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      Akanksha Attri
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      Portal shift stalls mid-day meal funds, Ludhiana schools buy food on credit

      With no funds released for nearly two months, schools have been relying on local vendors to procure daily essentials on credit. (HT PHOTO)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 28, 2026 02:53 IST

      Ludhiana: Amid power cuts, hostellers seek generator backup at agri varsity

      Students have urged the administration to ensure uninterrupted power supply by arranging electricity through generators. (HT PHOTO)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 18, 2026 02:35 IST

      Ludhiana: Fund delays force govt schools to run mid-day meal scheme on credit

      Deputy district education officer (elementary) Manoj Kumar acknowledged the delay and said food grains had already been arranged. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:33 IST

      BEd admission delay sparks fears of late academic session in Punjab

      Usually, the admission notification is issued in May, giving universities and colleges adequate time to prepare for the admission process. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 7, 2026 01:16 IST

      Ludhiana: Rejection of bills on new system delays work in PM SHRI schools

      Last year, schools received funds to strengthen physical education, appoint specialised coaches, encourage innovation and cultural activities and improve gender equity and overall school environments. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 4, 2026 21:54 IST

      Ludhiana: Raikot BLOs flag burden of Tirath Yatra duties during board practicals

      Teachers say additional responsibilities may disrupt exams and affect students’ learning. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 31, 2026 18:23 IST

      Ludhiana: Playschool registration sees poor response in district

      Tiny tots at a playway school in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Manish/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 28, 2026 22:26 IST

      Ludhiana: Over 570 dist schools yet to register under RTE quota

      Delay raises concerns over implementation of 25% EWS mandate. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 23, 2026 22:42 IST

      Failing to complete mandatory verification: 7 Ludhiana colleges among 19 under PU scanner

      Panjab University (PU) has stepped up action against affiliated colleges that have failed to complete mandatory document verification linked to the implementation of the UGC Seventh Pay Commission and other service-related benefits. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 22, 2026 23:10 IST

      Ludhiana: Elementary educators await school allotments

      Teachers fear the delay may affect students with special needs, especially with the new academic session approaching. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 20, 2026 23:02 IST

      Panjab University warns 46 defaulter colleges failed to appear for verification

      In a last opportunity for compliance, the university has now rescheduled the verification process. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 20, 2026 22:28 IST

      Ludhiana: Rakh Bagh weightlifting facility waits for revival

      The Rakh Bagh weightlifting centre, established in 1987 and run by the District Weightlifting Association, has been in poor condition for several years. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 18, 2026 22:00 IST

      Ludhiana: Educators seek change in double-shift schools’ timing

      Amid foggy weather, teachers want the double-shift schools to begin classes at 9 am for morning shift. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 16, 2026 02:38 IST

      Ludhiana: Punjab orders principals to verify pay, staffing & grants

      The DHE has asked them to formally certify compliance with key academic, financial, and administrative norms. (Shutterstock)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 13, 2026 24:16 IST

      Ludhiana: Hockey tops enrolment charts across district sports nurseries

      Players practising hockey at the sports nursery set up by the district sports department at Mundiyan Khurd in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 11, 2026 23:52 IST

      Ludhiana: 849 master cadre posts lie vacant in district schools

      With the new academic session set to begin in a few months, teachers fear that the continued vacancy of these posts will directly affect classroom teaching and student learning. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 11, 2026 01:12 IST

      Ludhiana: Braving chill, kin rally behind youngsters

      Father of a taekwondo player from Haryana, Harshita Punia, guiding her before her match in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 10, 2026 02:08 IST

      Facing blanket shortage, hygiene issues: School Games participants

      Players in action during a taekwondo match in School National Games being played at PAU Government School in Ludhiana on Wednesday (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:18 IST

      Ludhiana: Appoint full-time principals in a month, colleges told

      Aided colleges functioning without regular principals have been told to immediately initiate the appointment process. (HT file)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 8, 2026 02:50 IST

      Special arrangements made for animals: Ludhiana zoo, Deer Park step up winter care as cold wave grips district

      Officials have also made minor changes to the feeding patterns of herbivores, increasing the intake of jaggery, which helps generate body warmth during winter. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 3, 2026 24:14 IST

      Ludhiana: State sanctions ₹4 crore for lawn tennis, volleyball infra in district

      SCD Government College already has an outdoor volleyball court but the absence of an indoor facility was felt for a long time. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 30, 2025 24:10 IST

      Ludhiana: Science meets the stick as hockey clinics redefine grassroots training

      Players attending the hockey clinic at Punjab Agricultural University on Sunday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 29, 2025 01:06 IST

      Ludhiana: Rakh Bagh weightlifting centre set for ₹45L facelift

      The dilapidated ceiling at the weightlifting centre near Rakh Bagh in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 26, 2025 21:36 IST

      Ludhiana: Nov–Dec payments pending: Delayed mid-day meal funds force govt schools to arrange supplies on credit

      Mid-day meal served to students at a government school in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 24, 2025 02:52 IST

      PU pulls up 11 dist colleges over lack of regular principals

      According to the list shared by PU, the 42 colleges include 11 from Ludhiana, the highest from any district. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 18, 2025 23:58 IST

      Ludhiana: Poll duty-exempt teachers roped in to manage exams amid staff shortage

      Students of a government primary school appearing for a unit test in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 15, 2025 21:52 IST

      Neglected and leaking: Ludhiana’s weightlifting centre, last repaired a decade ago, cries for renovation

      The entrance to the weightlifting centre near Rakh Bagh in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 1, 2025 24:58 IST

      Ludhiana: Fund delay stalls infra work in district govt primary schools

      Government primary school in Haibowal Khurd is one of the various schools awaiting funds. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 30, 2025 01:22 IST

      Winter uniform delays force students to attend classes in casual clothes, say govt school teachers

      Students of a government primary school in casual clothing in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 29, 2025 24:24 IST

      Ludhiana PM SHRI school among five such in state: Bills stuck on payment portal stall infra work at PM SHRI schools

      A PM SHRI school in Ludhiana. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 25, 2025 01:42 IST
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