Amritsar

A joint police and BSF team recovered parts of a China-made pistol and a magazine from a farmer's field in Daliri village. The items, wrapped in yellow tape, were likely sent from Pakistan by drone. A case has been registered under the Arms Act and Aircraft Act.

The FDA cancelled the retail drug licenses of two hospitals in Amritsar for illegally stocking and selling Tramadol. Inspections revealed the hospitals possessed the psychotropic substance without required authorization, violating drug regulations and potentially misusing the drug.

Farmers in Soorwind and Bhaini Gurmukh Singh villages are facing crop damage due to rainwater flooding fields in low-lying areas, impacting over 250 acres. This issue, ongoing since 1947, has prompted farmer agitation and requests for compensation and a drain project, with a meeting with the Chief Minister sought.

IDH Market faces cleanliness issues due to shopkeepers dumping waste and street vendors littering. The MC Commissioner mandated waste removal by 11 am, warned shopkeepers of penalties, and ordered the removal of street vendors. The ban on single-use plastic will be enforced, and the shopkeepers association promised cooperation.

A 45-year-old man, Baljinder Singh, died by suicide at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital. He had recently been in an accident, was awaiting surgery, and was reportedly suffering from depression. He jumped from the fifth floor, leaving behind his wife and two children. Police are investigating.

Police arrested four individuals involved in an extortion ring, including one after an encounter. They targeted a local businessman, using the name of a gangster, and were directed by a Spain-based accomplice. The group fired shots, sent threatening videos, and planned the extortion scheme.

Amritsar residents are angered by the incomplete Gaushala project on Jhabbal Road, resulting in stray cattle causing accidents and traffic congestion. The Rashtriya Gau Raksha Mahasangh will protest the Municipal Corporation on July 30, citing administrative negligence and corruption despite cow cess collections. They threaten further action if the project isn't expedited.

The Voice of Amritsar (VOA) is installing water coolers with UV filters in government schools to improve drinking water quality. They recently installed one at Dayanand ITI, addressing concerns about contamination, especially during monsoon season. VOA aims to provide essential clean water access where it's lacking.

Pproceedings inaugurated by Cabinet minister Lal Chand Kataruchak

Victim under treatment

Say land pooling policy to benefit corporate houses

About 1.50 lakh Bihar residents living in Amritsar district

Had trained under coach Amarjit Shastri

SGPC members Amrik Singh Shahpur, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur, and Harjap Singh accuse SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami of politicizing Guru Tegh Bahadur's centenary. They claim their gurmat programs in Dera Baba Nanak were cancelled in favor of the centenary events.

Recovery target of Rs 16 crore

Guru Nanak Dev University honored marathon runner Fauja Singh with a memorial event. The university will annually commemorate his legacy and create a documentary with his family's support. Singh, known as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' exemplified resilience and inspired generations through his disciplined life.

Three child beggars, apprehended under the Jeevanjyot 2.0 campaign, escaped from a care home in Amritsar. Despite police security, the children, aged 10-15, fled by climbing a wall with a ladder. Authorities are investigating the escape and lack of security measures.

Health officials seized 368 kg of fake ghee from a manufacturing unit in Tarn Taran. The unit, operating under the brand 'Noor,' mixed vanaspati ghee and refined oil with artificial essence to mimic desi ghee. The premises were sealed after samples failed quality tests.

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Besides extortion, the police registered a fresh FIR under the Arms act

Five of them were neutralised using technical counter measures in the Modhe village at Amritsar border alone

Early Wednesday rain brought cooler temperatures and relief from the heat, with forecasts predicting more showers. While beneficial for paddy crops, the rain negatively impacted vegetable production. Local residents welcomed the change.

Heena Sehgal's GNDU research found offenders exhibit higher aggression, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation than non-offenders. The study advocates for mental health programs in prisons, including therapy, to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation, addressing crime's psychological roots.

Varinder Goyal, reader to the president of a consumer forum, was arrested for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe. He demanded Rs 3 lakh from a woman seeking compensation after her husband's death. The bribe was to expedite her case against a bank refusing to pay the approved compensation. A corruption case has been filed.

Amritsar police arrested two drug smugglers with links to a Pakistan-based trafficker, seizing 4.1 kg of heroin. The drugs were smuggled from Pakistan via drone. Police are investigating their network and assets. Separately, the BSF seized two drones and 1.13 kg of heroin.