In a shocking daylight incident, a man was shot dead by two assailants on a motorcycle in the bustling Kathiawala Bazaar of Amritsar. The deceased has been identified as Ravneet Singh, also known as Sonu Mota, a local resident. One of the assailants has also been identified, police said.

The deceased was on a scooter when he was attacked.

The assailants opened fire on Ravneet Singh in a crowded area and fled the scene immediately after the attack, causing panic and chaos among bystanders. The incident took place in broad daylight, raising serious questions about public safety and law enforcement in the area.

Gearing up for final and decisive assault on the menace of drugs in the state, the Punjab government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has decided to embark anti-drug awareness and action campaign- “Nasha Mukti Yatra”, which will be touching every village and wards of state in the months of May and June 2025.

Divulging the details a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the drive will be organized by closely involving the Village Defence Committees (VDCs) to organize district-wise meetings across the state from May 2-4. These meetings will serve as the official launch platform for the “Nasha Mukti Yatra" campaign. Besides all members of the VDCs, this meeting shall also be attended by the Village Sarpanches, Civil and Police Administration along with others.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, through a collaborative initiative between the Department of Biotechnology and the Centre for Scientific Research and Innovation (CSRI), organized a five-day Quality Enhancement Workshop on Molecular Biology Techniques, aimed at equipping students with hands-on training and in-depth understanding of key experimental approaches in Biotechnology. The workshop witnessed active participation from the students of Departments of Biotechnology, Zoology, Food Processing Technology, and Botany and Environmental Sciences, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary interest in molecular biology. The workshop commenced with a session by Dr. Rupinder Kaur, Head of the Department, who delivered a practical demonstration on PCR amplification, outlining its significance in molecular diagnostics and research. On Day 2 and 3, Dr. Nancy, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, led the sessions on Plasmid DNA isolation and the SDS-PAGE technique, offering comprehensive training on nucleic acid extraction and protein separation.

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and compassion, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, has announced a special social responsibility initiative to support the families affected by the Pahalgam Terror Attack. Under this initiative, the University will grant 100% scholarships on tuition fees to eligible family members (dependents) of the victims, enabling them to pursue education in a wide range of programs offered by the University. Scholarships will be applicable for Regular Programs in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Hotel Management and Humanities.

An atmosphere of fear looms large over the border villages of Gurdaspur, Punjab, where security officials are making regular announcements urging people to stay alert and avoid moving too close to the border with Pakistan.

Pakistan's repeated attempts to facilitate cross-border terrorism in India have heightened tensions between the two nations, leaving people living in border areas deeply worried about what lies ahead if war breaks out.

Fearing for their lives and livelihoods, the residents of Gurdaspur stressed that a war would only lead to the loss of countless innocent lives. While condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, people in Gurdaspur expressed growing unease over the current war-like situation between the two countries.

A high-level meeting was presided over by Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO and CMD Sh. Ajoy Kumar Sinha at the PSPCL Rest House, Amritsar. Er. Inderpal Singh, Director Distribution; Sh. Surinder Kumar Beri, Director Finance; Er. Desh Raj Banger, Chief Engineer Border Zone; along with all SEs and XENs of the Border Zone, were present. The meeting was convened to review and finalize preparations for the upcoming paddy/summer season.

CMD PSPCL comprehensively reviewed the status of feeder maintenance, redressal of public grievances, recovery of outstanding dues, and the timely release of new connections. He also stressed the need for ensuring the adequate availability and upkeep of essential materials required for the season.

The Punjab government has taken a stern stance on the shooting incident at the home of an NRI family in Amritsar. On Saturday, NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal met the affected family and assured them of justice.

Dhaliwal stated that strict action would be taken against the culprits involved in this incident and assured action against the local SHO for negligence in handling the case. He mentioned that as soon as he learned of the incident, he spoke to the Police Commissioner of Amritsar and directed immediate action.