07112025-ATR-01.qxd 11/6/2025 10:59 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune RENAME OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION AFTER GURU: AUJLA HARSHITA WINS KARATE BRONZE IN INT’L TOURNEY Her success expected to encourage more students to join karate training centre in Gurdaspur. P3 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 26°C | MIN 11°C YESTERDAY MAX 26°C | MIN 13°C THIS 17-YEAR-OLD AMBALA LAD GOT THE VOICE MP writes to Railway Minister urging him to name the station after the ninth Sikh Guru. P2 FORECAST Abhijeet Sharma from Ambala Cantt has secured a place in the Top 16 in the Indian Idol Season-16. P4 » » SUNSET FRIDAY 5.31 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 6.42 AM » FRIDAY | 7 NOVEMBER 2025 | AMRITSAR Police crack down on illegal arms, arrest two with pistol Treading Guru’s path Tribune News Service The Shaheed Nagar Kirtan, commemorating the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur, began its journey on Thursday from Darbar Sahib, Tarn Taran, en route to Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Chhevin, Chheharta, Amritsar. The procession began from Gurdwara Dhobari Sahib, Assam, as part of the ongoing centenary celebrations. PHOTO: GURBAXPURI P2 Amritsar, November 6 The Amritsar rural police arrested two persons and recovered a .30 bore pistol from their possession here today. The accused have been identified as Satarpal Singh alias Sattar, a resident of village Bhandal under Khalra police station and Jaswinder Singh alias Love, a resident of village Lakhna under Valtoha police station, both in district Tarn Taran. Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Maninder Singh and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Attari) Yadvinder Singh stated that the arrests were made following a tip-off about individuals involved in possession of illegal arms Rural police arrested two person with pistol in Amritsar on Thursday. and movement in the rural belt. Acting promptly on the information received, a team from Chattiwind police station laid a trap and apprehended the suspects. During the search, the police recovered a .30 bore pistol along with live cartridges from their possession. The weapon was seized on the spot and both the accused were taken into custody for further questioning. Police said that a case under Sections 25, 25(8), 54 and 59 of the Arms Act has been registered at Chattiwind police station. SSP Maninder Singh said that the police are thoroughly investigating the forward and backward linkages of the accused to identify the source of the weapon and any possible connections to organised criminal groups. "No one involved in illegal arms supply will be spared. We are committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring that such elements are brought to justice," he said. DSP Yadvinder Singh added that more arrests could follow as the investigation progresses. "Our teams are working to trace the network through which these weapons are being circulated. Strict action will be taken against anyone found associated with such illegal activities," he stated. The operation forms part of the police's campaign to curb the circulation of illegal weapons, narcotics trade and other anti-social activities in the border areas adjoining Pakistan. Officials said that such proactive measures are aimed at ensuring peace and safety in rural areas that have often been exploited by criminal elements. Health Dept issues advisory to DAP being diverted to Drug trafficker’s house razed by guard against poor air quality poll-bound area: SKM police in border village Jathaul Manmeet Singh Gill Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Tarn Taran, November 6 The district health department has issued an advisory on rising air pollution and its harmful effects on public health. Civil Surgeon Dr Bharti Dhawan said that as the weather gets colder, the air quality begins to deteriorate due to smoke from stubble burning and firecrackers. The worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) is becoming a serious concern, especially for children, pregnant women, the elderly and patients suffering from asthma, cough, cold or other respiratory diseases, she said. The advisory urged people not to burn wood, leaves, crop residue or garbage in open areas as this increases pollution. The residents have also been asked to avoid bursting firecrackers. To reduce the health effects of pollution, people should eat seasonal Officating Civil Surgeon Bharti Dhawan addresses the media. fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants and drink enough water to stay hydrated. The department advised that people with lung or heart diseases, pregnant women, small children and senior citizens should stay indoors when pollution is high. Such patients should keep their prescribed medicines handy and consult a doctor immediately if symptoms worsen. During poor air quality days (AQI above 200), people are advised to wear N95 or N99 masks and use air puri- fiers if possible. Car users should switch the air-conditioner to recirculation mode to avoid polluted air. The residents are also encouraged to use public transport, avoid smoking and reduce the use of mosquito coils or incense sticks indoors. People should avoid spending long hours in high traffic areas and refrain from exercising near busy roads. Dr Dhawan added that planting more trees can help ensure a cleaner, healthier future for everyone. Tarn Taran, November 6 Farmer unions under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) have accused the district administration of showing bias in the distribution of DAP fertiliser, alleging that the entire quota was allotted to the Tarn Taran constituency, while co-operative societies in other parts of the district were left waiting for supplies. The unions have demanded an immediate inquiry into the alleged irregularities and warned of an intensified protest if corrective action was not taken. According to SKM leaders, despite several written complaints and meetings with the Deputy Commissioner, DAP fertiliser continued to remain unavailable to farmers. "We were told every day that the fertiliser would reach the societies soon, but when the fresh stock finally arrived, Markfed officials informed us that it was reserved only for the Tarn Taran constituency," they said. The farmer leaders further alleged that some cooperative societies which were defaulters were also given DAP fertiliser, in some cases even more than what they had requested, while other societies across the district were turned away empty-handed. They claimed that this selective distribution had caused anger and confusion among farmers who were preparing their fields for sowing wheat. Just two days earlier, members of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha had staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office demanding transparency in fertiliser distribution. The leaders said that the administration's silence showed it was acting under political pressure from the ruling party and ignoring the Model Code of Conduct that is in place for the ongoing by-election. Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 6 In a major crackdown under the 'War against Drugs' campaign, the district administration and police carried out an operation in the border village of Jathaul on Thursday. The authorities demolished a luxurious house belonging to drug trafficker Gurpreet Singh alias Billa, a resident of the village that comes under the Gharinda police station jurisdiction. Officials claimed that the house had been constructed on government land using money earned through drug trafficking. SSP Maninder Singh said that the accused is facing six criminal cases registered under the NDPS Act and other relevant laws. He added that Gurpreet Singh is already serving a 10-year sentence in a drug trafficking case. "The house was built illegally on government property and was demolished Rural district police demolished the house of a drug peddler in village Jathaul, located along the Indo-Pak border on Thursday. today as part of the ongoing drive to curb drug trafficking," he said. He further stated that the operation reflects the Punjab government's firm resolve to deal sternly with drug traffickers. "The Chief Minister has made it clear that drug peddlers must either abandon this illegal trade or leave Punjab," the SSP added. The SSP said that the police has intensified its campaign against narcotics at every level, from cross-border smuggling to small-scale peddling. "DGP Gaurav Yadav has issued strict instructions that no leniency should be shown towards anyone involved in the drug trade. All offenders will face the toughest possible action," he said. State Info Commissioner pens book on 9th GNDU bid to digitise shabads, raags composed by Guru Teg Bahadur, QR code to access them Sikh Guru, presents it to BSF, dist admn of Guru Tegh Bahadur and the book took two years in the making. I captured the visuals of the holy shrines where the Guru Sahib left his footprints during his life span, while also sharing textual information and history of these gurudwaras,” said Sandhu. Vice-chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Dr Neha Saini Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 6 In line with the state-wide announcement of a series of events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom year of ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur, the Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) today hosted the launch of a book on religious heritage titled, “Spiritual Journey of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib”, depicting the holy shrines wherein the ninth Sikh Guru left his footprints during his life span. The book was presented today to the Amritsar district administration by the author and State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Harpreet Sandhu. A documentary on the life journey of Guru Teg Bahadur too was screened on the occasion for officials of the district administration and Guru Nanak Dev University. Harpreet Sandhu said Neha Saini Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 6 In a first, GNDU’s VC Prof Karamjeet Singh has compiled a book based on hymns, shabads and teachings of the ninth Sikh Guru Teg Bahadur. The book will have 13 chapters, featuring the English translation and a comprehensive summary of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s MARTYRDOM YEAR OF GURU TEG BAHADUR State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu presenting his book on Guru Tegh Bahadur to the BSF IG at Attari JCP on Thursday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR the book has been recently released by the Governor of Punjab. The preface and foreword of the book has been penned by Prof Pritam Singh, Emeritus Professor, Oxford Brookes University, United King- dom, with an acknowledgment by Padma Shri awardee Bhai Harjinder Singh Srinagar Wale, an eminent Sikh scholar. “We held an ardas today at Gurdawara Guru Ke Mehal — the birth place Karamjeet Singh said: “It reflects the blessed journey of the great Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib and offers a new insight on the history, inspiration and values of the ninth Sikh Guru. The book comes out at the most appropriate time, being the 350th martyrdom year of the ninth Sikh Guru,” said the VC. Later, Sandhu also visited the JCP at Attari border, and presented the book to the IG, BSF. c m y b teachings and his bani. In a unique addition, the book will be accompanied by an audio archive of hymns, raags and shabads composed by Guru Teg Bahadur, which can be accessed through a unique QR code. This is the first attempt by the university to digitize the hymns and raags composed by the ninth Sikh Guru and make them available to public. These raags are originally preserved in Guru Granth Sahib. “The book will be unique as it combines technology GNDU vice-chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh. and our manuscripts’ knowledge to decode the message of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib since we are celebrating the 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur. He was known as ‘Hind Ki Chaadar’ or the Shield of India as he sacrificed his life to protect the freedom of religion and conscience. It is because of this immense honour and respect that his martyrdom is celebrated and its intent must reach the younger generation,” said Prof Karamjeet Singh, vicechancellor, GNDU. The book will have translations of 25 raags composed by Guru Teg Bahadur, including the most celebrated and popularl one, known Raag Jaijavanti , along with shabad and shloks, composed by the Guru Saheb which have been performed by Hazoori Raagi Bhai Narinder Singh and his team. “We have recorded these shabads and they have been digitaized with a QR code. Anyone can access them using that QR code and listen to these raags and shabads in three languages — Gurmukhi, Hindi and English,” informed the VC. The hymns and shabads are in Gurmukhi script as approved by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee and can be listened with Hindi and English translation. “It is a first of its kind attempt to digitize the musical legacy and Gurbani of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and has been done to ensure that today’s generation gets connected with our Guru’s teachings and principles through their music. His bani was revolutionary, he taught the concept of Sehej or serenity. His bani reflects profound wisdom, inner peace and unshakeable faith in the divine. I believe that this is something that this generation needs to learn and discover,” said Prof Karamjeet Singh. The book is set for publication and will be released on November 25, marking the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru. Apart from this, the university will host a series of events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur from November 10 till November 25. The university will host 20 internationally renowned Sikh scholars for a special commemorative lecture on Guru Teg Bahdaur and his principles.