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Ludhiana: PAU’s new maize variety enters commercial market

The hybrid also offers tolerance to major diseases and insect pests. (HT File)

Published 2 days ago

Ludhiana: PAU experts pitches baby corn as profitable alternative to paddy

The university said baby corn fits well into Punjab’s crop diversification strategy because of its short duration. (HT File)

Published 15 days ago

Summer maize acreage in Ludhiana dips by just 500 hectares

According to the agriculture department in the district, the crop has been cultivated on nearly 15,500 hectares this year, compared with 16,000 hectares last year. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 16 days ago

Ludhiana: Educators press for pay, pension benefits during protest at PAU

Teachers protesting on the PAU campus in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published 24 days ago

Ludhiana: Agri varsity retains top spot in state rankings

Registrar Rishi Pal Singh said that PAU continues to play a key role in addressing emerging agricultural challenges. (ht fILE)

Published 31 days ago

Ludhiana: Floods bring new weed threat to Punjab farms, PAU scientists raise alarm

PAU scientists said protecting Punjab’s agricultural biodiversity will require the combined efforts of farmers, researchers and extension workers. (HT File)

Published 35 days ago

With El Nino signals emerging, PAU experts calls for climate-smart farming in Punjab

Scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have flagged the possibility of below-normal rainfall in Punjab. (HT FILE)

Published 41 days ago

Ludhiana: PAU warns farmers of rising mite infestations in summer crops

PAU has advised the need-based application of approved acaricides. (HT File)

Published 44 days ago

Ludhiana: Trials for national swimming c’ship to be held at agri varsity on May 31

PSA president Surjit Singh Sandhu said a coaching camp for 20 probable water polo players selected during the trials would be held in Jalandhar from June 12 to July 3 before the final squad is announced. (HT Photo)

Published 49 days ago

Ludhiana: Speeding car rams into scooter, lawyer killed

Victim Shivani Wadhwa (File Photo)

Published 55 days ago

PAU recommends raised-bed paddy nursery to improve seedlings, cut growth time

Farmers faced challenges when setting up a paddy nursery on a flat surface using the conventional method. Saplings used to take more than 30 days before they were ready for transplanting in fields.

Published 64 days ago

Ludhiana: Scan a tree and know its story: Agri varsity tags over 200 trees on campus with QR code

University authorities said the initiative is aimed at transforming the campus into an interactive outdoor learning space where technology complements nature. (HT Photo)

Published 65 days ago

Punjab bets on new-age desi seed to revive cotton in Malwa

Experts said that four years of tests and trials have shown the variety has a low-input cost, and cotton derived from indigenous varieties has commercial value in the pharmaceutical industry.

Published 72 days ago

Punjab to set up centre of excellence for basmati: CM

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his team take a tour of LT Foods in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (HT)

Published 85 days ago

PAU’s PBW 826 wheat selected for Baisakhi decor at guv’s house

In a symbolic tribute to Punjab’s legacy and its contribution to national food security, PBW 826, a wheat variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has been selected for display at the governor’s residence during this year’s Baisakhi celebrations. The festivities will feature wheat-based decor instead of conventional floral arrangements. (HT Photo)

Published 97 days ago

Ludhiana: Kisan Mela concludes with push for sustainable, diversified farming

Farmers from all over the Punjab at Kisan mela orgainsed by Punjab Agricultural University. (HT Photo)

Published 117 days ago

Ludhiana: Keep farming a priority, don’t treat it as secondary, says CM Mann at Kisan Mela

Farmers from all over the Punjab at Kisan mela orgainsed by Punjab Agricultural University, in Ludhiana on Friday. (HT Photo)

Published 118 days ago

Ludhiana: Agri varsity yet to receive first tranche of ₹40 crore special grant

Rain dampens preparation for Kisan Mela at PAU campus on Thursday. The event is scheduled to commence on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 119 days ago

Kisan Mela to push for crop diversification, groundwater conservation

Workers installing tents ahead of Kisan Mela in PAU. (HT Photo)

Published 121 days ago

Ludhiana: Expect rain, gusty winds till March 16

The PAU had issued an advisory warning farmers about the impact of rising temperatures on crops. (HT Photo)

Published 126 days ago

Buzz | Rooting for cassava cultivation

Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh

Published 128 days ago

A grand farewell in print: Dr Surjit Patar’s final poetic gift unveiled at Punjab Agricultural University

Born in Pattar Kalan in 1945, Dr Patar devoted over six decades to Punjabi poetry with a voice that was both introspective and socially aware (HT)

Published 140 days ago

59th annual athletics meet kicks off at Punjab Agricultural University

Students participating in 59th Annual Athletic Meet orgainsed by Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Thursday, February 26, 2026. (HT)

Published 140 days ago

Ludhiana: PAU sets up ‘akhara’ to revive traditional wrestling on campus

The akhara has been set up with donations received from a Canada-based varsity alumna Gulzar Singh Pehlwan. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 160 days ago

Ludhiana: Vacant agriculture posts: PAU students’ sit-in enters Day 120, hiring demand unmet

PAU students protest at the campus in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published 176 days ago

R-Day parade to feature Punjab govt’s welfare initiatives: Ludhiana DC

Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain reviewing the Republic Day preparations in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 177 days ago

Ludhiana: PAU qualifies for national inter-university youth festival

A contingent of 60 members participated in 19 events pertaining to dance, theatre, music, literary and fine arts. (HT Photo)

Published 178 days ago

PAU awaits first tranche of ₹40cr grant announced in 2025-26 budget

Agriculture director Jaswant Singh confirmed that the proposal by PAU has been forwarded to the finance department.

Published 179 days ago

Ludhiana: PAU incubatee breaks into top 100 startups at national challenge

Jagroop Singh, a registered incubatee and founder of “The Countryman”, stood out for his robust business model and value-driven approach. (HT Photo)

Published 185 days ago

Ludhiana: Punjab bags 3 gold medals in taekwondo in National School Games

Judo players participating in the ongoing 69th national school games at BCM School in Ludhiana on Friday. (Manish/HT)

Published 188 days ago

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