Amritsar, December 22, 2025 – Renowned surgeon Dr. Vikas Kakkar, supported by his expert medical team, today inaugurated North India’s pioneering Diabetic Foot Care Center at Ranjit Avenue, B-Block, opposite Beant Singh Park. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in specialized care for diabetic patients across the region. With over 20 years of experience treating […]
Category: Punjab
Retired Punjab IPS officer and former IG Amar Singh Chahal shot himself
Retired Punjab IPS officer and former IG Amar Singh Chahal shot himself at his Patiala residence today, leaving a detailed suicide note citing massive financial losses from online fraud. His condition remains critical at Paras Hospital after the self-inflicted gunshot wound. Incident Details Chahal, accused in the 2015 Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases, used […]
Thieves Bind Watchman, Dump in Gutter, Loot Jeweler’s Shop of 3.5kg Silver, Gold Rings Worth Lakhs in Gurdaspur
A daring robbery unfolded at a jeweler’s shop in Purana Shala police station area under Dera Baba Nanak constituency, where thieves tied up the watchman, dumped him in a gutter-like drain, broke locks, and fled with valuables. Robbery Details Thieves stole 3.5kg silver, 12 gold rings, 2.5 tolas gold, 10 children’s rings, and ₹23,000 cash […]
Faridkot Police Nab Robbery Gang with Sharp Weapons Before Crime; 4 History-Sheeters with 11 Prior Cases Arrested
Faridkot police arrested a robbery gang mid-preparation near Hardialewala road railway crossing, seizing sharp weapons from 4 accused before they could strike. Arrest Details Under SSP Dr. Pragyaa Jain IPS, Sadar police station team led by Inspector Rajesh Kumar apprehended Jagseer Singh alias Jagga (Araiyawala Kalan), Parminder Singh alias Dharminder (Kaler village), Lakhwinder Singh alias […]
Punjabi Folk Music and Literary World Mourns Loss of Renowned Lyricist Ustad Puran Shah Koti
A somber day dawns for Punjabi folk singing and literary circles with the passing of celebrated lyricist Ustad Puran Shah Koti. He had been battling prolonged illness and breathed his last at his residence. Wave of Grief News of Ustad Puran Shah Koti’s demise has triggered mourning across Punjabi music and literary communities. As a […]
Khatri Sabha Mahila Mandal Hosts “Strong Voice Against Social Evils” Awareness Seminar in Amritsar
Khatri Sabha Mahila Mandal organized an awareness seminar titled “Strong Voice Against Social Evils” in Sri Amritsar Sahib, graced by chief guests from Patna—Khatri Maha Sabha National President and social worker Shri Anant Narayan Arora, along with his wife Smt. Ruchi Arora. Seminar Highlights Special guests included Matrimonial Committee Chairman Shri Sunil Khanna, Khatri Sabha […]
Amritsar District Legal Services Authority Organizes Massive “Youth Against Drugs” Rally to Combat Drug Menace
A grand rally under the “Youth Against Drugs” campaign was held today by the District Legal Services Authority in Amritsar, starting from the district courts and culminating at Surup Rani Government College. Hundreds of students, joined by the District and Sessions Judge, Deputy Commissioner, Police Commissioner, SSP (Rural), and other officials, marched with anti-drug slogans […]
Massive Devotional Gathering from North Amritsar Under Akshay Sharma’s Initiative — Free Bus Service Flags Off 45 Buses Carrying Over 2,000 Devotees to Fatehgarh Sahib
Paying homage to the immortal sacrifices in Sikh history, a grand free bus service dedicated to the unparalleled martyrdom of the Four Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji was inaugurated today from the North Amritsar constituency under the initiative of Akshay Sharma. On this emotional and historic occasion, Sevadar Akshay Sharma flagged off the first group […]
Amritsar to Be Freed from Child Beggars: Call Child Helpline Immediately If You Spot Any
Amritsar, December 20, 2025: Under Project Jivan Jot 2.0, led by District Programme Officer Sri Tarnjeet Singh and the Child Protection Unit (DCPU), a special checking campaign targeted child begging around Sri Harmandir Sahib and nearby areas to protect children from exploitation and safeguard their rights. Campaign Highlights Public Appeal District Administration launched a 3-day […]
15 Begging Children Rescued from Zirakpur Streets in District Child Rights Commission Crackdown
Zirakpur: Today, a team from the Mohali District Child Rights Commission launched a campaign across various areas of Zirakpur, rescuing 15 minor children found begging on the streets. These children were approaching vehicles at traffic signals and busy roads to solicit alms, putting not only their lives in grave danger but also causing significant inconvenience […]
