, Chapar, and Dhurkot. MLA Jiwan Singh Sangowal will oversee events in Alamgir, Allowal, and Amaltash in Gill constituency. In Jagraon, MLA Saravjit Kaur Manuke will spearhead yatras in Abupura, Agwarh Gujaran, and Agwarh Khwajabaju. Cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond will lead events in Kamma, Isru, and Rajewal in Khanna." "Cabinet minister Hardeep Singh Mundian will preside over yatras in Dashmesh Kalan, Mundian Khurd, and Mundian Tibba in Sahnewal. In Ludhiana Central, MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi will lead events in Ward Nos. 10, 30, and 74, while in Ludhiana East, MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal will oversee Ward Nos. 11, 12, and 13. In Ludhiana South, MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina will lead yatras in Ward Nos. 27, 31, and 32. MP Sanjeev Arora will preside over an event in Ward No. 54 in Ludhiana West," the statement read. The statement suggested that in Raikot, MLA Hakam Singh Thekedar will lead events in Jand, Nangal Kalan, and Nangal Khurd, and in Samrala, MLA Jagtar Singh will be the chief guest for yatras in Ghulal, Khatra, and Bijlipure villages. MSID:: 121192264 413 |
