Ludhiana

Principal Kirti Sharma emphasizes the need to address student stress and promote holistic development over solely academic achievement. She highlights the critical roles of parents and teachers in collaboration, while acknowledging the rising costs of modern education. Sharma advocates for a shift toward practical learning, life skills, and adaptable, ethically-minded individuals. She also addresses common challenges with parents and students.

Children, even as young as six, are increasingly experiencing performance anxiety due to academic and extracurricular pressures. This leads to anxiety, low self-esteem, and withdrawal. Counseling, positive reinforcement, and supportive environments are crucial for helping children manage these challenges and build confidence.

Students from 24 colleges are participating in a four-day heritage festival at SCD Government College, Chandigarh. They are showcasing Punjab's cultural traditions through competitions like phulkari, doll-making, and crafts, celebrating the state's rich legacy and providing a platform for students to display their talents.

Ludhiana secured third place in the Punjab State Baseball Championship, defeating Amritsar 5-4. Sangrur won the final against Ferozepur with a score of 1-0, Daljit Singh scoring the winning run.

The 69th Punjab Inter-District School Games commenced with competitions in handball, taekwondo, football, weightlifting, and squash. Winners were identified in various weight categories across disciplines, with teams and individuals from Patiala, Ludhiana, Barnala, and Mohali among those achieving success.

A total of 50 participants from 11 districts attended the training programme

SCD Government College hosted the Panjab University Youth Festival. Events included diverse cultural competitions and a vibrant bhangra performance. MLA Kulwant Singh Sidh spoke, and Bikramjit Singh Madhok was recognized for his financial support. The festival showcased student talent in various art forms and recitals.

Traditionally offered as complimentary garnish with veggie purchases, it’s being sold in retail at Rs 600 per kg

Motorcyclist too suffered serious injuries

Was undergoing 22-yr imprisonment

Razed as part of renovation but project halted due to legal battle, says Mayor

One suffers bullet injury, friend attacked with sharp weapon

Packets were found concealed in cavities beneath seats of cars

CCTV footage shows injured man being brought to JN Shory Multispecialty Hospital in Pinjore

Dayanand Medical College & Hospital launched 'Diwali Without Scars' to teach schoolchildren about burn prevention and fire safety. The campaign includes awareness sessions on green Diwali guidelines, safe firecracker use, and first aid. DMC&H prioritizes community welfare, with emergency services available on Diwali.

Junior baseball championship

Ludhiana is experiencing the early onset of winter with cool mornings and evenings, temperatures between 18°C and 30°C. Clear skies are expected, aiding crop ripening. Daytime temperatures are around 30°C, slightly below normal. Residents are adapting, with demand for warm beverages and increased outdoor activity.

The second day of the festival at SCD Government College featured various competitions: Khalsa College for Women excelled in painting, collage, traditional song, and orchestra. SCD Government College won photography. Guru Nanak Girls College did well in rangoli and debate. AS College, Khanna, won clay modeling.

Vet students’ protest

Educational institutions, media can play a vital role in spreading awareness I Use penalties to curb high-stakes illegal betting

Assures farmers every grain of paddy will be purchased without delay

More than 70 fire incidents were reported on festival last year in city

Says complaints dropped from 608 in 2022-23 to 318 in 2024-2025

Accomplice manages to evade arrest

Matter came to light when a surprise inspection was conducted recently