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Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
From Dubai's highways to Punjab's orchards: ‘Farming not just a livelihood, it's a fulfilling life'
After spending 14 years as a heavy truck driver in Dubai, Narinder Singh, 51, returned to his roots in Punjab in 2010 — not due to financial hardship, but because his aging parents and family wanted him back home. In 2011, he began farming on his family's six-acre ancestral land in his native village Jharh Sahib of Punjab's Ludhiana district. He later expanded operations to eight acres by leasing two more. What began as a traditional farming and dairy venture has now evolved into a diversified agricultural model integrating fruit orchards, agroforestry, intercropping, drip irrigation, polyhouse cultivation, and zero stubble burning. He didn't stop here but also set up his own bio-fertiliser manufacturing unit, which has the potential to generate cooking gas. Narinder, who has studied up to Class 12, takes pride in not relying on a tractor for cultivation on almost his entire six-acre base. His self-sufficient fertiliser unit means he remains unaffected by the common shortage of urea and DAP that trouble most farmers in the state. 'Along with tradtional farming, I started dairy farming in 2011. At one point, we had 35 to 40 cattle head, including buffaloes,' Narinder recalls. 'Now I keep only six–seven of them, as my focus has shifted more towards farming and horticulture.' His current setup includes 1.5 acres of guava orchards with Hisar Safeda and Taiwan Pink varieties, and 0.5 acres of Anna variety apples, which he is growing on a trial basis. On these two acres, he practises intercropping by growing turmeric and ginger between the rows of fruit trees. 'My guava and apple orchards are planted on raised beds — 21 or 22 of them — with a spacing of 12×12 ft between rows. For guava, we maintain 6×6 ft spacing between plants, while for apples it's 12×12 ft,' he explains. 'We prune the trees twice a year to maintain a height of four–five feet, which improves fruiting and makes intercropping easier.' 'We harvest guava twice a year — once from mid-July to August and again in November–December, when prices are higher,' he says. 'After the first year, which requires the highest investment of around Rs 70,000 to 80,000 per acre due to the cost of plants and labour, the recurring costs are low. Guava trees yield around 10 kg per plant in the first year and up to 20–25 kg in subsequent years. With around 600 plants per acre, the returns multiply quickly.' 'I have planted around 900 guava plants in 1.5 acres, and each plant yields about 20 to 25 kg of fruit. I could get more, but that would compromise the quality. Even at the minimum wholesale rate of ₹25–30 per kg — and going up to ₹50–60 per kg — a single tree earns about ₹500 on average with minimum average price while maximum could go up to Rs 800 to 900. From 900 trees, one can easily earn around ₹4.5 lakh per season. Since the orchard bears fruit twice a year, I earn approximately ₹6 lakh per acre annually from guava, after covering all expenses. Intercropping turmeric adds another ₹50,000 to my income from the same land. I also intercrop ginger, but currently use it as seed to expand its area,' says Singh, adding that guava trees would require replacement after around 25 years. He has dedicated three acres to poplar plantations, intercropped with maize and wheat during the first two years. 'In one acre, around 370 poplar trees are planted. By the fourth year, each tree weighs between 2.25 and 2.5 quintals. At the current market rate of ₹1,200 per quintal, each tree sells for ₹2,300–3,000. So, 370 trees can fetch between ₹8.5 and 11 lakh, which translates to an annual income of ₹2 to 2.75 lakh per acre over four years. Intercropping maize (June–October) and wheat (November to April) in the first two years adds another ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 per acre after covering input costs.' He has also allocated 0.5 acre for fodder cultivation for his cattle. A single one-kanal polyhouse (1/8th of an acre) gives him an annual net return of ₹50,000–60,000 from summer and winter vegetables — three crops a year. 'This is more than what one earns from wheat and paddy on a full acre,' he added. His 5.6 acres of orchards, agroforestry, and the polyhouse are equipped with drip irrigation and sprinklers, significantly saving water. 'I have never used a tractor on this land — everything is done manually,' he says, adding that he had even grown banana orchard in Punjab successfully. On the remaining two acres, he practises crop rotation: Basmati rice (June–October), potatoes (October–February), and spring maize (February–June). One of Narinder's proudest innovations is his 30×10 ft bio-fertiliser unit — an aerobic system that produces liquid manure and even has the potential to generate cooking gas. 'I collect cow dung, cattle urine, green manure like moringa and pruned guava leaves, weeds of field, leftover buttermilk (lassi), and jaggery. This is stored in a 5,000-litre bag. The first fermentation cycle takes two months, after which we get 100 litres of bio-fertiliser every second day.' This liquid can be applied via drip irrigation or foliar spray, depending on crop age. 'It's like IV fluid for crops,' he says, comparing its effect to intravenous therapy in humans. The cost of the unit? Just ₹30,000 initially, with a lifespan of 7 to 10 years. Narinder learned to build and operate it through YouTube and company guidance. 'Now I hardly use any urea or DAP,' he adds. For his sustainable farming practices, Narinder has received multiple recognitions, including the District-Level Award on Republic Day — twice — for managing crop residue without burning, instead incorporating it into the soil or using it to make bio-fertiliser at his unit. He was also honoured with the Rattan-E-Baghbani Award by the Punjab government in 2021. 'When I left Dubai, I never imagined I'd find such purpose in the soil of my village,' he says with quiet pride. 'But today, I'm convinced that farming — if done right — is not just a livelihood, it's a fulfilling life.'
