Amritsar

Jawans were seen using Army vehicles and boats to rescue those left stranded in their houses after river water entered their houses hours after Dhussi Bandh near the Ravi river breached from at least three places

Amit Singh was arrested in Amritsar for supplying Glock pistols disguised within nebulizer machine boxes. He used e-rickshaws for delivery. Singh, linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, received weapons via drone drops. Police seek his accomplice, Gurpreet Singh, and are investigating their cross-border connections.

The Election Commission approved a proposal to rationalize polling stations in Punjab's 21-Tarn Taran constituency. The exercise, supervised locally, aimed to keep polling station elector counts under 1,200. Seven new polling stations were created in consultation with political parties, bringing the total to 222.

Jagdev Kalan overcame a decade-long drug crisis by transforming its youth through sports programmes & community leadership

Jagdev Kalan, the birthplace of Punjabi poet Hasham Shah, lacks tourism development despite its cultural significance and proximity to a holy city. The government hasn't capitalized on Shah's legacy, known for his Punjabi Qissas and multilingual writings. An annual fair is held, but the village's potential remains largely unexplored.

Most govt schools had gone infra upgrade under Sikhiya Kranti; Minister visits affected area

Bikram Singh Majithia's anticipatory bail plea was rejected by a local court. He is currently in jail. The case stems from a Vigilance Bureau raid at his residence where he allegedly disrupted official duties. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations and the need for custodial interrogation for the denial.

Max Hospital launched a liver transplant and biliary sciences OPD at Sandhu Gastro and Liver Clinic. Consultation with Dr. Kaptan Singh will be available every fourth Wednesday. The OPD aims to improve healthcare access, providing diagnostics, treatments, and consultations for liver conditions, potentially including transplants.

Residents of Jagdev Kalan are suffering from illegal fly ash dumping, likely from nearby industrial units. The dumping, often done secretly, threatens water and soil quality. Locals report health concerns due to the ash's toxicity, potentially sourced from pet coke. They demand environmental testing and administrative action.

Dr. Ravi Kumar Mahajan was elected vice-president of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies. He will become president next term. The 2027 National Cleft Congress will be held in Amritsar. Dr. Mahajan aims to improve cleft care, research, and training.

Padma Shri awardee Dr Harmohinder Singh Bedi leads launch of programme

Pigeon keeping is a popular tradition in Jagdev Kalan village, with around 8,000 pigeons cared for by 100 households. Ravinder Singh, a successful pigeon keeper, trains his birds to respond to his voice and compete in flying contests. The sport focuses on flight duration and height, with costs kept relatively low.

The NCB arrested a hospital owner, Dr. Bodh Raj, and summoned a retired doctor for questioning related to the illegal tramadol supply to private hospitals. This investigation followed the arrest of a journalist, a pharmaceutical company owner, and other doctors involved in the case. Over 30,000 tramadol tablets have been seized.

Sukhbir Singh Badal criticized CM Mann for failing flood victims and offering a helicopter instead of aid. He urged voters to support SAD candidate Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, a 'Dharmi Fauji's' wife, over AAP's Harmeet Singh Sandhu, a defector. Badal called for rejecting both AAP and Congress.

Police demolished the illegal construction of drug smuggler Sukhchain Singh Sonu in Chohla Sahib village as part of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign. Sonu, his mother, and wife face multiple drug and liquor-related charges. The demolition aims to deter drug trafficking.

A breach in the Dhussi Bandh has led to flooding in several villages, with Ghonewal and Machhiwala being the worst hit

Amritsar police arrested Amit Singh and seized five 9MM Glock pistols and magazines. Singh, linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, was using a motorcycle to deliver weapons. Police are investigating the cross-border arms smuggling network and expect more arrests and recoveries.

Amritsar's Municipal Corporation seized approximately 350 kg of single-use plastic during city-wide raids on Tuesday. Teams inspected shops and restaurants across all zones, confiscating banned items and issuing challans. This continues the crackdown ordered by Commissioner Shergill, following a 322 kg seizure on Monday.

Batala police returned 300 lost or stolen phones, worth Rs 60 lakh, to their owners. In ten months, nearly 1000 phones worth Rs 2 crore were recovered. Owners expressed relief, highlighting the phone's importance for memories, connections, and personal data.

Sukhbir Singh Badal criticized CM Mann for being on vacation during Punjab floods. Badal pledged 20,000 liters of diesel and YAD support for relief efforts. He promised to build concrete bandhs if SAD forms the government and urged aid from Akali workers and the Shiromani Committee.

Heavy rain battered Tarn Taran from Monday evening to Tuesday afternoon, severely disrupting daily life. Flooding impacted offices, including the police station and schools. Poor drainage caused widespread water accumulation in the district's villages. The rain damaged crops and a residential building.

For flood-related help, administration has established control rooms

Amritsar faced severe waterlogging due to three days of continuous rain, disrupting daily life. Roads flooded, causing traffic and injury. A vacant building collapsed, and a house roof caved in, injuring residents. Power outages and tree falls also occurred.

French & American hotel giants to bring world-class services to Amritsar

A PAU-FASC workshop educated over 200 farmers on producing export-quality basmati rice. Experts emphasized sustainable, pesticide-free cultivation for higher income and export quality. Farmers learned about techniques, pest management, and recommended basmati varieties.