Ludhiana

Routine checks, surprise inspections to be continued across dist: Official

A Ludhiana man, his family, and associates are accused of brutally assaulting and attempting to murder his wife on October 1. The victim, Manjit Kaur, reported the attack to the police, detailing strangulation, physical beating, and a kirpan attack by her husband. Police have registered a case and are investigating a suspected family dispute.

Moisture exposure can lead to mold, fungal growth — factors that impact crop's quality, market value: Experts

Ludhiana, Gurdaspur, Patiala, and Hoshiarpur girls won kurash events. Patiala dominated multiple weight classes. In gatka (boys), Ropar, Barnala, Amritsar, and Ludhiana advanced. Hoshiarpur and Ludhiana won beach volleyball matches.

Mohammad Asad Ehsan and Kanwaldeep Singh received state teacher awards. They were recognized among 71 teachers for their efforts to transform teaching into a collaborative profession. Ehsan excelled in extracurricular preparation, while Kanwaldeep supported primary students with personal challenges.

Farmers in Ludhiana face anxiety due to a forecast of heavy rain during the paddy harvest. Existing produce is at risk of damage from moisture. Standing crops are vulnerable to flattening and yield loss. Farmers are taking measures and worry about the potential for devastating crop damage, especially after earlier flood losses.

OPD services resumed following minister’s assurance

Exhibitors scramble to save goods

Heighten vigil on sellers of firecrackers I Authorities concerned must spread awareness I Residents should take accountability

Police have launched an investigation and are examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers

Farmers were seen hurriedly covering their harvested paddy produce with tarpaulins to protect it from moisture damage

The Saras Mela, showcasing Indian culture and craftsmanship, opened on Saturday at Punjab Agricultural University, lasting until October 13. Over 1,000 artisans are participating. The event features food stalls, workshops, competitions, and a song launch by visually impaired students. Tickets are available online and at the venue.

Harkunwar stood out among the world’s best young athletes

Accounts of unwitting business owners frozen for receiving payments

Students at The Shri Ram Universal School built an electric vehicle, displayed at the EcoDrive STEM Expo. The initiative, in partnership with Myra Academy, fostered sustainability and innovation. The project received praise from the chief guest, Dr. Manish Jha, and School Director Ramandeep Singh.

Youths in Malerkotla will act as brand ambassadors to combat drug abuse during the festival season. A police campaign, supported by educational institutions, aims to raise awareness among students about the dangers of drugs. The initiative recognizes the vulnerability of teenagers and emphasizes education alongside preventing drug trafficking.

A Hamidi dairy farmer, Jasveer Singh, transformed his business with training from GADVASU. He established a milk processing plant, producing value-added products with financial aid from PMEGP. His success, fueled by university support, serves as a model for rural entrepreneurship.

Sonakshi, Mamta, Inayat, and Sanchi won kurash in different weight classes. Barnala won girls U-19 beach volleyball. Fatehgarh Sahib won the girls U-19 gatka (single soti) team event, while Malerkotla won the free soti team event. Mandeep Kaur and Prabhjot Kaur won individual gatka events.

The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan concluded at ESIC Ludhiana. The campaign focused on women's health through camps, awareness sessions, and screenings for various diseases. It also included specialist consultations and support for TB patients.

Says two of them will be inaugurated within week

Govt pays a monthly scholarship of Rs 1,500 to help them in their studies

Seeks scrutiny from DC, top cop; Over 1,500 applicants applied for licence

Four overhead water reservoirs will be constructed in Ram Nagar, Focal Point, Jeevan Nagar, Dhandari

Targeted killing averted, suspect was key shooter in Kartik Baggan murder case

The initiative served as a milestone in fostering sustainability, innovation and future-ready learning among young learners