Amritsar

MLA Dr Ajay Gupta inaugurates long-pending project

Was accompanied by son; also visits Gyani tea stall for tea and kachoris

Officials have been directed to remain on the ground and personally supervise security arrangements

recoveries were made during a series of well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operations, say BSF officials

With the inclusion of these new vehicles, the total strength of Amritsar’s fire fleet has risen to 20 tenders

A case has been registered under NDPS and Aircraft Act

Following floods in Amritsar, 198 villages and 59,793 acres of crops were damaged. The government is distributing Rs 6.7 crore to 669 affected individuals. Rs 20,000 per acre is being paid to farmers, the highest in the country, with families of the deceased receiving Rs 4 lakh.

Congress party members held a candle march protesting the suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar. They condemned caste-based discrimination and demanded the Haryana government arrest those named in the suicide note and launch an impartial investigation. They accuse the BJP government of inaction and anti-Dalit policies.

Master Cadre Teachers Union in Tarn Taran held an emergency meeting. They condemned the Punjab government for rejecting teachers' financial demands, including the Old Pension Scheme. A protest against the government is planned for October 26 in Tarn Taran, expecting thousands of teachers.

The Health Department advises the public to take winter precautions. This includes wearing warm clothes, especially for children, the elderly, and heart patients. They recommend flu vaccinations, proper ventilation, and avoiding crowded spaces. Seek medical help for persistent symptoms.

A science and mathematics exhibition was held at Government High School, Kot Mohammad Khan, Tarn Taran, on Monday, following SCERT Punjab orders. Students from Class VI to X displayed models and charts to promote interest in the subjects. School officials and guests attended the event.

Amritsar Central Jail officials seized six phones, including three touch-screen models, along with SIM cards, a charger, and bidis during a surprise check. A police complaint led to a case against ten inmates. Investigations are underway to determine how the contraband entered the high-security facility, possibly via throwing.

Puneet Vyas, Principal, KLM International School, believes value-based education helps shape better students

40 cadets from the First Punjab Battalion of NCC have been touring Ajnala and Ramdass to carry out rescue & relief operations

Amandeep Hospital, in partnership with Ujala Cygnus, performed a world-first surgery: reconstructing a 71-year-old's severely damaged leg bone using a custom implant. The successful procedure restored leg function and eliminated the patient's pain. This achievement showcases advanced medical care available in Amritsar.

Guru Nanak Dev University's Zonal Youth Festival-2025 began, honoring Punjab's flood victims with performances by 300 students. Events included skits, songs, and art, celebrating resilience and unity. The festival aims to showcase talent and Punjab's spirit despite the floods.

Poor street lighting sparks safety, accountability concerns

Dastak Theatre presented a modern take on Balwant Gargi's 'Mirza Sahiban' at the art gallery. The play, led by Rajender Singh and Amita Sharma, employed realism and epic theatre inspired by Brecht. The production, praised by the chief guest, received a full house and positive reception.

Over 1 lakh children administered drops on first day

Marriott India Business Council's 'Road to Give' initiative marked its 11th year. Over 10,000 participants ran, walked, and cycled, raising over Rs 1 crore for Rising Star Outreach of India. The initiative promotes wellness and supports leprosy-affected individuals through education, healthcare, and vocational training.

The Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) praised the government's jatha to Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Parkash Purab, hoping to ease tensions. However, they urged reopening the Attari-Wagah border for trade and resuming the Kartarpur Sahib corridor before November 5, citing economic hardship for local businesses.

The BSF will hold the fifth 'Borderman Marathon' on February 22, 2026, promoting national unity and fitness. The event, themed 'Hand in Hand with Border Population,' will feature races of varying distances, with over 6,000 participants expected, including border youth. Cricketer Abhishek Sharma is registered.

Amritsar rural police arrested Rohit and Sajan Singh, recovering a Glock pistol, cartridges, and a drone. They are suspected of smuggling weapons from Pakistan via drones, supplying them within Punjab. The suspects were caught near Khassa Adda, leading to an investigation into their network.

Rs 41 crore plan prepared to give key routes a ‘heritage street’ look

Police, acting on a tip, engaged the Satta Nausehahra gang near Goindwal Sahib. Gursewak Singh Bomb, with a criminal record, was injured in the ensuing exchange and hospitalized. His accomplice escaped. Police are searching for the absconding individual and a bomb squad was called to the site.