Ludhiana

Procession to reach city today; liquor, meat shops along route to remain closed till Nov 21 midnight

Suspects will be nabbed soon, say police

With rising cases of dementia, strokes, cognitive decline linked to pollution, it is now being recognised as a serious threat

Over-use and self-medication of antibiotics have created drug-resistant ‘superbugs’, which are killing many people and the numbers are rising. Soon, even simple infections could become fatal

Pet ownership is rising as a stress reliever due to busy lifestyles and emotional needs. Cats, birds, and rabbits are becoming popular alongside dogs. Experts confirm pets lower stress, anxiety, and blood pressure, offering unconditional love and companionship.

Two PAU master's students, Amritpal Singh and Phyo Thiri Aung, presented research at the 4th Kuwait International Conference in Life Science. Amritpal presented on okra crisps, while Phyo presented on functional dairy products using dragon fruit peel. Both received positive feedback for their work.

Sidharth Singh, a Class IX student, won a Silver Award at the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. He was chosen from over 53,000 entries globally, receiving recognition from prominent literary figures. The competition highlights Commonwealth values and encourages thoughtful writing.

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) hosted the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of Northern India's quarterly meeting. The CME, focused on advances in women's health, included a talk by Dr. Hafeez Rahman, a pioneer in laparoscopy. DMC&H also launched a fellowship for endoscopy training.

Owners in unauthorized colonies in Punjab can now get power connections. They need to pledge the connection can be cut if the building is deemed illegal and pay an extra security deposit for potential dismantling costs. Any leftover deposit will be returned.

Rs 6 lakh recovered

Nine-year-old Parth is in critical condition in a Ludhiana ICU for 18 days after being shot during a nagar kirtan. The accused, Sukhpal Singh, is absconding. Police have arrested his family for aiding his escape. Parth's family faces a Rs 8 lakh hospital bill, appealing for donations.

Ludhiana Angels Network launched Fuelerator, a program for startups. The event featured seven food startups pitching for investment, with Punjab's Industry Minister and other prominent figures in attendance. Thirty startups participated, and some secured funding. Next year's event will focus on textiles.

Jodhan police arrested Kuldeep Singh, the alleged leader of a gang involved in robberies. Rs 6,000 was recovered. Sahib Singh is also implicated in a recent robbery of Rs 15,700 from a vendor. Kuldeep Singh has multiple prior criminal charges.

Ludhiana police conducted a special drive against overloaded and oversized vehicles. They issued 52 challans under the Motor Vehicles Act, targeting trucks and commercial vehicles. The police aim for zero tolerance, emphasizing safety and infrastructure protection.

The IMA Ludhiana and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute hosted a CME on breast cancer and childhood malignancies. Local doctors learned about cutting-edge oncology practices. Key sessions covered advancements in breast cancer management and the significance of early childhood malignancy diagnosis.

Confusion prevails over division of services between Sewa Kendras, RTA

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H) entered the International Book of Records for planting the most trees by a medical institute. The initiative, part of their 'Save the Planet' drive, saw over two lakh trees planted, with a goal of ten lakh by next year. The event celebrated the efforts of students and staff and highlighted the importance of environmental health.

Doctors flag surge in cases of organ damage due to unsupervised supplement use

"The Sikh panth will observe complete one week from November 23 to 29 to commemorate the closing ceremonies with the day when the ninth Guru was cremated at Sri Anandpur Sahib": Akal Takht acting Jathehar

Launches its store in Downtown market, with a fashion showcase featuring winter and wedding collection

Factory workers present at the time of the incident, but none intervened

One of the guards sustained fractures in both legs, besides getting 25 stitches for his head injuries

Incident occurred after minor arguments broke out while consuming alcohol

2 months ago, valuables, cash worth Rs 11L was stolen from store

Suspects will be questioned to know about their links, says cop