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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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A delegation from Universal Business School, Sydney, led by Dr. Allen Bowens, visited Khalsa College to explore academic collaborations. They met with Khalsa University and Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences officials to discuss student/faculty exchanges, curriculum mapping, and future research partnerships.
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Approximately 5,000 acres of agricultural land have been inundated, says MLA Dalbir Singh Tong
Three cricketers from Amritsar's Hindu College, Renuka Thakur, Amanjot Kaur, and Pratika Rawal, were selected for the Indian women's cricket team for the ODI World Cup. The college, known for its strong women's cricket program, also counts several prominent figures as alumni and offers free coaching and scholarships.
The announcement comes after day-long heavy rains lashed Amritsar district
The incident reportedly took place on August 16, but came to notice after a few days
Brought under control after two hours struggle
The city is likely to witness more rainfall in the next 24 hours
Councillor Inderjit Singh Pandori with the support and participation of local residents inaugurated the tubewell
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Was posted at the Kathunangal police station
The victim was identified as Amandeep Singh (45), a resident of Uttam Avenue
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Rs 43,500 in cash recovered from the spot
The pistol suspected to be smuggled via drone
Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal alleges Pakistan is building river embankments along the Ravi to divert water flow towards India, causing floods and damaging farmland. He claims this is part of anti-India conspiracies, impacting border villagers' livelihoods and potentially inundating BSF outposts. Government is providing compensation and funds for flood relief.
A 66-year-old brick kiln munshi, Romesh Kumar, was found murdered at a brick kiln in Sugga village. He had been employed there for 22 years. The police, responding to the scene, discovered strangulation marks and a sharp weapon. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS.
Batala police recovered a 2kg RDX-based IED and walkie-talkie equipment in Balpuriya village, linked to UK-based BKI operative Nishan Singh Jodia and Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda. Local operative Ravinder Pal Singh has been arrested. The investigation points to a cross-border conspiracy using a 'dead drop' method for the arms.
A new tubewell was inaugurated in New Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Ward 43, to alleviate water scarcity. Councillor Inderjit Singh Pandori, fulfilling an election promise, stated the tubewell would resolve the water shortage, ensuring residents have access to basic amenities. Local residents expressed relief.
Putlighar experiences severe traffic congestion due to roadside encroachments: illegal vendors, sidewalk displays, and unregulated parking. This reduces road space and causes delays, especially during peak hours and religious events. Residents cite lack of enforcement by authorities, while some vendors seek alternative market space.
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