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Artist Bela says she first began painting Raj Kapoor when she was around 16 years of age

A man, Sarabjit Singh, was arrested at Amritsar Central Jail after being caught attempting to smuggle sedative pills to his son, Harpreet Singh, who is incarcerated there. Sarabjit was blackmailed by Harpreet, who threatened suicide unless his father brought the pills. Harpreet's actions stemmed from his addiction, while Sarabjit was facing other family problems, including a drug-addicted son and a bedridden wife. Sarabjit now faces charges under the NDPS Act. (This summary is generated via AI.)

He was a practising lawyer at local district courts

Police also recovered 722 gm heroin, two pistols from their possession

MC Joint Commissioner said no illegal construction would be tolerated in city

Purpose was to inculcate a sense of security among local residents: ADCP Vishaljit Singh

The project was first launched in 2002-03 during the Capt-led govt’s tenure

He had written as many as 80 Punjabi books

Residents worried as city losing its green cover

Village dominant population Sikhs

Here's a summary of the three articles: **Agriculture Outreach Initiative:** The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Tarn Taran, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, is conducting the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' to improve agriculture in the region. Teams of experts are visiting villages to educate farmers on modern farming practices, focusing on soil health, water conservation, climate-resilient strategies, and livestock and fish management. This initiative aims to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainable farming practices through demonstrations, discussions, and personalized advisory sessions. **Campaign Against Drugs:** Residents in the Tarn Taran area are actively participating in the state government's campaign against drugs. Jagtar Singh, whose sons are addicted, is leading efforts to identify drug trading locations. Gurmeet Singh, an environmentalist, has created videos documenting drug sales. Despite their efforts to inform authorities, they have received limited action from the police. **School of Eminence Concerns:** A group of educationists and councillors in Tarn Taran are concerned about the state of the School of Eminence. They have reported significant vacancies in teaching and non-teaching staff, including the principal's position, which is negatively affecting the school's operations. They have written to government officials, highlighting the issue, but have not received a response. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Intake capacity of 30 seats

Has a population of around 9,500

Victim defrauded of Rs 44L

In Boparai Baj Singh village, the families of Sukhbir Kaur (20) and Harjoban Singh (22), who were allegedly murdered by Sukhbir's father, Gurdial Singh, performed their last rites. Gurdial Singh is in police custody for three days, and the police have seized the weapons used in the crime. Relatives of Harjoban stated the couple was united in death. A relative of Harjoban, the village Sarpanch Gurbhej Singh, claimed the couple had a wedding ceremony (Anand Karaj) on June 2nd and were taken from the court on June 3rd, where they intended to register their marriage. Harjoban's uncle urged police to review CCTV footage to see if Gurdial and accomplices forcibly took them from court. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The police made the first arrest during routine patrols near a border village

The Jandiala Guru police have arrested three individuals, whose involvement was suspected in a case of vehicle theft and robbery. Acting on a tip-off about a gang active on the GT Road and staying at a nearby hotel, the police...

In separate incident, Beas police nab a resident of Butala village

The month-long 12th edition of Summer Art Camp and Festival- 2025 begins at SG Thakar Singh Art Gallery

They say govt is misleading public by projecting inflated land return values

Emerges as the topper from Amritsar

Farmers had been waiting for rain so that there is no shortage of canal water

Says drains as long as 145 km to be cleaned to effectively tackle a flood situation

It will help avoid confrontation among the Panthic bodies

District Magistrate Sakshi Sawhney has ordered the immediate cancellation of the licence of “Your Destination,” a visa consultancy located in Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar, under the provisions of the Punjab Travel Professionals Regulation Act, 2012, and the Human Smuggling Act. The...