Ludhiana

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

1000 vehicles to take part

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.

A 71-year-old man fired shots from his licensed weapon during a heated argument in Islam Ganj, stemming from a land dispute and construction-related disagreement. No injuries occurred. Police took the man into custody following a complaint and are investigating.

Next steps rest with building owners, says MC chief

Unsafe commercial vehicles, especially in rural areas, are used to transport passengers, often overloaded and on unsafe routes. This practice, including makeshift vehicles, increases the risk of accidents. A recent canal accident highlights the dangers, prompting calls for awareness campaigns.

Pradeep Tiwari was found critically injured near Bapu Market and later died. He was last seen being taken away on a motorcycle by two unidentified individuals. Police are investigating, have a CCTV footage, and arrested one suspect, Rinku Dubey.

An elderly man, Zora Singh, died by suicide in Akhara village after a dispute with the village panchayat. The panchayat's construction of a lane raised the road level, causing water to flood Singh's home. After Singh removed bricks from the lane and faced a police complaint, he took his own life. Police are investigating.

Police arrested three individuals and recovered 20 stolen mobile phones. The suspects, identified as Rohit, Anish, and Azad, are accused of snatching items from residents. Authorities are investigating their involvement in past incidents and increasing patrols.

A Punjab land pooling policy faces backlash with an AAP leader's resignation. Concerns arise over acquiring 65,533 acres, given thousands of unsold properties. Critics accuse the policy of being anti-farmer, while the government defends it as voluntary, blaming opposition and builders for misinformation.

All the pilgrims were returning to their village after visiting Shri Naina Devi in Himachal Pradesh

DPS Khanna hosted Teej celebrations with over 300 attendees. The event featured a DJ, henna art, traditional food, and swings. Competitions included 'Ms Teej,' 'Tambola,' and Punjabi Boliyan. Ramneek Kaur Aujla won 'Mrs Teej,' and Harsimrat Kaur won the Punjabi Boliyan competition.

GADVASU and Devans Modern Breweries Limited (DMBL) partnered for research on using barley distilled grain slub (BDGS) in animal feed. The project, funded with Rs 20 lakh by DMBL, aims to evaluate BDGS as a sustainable feed ingredient. Findings will be shared through university outreach.