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The Anti-narcotics Task Force in Amritsar arrested two drug traffickers, seizing 4.5 kg of heroin and Rs 11 lakh. Gurbhej Singh, in contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler, used drones to bring in drugs. He recruited Abhijeet Singh to deliver the contraband. Both were caught with the heroin, and the money was later recovered. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Ferozepur-Hazur Sahib Nanded Express began service on Friday, flagged off by Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi due to a cancellation. A prayer was held at the Cantonment Railway Station. Sodhi announced a direct train to Haridwar starting June 18 and the extension of the Moga Intercity Superfast Express to Ferozepur. The Ferozepur-Chandigarh train will return with an AC coach. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjab launched a Rs 39.56 crore program to mechanize sewer cleaning. 730 advanced cleaning machines were deployed across 150 municipalities. The initiative replaces manual labor, enhances worker safety, and includes machines for various sanitation challenges, like jetting, suction, and inspection. Quarterly performance reviews will be conducted. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Five partners from two families, grain dealers, face fraud charges. The key operator recently left a school chairmanship. The complaint came from an arhtiya representing her Canada-based sister. Police registered the case after investigation and legal clearance, naming Jai Parkash Mittal, his brother Sunil, son Piyush, and Vasudev Gupta and his son Minku Gupta. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjab BJP leaders, led by Sunil Jakhar, paid tribute to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in Ludhiana. They remembered him as a strong leader and expressed condolences for those killed in the air crash. Rupani had previously been the BJP in charge for Punjab and Chandigarh. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Jatinder Singh, a stenographer in Ludhiana, for taking a bribe exceeding Rs 24 lakh. The arrest followed a complaint alleging extortion by Singh and the SDM. VB seized Rs 24 lakh and Rs 6,000 from Singh's office. A corruption case has been registered and investigations are ongoing. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Affidavits by DGPs of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh say complaints were received across states but inquiries without FIRs have now been shut

A special investigation team (SIT) investigated the assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, recreating the crime scene three months after the incident. No arrests have been made. The SIT used a drone for mapping. Colonel Bath's wife criticized the lack of progress and alleged witness backtracking, expressing concerns about the Punjab Police investigation. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Repair estimate submitted over 2 years ago, no action so far

An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing near Pathankot due to a cockpit warning, the third such incident in a year. The crew was safe, and no damage occurred. Another Apache landed in Uttar Pradesh last week, and one was damaged in Ladakh in April 2023. The IAF operates 22 Apaches for attack missions, replacing older helicopters. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjabi University's bank account and seven vehicles, including the Vice Chancellor's, were seized due to the university's failure to pay a retired lecturer's post-retirement allowance, despite court orders. The seizure followed legal directives for pension payments. University officials later approached the court, and the vehicles were released. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The state government banned 11 pesticides on basmati crops due to export issues caused by exceeding pesticide residue limits, impacting farmer prices. Farmers are prohibited from using acephate, buprofezin, and others. Dealers must record sales of these banned pesticides for other crops and maintain sales records. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Labourers ‘reluctant’ to work in scorching sun, seek higher wages

Bathinda was the hottest place in Punjab recording a high of 46°C

She was cremated in the presence of only three family members, besides government personnel and activists of Sahara Jan Sewa

Police officials are examining the contents of Amritpal Singh Mehron’s statement, which many see as his attempt to justify violence in the name of culture and morality

Mehron, who is facing various criminal cases, had unsuccessfully contested the Assembly elections as SAD (Amritsar) candidate from Tarn Taran in 2022

Those arrested have been identified as Gurbhej Singh and Abhijeet Singh

Key conspirator Amripal Singh Mehron — who had threatened her in the past — absconding

The English edition of Ajmer Singh's biography of Jaswant Singh Khalra, 'Darkness Defied,' was released. The book details Khalra's human rights work and has sold over 20,000 copies in Punjabi. The release, organized by the Khalra Mission Organisation, aims to broaden Khalra's story's reach and honor his fight against state oppression. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjab plans to develop 495 playgrounds/sports grounds, aiming to encourage youth sports. Work has started on 174 sites. Concerns exist due to past project failures, like the shelved Amritsar stadium. The initiative includes sports nurseries and community spaces, with a focus on physical activity and community development. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Abhinav Thakur, a 20-year-old badminton player, won bronze at the UAE Open and gold at the World Railways Championship. He's a three-time Punjab champion and ranked 12th in India. Training at Pullela Gopichand Academy since age 12, he faces high training costs, including Rs 30,000 monthly for training and Rs 15-20 lakhs annually for events, while aiming for the 2029 Olympics. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Police arrested 119 drug smugglers on Thursday, confiscating 1.7 kg heroin, 14.6 kg opium, and Rs 57,480 cash. This brings the total number of arrests in the past 103 days to 17,137. Raids were conducted at 465 locations by 200+ teams, resulting in 93 FIRs. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Six individuals, including two women, were booked by Fazilka police for defrauding a man, Parvinder Singh, of Rs 59.08 lakh. They promised to send his brother to the US but failed to do so. The accused, from Punjab and Haryana, face charges under the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Act and the BNS. (This summary is generated via AI.)

BFUHS conducted a Medical Officer (General) test on June 3 for 1,000 posts. Of 4,349 applicants, 3,802 took the exam. 3,754 candidates qualified, meeting the Department of Health's 33% passing criteria. The recruitment drive followed a government memo, with online applications accepted from April 25 to May 15. The answer key was released for transparency. (This summary is generated via AI.)