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.
Amritsar police arrested Manpreet Singh, alias Mannu, and seized 1.8kg of heroin and a bike. He allegedly used drones for cross-border drug trafficking. A case under the NDPS Act was filed. Separately, the BSF recovered a drone carrying 1.16kg of heroin.
A tipper truck accident at Vallah killed a villager and severely injured another. The incident, attributed to a stalled flyover project, has angered villagers who blame authorities for creating a dangerous area. They demand flyover completion and compensation for the victims' families. The truck driver was arrested.
The foot march will commence from Akal Takht on September 20
This is the second FIR in the past five days
A lawyer was threatened by three former clients, Sukhwinder Singh and his sons, over an unsatisfactory court order. The Sadar police registered a case on Thursday, two weeks after the incident, using BNS sections. The District Bar Association demands the suspects' arrest as police search for them.
Jaswinder Bhalla, a celebrated Punjabi artist, died after a long illness, shocking the Punjabi entertainment industry. He was known for his comedy, including the 'Chhankatta' series and iconic characters. Fellow artists remember his talent, courage in satire, and humble nature, mourning the loss of his contributions.
BJP members protested against the AAP government in Punjab, burning effigies of the Chief Minister. They alleged AAP stopped their awareness campaigns about central government schemes, fearing the BJP's success. They accused AAP of misusing funds and halting previous welfare programs.
Police seized a truck with 600 bags of urea fertilizer intended for subsidized farmer distribution. The fertilizer was being diverted to a private godown. The secretary of the cooperative society, Davinder Singh, is booked for cheating and conspiracy. The investigation continues.
Khalsa College Senior Secondary School's boxing team won all three age categories (U-14, U-17, U-19) at the district level. The school hosted the tournament. Principal Dr. Inderjit Singh Gogoani and Head of Sports Rankirat Singh Sandhu praised the team, highlighting their 25-year winning streak under coach Baljinder Singh.
The Beas and Sutlej rivers saw a significant rise in water levels, exceeding danger marks. This submerged thousands of acres of crops. Local farmers fear breaches of river barriers. The government assures preparedness and is monitoring the situation.
The defunct colonial-era hydropower plant at Tarran Wala Pul has been revitalized as a recreational space under the Smart City project, featuring picnic areas, walkways, and a children's park. The Rs 5 crore renovation preserved the original architecture and century-old trees, although the site is not yet recognized as a tourist attraction.
Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar reviewed the Amritsar Bulk Water Supply Project at Vallah, emphasizing its importance for clean water and reduced groundwater reliance. The project includes a new water treatment plant, tanks, and pipelines, designed for 2.5 million residents by 2055. He also inaugurated a health camp and planted saplings.
Amritsar police are struggling to identify the source of threatening emails sent to the Golden Temple, received since July 4. Despite help from a US software company and an arrest, no significant breakthrough has been made. The emails likely originated from the Dark Net, complicating the investigation due to its anonymity features.
The Gurusharan Singh Trust hosts a program in Amritsar on September 13 to honor Gurusharan Singh. The event, 'Land, Forest, Conscience and People’s Rights under Attack: How to Resist,' will feature discussions by activists and academics, along with cultural performances, to address challenges to democratic rights.
Malkeet Singh, arrested with weapons, was linked to UK-based gangster Dharma Sandhu, an associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh Rinda. Malkeet recruited youths to retrieve smuggled weapons and drugs. Police are investigating accomplices and fear more weapon consignments were retrieved to disrupt peace in Punjab.
The British-era clock, installed around 1873, the same time the Hall Gate was constructed, has started ticking again after decades of lying defunct
Jaswant Singh Zafar, summoned by the Akal Takht over a dance performance at a Guru Teg Bahadur commemoration in Srinagar, filed an eight-page reply on August 14. He is awaiting a response after being abroad. The Akal Takht Jathedar is currently in Assam, delaying a decision on Zafar's appearance.
Found useful for practice sessions but does not help much when it comes to improving technique, footwork
FICCI FLO Amritsar's URJA celebrated human connections through a Kathak performance and a dialogue on authentic relationships, led by Nisha Aggarwal Valecha and Maitreyi Saundarya. The event also launched an initiative supporting Mission Deep, demonstrating FLO's commitment to empowerment.
Two students from SGAD Girls School, Kirandeep Kaur and Sukhmanpreet Kaur, were honored for representing India in the International Kurash Championship in South Korea. Other students excelled at a state-level tournament and were also recognized. The school's coach, Sukhjit Kaur, was also honored.
A month-long theatre workshop, a collaboration between Dastak Theatre, NSD, and Amandeep Hospital, launched Wednesday in Amritsar. Inaugurated by Avtar Sahni, the workshop, mentored by Rajender Singh and Amitaa Sharma, features expert-led training for 20 participants, and includes Punjabi cultural immersion.
Sikh organizations are jointly hosting a series of events, including a Nagar Kirtan, to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The 'Guru Sis Marg Yatra' will retrace Bhai Jaita Ji's route, starting from Delhi on October 3 and ending at Anandpur Sahib on October 5, passing through significant historical sites.