Amritsar

Gate Hakima police arrested four individuals in two operations. The first led to the seizure of over 1 kg of heroin and Rs 10,000, with two habitual offenders arrested. The second operation resulted in the arrest of two youths and the seizure of two pistols. Investigations are ongoing.

Road accident led to a traffic jam on the flyover for half an hour

Amritsar's AQI rose sharply on Dasehra, exceeding 220. Despite fewer reported farm fires than previous years, pollution increased. Diwali's impact is yet to be seen. Key contributors are stubble burning, firecrackers, construction, and vehicles. Health risks are elevated, but rain may offer temporary relief.

Shramdaan event sparks renewed commitment to Swachh Bharat goals

SDM Vikramjit Singh Panthey visited a school to educate students about the negative impacts of stubble burning. He encouraged them to pledge against the practice and to influence their farming parents. He also instructed BDPOs to post vital public information on village notice boards.

Once thriving hubs of trade and Sikh heritage near the Darbar Sahib complex, now lie neglected

Nishan-E-Sikhi (NDA Wing) Khadoor Sahib is running under patronage of Baba Sewa Singh Kar Sewa

3,000-member jatha to visit Nankana Sahib for Gurpurab celebrations

The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued bailable warrants against Tarn Taran SSP for failing to file a status report and appear in court. The SSP ignored multiple court orders and warnings regarding the report in a criminal case.

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Weatherman has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on October 6-7

Dharminder Singh alias Fauji, a former paramilitary commando, was among those arrested

The seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal in June

Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested accused was in contact with Pakistan's ISI agents and had received the consignment from across the border

The court had issued directions to the SSP to file a fresh status report in two connected criminal revision petitions

Also want an impartial inquiry into how & why govt failed to check floods

Secures a place in the India Book of Records for composing eight poems on the spot

The project was formally launched by Mayor Jatinder Singh Bhatia and AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar (Amritsar South)

Police had made elaborate security and traffic arrangements in city

Former Deputy CM Soni urges people to follow the path shown by the Father of the Nation

These recoveries highlight Pak-based smugglers’ persistent attempts to push narcotics into Indian territory using drones

Officials maintain round-the-clock efforts being made to keep city clean

Avoid stubble burning to prevent environmental degradation, farmers advised

A donation festival is underway in the city until October 5, organized by the district administration and Red Cross, to collect unused household items for the needy. Officials encouraged participation, highlighting the value of donated goods. Numerous NGOs and schoolchildren are involved in collecting and distributing items.

Small towns like Gurdaspur and Batala nurture sporting talent through dedicated coaches, such as judo coach Ravi Kumar. Despite success training international players, coaches face low government compensation. The article highlights the importance of motivating and incentivizing coaches for continued success.