Ludhiana

Ludhiana: With Phase II of Census 2027 approaching, senior officials Monday reviewed Ludhiana’s preparedness for the population enumeration exercise, directing departments to complete all pending tasks within prescribed timelines.The review meeting was chaired by Navjot Khosa, director, census operations, Punjab, and attended by deputy commissioner-cum-principal census officer Himanshu Jain, MC principal census officer Ojasvi Alankar,…

PAU scholar Aastha Sood presents her research at the University of Oxford, UK Ludhiana: A Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) PhD scholar showcased research on digitalisation and productivity in India’s food manufacturing sector at the University of Oxford, UK, highlighting the university’s growing presence in international academic forums.Aastha Sood, a scholar in PAU’s department of economics…

Ludhiana: With rising consumption of junk food and growing concerns over anaemia and lifestyle-related illnesses, the district health department will use National Nutrition Week, beginning Sept 1, to push awareness about healthy eating and balanced diets across Ludhiana.A week-long campaign will be organised at govt health institutions, where residents will be counselled on nutrition, maternal…

BJP workers protest outside the Ludhiana CP office on Monday, seeking a crackdown on robbery and snatching incidents BJP workers protest outside the Ludhiana CP office on Monday, seeking a crackdown on robbery and snatching incidents BJP workers protest outside the Ludhiana CP office on Monday, seeking a crackdown on robbery and snatching incidents BJP…

Industry stakeholders at a Cicu workshop on solar thermal tech, which is emerging as a cleaner alternative for industrial process heat and fuel savings Ludhiana: For decades, the furnaces, boilers and production lines powering Ludhiana’s industrial economy have largely run on conventional fuels such as coal, furnace oil, diesel and LPG. But with energy costs…

Colourful classrooms, play areas and upgraded facilities were promised under the ‘Schools of Happiness’ project, but most of Ludhiana’s selected schools are yet to see the full transformation Colourful classrooms, play areas and upgraded facilities were promised under the ‘Schools of Happiness’ project, but most of Ludhiana’s selected schools are yet to see the full…

Ludhiana: What appears to be a routine maintenance lapse at the city bus stand has emerged as a potential structural concern, with peepal trees, shrubs and other vegetation growing unchecked on the rooftops of the heavily used public facility.Experts warn that peepal (Ficus religiosa) and similar species can establish themselves in cracks and crevices, sending…

Locals reported that the streetlights have remained out of order for several days, complicating evening commutes and worsening general civic upkeep. Ludhiana: Residents of E-Block in the 475-Acre Scheme, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road, have raised safety concerns over long-defunct streetlights that leave the locality in darkness every evening.The maintenance gap stems from…

The drive comes after the first phase of the campaign faced disruptions due to a sanitation workers’ strike that temporarily halted garbage collection. While major dumping points have since been cleared, vacant plots across the city continue to accumulate illegal waste heaps. Ludhiana: The Ludhiana municipal corporation on Sunday launched the second phase of ‘Mission…

According to the complaint, Sahani booked a mobile phone worth ₹13,058 through an online shopping platform on April 1, 2024. The package was delivered by courier the same day at 6.52 pm. Ludhiana: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Ludhiana has directed two courier and logistics companies to jointly pay ₹30,000 in compensation to a…