Vote counting will take place on December 17 at designated centres
Vote counting will take place on December 17 at designated centres
Police have identified over 250 polling stations as critical or sensitive, where additional forces will be stationed
Tarn Taran police conducted a flag march led by SSP Surendra Lamba before upcoming local elections. The march aimed to boost public confidence and ensure fair elections. SSP Lamba encouraged peaceful, free, and fair voting.
Was allegedly being harassed by in-laws for having no child, says victim's father
Punjab is promoting Sikh heritage through school sessions, focusing on Guru Gobind Singh and the Chaar Sahebzaade, and by renovating the Heritage Street in Amritsar, including statues of Sikh warriors. Critics emphasize the need to prioritize maintenance of existing historical structures.
Ravinder Singh Brahmpura criticized the AAP government for allegedly protecting convicted MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura and allowing him to retain government facilities. He demanded Lalpura vacate his Chandigarh flat and pay fines, alleging he is feigning illness to avoid jail. Brahmpura urged voters to support the SAD candidate.
Amritsar customs officials seized 67,600 foreign-origin cigarettes, worth Rs 11.49 lakh, from two passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur. The cigarettes were concealed in baggage. The passengers were detained and questioned under the Customs Act. Investigations are ongoing.
One held, drones & heroin seized
Writes to the police seeking registration of FIRs against developers of 33 such colonies
Harike police arrested three robbers at a checkpoint after their motorcycle slipped. Authorities recovered a country-made revolver, ammunition, and a stolen motorcycle. Charges include BNS and Arms Act violations.
Chabal police arrested Sharanjit Kaur for heroin smuggling, seizing 701 grams of heroin. Her husband, Happy Singh, and Harinder Singh escaped. The gang operated from Bhanbhar Colony. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding suspects.
Door-to-door garbage collection struggles due to a lack of transfer stations. The MC identified 11 sites, aiming to allot five for the 3R Company. Composting units in government offices also face delays. The MTP department will hand over approved sites after CLU certificates are issued, and the Mayor pledges full cooperation.
Vendors warned of strict action if found littering in future
Hold rallies in support of Talbir Gill
Smuggler held, drones and heroin seized
Amritsar schools evacuate premises, with heads saying safety of students is paramount
Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections are on December 14, with results on December 17. GNDU exams are rescheduled. A dry day is declared on December 14-15. Restrictions are imposed near strong rooms, counting centers, and polling stations, prohibiting gatherings and vehicle entry.
Pt Mohan Lal SD College for Women student Arshdeep Kaur bags silver in Rajasthan championship
Highest medal winning team in border dist | Khalsa College’s Bhupinder bags bronze
Once armed with nothing but a vision, Sarabjot Kaur Malhi now owns eight firms in the UAE
The Revolutionary Marxist Party of India (RMPI) provided financial and material aid to flood-affected families in border villages like Umarkhurd and Jastrewal, distributing Rs 2.6 lakh. Leaders highlighted infrastructure issues and lack of government assistance, noting villagers' unmet compensation claims.
Tarn Taran district's Education Department held a district-level competition on World Human Rights Day. Organized by DEO Satnam Singh Bath, the event featured painting, poster, lecture, and role-play. The goal was to raise student awareness of human rights, with winners receiving awards from the DEO and Nodal Officer Rajni Bala.
Gurlal Singh, a 23-year-old from a poor background, found success in kayaking after being trained at Seechewal Dera. He now competes nationally, winning medals like silver at the Khelo India Games. The water sports center provides training and equipment to rural youth, transforming their lives.
Police in Tarn Taran district conducted flag marches in Tarn Taran and Bhikhiwind sub-divisions to ensure free and fair Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The SSP, along with other senior officers and SHOs, led the march.
‘Not a single Akali Dal nomination rejected; SAD forcing SGPC staff into electoral fray’
Surinder Singh reviewed bio-remediation progress at the Bhagtanwala dump site. The firm processed an average of 1,773 MT of waste daily, reaching 98,396 MT processed by December 10. Singh urged acceleration, additional resources, and adherence to safety protocols to reduce pollution and health hazards.
A case under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the BNS was registered at the Civil Lines police station
Residents demand assessable, affordable parking lots
Raises questions over delay in completing the Baba Bakala, Vallah and Loharka Road flyover projects
A cache of foreign-made firearms, live ammunition and a mobile phone seized