Amritsar: In a remarkable act of honesty, staff members at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) returned a lost bag belonging to a UK-based family, which contained a passport and foreign currency worth approximately ₹20 lakh. The incident occurred when a family from England visited the holy shrine for darshan. During their visit, they misplaced their […]
Category: Punjab
Amritsar Reviews PIMSIP Project, 85 Lakh Records to Be Digitized in 9 Months
Amritsar, April 16: Acting on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Bikramjit Singh Shergill, Additional Commissioner Dr. Jai Inder Singh chaired a review meeting of the Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project (PIMSIP), being implemented with support from the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. The PIMSIP project has been launched by the government to […]
Amritsar Deploys AI Devices, Ex-Servicemen to Boost Waste Management Monitoring
Amritsar: In a major step towards improving urban cleanliness and solid waste management, the Amritsar Municipal Corporation has strengthened its monitoring system by deploying a dedicated team of ex-servicemen through PESCO. The special team, led by Squadron Leader Davinder Kaur (Retd.), Deputy General Manager, is actively supervising sanitation operations across the city. These ex-servicemen are […]
Amritsar Textile Workers Secure 9% Wage Hike After Joint Union Protest
Amritsar: Textile workers in Amritsar have successfully secured a 9% wage increase following a joint struggle led by unions including CITU, AITUC, and CTU. The agitation was launched to demand better wage rates for textile workers. On April 15, 2026, union representatives held negotiations with the employers’ association, resulting in an agreement for a 9% […]
Lehragaga Gets Medical College Boost, OPD-IPD Services Launched
Lehragaga: A major and historic development has emerged from Lehragaga in the healthcare sector, as the Punjab Government has taken a significant step toward establishing a medical college and hospital in the region. Under this initiative, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Lehragaga, which was previously in a dilapidated condition, has been completely transformed. OPD and […]
Punjab Starts Registration for ‘Maan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’, ₹1000 Monthly Aid for Women
The Punjab Government has officially started registration for the “Chief Minister Maan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana,” a welfare scheme aimed at providing financial support to women across the state. Cabinet Minister Dr Baljit Kaur formally launched the registration process in Malout constituency, highlighting the importance of empowering women, including mothers, sisters, and young daughters. She extended her […]
Amritsar: 1.8 Kg Heroin and Drone Seized in Major Drug Bust
Amritsar: In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, Lopoke Police in Amritsar have recovered 1.80 kilograms of heroin along with a drone used for cross-border narcotics delivery. According to police officials, the drone was being used by smugglers to transport drugs from across the border, highlighting the growing use of advanced technology in illegal trafficking […]
Punjab Police Bust ISI-Backed Cross-Border Terror Module, Arrest Accused
In a major breakthrough, the Counter Intelligence Wing of Punjab Police has exposed a Pakistan ISI-backed cross-border terror module operating in the region. In a coordinated operation, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar and SSOC Mohali arrested one accused and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including four hand grenades and two […]
Sukhbir Badal Opposes Delimitation Plan, Calls It Discriminatory for Punjab
Chandigarh – Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal has strongly opposed the proposed delimitation exercise linked with the Women’s Reservation Bill, calling it discriminatory against Punjab and a threat to the federal structure of the country. In a statement issued here, Badal said that population-based delimitation would severely impact Punjab, which is already […]
Punjab Politics Heats Up Over BBMB Rule Changes, AAP Slams Centre
Chandigarh – Punjab politics has once again heated up over the issue of water rights and administrative control, following recent amendments to rules related to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) appointments. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has launched a sharp attack on the central government, alleging that the changes are not merely […]
