Ludhiana: With 5 new positive cases of chikungunya reported on Friday evening by the health department, the number has reached 7 from the Ludhiana district.
Despite the industrial town being counted amongst the most polluted cities in the country, the district authorities seem to be indifferent towards improving the environment in the city.
LUDHIANA: The rampant practice of stubble burning has emerged as a major problem in Punjab leading to pollution of the environment as well as posing a major health hazard.
In all, 375 cases of the violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 have been registered for selling food items not adhering to the required standards in the district.
LUDHIANA: With the first of it's kind Canal Top solar project on Sidhwan canal getting ready by the month end, people can expect better facilities, including solar power.
LUDHIANA: There have been more than 1,300 cases of dengue and about 200 Chikungunya cases at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) alone, while the health department had reported only 615 ca