A family in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar reported a petrol bomb attack on their home, allegedly by 20 youths involved in drug smuggling. The family claims the attackers targeted them after the mother resisted their attempts to get her son addicted to drugs. They were previously assaulted and threatened, and a video of the bombing was posted online.
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The SAI and AFI are jointly hosting the ASMITA League to boost female athletics. Punjab districts Barnala, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, SAS Nagar, Patiala, and Sangrur will host the competition. Ludhiana's event for U-14 and U-16 girls is on November 21st at Guru Nanak Stadium, starting at 9 AM. Participants need DOB proof.
Comes after initial halt as family claims property to be ancestral
Kombucha, a fizzy, gut-friendly drink, is gaining popularity in India. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is researching and standardizing kombucha production. Their method involves fermenting sweetened black tea with specific bacteria and yeast strains, offering a recipe and training for safe production.
Jasmeen won the U-17 girls' category. Dhruvin and Gauranshi won the U-13 boys' and girls' categories, respectively. Kovid won the U-15 boys' category, and Gauranshi also won the girls' category. Satvik won the U-17 boys' category. Manmeet won the 39-plus category, and Anu won the women's category.
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The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology's NSS unit held a 'Green Campus' event, 'Swachh Campus, Harit Campus.' The initiative involved campus cleaning, lime-washing trees, and a waste segregation awareness session to promote sustainability and align with national campaigns. The event saw strong participation and fostered a cleaner, greener campus.
CMC Ludhiana hosted the 5th Prof. Forest Eggleston Oration, featuring Prof. Michael Hill discussing stroke care advancements. The event included a CME session with international and national speakers and a mechanical thrombectomy workshop. The focus was on improving stroke outcomes through research and practical training.
PAU's youth festival celebrated rural artistry, featuring competitions in traditional crafts like embroidery and clay toy-making. Students showcased how village skills inspire creativity, with winners emphasizing the connection between crafts, the land, and cultural heritage.
Works towards reducing financial burden of co-curricular activities
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Adds four to his tally of nine prizes
Sheetal Vermani from Guru Nanak Dev University won the 'Best Flash Poster Presenter Award' at the XXJ-NOST 2025 Conference for her breast cancer drug research. She is developing drugs targeting the aromatase enzyme, with a published study and ongoing evaluation. Her work is a part of global cancer research efforts.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided the house and clinic of former MBBS student of Al-Falah University Jaan Nisar
Grenade attack module was foiled by city police in which 10 suspects linked with Pak agency were nabbed recently
882 challans issued to violators; follow norms, people told
A young man, Yuvraj Singh, was found dead near a garbage dump in Jagraon. Stray dogs had partially eaten the body. An injection was found, suggesting a possible drug overdose. Residents alleged rampant drug trafficking and criticized the police response, including transportation of the body. The cause of death is pending medical examination.
A businessman made abusive and obscene remarks about the Chhath festival and the Purvanchal community, leading to a viral phone recording and an FIR. Despite the FIR filed November 10th, his arrest hasn't happened yet. The Purvanchal community protested at the police station, demanding immediate action. Police assured them an arrest was imminent.
Healthy mix of empathy, enforcement only way forward
Dr. Karambir Singh Gill, a pediatrician at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, was a guest faculty at the International Global Summit of Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 2025. He led a workshop on anaphylaxis management and presented research on allergies in rural Punjab, garnering praise. He is also the first Ludhiana specialist to offer skin prick allergy testing.
The Punjab Volleyball Association will hold trials on November 20 at Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for junior boys and girls teams. Aspiring players born after January 1, 2008, should arrive at 10 am. Selected players will represent Punjab in the Junior National Volleyball Championship in Rajasthan (December 16-21).
Villagers in Dangon wish to celebrate Dharmendra's 90th birthday by fulfilling his desire to eat sarson da saag and makki di roti, and ride a two-wheeler cart. They plan to send the dish to him and hope he will finally experience these joys. Dharmendra gifted them land and remains connected to his village.
Demands include free bus travel, pension, implementation of Sarbat Bima Yojna
Ludhiana police initiated a campaign against public drinking, including inside vehicles and near liquor shops. Enforcement teams detained offenders, taking legal action. The initiative, led by senior officers, aims to improve public safety and maintain order, addressing a long-standing issue of public intoxication.
Allegedly died by suicide in Bareilly
GADVASU hosted a stakeholders' meet on crop residue management (CRM), led by Dr. JPS Gill. The meet addressed CRM practices, praising Punjab farmers' efforts. Key goals included skill development, economic viability, and soil sampling. Farmers raised concerns about implementation. An international hostel foundation was laid.
The Municipal Corporation ordered the reconstruction of a road near Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib after the Senior Deputy Mayor found the material quality unsatisfactory. The roadwork is part of preparations for the Nagar Kirtan and the upcoming Guru Tegh Bahadur anniversary. The Senior Deputy Mayor will reinspect the road.
Ludhiana's Field Ganj Road, a vital route, suffers from severe traffic congestion due to encroachments. The Municipal Corporation initiated an anti-encroachment drive, targeting roadside obstructions and urging businesses to adhere to a three-foot boundary. The goal is to ease traffic and improve ambulance access, although immediate impact was limited.
Officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, while acting on a specific input, recovered the contraband
The complainant alleged that the accused, a resident of Haryana, had hurled derogatory, casteist remarks during the rally at the university
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