The raids aim to crack down on drug-related activities and trace drug money linked to the ongoing investigation
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Punjab Vigilance Raids 25 former Punjab minister Bikram Majithia's house
Amritsar: Labourers use chullahs (mud stoves) and light fires on the roof of heritage building
Majithia says he had earlier said that Bhagwant Mann government was preparing to file a false case against him as it could not find anything against him in the drug case
Authorities have indicated that the situation has started to stabilise
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He had been missing for the past two days
Gharinda police arrested Gursharan Singh and Amritpal Singh, confiscating three Glock pistols smuggled from Pakistan. The suspects were apprehended near a school while riding a bike. The weapons were discovered during a search. Police suspect drones were used for smuggling. Amritsar has seized over 50 sophisticated weapons this past June. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Complainant said he was promised to be sent to Portugal, but was sent to Serbia
It will provide guidance and support for ease of doing business and setting up small-scale food business
CIA staff arrested two individuals, Lovpreet Singh Lov and Sukhpret Singh Sukh, near Bhura Kona village in a border area. The suspects were apprehended on a motorcycle and found with 516 grams of heroin. Authorities believe the pair are linked to Pakistan-based smugglers. They have been charged under the NDPS Act. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Lovjot Singh, 19, was found dead in Dharad village. Police arrested his friend, Vishal, after the victim's mother stated Lovjot was last seen with Vishal, and addicted to drugs. Four other individuals, including two women, were also named in the police report. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Police conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Usma village based on drug-related complaints. Searches yielded no drugs, but a known drug supplier was identified and will be arrested. Several drug addicts were taken into custody and admitted to a de-addiction center. The public supports police efforts against drugs. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Punjab's Health Minister, Dr. Balbir Singh, instructed the Health Department to target past dengue/chikungunya hotspots to prevent outbreaks. The department should involve ASHA workers and nursing students. He emphasized educating government employees about identifying and eliminating mosquito larvae breeding sources. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Traders and entrepreneurs in Punjab are facing significant delays in GST refunds, harming their working capital and business activities. They expressed these concerns to the GST Department, represented by the DETC and Commissioners, and requested quicker refunds. The delegation also opposed door-to-door surveys without prior notice and sought better communication and collaboration with the GST department. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Test took place across 12 designated centres, counselling to be held from July 3-7
Interns feel the govt is only trying to augment its own income and resources without taking note of their concerns
The new State Cancer Institute at GMC is complete but faces delays in becoming fully operational due to machine installation and approvals. It will offer advanced cancer treatment, including surgery and chemotherapy, for patients in Punjab and neighboring states. Currently, the OPD is open and existing cancer services continue, with full operation expected soon. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Dr Sarika Kapila, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Dr Kapila’s Maxillofacial and Implant Centre, shares her views on oral health and facial deformities
Police also recovered four live cartridges, a motorcycle from him
A separate drive to be carried out to disconnect illegal connections
It raises questions over the quality of work being done by municipal corporation
The step is aimed at checking maternal mortality rate, says Civil Surgeon
The MC has identified 34 low-lying areas where large-scale desilting operations are underway
Several bank officials would also be quizzed during probe
Duo had taken Rs 3.9 lakh from complainant for sending him abroad
Calls upon people to provide info about drug peddlers to police
National Highway-54 was blocked due to a protest over the death of convict Sarabjit Singh in jail. Protesters, led by Bhagwan Valmiki Sangharsh Dal, alleged jail staff brutality. Police stated Singh died in a prison inmate conflict. SP Bhullar promised a magisterial inquiry, leading to the protest's end and highway reopening. (This summary is generated via AI.)
The Army celebrated International Olympic Day 2025 at Tibri cantonment, featuring former hockey Olympian Rupinder Pal Singh as chief guest. A walkathon saw 150 soldiers participate. Singh, an Arjuna Awardee and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist, addressed soldiers and was felicitated by station commander Brig Vikramjit Singh Kochhar, who discussed the Olympic movement's impact. (This summary is generated via AI.)
Colleges in Tarn Taran's rural border belt report rising student admissions in science and computer-based courses. Increased enrollment is observed across multiple institutions, reflecting a shift from vocational or diploma programs. This trend is fueled by a decline in students migrating abroad for education. (This summary is generated via AI.)
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