Aam Aadmi Party had inaugurated tile work in school in April
Amritsar
Amritsar's C&D waste plant, operational since February 2024, has failed to curb roadside construction debris. Despite official directives and warnings, builders continue dumping waste. The promised Saturday collection has ceased, leading to growing debris piles, traffic issues, and an unsightly environment.
Incident has become a hot topic of discussion among residents
BSF and ANTF arrested a father-son duo in Tarn Taran for possessing weapons. They recovered two pistols, three magazines, and two phones. The suspects, Panjab Singh and Sukhchain Singh, are under investigation for the source of the weapons.
A case under NDPS Act registered against him
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The Anti-Narcotics Task Force seized 15.4 kg of heroin from Prabhjit Singh, a UK returnee. He was arrested in Chheharta while delivering drugs, acting on instructions from Pakistani smugglers he connected with while abroad. Investigations are ongoing to determine the drug's origin.
The NCB and BSF raided restaurants in Punjab for illegally serving hookahs. Seven hookahs were recovered. FIRs were filed against owners and managers after staff fled and patrons were warned. This joint action is unprecedented and has surprised local police.
Dr. Balwinder Singh praised the recruitment of 55 Assistant Town Planners and Planning Officers in Punjab, conducted via merit-based selection. The former GNDU head believes this strengthens urban planning with fresh talent. He urged the new professionals to work with dedication and honesty.
Stagnant water an invitation to mosquito-borne diseases in rainy season
Punjab's Irrigation Minister inaugurated a rest house renovation, highlighting the state's success in boosting canal water use in agriculture from 21% to 63% by repairing infrastructure. The aim is to reach 90% coverage. This reduces groundwater extraction and electricity consumption.
A new flyover costing Rs 39.85 crore will be built in Amritsar, connecting East and South constituencies, with an estimated completion time of 24 months. Savings of nearly Rs 20 crore were made compared to the initial sanctioned amount. The project aims to ease traffic congestion and improve infrastructure.
The Aam Aadmi Party had inaugurated tile work at the school in April
SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal made the announcement during a public gathering in Chabal
Ajnala is among the most underdeveloped constituencies in Punjab
Doctors said patient Jaspal Singh had been misdiagnosed with TB and treated for the same, but it had worsened his condition
Following threats against the Golden Temple, the District Child Protection Unit removed six children and a woman begging near the Langar Hall. The operation, prompted by a complaint, aimed to address child begging and sent the children to Pingalwara.
Guru Nanak Dev University extended admission counseling for reserved rural and border category students to July 23 due to high demand and vacant seats. Students can seek assistance at a facilitation center. The university added 5% extra seats for these categories.
Police arrested Harpreet Singh and Mehnga Singh, busting a vehicle theft gang. They recovered 23 motorcycles and two scooters. The suspects admitted to stealing vehicles in the Ranjit Avenue area and other parts of the city. Both had prior criminal records.
Condemn the police for filing false cases against innocent people instead of taking action against real culprits
Two separate cases under Arms Act registered against them
This card to enable these farmers to avail priority services at Seva Kendras, Fard Kendras & other govt offices
The Rs 166.57 crore project aims to cover door-to-door collection in 41 wards
Clay model honours bravehearts of the First & Second World Wars
The Democratic Teachers’ Front (DTF) condemns political interference in Punjab school managing committees after a shooting during an election. They blame a new AAP government ruling allowing political leaders to nominate members, violating the Right to Education Act. DTF demands the withdrawal of this ruling, citing it disrupts the educational environment.
District officials met with industry owners to combat tuberculosis (TB) in the workplace. The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aims to screen workers, provide free treatment, nutritional support, and vocational aid to TB patients. Officials pledged to eradicate TB through collaboration.
The Diocesan Women's Fellowship for Christian Service (DWFCS) reaffirmed its dedication to empowering marginalized women in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Justina Day commemorates Justina Walter's work supporting underprivileged women and girls. DWFCS initiatives are succeeding, and the group seeks further community support for girls' education.
Inaugurates completed development works worth Rs 1 crore
Despite official claims, Amritsar faces worsening waterlogging due to uncleared sewer lines. Despite Rs 4.72 crore in tenders, only half of the sewer lines have been cleaned due to equipment shortages, particularly large super sucker machines. The east zone is the worst affected, leaving residents vulnerable during the upcoming monsoon.
The Bill, which was introduced in the House on July 14, mandates strict punishment, extending up to life imprisonment, for the desecration of holy scriptures, including the Guru Granth Sahib, Bhagavad Gita, Bible and Quran
A suspect, Shubham Dubey, is currently being questioned
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