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Deepa Sharma Sood

Deepa Sharma Sood

Deepa Sharma Sood, a senior correspondent in Ludhiana, reports on education and health.

Articles by Deepa Sharma Sood

2,300 students to appear for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance in Ludhiana

The district education department has arranged a meeting on Thursday, in which centre superintendents will be briefed about their duties by the principal of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dhanansu. (HT Photo)

Published on Aug 05, 2021 12:44 am IST

Vocational labs paving road to jobs for govt schoolchildren in Ludhiana

Students attending class at the beauty and wellness lab at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Cemetery Road, Ludhiana. (Gurpreet SIngh/HT)

Published on Aug 05, 2021 12:42 am IST

Ludhiana govt schools reopen to poor attendance

Pre-primary students attending a class at Government Primary School in Gobind Nagar, Ludhiana, on Monday. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)

Published on Aug 02, 2021 11:48 pm IST

Registration process begins: Vaccination mandatory to attend offline classes, say PU affiliated colleges

The admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate classes will commence from August 10 and August 8, respectively. (Representative photo)

Published on Aug 01, 2021 02:00 am IST

Ludhiana: Parents reluctant to send wards to school

The parents expressed their reluctance during the parent-teacher meetings organised by the government schools on Monday. (Representative photo)

Published on Jul 27, 2021 01:57 am IST

It’s back to school for 60% Class 10-12 students in Ludhiana

With around 75%students returning to school, BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, called students in two shifts. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 27, 2021 01:56 am IST

Ludhiana schools to reopen today, with precautions

At several schools, students have been asked to come on alternate days to avoid crowding. (Representative photo)

Published on Jul 26, 2021 01:25 am IST

49 Ludhiana students clear Punjab state talent search exam

In Ludhiana, girl students from rural areas have clinched the top three positions. (Representative photo)

Published on Jul 25, 2021 12:40 am IST

ICSE result: Three girls top examination in Ludhiana

Arshjot Kaur, one of the three toppers, celebrating with her family in Ludhiana on Friday. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)

Published on Jul 25, 2021 12:24 am IST

Ludhiana girls shine in ISC examinations

he results of ISC (Class 12) examinations were declared on Saturday. (HT File)

Published on Jul 25, 2021 12:24 am IST

Construction of govt college Ludhiana (east) building hits roadblock

The finishing of the Government College Ludhiana (east) building and white washing is pending. (Gurpreet SIngh/HT)

Updated on Jul 23, 2021 11:48 pm IST

Ludhiana govt schools to get high speed internet for online classes

Schools get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>395 per month as internet grant. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jul 23, 2021 12:55 am IST

Ludhiana schools gear up for return to in-person learning after four-month hiatus

As per protocol, only vaccinated staff are to be allowed in schools. Most schools have got their staff vaccinated over the last two months. (Representative Image/HT File)

Published on Jul 22, 2021 01:38 am IST

Learn while you play: Ludhiana’s govt schools to get educational parks

These parks will have mathematical and scientific concepts illustrated through two and three-dimensional models. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jul 19, 2021 12:26 am IST

13 govt schools in Ludhiana dist to get ₹65L for new classrooms

Classrooms of some government schools in Ludhiana have been declared unfit for use. (HT file)

Updated on Jul 18, 2021 12:43 am IST

Ludhiana: Now, free NTSE coaching at block level as well

Students who qualify in both stages of the NTSE are eligible for an annual scholarship of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000 ( <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,250 per month) for two years (Classes 11 to 12) and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000 per month at the undergraduate level. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jul 17, 2021 12:41 am IST

Physical classes from next session: Ludhiana’s PU-affiliated colleges gather data on vaccination status of students

Students must be vaccinated to be able to attend offline classes in the next session. (HT File)

Published on Jul 15, 2021 01:26 am IST

Ludhiana’s letterboxes get a facelift

The Ludhiana head post office letterbox was the first in the city to be revamped. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 11, 2021 01:29 am IST

At PSEB depot in Ludhiana, old answer sheets take up all the space

Booklets and answer sheets dumped at the entrance of Punjab School Education Board depot in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated on Jul 07, 2021 01:24 am IST

Two-day industrial shutdown: PSPCL unable to pull the plug on power cut

After three transformers catering to Anand Nagar, Chander Nagar, Joshi Nagar, Pritam Nagar were damaged last night, residents had to manage without electricity for around 10 to 12 hours (Representative Image/HT File)

Updated on Jul 02, 2021 11:57 pm IST

Admission process for all 119 govt ITIs in Punjab goes fully online due to Covid-19

Admission process for all 119 govt ITIs in Punjab goes fully online due to Covid-19

Published on Jul 01, 2021 01:45 am IST

90 days into new session, textbooks yet to reach students

Around 40,000 books are lying at the depot, they haven’t been sent to the block office due to an indefinite strike by the ministerial staff. (HT File)

Published on Jul 01, 2021 01:29 am IST

Ludhiana: Days before exam, students of PU-affiliated colleges dash to deposit fee

Students who have not deposited the fee will not be allowed to appear in the exams, starting June 28. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Jun 24, 2021 02:18 am IST

NTSE: 25, including 2 govt school students, clear stage 1 of scholarship exam in Ludhiana

A total of 194 students will appear for the second stage of the scholarship examination, of which 18 students are from government schools across Punjab. (Representative Image/HT File)

Published on Jun 23, 2021 01:19 am IST

Yoga gets stamp of approval from Ludhiana’s postal department

For the last week, the Ludhiana postal department has been using a rubber stamp promoting yoga, which reads ‘Be with yoga, be at home’ on all articles booked for delivery. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published on Jun 22, 2021 01:07 am IST

Friends, canteen food, youth fests: Ludhiana’s college freshers say they have missed out on a lot

Colleges in Ludhiana have been shut since March last year. While final-year students were able to visit their colleges earlier this year to attend physical classes for two months and then for practicals, first-year undergraduate students have not been able to visit campus since their induction in August 2020. (Representative Photo/HT File)

Published on Jun 21, 2021 01:13 am IST

Pools closed for a year: Swimmers in Ludhiana worried about toll on performance

Swimmers in Ludhiana say that players of other sports are back on the ground, but they don’t have a place to practice. (HT File)

Published on Jun 18, 2021 12:59 am IST

1 lakh Ludhiana govt school students to appear in online evaluation tests from July 5

The council has directed the teachers to not send any daily assignments to the students on exam days. (HT File)

Published on Jun 15, 2021 01:05 am IST

Tap alumni achievements to boost enrolment: Punjab education secretary

Students can be asked to share class-wise data and videos available on the Educare application with their friends, the letter said. (Representative Photo/HT )

Published on Jun 14, 2021 02:25 am IST

Amid piling losses, wholesale dealers rue Sunday lockdown in Ludhiana

Proprietors of wholesale stores say it is not just local people who buy from them but a considerable chunk of the sales comes from people of other districts such as Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Mansa, and Moga. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 14, 2021 02:05 am IST

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