Business● ElevatedJun 17 · Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Bitumen shortage deepens Ludhiana pothole crisis before rains ; Iran conflict halts Punjab city roadworks . | Ludhiana News
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
A bitumen shortage, attributed to the Iran conflict, is worsening Ludhiana's pothole crisis and halting roadworks before the rainy season. This illustrates how international events can impact local infrastructure and supply chains.
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