14112025-ATR-01.qxd 11/13/2025 11:45 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY CENTRE’S NOD TO PATTI-MAKHU RAILWAY LINK WELCOMED ON CHILDREN’S DAY, CELEBS REVEAL CHILDHOOD RITUALS EDDIE MURPHY TALKS ABOUT HIS 50-YEAR LIFE IN NEW DOCU BJP leader Shwait Malik has congratulated people on getting the nod for the MakhuPatti railway line project. P2 There are so many habits from my childhood that are still part of me, says child actor Vedant Sinha. P4 MAX 26°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 26°C | MIN 9°C Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy opened up about his 50-year career and how his life has changed with time. P4 » » SUNSET FRIDAY 5.31 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 6.58 AM » FRIDAY | 14 NOVEMBER 2025 | AMRITSAR Kirtan Darbar dedicated to 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur organised Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 13 The District Administration organised a Kirtan Darbar to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including MLA Jeevanjyot Kaur, paid obeisance at the bhog of Akhand Path held at Gurdwara Guryana Sahib Patshahi Nauvin, Verka bypass. During the ceremony, Kavishar Bhai Sukhmeet Singh and Ragi Singh Bhai Malkit Singh Sathiala captivated the sangat with their soulful kirtan. The gathering was marked by a deep spiritual atmosphere and devotion as devotees listened to the hymns and reflected on the Guru’s supreme sacrifice. While paying homage, MLA Jeevanjyot Kaur said that Guru Tegh Bahadur, along with Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala, inspired generations through their sacrifice for religious freedom, justice and human rights. FIRING AT SHOP FOR EXTORTION IN JANDIALA GURU Two linked to Bhagwanpuria gang arrested with pistol Tribune News Service AAP MLA Jeevanjyot Kaur attends the Kirtan Darbar in Amritsar on Thursday. “Guru Sahib showed humanity the path of truth and righteousness. By laying down his life to protect the religious freedom of others, he sent a strong message to the oppressive rulers of his time. After hearing of the atrocities faced by Kashmiri Pandits led by Pandit Kirpa Ram, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib made the ultimate sacrifice at Chandni Chowk, Delhi, where Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das, and Bhai Dayala also attained martyrdom,” she said. Expressing concern over the fading recognition of Sikh identity, MLA Kaur urged parents to take responsibility for preserving it. As part of the ongoing state-wide commemorative events, she announced that a grand Kirtan ceremony will be held at Government ITI, Baba Bakala Sahib, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 14, and another at Dussehra Ground, Ranjit Avenue, on November 16. She appealed to devotees to attend these events and seek Guru Sahib’s blessings. On this occasion, Siropas were also presented to the Raagi and Dhadi Jatha in recognition of their contribution. Amritsar, November 13 The Amritsar Rural Police have arrested two accused involved in the firing incident linked to extortion bid in Jandiala Guru and recovered one foreign-made pistol from their possession. Those arrested have been identified as Ravi, a resident of Pandori Waraich, and Ujjwal Hans, a resident of Batala Road in Amritsar. As per information, three unidentified bike-borne persons had opened fire on a provisional store at Jandiala Guru on November 6 to intimidate the owner for extortion. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Border Range, Sandeep Goel said the two arrested persons are linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and they SSP Maninder Singh (C) and other police officials at the crime spot in Jandiala area where the accused were held. were working under the directions of their foreignbased handler Keshav Shivala. The DIG said they were riding a motorcycle and when a police team asked to stop, one of the accused opened fire on the police team, but was overpowered by cops. One more accused involved in the firing incident has been identified and police teams have launched a hunt to nab him, he said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar (Rural), Maninder Singh said following the incident, police teams, led by DSP D Gurinder Nagra and DSP Inderjit Singh, started investigation into the case. Acting swiftly on human and technical inputs, personnel from the Jandiala Guru police station and Mattewal arrested both the accused and recovered one pistol from their possession, he said. The SSP said further investigations are underway to establish their forward and backward linkages in this case. In this regard, a fresh case has been registered under Sections 109, 132 and 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act at the Mattewal police station in Amritsar Rural. MP Aujla slams MC over garbage Drug peddler held GNDU students rally in support dumping, hygiene negligence with 538 gm heroin of Panjab University protesters Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 13 Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Wednesday strongly criticised the Amritsar Municipal Corporation and the city administration, accusing them of negligence and corruption that have not only marred Amritsar’s beauty but also endangered the health of its residents. Aujla visited Ranjit Avenue, where residents were protesting against the open dumping of garbage in their locality. Extending his full support to the demonstrators, he observed that the heaps of garbage posed serious health risks to schoolchildren, the elderly and local residents. “Ranjit Avenue, once known as one of the most beautiful and well-planned areas of Amritsar Sahib, is now buried under piles of garbage,” Aujla said. “The situation is so grim that residents living near the dumping sites are fed up and even considering selling their homes,” he added, expressing strong displeasure over the pre- Amritsar, November 13 The Special Cell of Amritsar Rural Police has arrested a man and recovered 538 grams of heroin from his possession. Under the supervision of SSP , Amritsar Rural, Maninder Singh and SP (D) Aditya Warrier, the operation was conducted by the Special Cell team near the Dana Mandi, Bhakna. The police intercepted a suspicious individual, who after being questioned by cops, was identified as Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, a resident of Bhusse village under the Sarai Amanat Khan police station in Tarn Taran district. Upon searching the accused, the team recovered 538 grams of heroin concealed in a black bag. Following the recovery, a case has been registered against him under Sections 21(C), 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act at the Gharinda police station. The accused has been taken into custody. Police officials said further investigation is underway to trace the forward and backward links of the accused to identify his supply chain and associates. — TNS Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla addreses a gathering at Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar on Thursday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR vailing conditions. The MP stated that he had raised the issue multiple times during DISHA and other administrative meetings, but no official from the MC had taken any concrete action so far. He demanded that the garbage dumps across Ranjit Avenue and other parts of the city be cleared immediately and that permanent measures be put in place to ensure regular garbage collection and city- wide cleanliness. Aujla further alleged that both the municipal corporation and the Amritsar Improvement Trust were “completely mired in corruption,” causing immense hardship to citizens on a daily basis. He warned that if the authorities failed to act promptly, he would lead a mass public movement against the civic body to hold officials accountable for their inaction. The accused in the custody of the Special Cell of the Amritsar Rural Police on Thursday. Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 13 Amid growing student unrest across Punjab, organisations at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) held a peaceful protest march today in solidarity with the students of Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh. The demonstration was organised to oppose the alleged attempt to undermine the constitutional sovereignty of Panjab University and to demand the restoration of student body elections in state colleges and universities. Beyond party lines and age barriers, the ongoing protests at PU have sparked widespread support from students across districts. Earlier, the Punjab Education Minister had emphasised the need for greater student participation and representation at university and college levels, hinting at the possibility of reinstating student elections in government higher education institutions. Leading the protest, Jaskaran Singh Zira, vicepresident of SATH, said the students of Punjab stand united against the move to Members of student organisations during a protest march held on the GNDU campus in Amritsar on Thursday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR dilute PU’s Senate. “This is a message for the youth and people of Punjab that we stand together with our student fraternity across the state, whether at PU or elsewhere. After the divisions of 1947 and 1966, Punjabis have already endured enough. We will not let history repeat itself,” he stated. The protest, which began from the Gurdwara Sahib within the GNDU campus, culminated at the fountain chowk/main roundabout near the main gate. Students from 13 different social and political organisations joined the event, including representatives from Punjabi University, Patiala. Along with the demand for announcing Senate election dates at PU, the protesters also raised the long-standing issue of the ban on student body elections in Punjab’s state universities and colleges. The Punjab Government had imposed the ban in 1984, following violent incidents during an anti-government campaign. Man succumbs to injuries after Floods, liquidity crunch, skyrocketing gold prices being hit by vehicle in Tarn Taran cast shadow on big fat, lavish Punjabi weddings Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, November 13 Sarabjit Singh (65), a resident of Rasulpur village, who was seriously injured after being hit by an unknown vehicle on National Highway No.54 on Tuesday, succumbed to his injuries at the Civil Hospital here on Wednesday. Dharamjit Singh, cousin of the victim, stated here on Thursday that Sarabjit Singh was going down National Highway No.54 near his village when an unidentified vehicle (a car) going from the Tarn Taran side to Patti town hit him, leaving him seriously injured. The car driver put him into the car and took him towards The victim at a hospital in Tarn Taran. PHOTO: GURBAXPURI Patti city. They threw Sarabjit Singh on the roadside near Kairon village in an injured condition and managed to flee the spot. On receiving information about the incident, the family members rushed him to a nearby hospital. He was admit- ted to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Kairon, from where the doctors referred him to the Civil Hospital, Tarn Taran, keeping in view his critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries at the Civil Hospital on Wednesday. Sub-Inspector Avtar Singh, SHO, Sadar police station, said a case has been registered in this regard under Sections 186 and 115 (2) of the BNS. The deceased was cremated at the village cremation ground. Paramjit Singh, former sarpanch, and other residents, have demanded to identify and arrest the car driver at the earliest and take strict action against the accused. Neeraj Bagga Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 13 The floods in parts of Punjab and a limited flow of liquidity have cast their shadow on the otherwise lavish Punjabi weddings this season, which kicks off on Wednesday and continues till the first week of January. Ranjit Singh, president of the Resort Association of Amritsar, said there has been about a 20 per cent fall in hotel bookings this wedding season compared to the same period last year. He added that most weddings are now being organised within a budget of Rs 5-7 lakh, followed by the Rs 6-10 lakh range, while weddings exceeding Rs 15 lakh remain few. c m y b Wedding planner Happy Narulla noted that many families have cut down on the number of functions this time. Wedding planner Happy Narulla noted that many families have cut down on the number of functions this time. “Even after the reduction in GST rates on commodities like cars, it hasn’t led to higher spending. Only a small section of people are gifting cars; most prefer FDRs, gold ornaments, or other assets that can help the couple in the long run,” he said. Jeweller Pankaj Khurrana said that despite skyrocketing gold prices, people are still purchasing gold, though in smaller quantities, mostly in coins, to avoid heavy making charges. The trend has shifted towards lightweight jewellery, he added. Many jewellers are sourcing ornaments from Mumbai and Coimbatore, where artisans craft lightweight jewellery using imported machinery from Turkey, Singapore, and Italy. Italian machines, in particular, are known for their precision in producing fine light designs. “A set that once weighed 20 grams can now be made in 10 grams, while a gold chain that used to weigh 10 grams can now be produced in just 3 grams,” Khurrana explained. Meanwhile, DJs, bands, caterers, decorators, and beauty parlours report a visible dip in business compared to last year. Most organisers are focusing on diverse menus featuring continental, Indian, Mughlai, and Thai cuisines, while décor trends lean towards glitter and kitsch. Though destination weddings in Amritsar continue to attract some outsiders, their share remains small and limited to hotels. A few city residents also prefer to travel outside Punjab to host weddings.