Ludhiana

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…

Addressing the loss of natural tree cavities, experts highlighted that artificial nests offer alternative breeding niches for beneficial insectivorous and carnivorous birds that control crop pests like insects, rats, and mice. Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) zoologists are urging farmers and rural residents to adopt standardised artificial nests to combat the sharp decline in cavity-nesting…

Singer and lyricist Baljit Singh’s body was discovered at his home in Patti Dhaliwal LUDHIANA: The body of singer and lyricist Baljit Singh was found under suspicious circumstances at his residence in Patti Dhaliwal locality of Sudhar on Thursday.Baljit, who lived alone, had reportedly been missing for the past four to five days.Sources said that…

Led by former MLA East and senior SAD leader Ranjit Singh Dhillon, the delegation highlighted that persistent civic neglect has severely impacted daily life Ludhiana: A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders and Ludhiana East residents submitted a memorandum to municipal corporation commissioner Ojasvi Alankar at the Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on…

Poplar plantations allow intercropping with Rabi crops such as wheat and mustard because heavy leaf shedding occurs during winter Ludhiana: Agroforestry systems using poplar and eucalyptus trees significantly improve soil health, carbon sequestration, and farm profitability, offering a highly lucrative alternative to Punjab’s traditional wheat-paddy cycle, according to experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU).Studies conducted…

Police personnel intervened to control the situation and prevent escalation after AAP demonstrators attempted to breach police barricades set up outside the BJP headquarters. Ludhiana: Tension prevailed outside the BJP office at Dana Mandi on Gill Road on Tuesday after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers staged a protest against three BJP MPs who…

Ludhiana: As the deadline for the mixed land-use extension along Gill Road approaches, residents and local unit owners are expressing frustration over repeated short-term extensions, urging the state government to relocate industrial units to dedicated industrial zones while protecting livelihoods.While residents acknowledge the need to prevent occupational crises for small manufacturers, they stated that operating…

Faculty members address students during Women’s Equality Day celebrations at PAU Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) marked Women’s Equality Day with a poster-making competition organised by the department of human development and family studies, College of Community Science, to promote awareness about gender equality, women’s empowerment and equal opportunities.The event encouraged students to reflect on…