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
LookDeep Health Platform Launches New Capabilities to Reduce Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
BUSINESS WIRE)-- LookDeep Health today announced new AI capabilities to protect hospital care teams from workplace violence. LookDeep has added new functions to its AI-driven platform to upgrade safety from reactive notification to proactive prevention, enabling video-based security protocols to use AI to flag and prevent potential attacks. Healthcare workers represent just 10% of the U.S. labor force, yet they suffer nearly half of all reported non‑fatal injuries caused by workplace violence. Two nurses are assaulted in an acute‑care setting every hour. Events such as the February 2025 hostage‑taking at a Pennsylvania ICU that left a police officer dead now make national headlines. Protecting professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others isn't just a moral imperative — it impacts workforce retention, patient care quality, and hospital finances. 'Violence in a patient room rarely comes out of nowhere—it follows a rapid yet recognizable progression,' said Narinder Singh, Founder and CEO of LookDeep. 'Tension builds through agitated movements, raised voices, and escalating behaviors. Clinicians sense rising danger and may call for help. If uninterrupted, these situations can quickly turn harmful. With AI, we can support clinicians exactly when they call for assistance—and even earlier—by sensing risk and providing an extra set of eyes or timely intervention to help de-escalate before an incident occurs. We can use the same technology hospitals already need for telemedicine to better care for the nurses and doctors that care for our loved ones.' The LookDeep platform now includes multiple key features to keep nurses, clinicians, and staff (as well as patients) safe from violence in the care center. These include: Voice Activation of Indirect or Directed Help Words - Staff can ask for help when they feel like they need it in an overt or subtle way. AI-Powered Situational Awareness - Modern computer‑vision platforms turn the video infrastructure many facilities already use for tele‑ICU, telesitting, and virtual nursing into a continuous safety net, providing ambient awareness. Voice and Vision are used to flag rooms where tensions are escalating even prior to staff requests for help. Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) integration: Wearable badges allow staff to silently call for help when under duress. Paired with the AI-driven LookDeep platform, hospitals can directly link their systems to detect and respond to threats much faster. About LookDeep Health LookDeep Health is reshaping hospital care with advanced computer vision and AI technology to create a safer and more efficient environment for patients and providers. VisionAI Agents work alongside hospital staff to continuously monitor patients, alerting clinicians to potential risks to help improve care outcomes. By integrating these capabilities into virtual sitting, virtual nursing, and virtual medicine, LookDeep enhances patient safety, reduces staff strain, and improves hospital efficiency – helping facilities cut operational costs while elevating the quality of care. Learn more at
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LookDeep Health Platform Launches New Capabilities to Reduce Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities
Voice Commands, RTLS Integration, and AI-Driven Situational Awareness help healthcare providers protect themselves and their patients OAKLAND, Calif., June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LookDeep Health today announced new AI capabilities to protect hospital care teams from workplace violence. LookDeep has added new functions to its AI-driven platform to upgrade safety from reactive notification to proactive prevention, enabling video-based security protocols to use AI to flag and prevent potential attacks. Healthcare workers represent just 10% of the U.S. labor force, yet they suffer nearly half of all reported non‑fatal injuries caused by workplace violence. Two nurses are assaulted in an acute‑care setting every hour. Events such as the February 2025 hostage‑taking at a Pennsylvania ICU that left a police officer dead now make national headlines. Protecting professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others isn't just a moral imperative — it impacts workforce retention, patient care quality, and hospital finances. "Violence in a patient room rarely comes out of nowhere—it follows a rapid yet recognizable progression," said Narinder Singh, Founder and CEO of LookDeep. "Tension builds through agitated movements, raised voices, and escalating behaviors. Clinicians sense rising danger and may call for help. If uninterrupted, these situations can quickly turn harmful. With AI, we can support clinicians exactly when they call for assistance—and even earlier—by sensing risk and providing an extra set of eyes or timely intervention to help de-escalate before an incident occurs. We can use the same technology hospitals already need for telemedicine to better care for the nurses and doctors that care for our loved ones." The LookDeep platform now includes multiple key features to keep nurses, clinicians, and staff (as well as patients) safe from violence in the care center. These include: Voice Activation of Indirect or Directed Help Words - Staff can ask for help when they feel like they need it in an overt or subtle way. AI-Powered Situational Awareness - Modern computer‑vision platforms turn the video infrastructure many facilities already use for tele‑ICU, telesitting, and virtual nursing into a continuous safety net, providing ambient awareness. Voice and Vision are used to flag rooms where tensions are escalating even prior to staff requests for help. Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) integration: Wearable badges allow staff to silently call for help when under duress. Paired with the AI-driven LookDeep platform, hospitals can directly link their systems to detect and respond to threats much faster. About LookDeep Health LookDeep Health is reshaping hospital care with advanced computer vision and AI technology to create a safer and more efficient environment for patients and providers. VisionAI Agents work alongside hospital staff to continuously monitor patients, alerting clinicians to potential risks to help improve care outcomes. By integrating these capabilities into virtual sitting, virtual nursing, and virtual medicine, LookDeep enhances patient safety, reduces staff strain, and improves hospital efficiency – helping facilities cut operational costs while elevating the quality of care. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact:Cameron Thomascameron@ 416-660-9801 Sign in to access your portfolio
