Amritsar

Was in court premises

Harwinder Singh and his son Karanpreet Singh are accused of defrauding DSP Atul Soni of Rs 22.26 lakh. The alleged fraud occurred between January 1, 2012, and October 17, 2024. The Goindwal Sahib police registered the case on Friday based on a complaint filed April 18.

Two cases were reported

Heaps of garbage can be seen in the complex despite outsourcing of cleaning work

Amritsar's roads are crumbling after intermittent rain, revealing poor quality repairs from the canal water project. Newly repaired stretches and newly carpeted roads are sinking, and waterlogging exacerbates the damage. Residents blame the construction company and the Municipal Corporation for negligence and poor quality control. The MC plans to repair and bill L&T.

Phulkari Women of Amritsar invited a Jaipur-based textile artist, Heena, for a masterclass on zero-waste fashion

Large dustbins will also be installed

The Health Department marked World Population Day with district-level events. Civil Surgeon Dr. Rai emphasized population control's importance for national welfare and family well-being, urging the public to utilize contraception and plan families to combat overpopulation's negative social and economic impacts. Awareness pamphlets were distributed.

The Mid-Day Meal Workers' Union is protesting the Punjab government's failure to pay timely salaries, specifically for June, despite promises made during the Sikhiya Kranti campaign. Union leader Mamata Sharma highlighted the financial hardship faced by primarily female workers from economically weaker backgrounds, threatening block-level demonstrations if wages aren't released.

The Municipal Corporation is issuing fines and notices to owners of garbage-filled vacant plots. Following Deputy Commissioner's orders, 302 challans were issued across five zones. Owners have two days to clean the plots or face charges for the MC's cleanup. They are also advised to build boundary walls.

Punjab primary schools, encouraged by the state's top NAS 2024 education ranking, are actively seeking to increase student enrollment. Teachers are conducting door-to-door campaigns, supported by NGOs and local leaders. District officials are overseeing the enrollment drives, emphasizing government school improvements and free resources.

Bikramjit is reportedly the prime accused in a June 11 incident where he allegedly fired upon a Gharinda police party while they were recovering 5kg of heroin smuggled from Pakistan

NREGA workers protested mismanagement of job assignments in front of the District Administrative Complex. The NREGA Workers Union claims the administration favors ruling party sympathizers, causing hardship for workers in several villages despite raising the issue for over a year.

Operation Sindoor, as described by Lt Gen Chandpuria, saw India's measured and precise air strikes targeting terror camps. He emphasized strategic restraint, diversified global partnerships for defense tech, and highlighted internal challenges like unemployment and media sensationalism. He urged future leaders to prioritize national security.

National Blindness Control Programme

Rajwinder Kaur, an Inspector in the Punjab Police, won a gold medal at the World Police Games held in USA recently

KT: Kala Museum celebrated its 15th anniversary with an exhibition, 'Printed Memories,' showcasing vintage books, prints, and documents related to art, culture, and literature. The exhibition, open until Saturday, features rare editions and highlights the historical value of the collected works.

Battery-operated passenger rickshaws in the holy city are illegally used to carry goods, posing safety risks. These rickshaws lack cargo capacity and have design flaws, leading to accidents due to overloading and reckless driving. Authorities are urged to enforce rules and address these concerns.

The highest temperature in the city dropped to 31°C

Major roads, markets and residential colonies littered with piles of waste

Three separate FIRs registered under the NDPS Act

Nabbed from Jodhpur in Rajasthan

The accused has around 25 criminal cases, including those registered under the NDPS Act, against him

The accused promised to send victim's daughter to Australia

Magazine and two cartridges also recovered from accused