Punjab

Ferozepur plant accused of releasing harmful effluents into the ground

SAD and BJP criticized a Srinagar event commemorating Guru Teg Bahadur's martyrdom. They condemned the Punjab government for including entertainment like dance, calling it sacrilege and disrespectful to Sikh heritage and sentiments.

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Minister tenders apology; Jathedar Gargaj say summons still stand

Following the murder of Sanjay Verma, extortion attempts are rising. Muktsar police arrested Jaspreet Singh for impersonating Goldy Brar and demanding money from a teacher. Jaspreet, unemployed and motivated by financial stress, used a spoofing app. Police are cracking down on such fraudulent activities.

Harmandeep Singh, from Mahawa village, Punjab, has been missing in Italy since July 22nd. He disappeared while returning from work at a dairy farm. Italian police and the Indian embassy are searching for him. His family is distressed, and he was planning a trip home in December.

Punjab has 3,888 FIRs pending investigation for over three years. The High Court is monitoring the backlog. The state previously had 4,591 such cases, but resolved 703. The court expressed concerns about missing files, unobtained medical opinions, and unarrested suspects. A new status report is due September 15.

Farmer organizations in Punjab are protesting the state government's land pooling policy, alleging it aims to seize fertile land. Protests include tractor marches, demonstrations at district headquarters, and rallies. Farmers are actively resisting land acquisition, burning publicity materials, and vowing to prevent government access to their villages.

Former Kargil Brigade commander Brig Surinder Singh is petitioning the Supreme Court for a new probe into the 1999 Kargil War. He alleges suppressed facts, doctored reports, and mishandling by top military officials, citing withheld resources and ignoring crucial warnings. He criticizes the Kargil Review Committee's limited scope.

Iqbal Singh Bal criticized Kangana Ranaut's drug statement and urged BJP action. Sangrur councillors requested a vigilance inquiry into development grant misuse. A Congress leader opposed the renaming of a road. Punjab will send a third batch of teachers to Finland for training.

A newly constructed canal in Jalalabad is damaged, with cracks and cave-ins reported after heavy rain. Despite the canal being incomplete, it was inaugurated. An engineer was suspended due to alleged negligence. A contractor and a BJP leader claim faulty design and low-quality materials were used, suggesting corruption.

A 28-year-old man and a divorced woman died by suicide near a canal in Moga, India. They allegedly consumed pesticide. The couple, Jaswinder Singh and Jassi, were in a relationship. Jassi had two children and was living with her parents. Police are investigating the incident.

A film about Mother Teresa, co-produced by Prateek Bagi, will open the Venice Film Festival's Horizons section. Directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska, the international co-production, titled 'Mother,' was shot in Kolkata with significant Indian involvement and focuses on conviction and transformation.

Committee ‘holds no validity’, says party

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas by honoring fallen soldiers at the Chandigarh War Memorial. He highlighted the soldiers' bravery and sacrifice, emphasizing national unity during the 1999 war. The state offers financial aid to families of soldiers who die in service.

Two Punjab villages banned intra-village marriages due to increased violence and social disruption. They seek a state law prohibiting such marriages to reduce crime and promote stability. They also restricted residency to documented residents. Police report a rise in related disputes.

Bikram Singh Majithia is in judicial custody till August 2

With the arrests, a heroin trafficking cartel with direct links to Pakistan-based smugglers have been busted, says Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav

Hours after the summons from Akal Takht, Punjab minister Harjot Singh Bains tenders an apology in a social media post

The village leaders argue that a ban on intra-village marriages would help maintain traditional kinship boundaries and foster community discipline

The Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to police constable Amandeep Kaur, arrested for disproportionate assets. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations as its reason for dismissal, indicating the accusations were prima facie grave.

Two friends, Davinder Singh and Harpreet Singh, died by suicide after a police officer allegedly assaulted and humiliated them. The men, a truck driver and helper, accused the officer, who owned the truck, of beating them over a lost sum of money. Police are investigating the officer's involvement.

Punjabi singer Bir Singh apologized to the Akal Takht for an event that offended Sikh sentiments. The Jathedar acknowledged Singh's remorse. The Jathedar criticized the government's involvement in religious matters, stating Sikh institutions should lead Gurmat events.

The Indian government confirmed no plan for an AIIMS in Jalandhar under the current PMSSY phase. AIIMS-Bathinda is the only operational AIIMS in Punjab under this scheme. Super-specialty blocks were built in Amritsar and Patiala. Talks of an AIIMS in Jalandhar had previously occurred.

Local bodies told to rope in private sanitation workers