Muslim leaders seek action against complainant for religious incitement
Muslim leaders seek action against complainant for religious incitement
Will start indefinite stir from Oct 27
Initiative under the leadership of Dr Balbir Singh Bhaura
56 trains cancelled in Punjab
Event brought together designers, models, makeover artists
Punjab Congress launched a 'vote thief, quit seat' signature campaign in Phagwara, alleging voter fraud. They demand transparent voter lists with photos, accessible grievance redressal, and legal action against officials involved in voter suppression. Signatures will be collected and submitted to the Election Commission of India.
Police arrested three individuals in separate operations and seized drugs. Jaspal Singh was found with 230 intoxicant tablets. Amit Kumar had 25 tablets. Swaran Singh possessed 6 grams of heroin. All were charged under the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing to find the drug supply chain.
The Swachhata Abhiyan Society in Phagwara held an event at Geeta Bhavan to mark Indian Cleanliness Day. Participants, including students and passersby, pledged to maintain cleanliness and promote proper waste disposal. The event, led by President Ashish Gandhi, emphasized cleanliness as a daily civic duty for a healthier India.
Phagwara experienced its first fog of the season, dropping the temperature to 21°C. Visibility decreased, impacting commuters. Farmers worry about paddy harvesting. Residents are adjusting clothing. The forecast predicts temperature fluctuations, partly clear skies, and possible nighttime thunderstorms.
A B.Tech student at Dr. BR Ambedkar NIT died by suicide by hanging in his hostel room. The second-semester computer science student left a note apologizing to his parents. Friends found him after he stopped answering calls. Police investigated, the family took the body home, and no complaint was filed.
Giani Bhagat Singh Bhungarni was reappointed as Kapurthala district in-charge for the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is a veteran leader with a long history of service, including participation in Akali morchas and holding various party positions. He expressed gratitude and pledged continued dedication.
The Blood Donors Council in Nawanshahr, established 40 years ago, provides voluntary blood donations, supporting patients with thalassemia, cancer, and kidney failure. The center, backed by dedicated volunteers, organizes blood donation camps and distributes blood monthly. A blood donation camp in Phagwara also took place on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day.
Innocent Hearts Group hosted its 4th Annual Academic Excellence Award ceremony, a part of the DISHA CSR project. The event honored Class 10 achievers, mentors, and principals from 70 Jalandhar schools. Cultural performances and addresses from dignitaries highlighted student achievements and the crucial role of educators.
Hoshiarpur won the Inter-District Women's Under-15 cricket match against Kapurthala by 4 runs. Hoshiarpur scored 111/9, with Ananya Thakur scoring 50. Kapurthala was all out for 107, despite Sukhmanleen Kaur's 64. Hoshiarpur's next match is against Ropar.
Singer gifts Rs 2 lakh to floodbaby Jaapleen for new home construction; Skips birthday cake, donates 21 tractors to villagers
Case under IT Act registered
Equipped with ultra-modern facilities
₹84.12 crore already transferred into farmers' bank accounts
Sukhwinder Singh Danny Bandala led a Valmiki Jayanti shobha yatra from Dera Rahimpur to Amritsar. The procession was flagged off by Swami Pargat Nath and included several Congress leaders. Bandala was honored for his community advocacy.
Punjab's Health Minister assessed flood relief in Sultanpur Lodhi, promising compensation by Diwali. The government will raise per-acre compensation to Rs 20,000. Medical teams address health concerns, and officials plan for future relocation and expanded medical camps.
The Business Blaster program, previously for government schools, will expand to private schools. The initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship by shifting students' focus from job-seeking to creating businesses. Teachers received training to encourage innovative ideas and guide students in starting small ventures.
Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain instructed farmers to deliver fully dried paddy (maximum 17% moisture) to procurement centers. Harvesting with combines is restricted to 10 AM-6 PM and requires a Super SMS attachment. All procurement arrangements are complete. Stubble burning is discouraged.
GEMS Cambridge students excelled at Hoshiarpur district sports, winning medals in swimming and badminton. Aradhya Joshi, Vibhanshu Pathak, and Mayank Goyal secured gold medals. Akshita Joshi and Naitik Shawla earned silver, while Saira Jambal and Vibhanshu Pathak secured bronze. The school celebrated the students' dedication and success.
Urban Estate residents protested, blocking the Kapurthala-Jalandhar GT Road, due to neglected civic issues like poor sanitation, lack of streetlights, and incomplete boundary walls. They demanded road repairs, boundary wall completion, sports facilities, waste management, and improved infrastructure. They want written commitments with timelines from authorities.
BJP activist 'beaten up', FIR lodged after party activists block BMC Chowk
Sheena Banerji, a 24-year-old artist, creates celebrity portraits and 3D rangolis, shipping worldwide. Facing initial discouragement, she pursued a BFA and gained social media recognition from artists like Diljit Dosanjh. She aims to prove art's viability and establish herself as a leading painter.
Professor Jaswant Singh Gandam, a multi-talented individual, excelled as an educator, writer, translator, and orator. His literary works, translations, and interpreting skills are highly acclaimed. Throughout his career, he demonstrated strong community service and philanthropic efforts, continuing his contributions even after retirement.
Mata Vidyavati Memorial, built in 2009 to honor Bhagat Singh's mother, suffers from severe neglect. Despite costing crores, the site lacks maintenance, with broken infrastructure and unpaid bills. Villagers demand government upkeep or transfer of management with funding, fearing its ruin.