14052023-ATR-01.qxd 5/14/2023 12:15 AM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune » STUDENT ASSAULTED BY TEACHER, PANEL TO TAKE ACTION INSIDE » HELMETS GIVEN AT ROAD SAFETY CAMP INSIDE FORECAST GENERALLY CLEAR SKY MAX 41°C | MIN 24°C YESTERDAY MAX 41°C | MIN 23°C SUNSET SUNDAY 7.19 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5.34 AM » YOUTH LEADER HELD FOR HATE SPEECH INSIDE SUNDAY | 14 MAY 2023 | AMRITSAR Air India’s Amritsar-Mumbai flight to resume from May 20 Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 13 Air India has opened bookings for its non-stop daily Amritsar-Mumbai flight service beginning on May 20. This flight service will operate between the holy city and the financial capital of the country on an Airbus A320/321 (140 to 180-seater) aircraft. It will provide seamless onward two-way connectivity from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to various cities in southern and central India including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, Coimbatore, and Goa. The flight will operate after midnight allowing passengers to arrive in Mumbai and other destinations in the early morning hours. Due to recent financial troubles with Go First airlines and their subsequent temporary Bookings open for non-stop daily service the cessation of ❝Beforetwo flights per dayits services, Go First operated on the Amritsar-Mumbai route. One daily flight is operated by Indigo. Air India will provide connectivity from the holy city to other key cities in the country’s southern and central regions from this high-demand route. Yogesh Kamra, CONVENOR, FLY AMRITSAR INITIATIVE ❞ ceasing of operations in India, there is a significant demand and capacity deficiency on the Amritsar-Mumbai route. Yogesh Kamra, convenor, Fly Amritsar Initiative, an NGO, lauded the decision taken by Air India’s manage- ment keeping in view the present situation. He said, “Air India’s decision to restart flight service between Amritsar and Mumbai has given relief to passengers who suffered after suspension of operations by Go First Suspect wanted in kidnapping case arrested with two pistols Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 13 The city police have arrested one of the prime suspects involved in kidnapping and thrashing incident reported on April 26. The suspects had snatched gold chain with locket, two finger rings and an expensive watch worth Rs 50,000 from Gautam Bhatti, a hotel owner, at that time. The suspect was identified as Lovekiran Singh, alias Manga, of Bakipur village in Tarn Taran. He was arrested from Tarn Taran following a tip-off. The police seized a country-made weapon along with eight live bullets from The suspect in the custody of the Amritsar city police on Saturday. his possession. His disclosure led to the recovery of another country-made weapon with seven live cartridges. He was produced in a court and brought on two-day police remand for further interrogation. Earlier, the police had arrested Sajan Continued on page 2 on this route. Before the cessation of services, Go First operated two flights per day on this route and a one daily flight is operated by Indigo. On this high-demand route, Air India will provide travellers a dependable and efficient flight service and an excellent connectivity from the holy city to other key cities in the country’s southern and central regions.” Manmohan Singh Brar of the Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) said, “We are confident that this new Air India flight service will be a success and benefit passengers travelling between Amritsar and Mumbai and beyond. Air India being a full-service carrier provides options to opt economy and business class seats along with free baggage allowance, on-board meals and seat selection in fares to all passengers. The Air India service will benefit tourists, business men who travel on this route.” 2 thieves held, 6 scooters seized Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 13 CIA staff of the city police has nabbed two vehicle lifters and recovered six scooters from their possession. They were identified as Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Hathi Gate, and Satrohan, a resident of Lohgarh Gate, in the city. Rajesh has around 12 cases of vehicle lifting registered against him. Amandeep Singh, CIA staff in-charge, said during checking of vehicles in Indira Colony on the Jhabal road, the police intercepted the suspects riding a scooter which was without registration number plate. 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As their vehicle got stuck they snatched a scooter from a resident and fled from the spot. Varinder Singh Khosa, Assistant Commissioner of Police, a probe had been initiated after registering a case in this connection. He said the police found some sharp weapons from the absconders’ car in the Islamabad area. He said apparently the vehicle had developed a snag. 12% hike in wheat arrival at grain markets in district Women booked for trespass, attempt to kidnap girl Manmeet Singh Gill Amritsar, May 13 The rural police have booked over 12 persons, mainly women, for allegedly barging into a house and ransacking the place besides attempting to kidnap a girl at Mahal village falling under the jurisdiction of the Kamboh police station here. She was rescued after people of the area intervened while the suspects fled from the spot. According to information, victim’s brother had married a girl, who was a relative of the suspects, in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This had angered the suspects. The police have registered a case and launched a probe. Those booked were identified as Mani of Ranewali village, Kiran of Mahal village, Manju, Kashmir Kaur, Harjinder Kaur, Kulwinder Kaur and Baljit Kaur besides several Continued on page 2 SCHOLARSHIPS upto 10 Crore Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 13 As the wheat yield has increased in the rabi season, the arrival of produce has gone up by over 12 per cent in grain markets this year as compared to the last year. The district recorded a total procurement of 6,33,366 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat last year. However this year, a total of 7,09,884 MT of wheat crop has already arrived in markets of the district. Earlier, the district Agriculture Department had reported a seven per cent hike in wheat yield this season. But the accurate assessment would be made only after the harvesting was over, especially as the fresh produce from fields was still being brought to grain markets. Even on Saturday, the district mandi board reported Labourers fill wheat in bags at the Bhagtanwala grain market in Amritsar. harvesting is over. Some ❝Wheattheir crop but nearlynot bring it tofarmers harvested could markets. Presently, these farmers are bringing their produce to grain markets. District agriculture officials ❞ arrival of 5,051 MT of wheat crop. Of the total crop that has arrived so far in mandis, 7,09,800 MT has been pro- cured. While the government agencies have procured a total of 6.88 lakh MT, private Continued on page 2 Tribune News Service c m y b THE GU ADVANTAGE 77 Years Corporate Legacy 200+ Students Projects 500+ Corporate Associates 50+ Prime Recruiters Best Placements opportunities available Contact No: 9876200089 | 1800-137-7006 Sri Hargobindgarh, Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, Phagwara, Punjab 144401