Chandigarh / 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.

Ludhiana, Sep. 26 : A lot of people in India have relied upon traditional sciences like astrology and Vastu Shastra for centuries. But the latest fascination, however, is medical astrology with astrologers suggesting various `remedial measures'' for various diseases.

For instance Sushma Soni, suffering from a brain problem, seeks medical attention. She believes astrology is her last hope. For her, Rachna, a local astrologer, could be a great help.

Astrologers say that a person''s mood varies with the alignment of stars and planets, which exert influence over the affairs of men and on people''s health.

Ludhiana (Punjab), Sept 2 : A large number of people who lost their houses and property in Bihar, due to the ravages of floods, have started migrating to Ludhiana in Punjab in search of employment.

These migrants are hopeful that Ludhiana, being an industrial city, will provide them opportunities for employment.

"I have come here to earn a living as there was a flood in Bihar. Our houses were destroyed and we suffered a huge loss," said Bhola Yadav, a worker.

Ludhiana, Aug. 27 : To overcome the increase in petrol and diesel prices, travellers in Punjab are taking to bikes powered by electricity, which reduce pollution and also reduce the commutation costs.

In Punjab, the low-cost, easy to maintain and "cool" e-bikes are all set to replace motorcycles and scooters. E-bike manufacturers in Punjab are gearing up to meet the demand for `plug in'' and `ply'' bikes.

These electric motorized bicycles or E-bikes are safe, convenient as well as economical. And, they are now catching the fancy of the common man in Punjab.

Ludhiana, Aug. 27 : Thousands of primary schools are being provided education through Radio in Punjab, as part of the Sarva Sikhsa Abhiyan (education for all) by the Punjab government.

To make the initiative successful, radio sets have been provided to 13,000 primary schools in the State.

The objective is to make education accessible to those children who cannot attend a regular school.

Ludhiana-based GS Auto International Ltd plans to raise up to Rs 50 crore for its expansion plan, including setting up a new manufacturing unit.