LUDHIANA NEWS - Page 529

US scientist strikes a discordant note: organic farming is the only way outSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:40 IST

Farming in Punjab,which led the green revolution in the country in the past,should go totally organic just as Cuba did, said Dr Bikram Singh Gill,a distinguished professor and director,Wheat Genetics Resource Centre Department of Plant Pathology...

Fashion FairSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:45 IST

While rumours are floating around in Delhi fashion circles about the alleged pullout of sponsors at one of the fashion weeks,Lakme has quickly announced the dates for their four-day show,starting March 27,at Mumbais Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Wet SmackSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:44 IST

New Years Eve on TV was a damp squib. Those of us who stayed home to avoid crowded venues and a repetition of last New Years Eves eve-teasing incidents were consoling ourselves that at least thered be something fun to watch on TV.

Inter-district cricket probables announcedSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:43 IST

All-rounder Ankur Kakkar will lead Ludhiana in the upcoming Katoch Shield senior inter- district cricket championship to be held from January 20.

Blood donation camp held to mark GurpurbSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:41 IST

Salaam Zindagi Foundation celebrated the 342nd birthday of Guru Gobind Singh in a unique way by donating 375 units of blood to the blood banks of DMCH,CMCH,Oswal and Appollo hospitals at a blood donation camp held in Guru Nanak Bhawan here today.

Majithia aide kills two birds with one stoneSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:40 IST

A supporter of Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia managed to successfully kill two birds with one stone by holding a meeting of the youth activists of the party here today.

Children carnival held at Sacred HeartSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:37 IST

To bring out the hidden talents in the tiny tots,Jesus Sacred Heart School,South City,Ludhiana organised a children carnival on the campus.

Sewing machine industry seeks research centreSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:36 IST

In the annual general body meeting of the Sewing Machine Development Club held here on Saturday,the members stressed the need for a separate research and development centre for the sewing machine industry.

MC may tinker with tender policySubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:35 IST

Ludhiana Municipal Corporation authorities are likely to finalise a new policy for the tender system soon.

Barnala remarks set Akali circles aflutterSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 02:33 IST

Tamil Nadu Governor and senior SAD leader Surjit Singh Barnalas visit to former Member of Parliament Amrik Singh Aliwals house today morning has created a flutter of sorts among the party circles.

LIT complex to be auctioned as single unit with Rs 197 cr as reserve priceSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:39 IST

The commercial complex built by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust on 2.2 acres of land on the Rani Jhansi Road will be auctioned in a single chunk at a reserve price of Rs 197 crore.

Lost in timeSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:34 IST

Once a premier park of the city,Chattar Singh Park in Model Town is in an utter state of neglect.

Police trace missing Pak nationals to CapitalSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:32 IST

The police have been able to trace the missing Pakistani nationals,who had come to the city for treatment.

Police submit Rs 1.38 cr as PCA security billSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:30 IST

A whopping Rs 1.38 crore is what the Punjab Cricket Association owes to the Mohali district police for providing security at the stadium during the last one year.

Truckers strike: trade comes to a standstillSubscriber Only

January 6, 2009 00:24 IST

On a nationwide call,the Ludhiana Transporters Association today observed a chakka jam to protest the hike in diesel prices among other demands.

In sync with his soulSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 01:37 IST

Every morning,he gets up with the sound of musical notes in his voice,sings all the way to his college where he teaches the nuances of Punjabi language and then returns to his quest for discovering music again.

No dearth of good surgeonsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 01:37 IST

A master of precision would aptly describe Dr Kuldip Singh,a professor of surgery at the DMC in Ludhiana.

Students brave the chill,parents seek closure of schoolsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 01:36 IST

Braving the chill,many schoolchildren pulled themselves out of warm quilts early on Friday to get ready for school despite the fog and cold.

MC to arm indoor stadium with hi-tech facilitiesSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 01:35 IST

The indoor stadium in Ludhiana is all set to be armed with the latest facilities-air conditioning and installation of elevators among others-as the Municipal Corporation...

Four more police stations on the cardsSubscriber Only

January 5, 2009 01:30 IST

If everything goes as per the plan,the city will soon get four new police stations. A proposal in this regard has been sent to the police headquarters in Chandigarh to upgrade four police posts to police stations.

Legal eagles conclave: Bar members meet after vacationSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:21 IST

The judicial officers and members of the District Bar Association organised a get-together on Saturday to greet each other on the first working day of the new year.

Exchange programmes refine skills of surgeonsSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:18 IST

Laparoscopic adrenal surgerya highly specialised surgery and rarely done in the northern region,was demonstrated by USA-based Dr Inderbir Singh Gill at the Department of Urology,Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here today.

Eunuch murder case solved,two accused sent to judicial custodySubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:02 IST

The Khanna police claim to have solved a blind murder of a eunuch by arresting two eunuchs.

NRIs can help fight economic slowdownSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 03:00 IST

Non Resident Indians can play a vital role in helping people fight the current global economic meltdown,provided the Centre and state governments make a genuine effort to tackle their problems.

For them,it is a mission to cremate those alone in deathSubscriber Only

January 4, 2009 02:42 IST

Unable to brave the chill of the inclement weather,many homeless die on the roadside. As no one comes forward to claim their bodies or perform their last rites...