Ludhiana

Event held in Bengaluru from Nov 13 to 16

Four pistols and around 50 live cartridges were also recovered from their possession

The accident occurred in Tahliwal village of Haroli Sub Division

Suspects will be nabbed soon, say police

With rising cases of dementia, strokes, cognitive decline linked to pollution, it is now being recognised as a serious threat

Motorcyclist flees scene after incident, booked

Victim expresses helplessness in arranging sum, suspects return empty-handed

Procession to reach city today; liquor, meat shops along route to remain closed till Nov 21 midnight

They were attacked after staff stopped miscreants from looting man outside unit

Victim was seriously injured in incident, two guns seized from them

Over-use and self-medication of antibiotics have created drug-resistant ‘superbugs’, which are killing many people and the numbers are rising. Soon, even simple infections could become fatal

Pet ownership is rising as a stress reliever due to busy lifestyles and emotional needs. Cats, birds, and rabbits are becoming popular alongside dogs. Experts confirm pets lower stress, anxiety, and blood pressure, offering unconditional love and companionship.

Two PAU master's students, Amritpal Singh and Phyo Thiri Aung, presented research at the 4th Kuwait International Conference in Life Science. Amritpal presented on okra crisps, while Phyo presented on functional dairy products using dragon fruit peel. Both received positive feedback for their work.

Sidharth Singh, a Class IX student, won a Silver Award at the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. He was chosen from over 53,000 entries globally, receiving recognition from prominent literary figures. The competition highlights Commonwealth values and encourages thoughtful writing.

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) hosted the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society of Northern India's quarterly meeting. The CME, focused on advances in women's health, included a talk by Dr. Hafeez Rahman, a pioneer in laparoscopy. DMC&H also launched a fellowship for endoscopy training.

Owners in unauthorized colonies in Punjab can now get power connections. They need to pledge the connection can be cut if the building is deemed illegal and pay an extra security deposit for potential dismantling costs. Any leftover deposit will be returned.

Rs 6 lakh recovered

Nine-year-old Parth is in critical condition in a Ludhiana ICU for 18 days after being shot during a nagar kirtan. The accused, Sukhpal Singh, is absconding. Police have arrested his family for aiding his escape. Parth's family faces a Rs 8 lakh hospital bill, appealing for donations.

Ludhiana Angels Network launched Fuelerator, a program for startups. The event featured seven food startups pitching for investment, with Punjab's Industry Minister and other prominent figures in attendance. Thirty startups participated, and some secured funding. Next year's event will focus on textiles.

Jodhan police arrested Kuldeep Singh, the alleged leader of a gang involved in robberies. Rs 6,000 was recovered. Sahib Singh is also implicated in a recent robbery of Rs 15,700 from a vendor. Kuldeep Singh has multiple prior criminal charges.

Ludhiana police conducted a special drive against overloaded and oversized vehicles. They issued 52 challans under the Motor Vehicles Act, targeting trucks and commercial vehicles. The police aim for zero tolerance, emphasizing safety and infrastructure protection.

The IMA Ludhiana and Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute hosted a CME on breast cancer and childhood malignancies. Local doctors learned about cutting-edge oncology practices. Key sessions covered advancements in breast cancer management and the significance of early childhood malignancy diagnosis.

Confusion prevails over division of services between Sewa Kendras, RTA

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H) entered the International Book of Records for planting the most trees by a medical institute. The initiative, part of their 'Save the Planet' drive, saw over two lakh trees planted, with a goal of ten lakh by next year. The event celebrated the efforts of students and staff and highlighted the importance of environmental health.

Doctors flag surge in cases of organ damage due to unsupervised supplement use