Amritsar

Batala celebrated Guru Nanak Dev's wedding anniversary with a 'barat' arriving from Sultanpur Lodhi. Over 100,000 devotees are expected. Officials ensured smooth travel and security. Police addressed past pickpocketing issues. The event emphasizes cleanliness, upgraded facilities, and security measures.

parking area will be redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 60 lakh

Inderjit Kaur, president of Pingalwara Charitable Society, visited flood-affected villages near Harike. She distributed relief material and encouraged residents. MLA Kunwar Vijay Partap criticized the government's response, blaming them for the lack of adequate aid.

Woman checked for prolonged hoarseness of voice

Meeting held with minister Sanjeev Arora

Language Dept to publish commemorative issues on these two

Flooding in Amritsar district, Punjab, worsens as water enters Ajnala town. Over 50 villages are marooned, with 1,000 people evacuated. Rescue efforts face challenges including resistance from villagers and a shortage of teams. Food and water are distributed, and animal feed is provided.

Two boys, Princedeep Singh (9) and Prabhjeet Singh, drowned in a 10-foot-deep water pit near a brick kiln in Burj Puhla. They were with Nihangs bathing horses. The pit, filled with water and sand, was allegedly dug by the brick-kiln owner. Police recovered the bodies.

Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal donated Rs 1 lakh to the Red Cross for flood relief efforts in Amritsar, particularly in Ajnala. He praised the Red Cross's work and volunteered future support. This follows criticism of rescue operations from other political figures.

The BSF arrested two smugglers in Punjab near the Indo-Pak border. Recovered items include a pistol, 1.69 kg of heroin, and a drone. Operations occurred in Attari, Amritsar, and Fazilka villages.

MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla accused Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal's PA of breaching a canal to save crops, endangering villagers. Aujla called for legal action and demanded more aid, camps, and NDRF deployment for flood-affected areas in Ajnala.

The Kirti Kisan Union demanded compensation for flood victims, blaming dam management for ignoring weather warnings and releasing excess water. They claim this led to breached embankments and widespread flooding in several Punjab districts, requesting special assessment of damages.

University to hold Akhand Path as an act of repentance on the campus

The water has reached in the villages near Ajnala town while many villages in the Fatehgarh Churian are also inundated in flood waters

The woman was investigated for prolonged hoarseness of voice and was found to have a life-threatening problem — aortic aneurysms in both chest and abdomen

The staff union of DAV College, Amritsar, observed a two-period strike today in protest against the Punjab government’s failure to release grants for the past five months. As a result of this delay, the salaries of regular staff members have...

Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) is requesting the Punjab government to build a memorial at the Attari-Wagah border. The memorial would honor the million people, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims, who died during the 1947 Partition, a historical event with significant loss of life and displacement.

The Central Bank of India held a financial inclusion camp in Mallia village to promote banking services. Bank officials, including executives and branch heads, explained financial schemes, insurance benefits, and distributed loan cheques to farmers.

Rajesh Kumar Sharma is the new District Education Officer (Secondary) of Amritsar, succeeding the retired Harbhagwant Singh. He aims to improve education quality, address staff concerns, and considers his role a privilege. He was greeted by various educational stakeholders.

Farmers from three villages protested the inundation of their basmati crops, spanning 300 acres, due to accumulated rainwater. They will meet the Deputy Commissioner demanding compensation and a permanent drainage solution. The flooding has repeatedly damaged crops, despite a pending government proposal.

Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla criticized inadequate flood rescue efforts in the Ramdass and Ajnala border belt, urging intervention. He highlighted the dire situation, broken embankments, and the need to rescue stranded residents and approximately 360 trapped BSF personnel. More rescue teams and boats are needed.

Karatekas in Gurdaspur are trained as martial artists, not just athletes. Students, training under DCWC, achieved success in national and international competitions, winning numerous medals. The center, founded in 2016, emphasizes self-defense and dedication. Officials encourage sports for job opportunities.

Despite MC efforts, single-use plastic usage persists, evidenced by large daily seizures. The ban's implementation lacks consistency, as the problem continues. The new commissioner prioritizes a plastic ban. Residents are skeptical due to past ineffective drives. Stronger enforcement, public awareness, and participation are needed to achieve a plastic-free city.

Farmers faced water scarcity for irrigation, then experienced severe flooding. They blame government negligence for poor canal maintenance, causing both issues. A high-level inquiry is demanded regarding collapsed floodgates at Madhopur headworks due to suspected mismanagement and silt buildup.

GNDU shooters won a record number of medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship. They earned five individual gold, six team gold, one mixed team gold, one team silver, one individual silver, and one bronze. Adriyan Karmakar set a new Asian record. University officials congratulated the athletes.