Amritsar's Municipal Corporation Commissioner inspected sanitation efforts. He ordered strict enforcement of anti-littering laws, including challans for violators. Single-use plastics will be banned with the PPCB's support. Encroachments on public spaces, especially Heritage Street, will be addressed.
Ajnala established three relief camps for flood victims, housing 300 people. Various organizations, including the Red Cross, government departments, and NGOs, are providing aid. Supplies, including fodder, are being distributed. Donations can be made at Red Cross/Market Committee offices.
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4,711 evacuated in last 24 hours | Relief ops underway
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The police claimed to have foiled a major target killing plot with the arrest of five individuals, including a juvenile
While the Akal Takht had earlier summoned both Zafar and Education Minister Harjot Bains, the latter has since undergone a religious punishment but Zafar is yet to appear before the Takht as he was abroad
Another Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi and Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, too, have announced relief for the flood-affected area
Batala celebrated Guru Nanak Dev's wedding anniversary with a 'barat' arriving from Sultanpur Lodhi. Over 100,000 devotees are expected. Officials ensured smooth travel and security. Police addressed past pickpocketing issues. The event emphasizes cleanliness, upgraded facilities, and security measures.
The BSF arrested two smugglers in Punjab near the Indo-Pak border. Recovered items include a pistol, 1.69 kg of heroin, and a drone. Operations occurred in Attari, Amritsar, and Fazilka villages.
Ajnala MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal donated Rs 1 lakh to the Red Cross for flood relief efforts in Amritsar, particularly in Ajnala. He praised the Red Cross's work and volunteered future support. This follows criticism of rescue operations from other political figures.
Two boys, Princedeep Singh (9) and Prabhjeet Singh, drowned in a 10-foot-deep water pit near a brick kiln in Burj Puhla. They were with Nihangs bathing horses. The pit, filled with water and sand, was allegedly dug by the brick-kiln owner. Police recovered the bodies.
Amritsar police demolished the house of drug trafficker Sandeep Singh, who is in jail, for illegally acquiring it with drug money. He faces multiple criminal charges. The action is part of a government drive against drug peddling. Family members claimed they received no notice. Police warned other drug traffickers of strict action.
Amritsar, a hockey talent hub, faces facility neglect. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Hockey Academy is closed. The AstroTurf ground is unusable. Despite producing Olympians, the government hasn't provided infrastructure funding, hindering player development and future success.
Woman checked for prolonged hoarseness of voice
The Kirti Kisan Union demanded compensation for flood victims, blaming dam management for ignoring weather warnings and releasing excess water. They claim this led to breached embankments and widespread flooding in several Punjab districts, requesting special assessment of damages.
Meeting held with minister Sanjeev Arora
Inderjit Kaur, president of Pingalwara Charitable Society, visited flood-affected villages near Harike. She distributed relief material and encouraged residents. MLA Kunwar Vijay Partap criticized the government's response, blaming them for the lack of adequate aid.
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla accused Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal's PA of breaching a canal to save crops, endangering villagers. Aujla called for legal action and demanded more aid, camps, and NDRF deployment for flood-affected areas in Ajnala.
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parking area will be redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 60 lakh
Flooding in Amritsar district, Punjab, worsens as water enters Ajnala town. Over 50 villages are marooned, with 1,000 people evacuated. Rescue efforts face challenges including resistance from villagers and a shortage of teams. Food and water are distributed, and animal feed is provided.
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The water has reached in the villages near Ajnala town while many villages in the Fatehgarh Churian are also inundated in flood waters
The woman was investigated for prolonged hoarseness of voice and was found to have a life-threatening problem — aortic aneurysms in both chest and abdomen
The staff union of DAV College, Amritsar, observed a two-period strike today in protest against the Punjab government’s failure to release grants for the past five months. As a result of this delay, the salaries of regular staff members have...
Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) is requesting the Punjab government to build a memorial at the Attari-Wagah border. The memorial would honor the million people, including Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims, who died during the 1947 Partition, a historical event with significant loss of life and displacement.
The Central Bank of India held a financial inclusion camp in Mallia village to promote banking services. Bank officials, including executives and branch heads, explained financial schemes, insurance benefits, and distributed loan cheques to farmers.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma is the new District Education Officer (Secondary) of Amritsar, succeeding the retired Harbhagwant Singh. He aims to improve education quality, address staff concerns, and considers his role a privilege. He was greeted by various educational stakeholders.
Farmers from three villages protested the inundation of their basmati crops, spanning 300 acres, due to accumulated rainwater. They will meet the Deputy Commissioner demanding compensation and a permanent drainage solution. The flooding has repeatedly damaged crops, despite a pending government proposal.