Deepa Sharma Sood

Ludhiana: Cracker sales go up a day before Diwali

The wholesale dealers stated that though the footfall was comparatively lower than the previous years, they are still hopeful of clearing the stock by Saturday.

Poor sales on Dhanteras dent hopes of utensil traders in Ludhiana

Shops have been stocked with a variety of kitchenware, but customers are few and far in between due to the economic crisis brought about by the pandemic, say shopkeepers.

Traditional appeal of diyas still popular in Ludhiana

A dozen earthen pots are available for ₹10 in most markets; decorated and painted ones may cost anywhere between ₹30 and ₹40

Throwing caution to the wind, residents throng markets in Ludhiana

At many places, safety protocols including social distancing and wearing masks are being ignored

Pre-primary students in Ludhiana dist to be tested remotely

Oral tests will be held between November 18 to 21 via calls or video conferencing

Punjab Smart Connect Scheme: Over 14,148 Class 12 students in Ludhiana yet to receive smartphones

Captain Amarinder Singh had launched a statewide Rs 92 crore Punjab Smart Connect Scheme that aimed at providing more than 1.73 lakh smartphones to Class 12 students by November.

Poor connectivity, insufficient data pack: Online classes not easy for students preparing for NTSE exam

A little less glitz on Karva Chauth in Ludhiana this year

Mehendi artists in the city say that customers are either preferring visiting after appointment or getting home services.

NTS exam: 4,000 students from Ludhiana dist register online

Student who qualify are eligible for an annual scholarship of Rs 15,000 (Rs 1,250 per month) for two years (Classes 11 to 12) and Rs 2,000 per month at the undergraduate level

1,529 govt schools in Ludhiana to get Rs 1.63 crore to set up youth, eco clubs

Primary schools will get Rs 5,000 to operate youth and eco clubs, while middle schools can apply for an amount of up to Rs 15,000 and high and senior secondary school will get Rs 25,000.

Ludhiana: Financial constraints of family due to pandemic driving schoolchildren to work

The Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in a potential income loss to families forcing children to help them earn a livelihood.

114 govt schools in rural areas of Ludhiana dist to get ₹9.5 lakh for construction of toilets

183 toilets will be built; each school will get Rs 50,000 to construct one toilet

Two Ludhiana girls clinch top spots in state-level painting contest

Students had to make paintings on the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Samrala teacher’s infection report leaves parents jittery

At the Multipurpose school, which opened on Wednesday, only 80 students turned up even as 280 parents gave consent earlier.

Ludhiana edu dept holds orientation to get more students for NTSE coaching

Over 200 Class 10 students had agreed to attend online coaching, but few turned up in the last 2 weeks

Sarpanches, NGOs lend helping hand, start sanitisation drive in Ludhiana’s rural schools

Some schools were able to improve attendance by following SOPs.

10 open school students miss exam due to PSEB ‘goof-up’

The admit card issued to these students mentioned the examination time from 2 pm to 5.15 pm, however, the exam was conducted from 11 am to 2.15 pm at 20 examination centres in the district.

52 govt schools in Ludhiana district get funds to install RO systems, water coolers

Of the 52 schools that will get the potable water facility, 47 are in rural areas, while five lie in the urban part of the district

Online counselling: Over 440 get admission in 11 PG courses at SCD Govt College, Ludhiana

As many as 1,456 candidates had applied for the master’s degree programmes.

Practice test on Dussehra: For students’ sake, Punjab SCERT to keep online link open till Monday

These mock exams are being conducted via Google Forms and comprise five questions each from six subjects.

1,799 candidates register online for admission to Ludhiana govt colleges

The registration process concluded on Thursday

Compartment exams: PSEB increases number of centres in Ludhiana to maintain social distancing

As many as 4,981 candidates are expected to appear in the exams that will begin on Oct 26

Ludhiana govt schools reopen to tepid response after 7 months

On the first day, a student turnout of 10 to 15% was seen in most schools with authorities stating that many parents were hesitant to send their wards, fearing infection.

Admission to PG courses: Govt colleges in Ludhiana extend last date for registration to Oct 22

As sixth semester results of BA and BSc were declared recently, college authorities expect more students to apply for admission

No financial aid for Covid measures, Ludhiana govt schools left in the lurch

Principals have been forced to spend from their pocket or use the institution's funds to sanitise the school premises

Ludhiana: Punjab edu dept to hold practice tests for Classes 6 to 10

Officials said this step has been taken after students didn’t fare well in the Punjab Achievement Survey held last month

NEET results 2020: Two girls from Ludhiana make it to top 300

NEET results 2020: This year, the entrance exam was conducted on September 13, after getting postponed twice owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Unlock 5.0: Govt schools in Ludhiana remain closed amid confusion

The minister had stated in a video that schools will reopen only after the situation has been thoroughly reviewed but the state government had already directed schools to start classes partially from October 15.

Centre started to speed up delivery of parcels in Ludhiana

It has been started at the speed post centre near Ludhiana Railway Station

Where do we seat the students, asks Ludhiana school housing cops on Covid duty

The school principal has already written to the police commissioner and informed the district education officer (secondary) regarding the problem.