Amritsar MP Gurjit Aujla criticized inadequate flood rescue efforts in the Ramdass and Ajnala border belt, urging intervention. He highlighted the dire situation, broken embankments, and the need to rescue stranded residents and approximately 360 trapped BSF personnel. More rescue teams and boats are needed.
Karatekas in Gurdaspur are trained as martial artists, not just athletes. Students, training under DCWC, achieved success in national and international competitions, winning numerous medals. The center, founded in 2016, emphasizes self-defense and dedication. Officials encourage sports for job opportunities.
Despite MC efforts, single-use plastic usage persists, evidenced by large daily seizures. The ban's implementation lacks consistency, as the problem continues. The new commissioner prioritizes a plastic ban. Residents are skeptical due to past ineffective drives. Stronger enforcement, public awareness, and participation are needed to achieve a plastic-free city.
Farmers faced water scarcity for irrigation, then experienced severe flooding. They blame government negligence for poor canal maintenance, causing both issues. A high-level inquiry is demanded regarding collapsed floodgates at Madhopur headworks due to suspected mismanagement and silt buildup.
GNDU shooters won a record number of medals at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship. They earned five individual gold, six team gold, one mixed team gold, one team silver, one individual silver, and one bronze. Adriyan Karmakar set a new Asian record. University officials congratulated the athletes.
Amritsar property owners have three days left to utilize the OTS scheme, waiving interest and penalties on property tax arrears from 2013-14 onwards. The deadline is August 31, extended from August 15. MC offices and awareness camps will operate to facilitate payments. Pay current year's tax by September 30 for rebates.
Sukhbir Singh Badal campaigned in Tarn Taran for SAD's candidate, criticizing the Punjab government's flood relief efforts. He accused the AAP government of failing farmers and called for support to defeat AAP and Congress, predicting an SAD victory.
Severe floods near Ajnala displaced families from 40+ villages, destroying homes, crops, and livestock. Relief efforts include government-run camps, animal shelters, and helpline numbers. Local residents, organizations, and farmer groups are providing aid and setting up support centers to help the affected people.
Bhagtanwala's bio-remediation project is 90% complete, with operations set to begin September 4. Ecostain Infra will treat 11 lakh tonnes of waste in 15 months. The site currently holds 14.67 lakh tonnes of legacy waste plus 2.88 lakh tonnes of recently dumped waste, generating 500 tonnes daily. The MC is monitoring progress.
Punjab's Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, criticized the AAP government's flood response. He accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of failing to provide relief and compensation, citing widespread devastation and delayed aid despite prior spending claims on flood prevention.
Gurdaspur: Residents of hamlet cluster had to wait for four days to get supplies
Many stranded residents have been forced to take shelter on rooftops and upper floors of their houses
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.