Amritsar

The Kirti Kisan Union demanded compensation for flood victims, blaming dam management for ignoring weather warnings and releasing excess water. They claim this led to breached embankments and widespread flooding in several Punjab districts, requesting special assessment of damages.

Inderjit Kaur, president of Pingalwara Charitable Society, visited flood-affected villages near Harike. She distributed relief material and encouraged residents. MLA Kunwar Vijay Partap criticized the government's response, blaming them for the lack of adequate aid.

University to hold Akhand Path as an act of repentance on the campus

The water has reached in the villages near Ajnala town while many villages in the Fatehgarh Churian are also inundated in flood waters

The woman was investigated for prolonged hoarseness of voice and was found to have a life-threatening problem — aortic aneurysms in both chest and abdomen

The staff union of DAV College, Amritsar, observed a two-period strike today in protest against the Punjab government’s failure to release grants for the past five months. As a result of this delay, the salaries of regular staff members have...

Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) is requesting the Punjab government to build a memorial at the Attari-Wagah border. The memorial would honor the million people, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims, who died during the 1947 Partition, a historical event with significant loss of life and displacement.

The Central Bank of India held a financial inclusion camp in Mallia village to promote banking services. Bank officials, including executives and branch heads, explained financial schemes, insurance benefits, and distributed loan cheques to farmers.

Rajesh Kumar Sharma is the new District Education Officer (Secondary) of Amritsar, succeeding the retired Harbhagwant Singh. He aims to improve education quality, address staff concerns, and considers his role a privilege. He was greeted by various educational stakeholders.

Farmers from three villages protested the inundation of their basmati crops, spanning 300 acres, due to accumulated rainwater. They will meet the Deputy Commissioner demanding compensation and a permanent drainage solution. The flooding has repeatedly damaged crops, despite a pending government proposal.

Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla criticized inadequate flood rescue efforts in the Ramdass and Ajnala border belt, urging intervention. He highlighted the dire situation, broken embankments, and the need to rescue stranded residents and approximately 360 trapped BSF personnel. More rescue teams and boats are needed.

Karatekas in Gurdaspur are trained as martial artists, not just athletes. Students, training under DCWC, achieved success in national and international competitions, winning numerous medals. The center, founded in 2016, emphasizes self-defense and dedication. Officials encourage sports for job opportunities.

Despite MC efforts, single-use plastic usage persists, evidenced by large daily seizures. The ban's implementation lacks consistency, as the problem continues. The new commissioner prioritizes a plastic ban. Residents are skeptical due to past ineffective drives. Stronger enforcement, public awareness, and participation are needed to achieve a plastic-free city.

Farmers faced water scarcity for irrigation, then experienced severe flooding. They blame government negligence for poor canal maintenance, causing both issues. A high-level inquiry is demanded regarding collapsed floodgates at Madhopur headworks due to suspected mismanagement and silt buildup.

GNDU shooters won a record number of medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship. They earned five individual gold, six team gold, one mixed team gold, one team silver, one individual silver, and one bronze. Adriyan Karmakar set a new Asian record. University officials congratulated the athletes.

Amritsar property owners have three days left to utilize the OTS scheme, waiving interest and penalties on property tax arrears from 2013-14 onwards. The deadline is August 31, extended from August 15. MC offices and awareness camps will operate to facilitate payments. Pay current year's tax by September 30 for rebates.

Sukhbir Singh Badal campaigned in Tarn Taran for SAD's candidate, criticizing the Punjab government's flood relief efforts. He accused the AAP government of failing farmers and called for support to defeat AAP and Congress, predicting an SAD victory.

Severe floods near Ajnala displaced families from 40+ villages, destroying homes, crops, and livestock. Relief efforts include government-run camps, animal shelters, and helpline numbers. Local residents, organizations, and farmer groups are providing aid and setting up support centers to help the affected people.

Bhagtanwala's bio-remediation project is 90% complete, with operations set to begin September 4. Ecostain Infra will treat 11 lakh tonnes of waste in 15 months. The site currently holds 14.67 lakh tonnes of legacy waste plus 2.88 lakh tonnes of recently dumped waste, generating 500 tonnes daily. The MC is monitoring progress.

Punjab's Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, criticized the AAP government's flood response. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide relief and compensation, citing widespread devastation and delayed aid despite prior spending claims on flood prevention.

Gurdaspur: Residents of hamlet cluster had to wait for four days to get supplies

Many stranded residents have been forced to take shelter on rooftops and upper floors of their houses

Jawans were seen using Army vehicles and boats to rescue those left stranded in their houses after river water entered their houses hours after Dhussi Bandh near the Ravi river breached from at least three places

Amit Singh was arrested in Amritsar for supplying Glock pistols disguised within nebulizer machine boxes. He used e-rickshaws for delivery. Singh, linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, received weapons via drone drops. Police seek his accomplice, Gurpreet Singh, and are investigating their cross-border connections.

The Election Commission approved a proposal to rationalize polling stations in Punjab's 21-Tarn Taran constituency. The exercise, supervised locally, aimed to keep polling station elector counts under 1,200. Seven new polling stations were created in consultation with political parties, bringing the total to 222.