The Punjab Education Department will release probation period dues to all 5,178 teachers, resolving a DTF protest. Despite previous orders, non-petitioning teachers hadn't received arrears. DTF plans further action on August 5 and September 5 to address remaining teacher issues.
Nine youths coached by Master Karam Singh passed the Agniveer Army recruitment exam. The results were announced Saturday. Master Singh, a retired lecturer, provides free coaching, and has helped 180 recruits join the military and paramilitary forces.
The UN Entertainment Society and Virsa Vihar will host the 4th Sur Utsav, an eight-day music festival from July 27 to August 3. The festival at Kartar Singh Duggal Auditorium will honor classical, literary, Sufi, folk, and cinema music, with performances dedicated to artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Surjit Patar.
A woman accused her husband and in-laws of forcing sex determination tests and abortions during three pregnancies, along with physical assault and dowry harassment. Police registered an FIR, potentially adding PCPNDT Act violations if proof is provided.
A 38-year-old man, Gurbhej Singh, died by suicide in Amritsar, leaving behind a wife and two daughters. His brother alleged mental torture by the wife and in-laws. Police registered a case against Sandeep Kaur, her parents, and siblings based on a suicide note and the brother's statement.
Attari, a village on the India-Pakistan border, will receive a Rs 24 crore tourism upgrade. The project, under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme, includes entrance gates, tourist centers, and upgraded amenities near the Attari-Wagah border, aiming to improve visitor experience and promote historical sites.
Trees were illegally cut on Majitha Road, allegedly by local individuals seeking better shop visibility. Activists condemned the act, highlighting a lack of enforcement despite the administration's green initiatives, including a recent plantation drive. They demand investigation and stricter penalties for damaging existing greenery.
Vavinder Mahajan seeks a High Court probe into 300 Punjab FIRs concerning Alprazolam drug seizures from 2023. He alleges a lack of investigation beyond courier arrests. Mahajan previously reported these cases, also involving a large drug seizure, to top police officials without action. He faces corruption charges he denies.
A dead, unidentified man was found near a college wall in Civil Lines, close to a police official's residence. The body was decomposing and lacked identification. Police are investigating the cause of death and holding the body at the hospital morgue.
Amritsar's Trade License Wing struggles to meet its Rs 3.75 crore revenue target. Only 13,000 of 70,000 businesses have licenses. To improve, health officers gain approval powers, and sanitary staff will enforce regulations and collect fees using POS machines.
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal honored the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas by visiting families of three martyred soldiers from Ajnala. He announced streets where the families live will be renamed after the soldiers, a tribute to their sacrifice. He also criticized past leaders for neglecting these families.
The weapons were apparently smuggled from Pakistan
Was one of the shooters who had fired outside an under-construction banquet hall of a businessman for extortion
With the arrests, a heroin trafficking cartel with direct links to Pakistan-based smugglers have been busted, says Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav
The structure played a key role in protecting the Sikh empire and was a hub of military activities during Ranjit Singh’s reign
Guru Nanak Dev Hospital was fined Rs 16,832 by the Municipal Corporation for improper waste disposal. The MC had instructed proper waste management, which the hospital failed to follow, leading to the fine and a cleanup by MC staff. MP Gurjeet Aujla criticized the MC for poor sanitation at the hospital.
Sri Guru Harkrishan School, Chabal, celebrated its Class 8 toppers. Shehnaaz Kaur, daughter of Kanwalpreet Singh, topped all CKD branches. Dignitaries attended, and the school's NCC, band team, and cultural performances enhanced the event. Principal Anureet Bawa lauded students and staff.
Phulkari Women of Amritsar held a graduation ceremony for Batch 12 of its Digital Literacy Programme at Khalsa College. Ten students received degrees. The organization launched the Phulkari Learning Programme in 2018, offering programs in English, digital literacy, and fellowships to empower students from lower income groups.
Punjabi singer Bir Singh apologized to the Akal Takht for an event that offended Sikh sentiments. The Jathedar acknowledged Singh's remorse. The Jathedar criticized the government's involvement in religious matters, stating Sikh institutions should lead Gurmat events.
Police and BSF found 467 grams of heroin, 77 grams of packing material, and an imported drone in a farmer's field in Dall village. The items, believed to have been smuggled from Pakistan, were discovered during a joint search operation. A case has been registered under narcotics and aircraft laws.
Police in Jandiala Guru booked approximately 12 people for attempted murder. The individuals attacked officers who responded to a brawl between two groups throwing projectiles at each other in Fatehpur Rajputa village, causing a highway traffic jam. Raids are underway to apprehend the suspects.
Police arrested Lovepreet Singh in connection with the shooting of lawyer Lakhwinder Singh. The Superintendent of Police stated the attack stemmed from personal enmity, not a gang war or financial dispute. Other suspects have been identified and raids are ongoing.
Malta and India, once under British rule, are exploring stronger ties. Shared history includes Indian troops stationed in Malta during colonial times and a Sindhi community contributing to trade. The focus is on academic exchanges, trade, and cultural collaboration, particularly for students from Punjab, with Malta offering easy access to other European countries.
NREGA workers in Punjab protested the Union Government's perceived neglect of the NREGA scheme. They cited budget stagnation, work restrictions, and bureaucratic corruption. Workers demanded more workdays, higher wages, unemployment allowances, and timely wage payments.
Punjab's Jeevanjyot 2.0 aims to combat child begging and trafficking. While removing child beggars from streets, successful verification and rehabilitation face challenges. Some children escape care homes. Verification delays and manipulation of officials by the children hinder the process.
Worries over public health increase after spurious desi ghee unit unearthed
The Punjab government allocated funds for Ajnala: ₹1.98 crore for a fire station upgrade, the second installment of ₹3 crore for streets and drains, and ₹1.5 crore for Ramdas municipal works. Construction of bridges and sports stadiums in several villages are planned to address flooding and promote sports.
The programme — to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur — was organised by the Language Department of Punjab, in association with J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages in Srinagar on Thursday
Kuljit Singh, a Powercom employee, died in a motorcycle accident on Tarn Taran road. A speeding Scorpio collided with his motorcycle, killing him. The driver was arrested. Singh, who received his job on compassionate grounds, leaves behind his wife and two young sons.
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.