Ludhiana

Garment manufacturers popularizing organic clothes in Punjab

Garment manufacturers popularizing organic clothes in PunjabChandigarh, Nov. 8 : Garment manufacturers in Punjab, who initiated an awareness campaign on the ill effects of cotton cultivated with toxic chemicals, have now launched exclusive wear made of organic cotton.

One Ludhiana based garment manufacturer Venus Group recently announced its foray into the domestic market with the launch of first ever organic cotton-based apparels.

These organic garments are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standards and Organic Exchange standards.

Central team reviews dengue outbreak in Punjab

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Punjab shows the way to raise awareness about organ donation

Ludhiana, Oct 29 : Though organ transplantation in India was started in 1971, the donations from cadavers were negligible. However Punjab has recently made a beginning in spreading awareness about organ donation and raising health issues related to organ transplants.

Through cadaver donation, different organs like heart and parts of lungs and liver can be transplanted to eight patients and can also benefit 50 others in various ways. But it is not practiced in India.

At the 19th annual conference of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation in Ludhiana, experts expressed their opinions on legal, ethical and social issues in organ transplantation.

Diwali brings a wave of cheer for potters in Ludhiana

Diwali brings a wave of cheer for potters in LudhianaLudhiana, Oct. 20  Diwali, the biggest festival of lights, is a day when all Hindu families celebrate the return of Lord Rama from 14-year exile to Ayodhaya, his kingdom, as mentioned in Ramayana. It is said people lit earthen lamps using Ghee, clarified butter.

Since ancient time, the devotees of Lord Rama lit earthen lamps, called Diyas in local parlance, and celebrate Diwali.

The tradition has been to light earthen lamps which is considered auspicious.

Diwali brings a wave of cheer for potters in Ludhiana

Diwali brings a wave of cheer for potters in LudhianaLudhiana, Oct. 20 Diwali, the biggest festival of lights, is a day when all Hindu families celebrate the return of Lord Rama from 14-year exile to Ayodhaya, his kingdom, as mentioned in Ramayana. It is said people lit earthen lamps using Ghee, clarified butter.

Since ancient time, the devotees of Lord Rama lit earthen lamps, called Diyas in local parlance, and celebrate Diwali.

The tradition has been to light earthen lamps which is considered auspicious.

Ludhiana beckons medical tourism

LudhianaChandigarh / Ludhiana, Oct 13 : The burgeoning healthcare sector in India, with world-class facilities, including the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipments, has been attracting organizations specializing in medical tourism for some time now. And Punjab, with its excellent infrastructure and medical facilities, has huge potential to attract foreigners as well as non-resident Indian (NRI).

In fact, Punjab occupies a special place in India''s growing health care facilities, be it brain surgery, hip replacement and even rejuvenation by traditional Indian medicines.

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