Deepa Sharma Sood, a senior correspondent in Ludhiana, reports on education and health.
Articles by Deepa Sharma Sood
Ludhiana: School heads, teachers told to achieve 100% results
Principals will monitor the performance of students scoring between 20% to 40% marks in the mid-term exams.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 10:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Govt school in Ludhiana shut as officiating in-charge tests positive
11 other teachers at Government High School, Lakkar Bazaar, have also been sampled.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 11:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Jai Jawan project: Physical education teachers in Ludhiana to be trained to guide army aspirants
The teachers will apprise govt schools students of the selection process and practical training needed
Published on Jan 04, 2021 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
CBSE boards from May 4: Many pvt schools in Ludhiana to hold pre-boards twice
Majority of the private schools already conducted the pre-boards in December
Updated on Jan 09, 2021 10:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Fun facelift for pre-primary classrooms in Ludhiana dist
The classrooms now have first aid corners, and the walls have been decorated keeping in mind the age of the students
Published on Dec 31, 2020 10:26 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Covid impact: Too many tests, not enough learning, rue Ludhiana teachers
The state education announces its decision to conduct weekly tests for classes 6 to 10;teachers say that they have not had enough time to clear students’ doubts as exams are being conducted since September
Updated on Dec 29, 2020 11:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: 3.8k to take recruitment test for master cadre in Punjabi, Hindi today
The recruitment exam for English will be conducted on Monday in which over 914 candidates will appear
Published on Dec 26, 2020 11:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
The year of the pandemic: The year lecture halls came home in Ludhiana
The process, necessitated due to Covid, was not without hiccups, as a section of students faced trouble accessing classes in the absence of smartphones and laptops and shaky internet connections
Updated on Dec 24, 2020 11:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Educational institutes in Ludhiana learn a lesson in adaptation
After schools were closed in March, teachers and students had to adapt to new technology ensure learning was not disrupted
Updated on Dec 23, 2020 11:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
PSPCL office in Ludhiana’s Fountain Chowk crying for attention
Long forgotten files, loose electric wire and damaged transformers can be seen collecting dust in the building that has a footfall of 50 to 80 people daily
Updated on Dec 15, 2020 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
District Performance Grading Index: Govt schools in Ludhiana directed to upload details
The school teachers will be given credit in the annual credential report (ACR) based on the marks scored by their respective schools
Published on Dec 14, 2020 11:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
2020-21 academic session: 5 Ludhiana colleges discontinue some PG courses amid few takers
Principals said that due to financial problems amid the pandemic, many students are optingto work instead
Published on Dec 12, 2020 11:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Fear grips staffers of Ludhiana government schools as teachers test positive
Many schools have been shut down precautionary measure
Updated on Dec 10, 2020 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
NTSE mock test: Day on, students attempt leaked question paper
On Tuesday, State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) inadvertently put the questions and answer key for the test online
Published on Dec 09, 2020 11:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
School uniform stores in Ludhiana struggling to stay afloat
Sellers say that most of their business comes from students of nursery to Class-8, but classes haven’t resumed for them
Published on Dec 09, 2020 11:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
SCERT puts NTSE mock test question paper, answer key online
The mock test was scheduled for Tuesday, but due to Bharat Bandh called by farmers, it was postponed to Wednesday
Published on Dec 08, 2020 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Students won’t be forced to appear for exams physically: Ludhiana DEO
State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) had instructed school principals to conduct offline exams for students of Classes 9 to 12 from December 7
Published on Dec 06, 2020 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: PSEB extends last date to deposit registration, continuation fees for Classes 10 and 12 to Dec 16
The fees is Rs 900 for Class 10 and Rs 1,350 for Class 12
Updated on Dec 04, 2020 11:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
NTSE mock test: Fourteen students score above 90% marks
Nandani and Himani Sharma from Government Senior Secondary School, Cemetery Road, scored 99 out of 100 marks.
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:58 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Final year UG, PG students in Ludhiana govt colleges return to class
At SCD College, 40% students turned up while only 3-4 attended at GCG.
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
CAT exam: Students line up outside exam centre in Ludhiana, many flout Covid safety norms
As many as 600 candidates appeared for the Common Admission Test.
Updated on Nov 29, 2020 11:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Confusion reigns over government school fees
School heads say parents under false assumption that all charges have been waived.
Updated on Nov 28, 2020 10:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Ludhiana: SCERT to conduct exams for Classes 1 to 12 in December
For Classes 1 to 8, the exams will be conducted online while students of Classes 9 to 12 students will appear at their respective schools
Updated on Nov 27, 2020 11:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
ETT recruitment exam: Over 3,618 candidates to appear at 11 centres in Ludhiana
The exam is scheduled on November 29.
Updated on Nov 26, 2020 10:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Reopening of institutions: Colleges affiliated to Punjab Technical University must get staff, students tested for Covid
Several colleges have tied up with the health department to conduct the tests while others have decided to reopen only after coronavirus cases decline
Published on Nov 25, 2020 10:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Train services resume: Coolies, vendors struggle to make ends meet in Ludhiana
Few people are hiring coolies and opting to carry their own luggage to minimise chances of infection
Published on Nov 25, 2020 10:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
84% of sanctioned faculty posts vacant in Ludhiana’s govt colleges
In the absence of regular staff, the colleges largely depend on guest faculty members to take the classes, affecting the quality of education.
Published on Nov 23, 2020 11:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
992 primary schools in Ludhiana to get ₹1.19 cr to maintain hygiene
School heads can utilise the grant to purchase first-aid kits, sanitisers, liquid soap dispensers and water campers
Published on Nov 21, 2020 10:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Reopening of colleges in Ludhiana: Managements in a fix over PU, Punjab govt orders
The state govt has allowed colleges to reopen from Nov 16 while PU has directed them to continue with online classes
Published on Nov 20, 2020 10:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana
Panjab University zonal youth and heritage fest to be held after final exams
This decision was taken up in a meeting held between the PU youth welfare director Nirmal Jaura and principals of Zone B at Ramgarhia Girls College on Tuesday
Updated on Nov 17, 2020 11:26 PM IST
Deepa Sharma Sood, Ludhiana