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NCERT drops references to Khalistan demand from class 12 political science textbook

Updated on May 31, 2023 01:21 AM IST

The SGPC had last month alleged that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) misrepresented historical details about Sikhs in its Class 12 political science textbook.

The statements have been rewritten as “the resolution was a plea for strengthening federalism”.
ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

New help desks set up at Ludhiana Railway Station

The new help desks have been set up on both new entry points of the railway station which will be made functional from June 2 onwards

Ludhiana Railway Station sees a footfall of around 1 lakh passengers on average, meanwhile, the platform caters to around 100 passenger trains every day. (Manish/HT)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:20 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Spice of Life: Turning the clock back on our summer holidays

Watching the majestic Howrah Bridge from a close distance while travelling in a ferry with Mesho used to be another dreamlike experience for us. The water of the Ganga shimmered in the morning sun

Our destination used to be our eldest maternal aunt’s house tucked away in one of the suburbs. It was a sprawling two-floor mansion with big rooms, a spacious courtyard, and a windswept terrace from where one could behold the majestic rows of tall coconut trees swaying in the gentle breeze. (Shutterstock)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:20 AM IST
ByAditya Mukherjee

Spat over watching IPL match: Veteran opens fire at wife, daughter, held

The police have recovered a .12 bore rifle, two bullets and six shells from the accused identified as Gurtej Singh, 45, of Baddowal. A case of attempt to murder has been lodged against him at Mullapur Dakha police station

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Updated on May 31, 2023 01:18 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Moose Wala’s 1st death anniversary: Lahore cops arrest singer’s fan over invite for aerial shooting

According to police, Sharjil Malik uploaded a poster of Moose Wala on his Facebook wall, inviting people to attend the singer’s first death anniversary event at his residence in Okara, some 130 km from Lahore

According to police, Sharjil Malik uploaded a poster of Sidhu Moose Wala on his Facebook wall, inviting people to attend the singer’s first death anniversary event at his residence in Okara, some 130 km from Lahore (HT File)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:17 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Lahore

Ludhiana: Sanitary worker, two aides held for robbing employer of 20,000

The accused have been identified as Ankit alias Amit, Pardeep Kumar of Rajiv Gandhi Colony and Bittu alias Bahubali of Ram Nagar of Mundian

Inspector Amandeep Singh Brar, SHO at police station Focal Point, stated that Satish Gupta, 42, of Jivan Nagar filed a complaint that the accused had robbed him of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 in cash after barging into his home. (Getty images)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:16 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of suspended PUNSUP official

Senior superintendent of police (SSP vigilance), Ludhiana range, Ravinder Pal Singh Sandhu said that the accused was involved in irregularities related to tenders and transportation and storage of foodgrains in which bogus billing was also being done

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Updated on May 31, 2023 01:15 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Faridkot govt college to resume BSc agriculture admissions from this session

The new admissions for the course were stopped in 2019 by the Indian Agricultural Research Council (ICAR), which cited that the institution was not meeting the minimum standards required for imparting agricultural education

Started in the pre-independence era in 1942, the course used to have 100 seats, offered by the college for a nominal fee. (HT File)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:13 AM IST
By, Faridkot

Ludhiana: Machhiwara store owner held for holding illegal ‘lucky draw’

Despite being booked for operating an illegal lucky draw, the accused identified as Prince Nagpal had gone live on his social networking site account and announced the names of the winner

The accused was selling a coupon for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>399 luring locals with luxury cars, jeep, tractor, Royal Enfield Bullet and expensive mobile phones in the lucky draw (Getty Images)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:13 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Panjab University clears the air, says Punjabi will continue to be compulsory

A senior member of the Panjab University syndicate confirmed that till now the curriculum had been designed for the first year only, but there was no question of revoking Punjabi’s compulsory status in the undergraduate degrees

Panjab University vice-chancellor Renu Vig confirmed, “Punjabi will be taught in all six semesters.” (HT)
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:13 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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