Amritsar

The municipal authorities have been directed to regulate ongoing and future construction in the surrounding area

Over the past five years, Amritsar’s ranking has gradually improved

Tarn Taran residents face frequent, hours-long power cuts, especially at night, due to the rainy season. These cuts disrupt water supply and work schedules. Defective equipment, outdated infrastructure, and staff shortages are cited as causes for the power disruptions. Officials hope to resolve the issue soon.

The Punjab Education Department delays full pay arrears for 5,178 teachers on probation (2014-2016). A February order was ignored. Teacher unions protest, demanding immediate payment and clarification. They threaten a mass deputation and state action if demands aren't met.

Authorities in Punjab arrested beggars, including adults and children, near the Golden Gate under 'Project Jeevanjot'. Suspects must prove the children's parentage or face DNA tests. The initiative aims to stop child begging, considered modern slavery, and provide rescued children with support.

Following Gurjeet Singh Malhi's US arrest on child pornography charges, political controversy erupted in Punjab. BJP leaders, including Jai Inder Kaur, are demanding investigations into Malhi's property, financial activities, and alleged AAP connections, fueled by photographs of him with senior AAP officials. They criticize the AAP government's silence and past misconduct allegations.

Amritsar police and the panchayat demolished the house of alleged drug peddler Gagandeep Singh, who was absconding. The house was built illegally on panchayat land. Singh faced multiple criminal cases, and authorities stated a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking.

Head Constable Sahil won two gold medals in arm wrestling at the World Police Games in the USA, defeating players from five countries. SSP Daljit Singh Rana won gold in javelin throw at the International Police Games in Atlanta, setting a new record. Both are Punjab Police officers.

Notorious for drugs and drones, the district has produced some outstanding cricketers in recent times

Alert Customs staff detained suspects on suspicion and carried out a detailed search

Concerns about cleanliness and its poor upkeep have been consistently raised by visitors

As of now, seven water ATMs have been made operational, while the work of reviving three more is in progress

Two women among six persons were arrested in this connection

This marks a significant step toward improving the passenger experience

Admn gears up to prevent crop residue burning, officials asked to hold meetings at village levels

Harjinder has prior NDPS Act cases filed against him and was recently out on bail

Alongside its rise in the cleanliness rankings, Amritsar has also achieved the Water+ certification

A CIA team arrested Lovejit Singh Labba for smuggling illegal arms. He was caught with a pistol while transporting arms from Madhya Pradesh to Sarhali village. Further interrogation revealed more weapons, leading to charges under the Arms Act.

The meeting was chaired by Mayor Jatinder Singh Bhatia

50 gm of heroin, 2 bullets seized

heritage delicacy being rolled out in the Punjabi kitchens for years

Was built in 1942

Litigants will get some respite

Have been demanding an exemption from paying toll

The newly inaugurated Bhagwan Valmiki Panorama in Amritsar struggles with low visitor numbers, mirroring the trend of other heritage sites. Built for Rs 32.78 crore, it features 14 galleries on sage Valmiki's life but lacks publicity, leading to minimal interest despite its modern technology.