‘Be alert about swine flu but don’t panic’ Ludhiana: With cases of seasonal respiratory illnesses being reported, the health department has urged residents to remain alert about swine flu (H1N1), while stressing that there is no need for panic.Civil surgeon Dr Ramandeep Kaur said timely precautions, personal hygiene and seeking medical advice when symptoms appear…
Ludhiana: A 12-year-old schoolgirl was killed and her classmate seriously injured after a speeding tractor-trailer allegedly ran them over while they were returning home from school in Jagraon on Thursday morning.The accident took place around 11am. The deceased was identified as Amritpreet Kaur, a Class VI student and daughter of Jagwinder Singh. The injured girl,…
Ludhiana: Punjabi singer and lyricist Baljit Singh was found dead under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Patti Dhaliwal locality of Sudhar on Thursday. Police said preliminary investigations suggest that he died of a heart attack and ruled out foul play.According to sources, Baljit, who lived alone, had not been seen for four to five…
TNN ‘China dor’ leaves woman with 10-inch neck wound Ludhiana: A 22-year-old computer operator had a narrow escape from a Chinese kite string, which got entangled around her neck. The woman, Muskan, was on her way home from work in Shimlapuri when the incident took place near Quality Chowk. The sharp string left her with…
Ludhiana: Following repeated demands for a change in the timing of the afternoon flight between Halwara and Delhi, the private airline operating the service has rescheduled it from Sept 10, with the flight now departing Halwara at 4:05pm.While residents have welcomed the move, many want the flight to operate later in the evening for greater…
Ludhiana: From tiny crowns and colourful outfits for Bal Gopal to miniature swings, peacock feathers and matki-shaped cakes, Janmashtami has brought a festive buzz to Ludhiana. Temples are decked up for midnight celebrations and markets are crowded with shoppers ahead of the festival.Families are making preparations for celebrations at home. Special kirtans and other programmes…
Despite initial repair work, streets across key posh localities—including Kitchlu Nagar, Gurdev Nagar, and Sarabha Nagar—remain partially obstructed, forcing traffic into narrow single lanes. Ludhiana: Commuters in Ludhiana are facing severe traffic disruptions as civic authorities have failed to clear and fully restore road stretches affected by recent cave-ins, leaving repaired sites filled with sand…
Converting unsold or rejected honey into mead prevents economic loss and transforms low-marketability honey into a high-value commercial product Ludhiana: Scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have developed a technology to convert surplus, lower-grade, and processing-rejected honey into honey wine—commonly known as mead—creating a new value-addition avenue for beekeepers and cutting post-harvest losses.The innovation uses…
Complainant Rohit Kumar Gupta, a resident of Pink Park, told police that the accused used to visit his firm to sell scrap iron Ludhiana: A businessman has alleged that a father-son duo held him at gunpoint, threatened to abduct his daughters and forced him to sign documents and blank cheques, which they allegedly used to…
Jointly organised by the Punjab Athletics Association and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) from September 1 to 3, the meet aimed to identify and nurture future national and international talent Ludhiana: The three-day 21st National Youth Athletics Championship 2026 concluded on Thursday at Guru Nanak Stadium, drawing young athletes from across India to compete…
