Over 70,000 Tramadol tablets seized during raid in Uttarakhand's Haridwar
Over 70,000 Tramadol tablets seized during raid in Uttarakhand's Haridwar
The incident occurred three days ago, though a case was registered yesterday
A fuel tanker hit a car on a Jandiala Guru flyover after a tire burst, causing a fire. Two unidentified car occupants died. The tanker driver fled. Police are identifying the victims and owner via the Delhi license plate. The tanker was traveling from Jalandhar and the car from Amritsar.
A PSPCL engineer shot and killed a youth and injured two others in Ganda Singh Wala following a dispute over car parking. The engineer, Vikrant, fired indiscriminately, fatally wounding the youth on a bike. He was arrested, and faces charges including murder and arms violations, and his license will be revoked.
Farmer unions protested the Punjab government's land pooling policy with tractor marches in several towns, demanding its withdrawal. Leaders warned of a larger agitation and criticized the policy as detrimental to farmers' interests. A maha panchayat is planned to determine future actions.
Guru Arjan Dev would often pause at this spot | Later Guru Hargobind Sahib also visited this place
Police arrested two shooters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, connected to the murder of a lawyer in Jandiala Guru. The shooters, Manminder Singh and Manpreet Singh, are linked to gangster Happy Jatt, who is allegedly abroad. Two pistols were recovered. Further investigation is ongoing.
Portal yet to open for teachers seeking station change
Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney inspected Civil Hospital, directing prompt patient issue resolution, medicine dispensing within the hospital, and improved cleanliness and staff courtesy. She also emphasized oxygen plant maintenance, timely development work completion, and coordinated patient referrals with equipped ambulances.
Beautification Drive: Day 3
Mamta Sharma, union president, demanded immediate release of pending salaries for mid-day meal workers. She criticized the government's delayed payments, citing the bank account requirement in Canara Bank as a burden. Workers, voicing unmet election promises of increased honorarium and insurance, submitted a memorandum.
Kot Khalsa, despite being under Amritsar Municipal Corporation's jurisdiction, suffers from neglected infrastructure. Poor roads, stagnant water, and garbage plague the village, especially near Gurdwara Bohri Sahib. Residents demand road repairs, improved drainage, and regular waste collection, feeling abandoned by authorities.
Amritsar district formed a Stubble Protection Force (SPF) to prevent and monitor stubble burning, following air quality concerns. The SPF, composed of various officials, will monitor villages, report to SDMs, and promote alternative straw management and awareness campaigns. A call center and farmer camps will support these efforts.
Khalsa College, built on land donated by Kot Khalsa villagers, provided them free education. Originally Rampur, then Kote Sayyidmood, it became Kot Khalsa. Maharaja Ranjit Singh recruited soldiers there, using a well in the Gurdwara Bohri Sahib.
The Employees Welfare Association at Jallianwala Martyrs Memorial Civil Hospital wants to install signboards detailing free and paid medical services. The goal is to prevent exploitation of patients by providing clear information about government-funded treatments, official fees, and contact information for complaints.
The 24 Punjab Battalion NCC held a 'Vibrant Village Programme' in Mehndipur. Cadets, schoolchildren, and villagers participated in a 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' awareness march. The War Memorial was cleaned, and a wreath was laid. Sports competitions were organized for children and villagers.
Surprise checks conducted to enforce Safe School Vahan policy
Tanker loses control after one of its tyres burst
Harinderpal Sethi was booked on June 26 following a complaint filed by a 17-year-old girl from Delhi
The incident leads to a protest as the residents demand immediate arrest of the accused
Amritsar police arrested Bharatpreet Singh, linked to a Pakistan-based smuggling network, recovering five pistols. The arms were intended for criminals, delivered via drone. Singh was apprehended while transporting the weapons, leading to an FIR under the Arms Act and BNS.
Veterinary officers in the district protested, demanding pay parity with medical officers. They seek a pay scale increase to Rs 56,100 and revised allowances. They criticized the government's inaction and threatened to intensify their agitation if their demands are unmet.
Victim's mother also named as a co-accused in FIR
20 cases reported at Government Medical College daily
The Education Department hosted a two-day workshop for lecturers from seven districts, focusing on new teaching methods for Schools of Eminence and Meritorious Schools. The program, involving 200 science and math lecturers, aimed to improve education quality and introduce world-class facilities. Success in JEE and NEET exams increased by 50% this year.
Shwait Malik demands Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh's resignation due to patient deaths in Jalandhar from oxygen shortages. Malik cited lack of medical facilities, incidents of surgeries in the dark, and government mismanagement as failures of the AAP government. He also criticized the health insurance plan as a false promise.
The Revolutionary Marxist Party of India (RMPI) protested police actions in Bhikhiwind, alleging the police are biased towards the ruling party, denying justice to the poor. They cited unarrested vandals and other cases of partiality. The protest ended after the SHO promised to address their grievances.
A CIA bust uncovered a gang supplying phones with fake SIM cards to inmates at Goindwal Sahib jail. Baljit Singh, owner of Baljit Telecom, was arrested for using forged documents to activate and sell SIM cards to inmates. Police suspect the involvement of others, including at the state-level and telecom operators.
The 4th annual Sur Utsav music festival in Amritsar showcased regional talent across genres, including classical, Sufi, and folk music. Dedicated events honored actor Raj Babbar and poet Surjit Patar. The festival aims to connect youth with Amritsar's rich musical heritage.
A Sikh law graduate was denied entry to a Rajasthan judicial exam for refusing to remove her Kirpan. Students at GNDU protested, condemning the act as religious discrimination and a violation of constitutional rights. They expressed concerns about systemic bias against Sikhs and the sidelining of Sikh youth in government jobs.