Amritsar

heritage delicacy being rolled out in the Punjabi kitchens for years

Litigants will get some respite

Kaler village suffers from inadequate infrastructure, primarily the lack of a drainage system. This leads to unhygienic conditions, especially during monsoon. Villagers seek government funding for drainage improvements, including draining wastewater into Khiala Kalan. They also request a stadium and school upgrades.

The newly inaugurated Bhagwan Valmiki Panorama in Amritsar struggles with low visitor numbers, mirroring the trend of other heritage sites. Built for Rs 32.78 crore, it features 14 galleries on sage Valmiki's life but lacks publicity, leading to minimal interest despite its modern technology.

Tiles have started coming off the walls, water treatment plants are not functioning properly at the historic Ram Tirath Temple

A CIA team arrested Lovejit Singh Labba for smuggling illegal arms. He was caught with a pistol while transporting arms from Madhya Pradesh to Sarhali village. Further interrogation revealed more weapons, leading to charges under the Arms Act.

Anti-drug awareness meet held

Amritsar Municipal Corporation removed encroachments from Heritage Street, Mall Road, and other areas. Led by officials, the drive seized goods and cleared illegal structures. The operation followed complaints and aimed to improve traffic flow and public spaces. Regular drives will continue.

This is the third raid in the ongoing investigation in connection with the disproportionate assets case

Gurdaspur lawyers are striking, demanding the SHO's suspension and an FIR after he arrested a disabled veteran and allegedly used derogatory language. The SSP shifted the SHO and initiated an inquiry, but refuses further action. The strike continues, with a potential resolution involving the SHO's apology to the DBA.

The death of marathon runner Fauja Singh highlights poor road safety, especially for pedestrians. Hit-and-run cases and lack of pedestrian infrastructure contribute to fatalities, with urban and rural areas affected. Experts blame encroached footpaths and a lack of dedicated infrastructure. Urgent action is needed.

MC Commissioner Aulakh inspected the Heritage Street area, focusing on cleanliness, encroachments, and civil works. He ordered officials to address issues like encroachments, damaged infrastructure, and non-working streetlights. Shopkeepers were given three days to remove illegal structures.

Harmit Singh Sandhu, a former SAD leader and three-time MLA, joining AAP has shaken up Tarn Taran politics. Sandhu's defection challenges the AAP's internal dynamics, especially those vying for the upcoming bypoll. He maintained a strong base despite election losses, making him a prime AAP candidate.

Amritsar's roads are in poor condition due to L&T's inadequate repairs after laying water pipelines. The Municipal Commissioner halted payments to L&T, issued a legal notice, and imposed a penalty. He emphasized proper road restoration and warned against further delays.

Amritsar Rural Police arrested two more individuals, Akashdeep Singh and Amandeep Singh, in an ICE drug case. They recovered drugs, weapons (including Glock pistols), a drone, and a car. The arrests stem from an earlier seizure of ICE and a pistol on July 5. Investigations are ongoing.

Officials look the other way

Hooters available in the range of Rs 300 to Rs 600 per piece

Councillor visits Khaparkheri STP, raises concerns over choked sewerage

A businessman, Kumar Krishan, is being extorted for Rs 30 lakh by foreign-based gangster Prabh Dasuwal. Police registered a case and ASI Parduman Singh is investigating. Separately, police arrested Shubhdeep Singh, an operative for gangster Gurdev Singh Jaisal Chambal.

Challan is issued only after two warnings

Eight of the 10 cases are somehow linked to addiction

Several causes and risk factors associated with brain tumours

Children as young as 10-12 years old are exposed to unrealistic beauty standards

Despite warnings, Amritsar's Civil Hospital was found with open garbage dumping, including medical waste, near the emergency ward. This ongoing issue poses health and environmental risks due to poor hygiene, lack of waste segregation, and inadequate municipal services, worsened by visitor negligence.

Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs have been deployed at the site to conduct intensive checks