Amritsar police seized a Turkish pistol and ammunition from Samrat Singh, suspecting it was smuggled from Pakistan by drone. Singh was arrested in Bal Kalan village and revealed a name during interrogation. He is on police remand while authorities search for the other suspect.
Balraj Singh Batth, principal, Howard Lane Senior School, lists strategies for a life in an unpredictable world
Say move restrictive, flag need for monitoring, compliance tools
A potholed, accident-prone road at Putlighar Chowk is causing problems due to recent sewer repairs. The repairs led to water contamination and a gas leak, causing inconvenience to commuters and shopkeepers. Road repairs are delayed by rain, but authorities promise action.
Ministers Harbhajan Singh ETO and Laljit Singh Bhullar assessed flood damage along the Sutlej River. They inspected the Dhussi Bandh and embankments, praising volunteers. They assured residents of government aid and acknowledged farmers' losses due to downstream water release.
In a letter issued by DEO Kanwaljeet Singh, as a precautionary measure, the schools in these catchment areas have been closed for a day
Police recover Rs 43,500 from the guest house
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The 28-year-old, originally from Rataul village in Tarn Taran district, was arrested after a tragic accident in Florida on August 12
Preliminary investigation reveals that the consignment was placed on the directions of UK-based Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Nishan Singh alias Nishan Jodia
Punjab Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar criticized the Union Government for stopping free ration to 55 lakh people under KYC. He stated the state government won't allow this and that Punjab deserves justice for its contributions.
Criminals flourish when politicians protect them, investigations are poor, and courts overreach. Justice suffers when law enforcement is compromised, jails are controlled by gangsters, and selective demolitions violate rights. Public faith erodes with biased targeting and corruption.
Students at Guru Nanak Dev University are protesting the appointment of Sukhdev Singh as Head of Religious Studies, citing lack of relevant qualifications and irregularities in the appointment process. They allege undue service benefit requests and a rushed interview. University authorities deny any wrongdoing, stating adherence to regulations.
Amritsar's Municipal Corporation is cracking down on illegal water/sewer connections and unpaid dues. Notices are issued; camps offer regularization. Connections are being disconnected. Around 600 of the 1,683 notified defaulters have complied. The city aims to boost revenue by regularizing estimated 1 lakh illegal connections and recovering Rs 29 crore in dues.
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.