Ludhiana

Day before, 70-yr-old man died by suicide due to alleged harassment by panchayat members of Jagraon village

A departmental presentation showcases recent milestones and innovations, followed by a variety of activities

A pick-up truck driver, Bhag Singh, was booked for reckless driving after his vehicle plunged into the Sirhind canal, resulting in eight deaths and two missing. The incident occurred near Jagera Bridge while returning from Naina Devi. Nineteen occupants were rescued.

Police arrested two suspects, Rinku Sharma and Amit Kumar, for the murder of Pradeep Tiwari. The friends were drinking when an argument escalated, leading to Pradeep being beaten and left for dead. Pradeep, who had a wife and two-year-old daughter, died from internal injuries.

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Punjab government officials assured PCMS cadre representatives of upcoming changes. These include deploying security guards at medico-legal centers by August 19th, implementing MACP benefits for eligible staff by the same date, and urgently pursuing MACP notifications for the 2020 batch.

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Gathering at Mehma Singh Wala Stadium

RS Gujral IAS (retd), former finance secretary, GoI, chief guest

Psoriasis is linked to increased cardiovascular risk due to systemic inflammation impacting fat tissue, leading to insulin resistance. The study suggests cardiovascular screening and lifestyle changes are vital for psoriasis patients, along with potential benefits from certain medications.

Event was designed to enhance technical skills

Children's Traffic Training Park marked its 9th anniversary with students, educators, and trainers. The park, established in 2016 by Honda and Ludhiana Traffic Police, hosted interactive road safety learning experiences for young participants from local schools.

Jaswinder Singh Bittu won the Barundi village sarpanch election against Rupinder Singh. The election was held to fill the vacancy left by Bittu's deceased brother. Bittu won with 1,487 votes, while Rupinder Singh received 741 votes.

A Permanent Lok Adalat in Ludhiana ordered Guru Nanak Dev ITI to allow a student to take his first-year RAC exam on July 29th. The institution was pressuring the student to pay the second-year fees upfront, which the court deemed unfair, as the first-year fees were already paid. The exam result will be pending the petition's final outcome.

Social activist Lakhvir Singh Lakha supports farmers opposing Punjab's land pooling policy, calling it deceptive and a privatization scheme. He criticized the government's actions, questioned its financial promises, and highlighted unused land. Lakha urged unity and a tractor march against the policy.

Medical experts urged awareness about hepatitis, calling it a 'silent killer.' Seminars and workshops were held to highlight the disease's causes, consequences, and prevention, especially in the Malwa region where residents are more susceptible. Free diagnostic tests were offered.

Joint teams will enforce strict action, including fines, against dairy owners dumping cow dung in the Buddha Dariya starting August 1. The Punjab Pollution Control Board, police, and Municipal Corporation will collaborate. Action will also target dyeing units and encroachments along the river.

Ludhiana's dyeing industry pollutes Buddha Nullah and Satluj River due to toxic chemical waste. The industry is economically significant but lacks proper effluent treatment, with regulatory bodies failing to enforce environmental standards, leading to water and soil contamination.

Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, excelled in the PISA-based test for schools (PBTS), demonstrating top-tier performance comparable to leading education systems. The school achieved scores of 543 in math, 537 in science, and 516 in reading, highlighting strong student achievement and well-being.

A PAU study found life skills training significantly boosts university students' well-being. A program improved self-awareness, empathy, and coping mechanisms. Females excelled in empathy; males in planning. The study advocates integrating life skills into education to combat student stress and isolation.

Sister Crispin Maria emphasizes the evolution of education, highlighting the shift towards conceptual learning and mental well-being. She advocates for responsible students through value-based education and supports co-education for holistic growth. She stresses the importance of career guidance, parental involvement, and combating drug abuse through awareness and engagement.

Residents of Maherna Kalan village seek to upgrade their government school's computer lab. They request the Punjab government to improve facilities, particularly for computer science, to match urban schools. The Edusat lab established in 2012 needs an upgrade to serve increased student needs and evolving technology.

Winners to be honoured in August

Two masked individuals on a motorcycle fired at Kanda Jewellers in Jagraon, causing no injuries. The owner was not present. Police are investigating the CCTV footage and probing for a potential extortion motive. This is the second such incident in five months in Jagraon.

A doctor, Sumit Sofat, is accused of sexually assaulting his live-in partner, including inserting a beer bottle. The couple had been together for 15 years and have two children. The woman reported the abuse after learning Sofat was already married. He is at large, and police are searching for him.