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Bathinda: Woman influencer's body found in abandoned car
The Bathinda police have formed multiple probe teams after the decomposed body of a Ludhiana-based digital content creator Kanchan Kumari, 30, popularly known as 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', was found inside a car at the parking lot of Adesh medical college and hospital in Bhucho town on Wednesday evening, the district police authorities said. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Amneet Kondal said that a murder case had been registered against unknown persons. 'Teams of the cantonment police station and the crime investigation agency (CIA) are working under SP (city) Narinder Singh. We have got clues and hope to crack the case soon,' she added. Sources privy to the probe in the police department suspect the role of vigilante groups in the murder. Police officials said that they are investigating possible links to an earlier threat she had received from Canada-based designated terrorist Arsh Dalla, who had allegedly threatened the deceased to stop posting inappropriate videos. Locals in the Bhucho suburb informed police about a stench emanating from a car in the parking lot of Adesh hospital. Police rushed to the spot and found a woman dead on the rear seat of the car. Bathinda SP (City) Narinder Singh said police were scanning footage from CCTVs mounted in the vicinity. Investigators suspect the woman was murdered and later her body was dumped in the rear seat of the car. 'An autopsy was conducted at the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh civil hospital on Thursday evening. The report is awaited,' the police official said. The social media influencer was known for uploading reels, including controversial double-entendre videos that went viral on social media platforms. Known by her online persona 'Kamal Kaur Bhabhi', Kanchan had over 16 lakh followers on different social media platforms. Her Facebook page has 7.76 lakh followers while her two YouTube channels have more than 5 lakh subscribers. The deceased's Instagram account has over 3.83 lakh followers. Superintendent of police (city) Narinder Singh confirmed on Thursday that the deceased was a resident of Lachman Colony in Ludhiana. 'The victim's family was informed. Kanchan's mother told the police team that her daughter had left the house in Ludhiana on June 9, saying that she was going to Bathinda regarding a promotional event but subsequently lost contact with her family. Her mobile was switched off,' the SP said. She was cremated in Bathinda on Thursday evening. Police sources said a CCTV video has surfaced where an unidentified person wearing a turban is spotted driving into the parking lot at around 5.30 am on June 10. 'The digital evidence suggests that the car carrying Kanchan's body was lying in the parking lot in Bhucho, located on the Bathinda-Chandigarh national highway, indicating that the death had occurred at least 24 to 48 hours before the body was discovered on Wednesday evening,' said an official.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Two days on, FIR lodged in bomb hoax at high court case
Two days after a high-alert security situation unfolded at the Punjab and Haryana high court due to a threatening email warning of multiple RDX-based improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted on the court premises, Chandigarh Police registered an FIR for cyber terrorism and criminal intimidation on Saturday. Lodged under Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66(F) of the IT Act against unknown persons at the Sector 3 police station, the FIR narrated that inspector Narinder Singh, station house officer of the said police station, received an alert from the Chandigarh Police Control Room around 11.01 am on Thursday regarding a possible bomb threat in the court's complex. The email, received at 9.44 am by the coordination branch of the high court, had originally been sent from ID singer_kovan@ claiming that six critical IEDs had been planted and were timed to explode at 3.15 pm. As per police, the IP address was traced to France, and the email ID was created in the United States. The subject line of the email read: '6 Critical RDX IEDs Placed in Punjab HC Tiruvallur Collectorate – Evacuate All by 3:15 PM | Eelam plus Dravida Nadu'. The email alleged a coordinated plan to assassinate Tamil Nadu leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami and target judicial and administrative officers investigating a high-profile narcotics and corruption nexus involving Kollywood celebrities, rogue IPS officers, and international surveillance tools such as RC-S Galileo, allegedly procured through Italian company Hacking Team. The email appeared to be authored by a person identifying himself as Singer Kovan, alias S Sivadas. The sender also urged authorities to coordinate with NSG, NIA, and IB and suspend all digital systems to avoid a potential cyber-triggered detonation. 'Similar emails have been reported from Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country. It appears that the sender intended to create panic through a fabricated bomb threat. The identities mentioned in the email have no known connection to the high court and seem to have been included deliberately to sensationalise the message,' said a senior police officer involved in the investigation.
