Ludhiana

Osteoporosis affects around 6 crore Indians, especially women due to hormonal changes, lifestyle, and smaller bone structure. Early signs include back pain and fractures. Prevention involves calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and potentially orthopaedic supports. Young women should focus on a healthy diet, exercise, and managing stress.

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) launched the Roshani Vision Centre in Pohir village, offering eye care to underserved communities. The centre, supported by Seva Canada, provides exams, spectacles, and referrals. Patients like Surjit Kaur and Baldev Singh have benefited, highlighting its impact on rural healthcare accessibility.

Extended cracker-bursting sessions led to a sharp spike in pollution levels, deteriorating air quality

Inmate confessed that he had fled from jail by scaling wall, then eluding security system

Former assaulted victim for not reporting to work, resulting in his death, say kin

Tuesday night sees surge in distress calls, witnesses 58 fire incidents

Two pistols, seized; he was shot dead at a religious event by miscreants recently

More revelations expected from suspect during probe, say cops

Every year, hospitals see a rise in gastrointestinal complaints soon after the festival season

Escaped inmate Rahul was brought back to Ludhiana from Bihar. He claims to have scaled the jail wall, despite authorities' skepticism. He's being questioned regarding his escape route, with potential jail official involvement suspected. Four jail officials have been suspended.

Shamshuddin Chaudhary, a cattle-feed trader who claims to be a neighbour of the deceased’s family, was previously associated with the AAP MLA from Malerkotla

Chinks exposed in jail security

Undertaken in response to a call given by councillors

Farmers undertook a 200-km journey to deliver relief

Eight under-18 cricket teams will compete in the first Inter-Academy Tournament at Sodhi Cricket Academy in Ludhiana from October 23 to November 9. Participating academies include Sodhi Academy, GNSA Academy, Cricket Academy of Patiala, and others.

While Ludhiana’s AQI shows a marginal increase, Khanna’s air quality improves significantly

Dealers expect more sales as many plan to celebrate Diwali on Tuesday night

Had gone to stop his friend from fighting when assailants attacked him

Only a few were major incidents; staff reached spots in minimum possible time

CP assures full support to martyrs’ families

Underscores growing frustration among students

Four students from DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, were chosen for the Punjab State Inter-District (U-15) Cricket Tournament. Mishika Sood, the wicketkeeper and opening batswoman, is also the team captain. The other selected players are Pranika Jain, Karamveer Kaur, and Vaidehi Duggal.

Indian squad comprises 222 athletes

Maximum calls were related to minor fire incidents in which fire broke out in a garbage dump, an empty plot, power transformer; etc

Regular strict checks, civic responsibility needed