Amritsar

Jaskaran Singh, 21, of Goindwal Sahib, fatally shot himself with an illegal pistol. He died in a private Amritsar hospital from his injuries. Police recovered the weapon and two cartridges. The motive is unknown; a case under the Arms Act has been registered. His mobile phone is missing.

Amritsar police arrested Surjit Singh and Love Singh in Attari, seizing 566 grams of heroin. The arrest was made near the Attari defense drain as part of the 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' campaign. A case has been registered, and the police are investigating their connections.

The AIOCD requested a GST reduction on medicines, proposing a 5% rate for all and 0% for critical treatments. They argue medicines are essential, not luxuries, and aim to reduce prices, especially for vital treatments and ayurvedic products, to benefit patients.

Police arrested Rajni Sharma and Sonu Sharma for allegedly murdering Rajni's husband, Mani Sharma, to hide their affair. The couple strangled him, dumped his body in a canal, and were caught after Mani's sister reported him missing. Evidence includes the murder weapon, scooter, and a secret phone.

An 18-year-old domestic worker, Sonam, was found hanging in a house near Ghala Mala Chowk. Police are investigating the death, initially ruling out signs of force. The family suspects murder and possible sexual assault. Postmortem results and forensic reports are pending.

Sri Guru Harkrishan School in Chabal celebrated the first Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Students performed kirtan and shabad gayan. A teacher discussed the Granth Sahib's history and teachings, while a student recited a poem. School officials also attended the event.

Amritsar's garbage collection plan faces delays. Tender openings, already postponed, are now scheduled for Monday. Previous attempts to attract bidders failed. The current contractor, Averda, is leaving in October, creating urgency. Alternative plans using tractor trolleys face access issues, while a short-term tender is planned if few bids are received.

Farmers along the Beas and Sutlej rivers face ongoing flooding, with hundreds of acres of farmland submerged for weeks. Water levels remain high, damaging crops and land. Farmers are experiencing annual flood threats, lacking government support like dry fodder. Volunteers are reinforcing river embankments.

Family stages protest outside Majitha road police station

Khalsa College Senior Secondary School boxers won all three age categories (14, 17, and 19) at the district boxing tournament. The school has maintained its winning streak for 25 years under coach Baljinder Singh. A recent graduate of NIS, Patiala, Bhagwan Singh, a national medalist, further highlights the school's success.

Co-existence important but so is public safety

Punjab's government colleges face a severe teacher shortage. A Supreme Court ruling quashed recent assistant professor appointments, exacerbating the issue. The student-teacher ratio is poor, with many principal positions vacant. Recruitment has been stalled for decades, relying on part-time staff.

On 'first Parkash Purb' of Guru Granth Sahib, Jathedar Gargaj congratulates Sangat through video message

Punjab will add 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, bringing the total to 1,081. Residents will receive health information via WhatsApp. The clinics aim to provide accessible, quality healthcare near people's homes, eliminating the need for long hospital trips.

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney launched a campaign to discourage stubble burning through awareness vans. The campaign aims to educate farmers about the harmful effects and recognize 'Hero Farmers' with financial aid and a 'Kisan Tarjeeh Card' for their efforts to manage stubble responsibly.

Gagandeep Kaur, a BA sixth-semester student, was honored by SGAD College for achieving a merit position in Guru Nanak Dev University results. The principal and vice-principal congratulated her, praising her hard work and encouraging other students. Several faculty members attended the function.

The Golden Temple is adorned with imported flowers for the first Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib. Decorations include flowers from the Netherlands, Thailand, and Singapore, crafted by artisans from major Indian cities. Celebrations involve a Nagar Kirtan and a 'Jalau' display.

Punjab's Chief Minister promised compensation for flood-affected citizens, including farmers. Special teams will assess damages to crops, homes, and livestock. The government aims to provide financial and other assistance to help people rebuild their lives.

Lawyers at the district court complex in Amritsar are experiencing increased theft in their chambers. Despite a police chowki and police action, including arrests and increased patrols, thefts persist. The Bar Association is working with police to improve security.

Bikramjit Singh Shergill will become Amritsar's new Municipal Commissioner on Monday. He aims to improve civic issues through resident engagement, after previously serving in Bathinda. A key challenge is implementing new solid waste management tenders following the previous company's departure.

Jagmohan Singh, a 41-year-old clerk, died in Kot Muhammad Khan when his licensed revolver discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it. His wife, a head teacher, confirmed the incident to police.

Amritsar police arrested hotel owner Simranjit Singh near the Golden Temple for allegedly allowing and consuming drugs. The arrest followed a viral video showing youth, including women, using drugs in his hotel room. He sourced the narcotics from two others, now under investigation.

Dhyan Singh Mand plans a foot march from Akal Takht in September to free 'Bandi Singhs.' The march will visit Takht Damdama Sahib and Takht Kesgarh Sahib, culminating back at Akal Takht. The aim is to pressure the government to release Sikh prisoners who have finished their sentences.

Police arrested two individuals on Friday. Raj Singh Raju was apprehended with 503 grams of heroin, allegedly smuggled from Pakistan via drone. Sukhjinder Singh was arrested with 56 grams of heroin, a pistol, and cartridges. Charges include drug and weapons offenses.

Mona Singh, FLO Amritsar Chairperson, received the Nitya Naari Award for her work in women's empowerment. FLO Amritsar's initiatives include supporting women-led startups, upskilling programs, heritage craft revival, and drone technology training for rural women, as well as partnering with Khalsa College for women.