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Varsity has already announced an additional 53 new courses from this academic session onwards due to surge in admissions

According to Hindu mythology, this Tarn Taran village is associated with Mata Kaushalya, the mother of Lord Rama

Police arrested Jagleen Singh and two juveniles for the Tuesday murder of a 16-year-old boy in Sarhali. Weapons were recovered. The victim and juveniles attended the same school and had prior conflicts. The motive is under investigation, potentially involving a girl. All suspects are in custody. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Project aims to ensure continuous supply of clean drinking water through sustainable use of surface water

Shopkeepers closed their businesses to avoid child labor and begging inspections. A team rescued two child laborers and enrolled them in school. Inspections targeted locations known for child beggars, and residents were urged to report concerns to the child helpline 1098. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The District Bureau of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DBEE) in Amritsar will provide free career counseling. The initiative, spearheaded by Major Amit Sarin, aims to guide students on course selection, career prospects in both private and public sectors, and emphasizes soft and educational skills. DBEE will also help establish counseling cells in schools. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The NCC Group Headquarters in Amritsar celebrated International Yoga Day with a large event at Sukhjindra Group of Institutes, Gurdaspur. Over 400 cadets participated, promoting yoga's health benefits. The event, themed ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’, included preparatory activities and aimed to encourage yoga adoption for individual and planetary well-being. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Youth Congress held a free medical camp at Palika Bazar on Thursday to celebrate Rahul Gandhi's birthday. Led by Hrithik Arora, the camp examined approximately 400 patients. A team of qualified doctors provided medical examinations. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Harjinder Singh Dhami said the SGPC was keeping a close eye on the developments and hoped that the Indian government takes appropriate measures in this connection

Another resident of the same locality, Partap Singh (40), had died of a drug overdose two days prior

Wadali Brothers, Puran Chand Wadali and late Pyare Lal Wadali carried forward profound legacy rooted in spirituality, devotion and classical music

Punjab police, since March 1, seized 77.5 kg heroin, 3.9 kg opium, 5 kg ganja, and 112 grams cocaine. They arrested 965 drug peddlers and seized over Rs 2.7 crore. The 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' campaign involves property seizures, demolitions, and public awareness efforts through 'Operation Sampark,' including admissions to de-addiction centers. Authorities encourage public reporting of drug-related information. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The village holds a prominent place in the history of Sikhism

The Diocese of Amritsar (CNI) elected a new Women's Fellowship committee to empower women and develop communities. Led by Meena William, the team will implement initiatives like World Day of Prayer and Christian Home Week. Their primary goal is to improve the welfare of women and girls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Police arrested a woman for drug use after a viral video showed her injecting drugs. The woman, previously arrested and treated for addiction, relapsed. She was arrested under the NDPS Act, produced in court, and will be admitted to a hospital for further treatment. (This summary is generated via AI.)

A 25-year-old pregnant woman, Rupinder Kaur, died by suicide. Police booked her husband and in-laws for dowry death. The victim's uncle alleged that she was harassed for insufficient dowry and money for an SUV. Rupinder's body was found on a bed, and the investigation is ongoing. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Tarn Taran's industrial Focal Point, established 50 years ago, suffers from severe neglect. Infrastructure has deteriorated due to apathetic administration and the Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation. Blocked sewage, broken roads, and a dilapidated water tank plague the area. Officials ignore the Focal Point Association's pleas for repairs. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Police and the BSF recovered a 560-gram heroin packet and a drone in Chheena Bidhi Chand village, suspected to originate from Pakistan. The packet contained 507 grams of heroin and 53 grams of packing material. A case was registered. Separately, police arrested four people and seized 127 grams of heroin. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Bibekbir Singh, 16, was murdered in Sarhali village grain market by a group of 18 armed individuals. Three have been identified: Manjinder Singh, Lovedeep Singh, and Harnoor Singh. The victim and two identified attackers were former classmates with strained relations. A police investigation is underway, and no arrests have been made. The victim's mother is the school principal, and the victim was a state-level volleyball player. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Guru Hargobind was born in Nattan di Wadali, which was renamed Guru ki Wadali in his honour, marking it as a sacred site

Amritsar's Deputy Commissioner ordered departments to identify and prepare spaces for tree planting to combat heat and increase green cover. Emphasis is on planting shady trees using Miyawaki technology, especially in high-heat areas like parking lots and industrial zones. The DC stressed against tree cutting without permission and seeks data on last year's sapling survival. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Police in Gate Hakima arrested Saurav from Maqboolpura for possessing 10,000 tramadol tablets, a banned substance. He was caught with the drugs during a police check in Anngarh. Saurav, who had prior drug-related charges, is under police remand to determine the source of the tablets. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Guru Ki Wadali residents suffer from lack of safe drinking water and erratic garbage collection despite historical significance. They rely on gurdwaras for water due to contaminated or non-existent government supply. A canal water project promises clean water, but progresses slowly. Road construction to a gurdwara is also stalled, fueling frustration with the government. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Despite government claims of streamlined revenue services, citizens still face difficulties. An 80-year-old professor has been struggling for years to register his property transfer ('inteqal'). Even after paying fees, the patwari has delayed the process, ignoring the professor's RTI request. This highlights the ineffectiveness of the government's reforms and the continued dependence on patwaris. (This summary is generated via AI.)