Khand de khidone, traditional sugar toys, are disappearing from North Indian Diwali celebrations due to changing tastes, gourmet sweets, and dwindling artisan skills. Once cherished by children, they now face reduced demand, representing a loss of cultural memory and simpler traditions. Revival requires conscious preservation efforts.
A minor girl in Ludhiana accused her father of raping her six weeks prior. She reported a second attempted assault to her landlady, leading to an FIR. Police are investigating Ram Chander, the girl's father, under BNS and POCSO laws.
A video showing an AAP MLA's son allegedly firing a weapon has circulated online. The MLA claims ignorance, while police are investigating. The MLA's son claims the video is old and the weapon was a toy. Police have requested the toy for further investigation.
Over 1,000 villages affected by floods
Will have to appear on Dec 2
Area known for its greenery and official residences
Refused medical treatment till driver, conductor booked
City markets are bustling with Diwali and Dhanteras shoppers. Sales are high across various sectors, including sweets, crockery, electronics, and jewelry despite high prices. Shopkeepers are working hard to cater to the festive rush, with traditional items like dry coriander seeds and brooms in demand.
Mourners, including VIPs, attended Rajvir Jawanda's memorial in Pona village. A Rajya Sabha member proposed a government job for Jawanda's wife. The World Punjabi Organisation will dedicate a prize and support his children's education. A stadium will be built in Jawanda's memory, as announced by the Punjab government.
The area witnessed a serpentine queue of vehicles, with tight security arrangements put in place by local authorities to manage the massive turnout
The body will be taken to Saharanpur in UP for burial at Mustafa’s native village, Harda Kheri, near Saharanpur, in the afternoon
The administration prepared for Rajvir Jawanda's bhog ceremony near Pona village. Traffic management, including route plans from Ludhiana, Sidhwan, Moga, and Raikot, was arranged. The venue shifted to open fields. Police, along with Ludhiana SSP, managed preparations for parking, lounges, and a helipad, anticipating many attendees, including VIPs.
Ludhiana girls won the handball (U-19) title. In football (girls U-17), Pathankot, Ludhiana, Barnala, Ropar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, and Moga won their respective matches. In weightlifting, Onkar Singh (Ludhiana) won the below 98kg category. Manjot Singh Bhinder won the plus 98kg group.
A Punjabi poetry collection, 'Na Puchheo Mera Haal,' by lawyer Bharatbir Singh Sobti was released at the District Bar Association in Ludhiana. The District and Sessions Judge unveiled the book, which is dedicated to the author's late wife. The author expressed his gratitude to attendees.
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University celebrated World Food Day with the theme 'Milk & Millets: A Powerhouse of Nutrition.' The event promoted integrating milk and millets for nutritional benefits. An exhibition and recipe competition featuring milk-based foods and millets, as well as fish and meat dishes, were held to raise public awareness.
Was a rare combination of intellect, humour and humanity, says VC Gosal
Seeks direct feedback from patients regarding quality of services, behaviour of staff at facility
Case registered for forging latter's signature for byelection nomination
In major initiative led by newly appointed SMOs, it has introduced reforms to streamline testing process
Grewal says signage boards at Bharat Nagar Chowk must also include Punjabi
16 mobiles, three motorcycles, sharp weapon seized
Income Tax sleuths conducted raid in Dec last year
Holds detailed meeting with shopkeepers
Suspect had also prepared fake documents of vehicle
Khanna police are investigating a Ponzi scheme by 'Generation Organic Farming Firm' that cheated 23,249 investors out of over ₹170 crore. The firm promised high returns on investments but instead bought land, made profits and failed to fulfill its promises. Eight people have been arrested, and 44 bank accounts and six properties have been frozen.
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A drive carried out in Chaura Bazaar on Tuesday
Doctors across Ludhiana already seeing rise in pollution-related ailments
Being organised by Punjab Education Department
Gulshan Kumar was the chief organiser