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Ludhiana Heritage sites a picture of utter neglect

By Amandeep Madra on June 14, 2010

Often called the ‘Manchester of India’, few people – both residents and outsiders – know that the city has a large number of significant historical structures that can be major tourist attractions but instead languish in a state of neglect. One such noteworthy example is Christ Church, which dates back to the 1830s. Adjacent to [...]

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‘Sikh relics’ found near Gurudwara to be examined

By hema on March 15, 2010

Did the sixth Sikh guru leave behind a few weapons on the outskirts of Kailey village near Ludhiana during his halt during his ‘dharam parchar’ tours of the region in 1621? The recovery of some sharp-edged weapons and a ‘chur’ during digging in the vicinity of the village gurudwara, built in memory of Guru Har [...]

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Slices of history rotting in Punjab

By admin on January 7, 2009

Ludhiana's Clock Tower, popularly known as 'Ghanta Ghar', turned 102 last year. It was on October 18, 1906, that Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, Ludhiana, was inaugurated by the then Lt Governor of Punjab, Sir Montgomery.

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