Punjab

No assurance on case against MLA

Independent councillors withdrew support for AAP's Sangrur Municipal Council president, potentially causing the party to lose control. Ten councillors have now withdrawn support, citing dissatisfaction. AAP, despite having key figures from the district, secured only seven seats in elections.

Sukhbir Singh Badal of SAD urged the Centre to commute Balwant Singh Rajoana's death sentence, citing his 29 years in jail and the Sikh community's sentiment. He referenced a central government notification from 2019. Badal also criticized the AAP government's energy policies, calling them gimmicks.

Amritsar, founded by Guru Ramdas, celebrates his birth anniversary. The city's layout, established by Guru Ramdas and Guru Arjan Dev, retains its historical character despite modernization. Originally named Ramdaspur, Amritsar, with its distinct neighborhoods and markets, has rebuilt itself after invasions, embodying faith and community spirit.

Rajinder Gupta, the AAP candidate, filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha bypoll. The vacancy arose after Sanjeev Arora's resignation, following his Ludhiana (West) election win. Gupta was supported by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other AAP leaders. The election is on October 24.

'Business Bibas' initiative to be launched at Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab will hold religious and cultural events in November to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom. Celebrations include Kirtan Darbars, Nagar Kirtans, and a digital exhibition. A grand finale will be held at Anandpur Sahib with a special assembly session.

Punjab is creating a unified citizen portal, a single platform for government services. The portal, costing Rs 13 crore, will be accessible online, via app, Sewa Kendras, and WhatsApp. Key features include auto-fetching of documents and improved service delivery. Currently, 236 of 848 notified services are live.

Partap Singh Bajwa criticized the AAP government for allegedly neglecting cotton farmers. He stated farmers are forced to sell below the MSP due to CCI's new conditions. The CCI hasn't started procurement, leaving farmers vulnerable to private buyers offering prices as low as Rs 3,000 per quintal due to registration issues.

Blood-separating machines gather dust for four years due to lack of technical staff

Known as a 'vegetarian bodybuilder', he was passionate about fitness and regularly shared his workout videos on social media

Declaring the 2016 amendment to be substantive in nature, Justice Brar ruled that it could not operate retrospectively

Station master Vijay Kumar notices smoke and sparks coming out from an empty freight train in the early morning while exchanging ‘All Right’ signals

He underwent a planned procedure under general anaesthesia; though the surgery proceeded uneventfully with stable vitals, he later developed a sudden cardiac arrhythmia

According to police records, the accused was involved in a firing incident at a grocery store in Mari Mustafa on September 26

Meeting comes at a time when Sidhu's wife, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, has publicly expressed her desire to contest the elections from Amritsar

The operations were conducted based on specific intelligence inputs, highlighting the vigilance and rapid response of BSF personnel in preventing drug smuggling

Flood, crop disease, erratic weather the reason

Rising stars trained by former international Mayank Behal clinch medals

Surjit Singh, 'Penalty Corner da Badshah,' was a legendary Indian hockey player. He won the 1975 World Cup and was a top scorer known for powerful shots. He advocated for players' welfare, and tragically died in a car accident before his benefit match. The Surjit Hockey Society and a memorial tournament were established in his honor. He received the Arjuna Award posthumously.

Punjabi singer Rajbir Jawanda was cremated in his native village. The funeral was attended by thousands, including music industry figures and the Chief Minister. Jawanda, a former police officer, died from injuries sustained in a road accident.

Jalandhar CI busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module, arresting two operatives and seizing a 2.5 kg RDX-based IED and remote control. The module was directed by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai, under Harwinder Singh, alias Rinda. The suspects were apprehended in Jalandhar while delivering the explosive. An investigation is ongoing, and a UAPA/Explosives Act FIR has been filed.

Four months after the murder of influencer Kanchan Kumari, the alleged mastermind and another suspect remain at large. The viscera report is pending. Police arrested two accomplices and suspect the murder was a result of 'moral policing' due to her social media content.

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.

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.