A second road cave-in occurred at Ludhiana's Fountain Chowk, disrupting traffic and causing frustration. This follows a recent collapse and heightens concerns about the city's infrastructure, drainage, and pre-monsoon preparedness, leading residents to demand repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
AAP MLA Sanjeev Arora's resignation as MD of Hampton Sky Realty fuels controversy. Opposition parties call it a 'political gimmick,' citing conflict of interest and questionable land deals. A PIL in court alleges misuse of power and benefiting from ministerial authority. Demands for investigation and portfolio divestment are growing.
Pardeep Singh emphasizes joyful learning and stress-free environments to motivate students. Consistency, healthy competition, and parental support are crucial. Education costs are rising due to various factors, but are an investment. Shaping the future requires a curriculum beyond academics, focusing on values and career guidance.
ASEZ, a student volunteer group from South Korea, promoted environmental awareness in Ludhiana. They advocated for green workspaces, plastic-free habits, and sustainable development through interactive programs. Local officials commended their efforts, highlighting the importance of shared environmental responsibility. ASEZ, operating globally, focuses on climate action and community service.
Incident occurred on night of July 29
Entire incident captured on CCTV camera
Public Action Committee alleges poisoning of five trees on 200-Foot Road, files complaint
FIR registered against 25 BJP leaders
Describes AAP government’s attitude arrogant
Initiative driven by Sikh principle of donating a tenth of one’s income to serving humanity
Protest against alleged high-handedness of AAP leaders, supporters
He said after AAP assumed power in Punjab, there has been significant reduction in the menace
Integrate new-age technology for sustainable options, make people aware of better garbage management practices
The CBSE Cluster-XVIII girls' basketball tournament, hosted by BCM School, concluded with a ceremony. Sacred Heart (U-14), DAV Pakhowal (U-17), and BCM Arya (U-19) won their respective categories. Doraha Public School and Spring Dale, Amritsar, were runners-up. 44 teams participated.
Want revision of stipend to Rs 24,310 per month
Naman Mehra won the open category title. Inaaya won the girls' U-13 and U-11 categories. Trijal Vohra won boys' U-13, and Satvik Puri won boys' U-11. Harjinder and Ashwani Goel each won two veteran category titles, and Anu Sharma won the women's veteran title.
DMCH in Ludhiana launched a 'Save the Planet' campaign, replacing bouquets with seed packets and planting 36,000 trees. They established Koshdhara Forest, incentivized student participation, and plan to plant 100,000 more trees. The initiative aims to integrate environmental consciousness into medical education, fostering eco-leaders.
Following an argument with Ludhiana's Mayor, BJP councillors faced an FIR for creating a ruckus and attempting to stop her. The FIR includes several named individuals and 20 unidentified persons. Despite the non-bailable charges, police haven't made arrests, and are negotiating with party leaders.
BJP councillors, supported by Congress and SAD, are protesting stalled development and alleged misbehavior by officials. The protest, led by BJP leaders, demands the Mayor's apology and accuses her of ignoring public grievances. The Mayor defends her actions, stating the councillors disrupted meetings.
A couple in SAS Nagar is accused of defrauding a man of ₹45 lakh. They promised him a restaurant franchise on his land and a share of profits, but rent checks bounced. A police case has been filed against them for fraud and related charges.
Victim was targeted when he was returning home after delivering food
EYEWITNESS: Downpour over past few days in city has left commuters, residents and local institutions grappling with severe disruptions
Police in Sadar Jagraon arrested Shiv Kumar (Kala) and Vijay Kumar (Laddi) of Ropar, seizing 280 kg of poppy husk. The pair allegedly smuggled narcotics from neighboring states for distribution within the state. Their truck was confiscated. They were apprehended after a tip-off and a case under the NDPS Act was filed.
A couple, Rohit and Khushbu Jindal, are accused of a Rs 4.80 crore fraud. They allegedly sold a house to Amit Awal, receiving full payment but failing to register the property. The couple then resold the property. Police have filed a case and are searching for the suspects.
These are supposed to be axed for an overhead water tank project
Divisive tactics being used to weaken farmers’ movement: Pandher
The BJP councillors had gone to meet the mayor to raise development works issue when an argument started and sudden angry outbursts by the councillors escalated the situation
GADVASU organized a five-day training on milk value addition. The program taught farmers and entrepreneurs to create value-added products, covering manufacturing, packaging, and marketing. The goal was to increase dairy farmer income and promote rural entrepreneurship through practical training and technology transfer.
The Department of Microbiology at Punjab Agricultural University held a workshop in Ludhiana for teachers, demonstrating bioenzymes, biofertilizers, water testing kits, and mushroom cultivation developed by PAU. 925 participants attended. The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the department's efforts.
The second day of the UTT Punjab State Ranking Tournament featured competitive matches. Krishvi and Gulsheen Kaur won the girls' U17 and U19 categories respectively. Trijal Vohre dominated, winning both boys' U15 and U17 titles. Rajveer Singh clinched the boys' U19 title, and Kavya Gupta won the girls U15 title.