Punjab

Operation Bluestar was a military operation held between June 1 and 10, 1984

Case registered under Section 111 of the BNS and Section 25 of the Arms Act

Attempt to stock the smuggled grain stopped at two rice mills located in Hari Naun village in Faridkot

Praveen Kumar, ASI with Punjab Police, is contributing both at the club in Nawanshahr and by training budding players in his village Sloh, after fulfilling his official duties

The video, captioned 'Junior Sidhu Moosewala', has garnered widespread attention, with many praising the little one's cuteness

Both criminals are residents of Amritsar in Punjab

Punjab's CM Mann called for a case against officers named in Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide note. He urged the Haryana government to support the officer's family and decried the targeting of weaker sections. Mann also mentioned raising the issue with the Punjab Governor.

Amritsar’s AQI stands at an unhealthy 150 ahead of this year’s Diwali celebrations

Flood-ravaged villages in Sultanpur Lodhi face a bleak Diwali. Families have lost homes and livelihoods, leaving them homeless and unable to celebrate. The loss of their homes and resources has created immense sadness, especially for children.

Rajasthan Police arrested two Punjab youths in Sriganganagar and seized 1.492 kg of heroin worth Rs 7.5 crore. The heroin, dropped by Pakistani smugglers via drone, was collected by the youths on the orders of a Punjab-based smuggler who communicated via WhatsApp. The youths were directed by Jashanpreet Singh to collect the drugs.

Hanumangarh police seized 31.6 quintals of poppy husk hidden in a truck en route from Rajasthan to Punjab. Three individuals were arrested. The truck and an escort car were also seized near Kohlan village. Authorities noted the Amritsar-Jamnagar highway is increasingly used for drug smuggling.

Amritsar traders are optimistic about resuming trade with Afghanistan through the Attari border after talks between Afghan and Indian officials. The border's closure increased prices of Afghan goods like dry fruits, but reopening could lower costs and boost sales, especially during the festive season.

Amritsar airport is a major transit point for drug trafficking, particularly ganja. Over the past year, authorities have made multiple seizures from passengers arriving from Southeast Asia, like Thailand and Malaysia. Smugglers conceal drugs in everyday items, linked to international syndicates.

A Muktsar biomass plant closed due to low power purchase rates, raising fears of increased stubble burning during Diwali. Baler owners are worried about losses and potential rate cuts if other plants also cease operations. They've sought government intervention.

The Nangal hydel canal is heavily polluted with trash, threatening drinking water schemes. The pollution extends 6 km from Nangal town, raising concerns about toxic water impacting wildlife and power plants. BBMB is removing the trash, blaming both upstream sources and local waste disposal.

Party's state vice-president Subhash Sharma writes to CM

A dispute over the management of Gurdwara Baba Namdev in Fazilka resulted in a physical clash between two groups, leaving three injured. The fight, which involved weapons, stemmed from a four-year-old disagreement. One group, led by Paramjit Singh, claimed the other attacked them. The other group wanted to hold elections. Police are investigating.

The Punjab Congress blamed the BJP for rising atrocities against the Dalit community, citing incidents like a murder and attacks on officials. They demanded strict SC/ST Act enforcement, independent investigations, and reforms to end caste discrimination, accusing the BJP of hypocrisy and fostering division.

Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann accused opposition parties of being envious of his common background and wanting power for revenge, not service. He highlighted infrastructure projects and urged youth to contribute to Punjab's progress, while also acknowledging protests from unemployed people.

Punjab's Governor Kataria highlighted the drug problem's severity in border areas, emphasizing the need for solutions beyond law enforcement. He stressed focusing on colleges and universities to create a drug-free Punjab within a decade. He praised the Vidya Bharti Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sansthan and the Punjabi spirit.

Punjab health officials halted use of eight drugs from three manufacturers due to reported adverse reactions. The decision, prompted by patient issues, includes normal saline and other injections. Samples were sent for testing, and action will be taken against responsible firms. Not all doctors were immediately aware of the order.

The BSF has arrested roughly 350 smugglers in Punjab since January 2024, primarily in high-risk border districts. Pakistani smugglers use drones and GPS. Most arrests occurred within the original 15km jurisdiction despite extended operational reach. BSF combats cross-border smuggling with increased surveillance and joint operations.

A man died and four others were injured in a car collision in Muktsar. Ferozepur police arrested three drug peddlers with 1.13 kg of heroin. A murder victim in Barnala was cremated, and three suspects are in custody. A constable recruitment rally in Jalandhar has begun, with over 17,000 candidates expected.

He urged the govt to not safeguard its favoured officers but stand with the bereaved family

Inducted into SAD by Sukhbir Badal at Tarn Taran rally