Amritsar airport is a major transit point for drug trafficking, particularly ganja, with seizures increasing over the past year. Smugglers, linked to Southeast Asia, conceal the drug in common items. The high profit margins and strategic location fuel the illicit trade.
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A 38-year-old man received a life sentence in Sriganganagar for raping his 4-year-old granddaughter. The crime occurred in August 2024 and was reported by the victim's father. The court also imposed a fine of one lakh rupees, to be given to the victim.
Farmers can remove or de-silt deposits till December 31
Eight Sangrur MC councillors, including senior AAP members, resigned, citing dissatisfaction with the president. AAP, which currently has 12 seats, risks losing control. The resigning councillors claim the president is not executing development and are set to challenge him.
Tackling flood damage: Punjab farmers with less than 5 acres to get free wheat seeds from October 13
Rs 1,342 crore set aside for disbursal as rabi season loan
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The incident took place on the Railway road
The protesters said essential work at the dam and associated projects was being hampered due to acute manpower shortage, worsened by the abolition of posts under restructuring
He reportedly shot himself with a licensed revolver at his rented house in Suraj Nagari
Cabinet Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said she received a complaint that a rice miller was deliberately showing higher moisture content in the paddy crop to make deductions from farmers' payments
He made history as the first Indian to earn an IFBB Pro Card, marking India’s entry into the global professional bodybuilding circuit
Police had recovered two 9mm pistols with live cartridges and two foreign-made hand grenades from the accused in 2022
The IED was intended for a targeted terror attack, DGP Gaurav Yadav says
He has been on the run since September 2, when he dodged a Patiala police team and fled from the house of his relative in Karnal
The Chief Secretary’s report pegged damages at Rs 13,289 crore, while AAP leaders falsely claimed Rs 20,000 crore, exposing clear discrepancies
An emergency meeting of all unions and associations representing Punjab’s power sector was held today to discuss plans to sell assets and properties of PSPCL and PSTCL
These multi-purpose stadiums will be built with an aim to provide modern training facilities for a variety of sports, encouraging youth to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay away from drugs
One suspect even attempted to destroy his phone by smashing it on the road, arousing further suspicion
The flames quickly engulfed the shop, reducing all the clothing material to ashes within minutes
Observations come during the hearing of a regular bail plea related to an FIR registered in 2024 in Amritsar under the NDPS Act
The union's decision stems from the government's failure to resolve their longstanding demands and a recent violent incident in Tarn Taran
Around 250 residents who had barely resettled after the recent floods were forced to leave again as the water level increased, though marginally
Jawanda cremated at village school ground, where he spent his childhood and performed during his career
Family refuses relief, post-mortem on hold
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Resplendence of the Golden Temple was enhanced at night, with lights illuminating the entire complex
Suspect had raped girl when she was 14-yr-old
No new units added, says Congress chief
Farmers in Malwa protested, blaming the government for flood damage due to premature dam releases and delayed paddy procurement. They demanded flood relief, compensation for crop and infrastructure damage, and withdrawal of FIRs for stubble burning.
Unsupervised strenuous physical activity in an obese person poses risks of serious injuries to the skeletal as well as cardiovascular systems
Pathankot Civil Hospital's SMO allegedly mandated staff contributions for flood relief, despite it being voluntary. The SMO denied the letter's authenticity initially, but the Civil Surgeon confirmed it. Senior doctors object, citing the voluntary nature of donations and expressing concern over coercion.
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