Amritsar's peripheral areas face a month-long garbage crisis due to disrupted waste management. Temporary measures favor central areas, leaving outskirts with overflowing waste, foul odors, and residents' frustration. Private dumping further exacerbates the problem.
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Road repairs in Amritsar caused severe traffic delays on Sunday. Commuters faced long snarls due to simultaneous work on key entry routes, lacking signage and traffic advisories. Residents criticized the lack of planning and urged the administration to improve coordination and communication for future road projects.
The Municipal Corporation is cracking down on illegal water and sewer connections, issuing notices and holding negligent officials accountable. Large defaulters with bills over Rs 50,000 face disconnection. Camps are ongoing for regularisation, with JEs and SDOs assigned weekly disconnection and inspection targets, respectively, to boost revenue and infrastructure.
Two armed individuals on a motorcycle shot and critically wounded 19-year-old Sahil Singh alias Pamma outside a medical store in Gehri Mandi. The victim, who works at the store, sustained two bullet injuries. Police are investigating, examining CCTV footage, and awaiting the victim's statement to determine the motive.
Police arrested Nitish Singh and Karan Masih for firing incidents linked to extortion cases. They recovered a 9MM Glock pistol. The accused, directed by foreign-based gangsters Gurdev Jassal and Gurlal Singh of BKI, targeted a medical store and a hospital after the owners received extortion calls.
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The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) nominated Harjinder Singh Dhami for SGPC president, while a breakaway faction will also field a candidate. The election for key SGPC posts, including president, will be held Monday, impacting the Tarn Taran byelection. Last year, Dhami won against Bibi Jagir Kaur. The SGPC has 148 members with voting rights.
The SGPC commemorated the 1984 anti-Sikh riots with a religious service at the Golden Temple, calling the event a genocide. They also celebrated Bhagat Namdev's birth anniversary with a Gurmat program.
A Bench led by Justice B Pardiwala quashed an FIR against an Amritsar man accused of abetting the suicide of a woman, who allegedly took her life after he backed out of their proposed marriage
Tarundeep has already scaled Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus and trekked to Everest Base Camp
The municipal corporation has warned company to resume work within seven days or face action
Police are scanning CCTV footage to trace the parents behind the act
Also seek an end to the practice of tagging unwanted items with fertiliser sales
Officials found that accused changed his father’s name in passport to mislead authorities
In a fit of anger, the accused attacked her with a spade
SSP Maninder Singh said the accused was facing three criminal cases
Residents say the unhygienic conditions pose serious health risks
Farmers protested in Baba Bakala, burning effigies to oppose Electricity Act amendments, DAP fertiliser black marketing, and lack of MSP guarantee. They accused the government of acting against farmers' interests, potentially privatizing power and inflating fertilizer prices. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee demands policy withdrawal.
A 56-year-old woman survived a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm thanks to advanced neuro-intervention at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar. Doctors used DSA and stent-assisted coiling to seal the rupture, preventing further bleeding. Early intervention and advanced technology led to her full recovery within five days.
The United Nurses Association (UNA) met with Punjab's Finance Minister regarding a Rs 4,600 grade pay demand. The minister formed a committee to report within a month. UNA will continue peaceful protests for one month, but will launch an indefinite strike if the issue remains unresolved.
Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the central government's move to control Panjab University. He accused the Centre of eroding Punjab's rights and criticized the AAP government's silence. Badal pledged that the SAD would protect Punjab's interests, provide housing for the poor, and register land within villages if elected in 2027.
Accuses Mann of ignoring flood-hit farmers, playing politics in Tarn Taran
Khalsa College, Shehzada Nand College bag overall trophies
Robbed a family at knifepoint
Referring to the recent controversy surrounding Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh touching Bachchan’s feet, Jathedar Gargaj said such gestures hurt Sikh sentiments, as Bachchan’s alleged role in the anti-Sikh violence has not been cleared
The illegal property was at Rangarh village near the Indo-Pak border
Flights will take nearly 11 hours due to Pakistan’s airspace restrictions, about two hours longer than usual duration
Every year, the region around Amritsar experiences large amounts of crop residue burning (especially paddy/straw) after harvest
A writers' association demanded a Language Tribunal to penalise officials who avoid working in Punjabi
MC data shows 1.5 lakh taxable properties in Amritsar but fewer than 50,000 returns are filed annually
Despite a complete ban, plastic use continues in several areas; the civic body plans tougher enforcement and fines
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