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Weatherman has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on October 6-7
Villagers in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, fear renewed flooding due to predicted heavy rainfall and a potentially swollen Beas River. They are working to strengthen embankments after recent flood damage, fearing further loss of homes and fields. Officials assure preparedness, despite the villagers' anxiety.
Singer gifts Rs 2 lakh to floodbaby Jaapleen for new home construction; Skips birthday cake, donates 21 tractors to villagers
BJP activist 'beaten up', FIR lodged after party activists block BMC Chowk
Urban Estate residents protested, blocking the Kapurthala-Jalandhar GT Road, due to neglected civic issues like poor sanitation, lack of streetlights, and incomplete boundary walls. They demanded road repairs, boundary wall completion, sports facilities, waste management, and improved infrastructure. They want written commitments with timelines from authorities.
Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala led a Valmiki Jayanti shobha yatra from Dera Rahimpur to Amritsar. The procession was flagged off by Swami Pargat Nath and included several Congress leaders. Bandala was honored for his community advocacy.
Punjab's Health Minister assessed flood relief in Sultanpur Lodhi, promising compensation by Diwali. The government will raise per-acre compensation to Rs 20,000. Medical teams address health concerns, and officials plan for future relocation and expanded medical camps.
GEMS Cambridge students excelled at Hoshiarpur district sports, winning medals in swimming and badminton. Aradhya Joshi, Vibhanshu Pathak, and Mayank Goyal secured gold medals. Akshita Joshi and Naitik Shawla earned silver, while Saira Jambal and Vibhanshu Pathak secured bronze. The school celebrated the students' dedication and success.
Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain instructed farmers to deliver fully dried paddy (maximum 17% moisture) to procurement centers. Harvesting with combines is restricted to 10 AM-6 PM and requires a Super SMS attachment. All procurement arrangements are complete. Stubble burning is discouraged.
The Business Blaster program, previously for government schools, will expand to private schools. The initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship by shifting students' focus from job-seeking to creating businesses. Teachers received training to encourage innovative ideas and guide students in starting small ventures.
Mata Vidyavati Memorial, built in 2009 to honor Bhagat Singh's mother, suffers from severe neglect. Despite costing crores, the site lacks maintenance, with broken infrastructure and unpaid bills. Villagers demand government upkeep or transfer of management with funding, fearing its ruin.
Professor Jaswant Singh Gandam, a multi-talented individual, excelled as an educator, writer, translator, and orator. His literary works, translations, and interpreting skills are highly acclaimed. Throughout his career, he demonstrated strong community service and philanthropic efforts, continuing his contributions even after retirement.
Sheena Banerji, a 24-year-old artist, creates celebrity portraits and 3D rangolis, shipping worldwide. Facing initial discouragement, she pursued a BFA and gained social media recognition from artists like Diljit Dosanjh. She aims to prove art's viability and establish herself as a leading painter.
Case under IT Act registered
₹84.12 crore already transferred into farmers' bank accounts
A travel agent in Nakodar is accused of defrauding a family of ₹6.40 lakh. He promised to send Jasbir Singh to Portugal but failed to do so after receiving the money. Police registered a fraud case against the agent, Gurchet Singh, three years after the alleged incident and are now searching for him.
Burglary occurred at Ashish Dev's home in Phagwara; valuables like a laptop and hard drives were stolen. Separately, Varun Sandhir accused his wife, Tripta Sharma, of breach of trust for allegedly misappropriating gold and cash entrusted to her. Cases have been registered in both instances.
When a youth passed by on his scooter and responded with ‘Jai Shree Ram’, the situation escalated
Parents allege murder with intent to rob
Ex-SDO writes to Health Minister to enforce medical norms
Kapurthala police arrested two individuals during routine patrols and seized 325 grams of heroin. Gurcharan Singh was caught with 230 grams, and another youth with 95 grams. Both were arrested under the NDPS Act, and investigations are ongoing to uncover their drug supply networks.
Phagwara celebrated Dussehra with Ravana effigy burnings at seven locations, symbolizing good's victory over evil. Celebrations were peaceful due to tight security and attended by various leaders. Similar events occurred in nearby areas.
The RSS celebrated its 100th anniversary on Vijayadashami, with events in multiple locations. Key figures addressed gatherings, emphasizing social unity, respect for all religions, and national service. Ceremonies included flag salutations, weapon worship, and patriotic songs.
Phagwara commemorated Gandhi Jayanti with floral tributes and a ceremony. The event, led by the Mayor and Commissioner, celebrated Gandhi's values and marked the end of a city-wide cleanliness campaign, recognizing employee contributions and reaffirming the vision of a cleaner and greener Phagwara.
NIT Jalandhar hosted a Hindi Pakhwada from September 16-30, culminating in a kavi sammelan on October 1. The event promoted Hindi through competitions and featured renowned poets, including Neelotpal Mrinal, celebrating 'New Hindi.' The Director and others praised the successful event.
The city commemorated Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri's birth anniversaries. Leaders from various parties paid tributes by garlanding their statues. Municipal staff prepared the sites. The event coincided with Dussehra, dividing leaders' attention.
Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur became patron, and SSP Harvinder Singh Virk senior vice-president of the Surjit Hockey Society. The Society organizes the internationally recognized Surjit Hockey Tournament, which will hold its 42nd edition from October 23 to November 2. IndianOil is the main sponsor.