Rameshinder Singh Sandhu

Swacch Bharat Abhiyan? Urinating in open continues unabated in Ludhiana

Local administration might have claimed recently that by October 31, all households in the district, including those in the rural pockets will have toilets, and work in this direction has already begun, but residents have raised questions over the nuisance of urinating in open.

Sale of unhygienic food goes on unchecked at bus stand, railway station

In wake of the festival season, officials of the district health office (DHO) may have upped the frequency of food inspections across the city but food outlets at the bus stand and railway station seem to have escaped their scrutiny and inspection itinerary as well

Now, postal delivery service even on Sundays for Ludhiana residents

From now on, Ludhiana residents may receive their postal deliveries even on Sundays as the postal department has decided to make deliveries seven days a week, starting October 23.

Health officials ignoring norms during inspections in Ludhiana food outlets

With Diwali around the corner, inspection of food outlets by the District Health Office (DHO) may have picked up pace but their own officials seem to have forgotten the basic norms of hygiene while carrying out these inspections.

An eyesore: Unchecked defacement of Ludhiana walls

On one hand, the local authorities are leaving no stone unturned to make the city beautiful through eye-catching graffiti splashed across flyover walls and underbridge pillars but on the flip side, there seems to be no check on the unbridled defacement of the same walls by advertisements and posters glued onto these.

Now, hear Badal govt’s achievements inside Ludhiana bus stand loos

You may have been exposed to different kinds of commercials on television, in newspapers, on public hoardings and, of course, the ubiquitous internet, but now, you can even expose yourself to commercials in public toilets.

Kila Raipur tournament honours victorious players with desi ghee

In a tournament at Kila Raipur, a Ludhiana village famous for ‘Rural Olympics’, distributed 46 kg desi ghee along with trophies, medals and cash prizes, among winners of second volleyball and desi khedan (traditional games), a village level tournament, on Tuesday.

Kila Raipur gears up for Dussehra celebrations; NRIs to see live video

Kila Raipur village famous for ‘Rural Olympics’ and more recently as Bollywood’s favourite film shoot location is now gearing up to celebrate Dusshera festival, which is being organised in the village since last several decades.

Urinating in open continues unabated in Ludhiana

Local administration might have claimed recently that by October 31, all households in the district, including those in the rural pockets will have toilets, and work in this direction has already begun, but residents have raised questions over the nuisance of urinating in open.

Trending in Ludhiana: 100 entries for ‘selfie with toilets’

In just ten days after it was first announced, over 100 entries of ‘Selfie with shauchalaya’ from far-flung villages of the district have poured in with the administration to date. The enthusiasts, a huge number of them women, from different nooks of urban and rural Ludhiana are posing with ‘clean toilets’ in a bid to win the competition.

Paddy procurement in Ludhiana district may get delayed due to rain

Rogue weather, observed over the past few days, is likely to delay paddy procurement in the district’s mandis that was scheduled to begin on October 1.

Kisan Mela at PAU creates traffic chaos on Ferozepur Road

Traffic on the busy Ferozepur Road moved at snail’s pace throughout the day owing to the two-day Kisan Mela and Pashu Palan Mela that started at Punjab Agricultural University and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University on Thursday. Both the varsities are located on the same road.

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For Punjabi elders in Surrey, get-togethers with grandkids a way of life

Every morning at 6am, 78-year-old Jeet Singh rises to head towards a nearby gurdwara, where he meets friends who join him for a brisk walk at a park opposite the gurdwara. After the walk, they sit together immersed in unending conversations, sometimes playing a round of cards, returning once again in the evening around 5pm with their grandchildren this time on bicycles.

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Folk singer Bitti’s show at PAU provides entertainment, life lessons

Famous Punjabi folk singer Satwinder Bitti’s concert at the concluding day of Punjab Agricultural University’s kisan mela on Saturday turned as a mix of entertainment and education.

Kisan Mela: ‘Punjabi farmers in Canada contribute immensely’

Punjabi farmers in Canada have huge contribution in agriculture sector of Canada which is why everyone is proud of them and their community. These were the views of Consul General of Canada - Christopher Gibbins, who was the guest of honour at the opening of Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) two-day Kisan Mela on Thursday.

Rain, stormy weather worries wheat farmers

Like other parts of the state, farmers in Ludhiana district are also distressed due to inclement weather that damaged their crop in the past two days.

‘Positive content on social media helpful in keeping stress at bay’

With the rising level of stress and depression due to hectic work life, content — videos or blog posts — spreading ‘positivity’, posted on social networking sites, seems to be a new way of keeping energy level high. Be it Facebook, WhatsApp or any other social media website — such content is being widely circulated by people among their friends and relatives. In the recent times, several pages dedicated to such topics have also increased drastically, say experts.

Light rain in Ludhiana; weather likely to remain same till Monday

The city received mild showers on Friday late and Saturday morning and witnessed a cloudy day. Chandigarh meterological centre more rain accompanied with light winds is expected in the coming two days.

Singer ‘back to earth’, posts mocking video to say won’t travel by air anymore

A day after Punjabi singer Jazzy B was detained at the international airport here, he is reported to have submitted documents related to the excess cash he was carrying.

Coming to Punjab is a special experience every time: Suniel Shetty

I have always loved coming to Punjab as it turns out to be a special experience every time. World over people from the state are known for their warm hospitality and the villages for its natural beauty, says Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, who reached the city, where he was invited as a chief guest at an inauguration event, on Sunday late night.

Examination help on WhatsApp, teachers sceptic

Although youngsters, especially schoolgoing children, are often discouraged for using social networking platforms in excess - considering the exams season is at its peak - one such messaging application, WhatsApp, has proved to be really helpful for students.

Punjab’s wheat share in central pool likely to rise

State’s contribution to the central pool is likely to be higher than the last year in the upcoming Rabi procurement season that is expected to commence from April 1 onwards.

Aamir Khan to be back in Ludhiana in June to shoot ‘Dangal’

There is good news for those who missed the opportunity to meet the Bollywood actor Aamir Khan while he was shooting in Ludhiana for his upcoming film ‘Dangal’ in the last month. He will be back in town in last week of June to shoot some more scenes of the film which is a biopic on a Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Farmers bank on the power of social media to make a windfall

Farmers across the state are embracing social media like never before to further their business interests. From getting tips about agriculture to promoting their products online, tech savvy farmers are proving that they are second to none when it comes to using social media.

We must stay connected to our roots: Gurdas Maan

Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan feels Punjabi language and culture are being ignored in the quest for globalisation and internationalisation.

Salman Khan to arrive for shooting ‘Sultan’ in Ludhiana

With Aamir Khan having departed after wrapping up the shoot for his upcoming film, ‘Dangal’, a biopic on Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, Salman Khan is all set to arrive this March to complete the shooting of his film ‘Sultan’ which is also a biopic, on Haryanvi wrestler Sultan Ali Khan.

PAU dishes out new pea variety; experts confident about its benefits

After 10 years of research, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) department of vegetable science has developed a new variety of pea crop — Matar Ageta-7 or MA-7.

Ludhiana village flies kite with Aamir Khan

Residents of Gujjarwal village here on Thursday were pleasantly surprised as film actor Aamir Khan indulged in kite flying.