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P4 » » SUNSET MONDAY 5.40 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 6:33 AM » MONDAY | 27 OCTOBER 2025 | AMRITSAR AAP holds roadshowin TarnTaran Protest brings traffic to a standstill Gurbaxpuri Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, October 26 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday led a roadshow in support of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu for the Tarn Taran assembly by-election, accompanied by AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia. The roadshow covered Bala Chak, Gohalwarh, Kot Dasandi Mal, Pandori Ran Singh, Pandori Sidhwan, Mannan, Kherdinke, Thathgarh, Jagatpura and Dhand villages where thousands of residents greeted the leaders. Addressing the people, the Chief Minister said that this by-election was not just about choosing an MLA, it was about deciding the future of Tarn Taran. He added that AAP's governance is visible on the ground, from providing free electricity to ensuring that ration reaches the poor, improving education and healthcare, and delivering jobs to the youth. Taking a dig at opposition parties, Mann said, "Those who once ruled Punjab, Akalis and Congress, locked them- Tarn Taran, October 26 The roads in Tarn Taran city remained blocked on Sunday as thousands of teachers and other employees staged an agitation to draw the attention of the state government to their demands. The protest comes weeks before the byelection for Tarn Taran assembly constituency is to be held. The protesters staged a dharna and organised a protest march as a result of which traffic remained paralysed for hours together in the city. Activists belonging to 12 different teacher organisations besides employees of CM Bhagwant Mann and AAP leader Manish Sisodia during a roadshow in support of party’s Tarn Taran bypoll candidate, Harmeet Singh Sandhu, on Sunday. PHOTO: GURBAXPURI selves inside Chandigarh bungalows for five years." Mann shared his personal vision for Punjab's youth by saying, "My only wish is to see Punjab as number one, to see our youth excel in sports, securing top jobs, and getting it rid of drugs forever. I entered politics only to serve Punjab." AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, in his address, appealed to the people to vote for party candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, saying, "When you elect 'Aap da MLA' with 'Aap di Sarkar', development will happen at double the speed. The opposition will only waste time in the politics of ego and blame game, while AAP delivers results." AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Manish Sisodia, and the party leadership for their continued guidance and support. At the time of the roadshow, thousands of employees, specially of the Aam Aadmi Clinics, were protesting in the town, stressing on aceptance of their demands. Aam Aadmi Clinic employees protest at Chowk Bohri in Tarn Taran on Sunday. The protest caused massive traffic jam. Aam Aadmi Clinics or Mohalla Clinics brought traffic in the city to a standstill and people had to face great difficulties for hours as they got stuck in the jam. Due to the protest by the Aam Aadmi Sanjha Front, Punjab, here at Chowk Bohri, roads from all sides leading to the city were blocked. Under the banner of Aam Aadmi Clinic Joint Front, pharmacy officers and clinic assistants staged a protest demanding that they be given permanent appointment letters instead of empanelment letters. The reinstated Kacha Teachers Union Punjab of EGS/AIR/STR and Education Providers etc, who had served in the Education Department for 10 years, also held a march to press for the acceptance of their demands. The Elementary Teachers Association, Computer Teachers Union, Master Cadre Union, Kacha Teachers Union Punjab and Special Cadre Teachers Front all raised their voice in protest. SAD urged to support Waris Punjab De candidate Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, October 26 The Shiromani Akali Dal (Punsurjiti), along with other Panthic organisations, held a meeting here today to chalk out plans to support Mandeep Singh, the candidate of 'Waris Punjab De' for the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by- election, scheduled for November 11. Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra, Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Bhai Manjit Singh, Sucha Singh Chhotepur, Satpal Singh Wadali and others senior leaders, while addressing media persons, gave details of the election campaign to be launched in this regard here today. The leaders said that they have formed around 40 seven-member teams in the constituency in support of Bhai Mandeep Singh for the by-election and plan to reach every house in the constituency to canvass support. These leaders said that keeping in mind the trend of unity in Sikh politics in state, the Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa should come out in support of Bhai Mandeep Singh. They also demanded that Punjab be declared a state hit by natural disaster for which the party will submit a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner tomorrow (Monday). BSF seizes drone, pistols, heroin AAP candidate is MC launches night sanitation from villages in border area ‘imported’: Cong drive across key areas of city Tribune News Service Our Correspondent Amritsar, October 26 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled a number of smuggling attempts during multiple operations along the Amritsar and Ferozepur sectors, recovering two pistols, two drones, and a packet of heroin. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the BSF jawans recovered a DJI Air 3S drone in damaged condition from near village Daoke in Amritsar, while in another operation near village Kahangarh, alert BSF personnel neutralised and recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone carrying a pistol with magazine. Meanwhile, in the early hours on Sunday, BSF troops recovered a packet of heroin weighing 553 grams (gross weight) from an agricultural field near village Bhaini Rajputana in Amritsar district. During a separate search in the Ferozepur sector, BSF troops recovered another pistol with magazine and two The BSF recovered a drone, pistols and heroin from the border areas in Amritsar district on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO live rounds from a farmland near village Bahadurke. A BSF spokesperson said that these successive recoveries highlight the vigilance and commitment of the para- military force personnel in thwarting the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based smugglers attempting to push weapons and drugs into Indian territory. Tarn Taran, October 26 Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today appealed to the people of Tarn Taran to vote for the Congress to ensure peace, progress and prosperity in the state. Addressing a public gathering in Tarn Taran town in support of Karanbir Singh Burj, the party candidate for the Tarn Taran by-election here today, Warring cautioned people against any emotional exploitation. He pointed out that now the people of Punjab have seen the rule and working of all the three governments --that of the Congress, the Akali-BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party. "You are in the best position to make the right choice," he told people, adding, "it is the Congress which takes along all sections of people and works for the peace, progress and prosperity of everyone." The PPCC president asserted that the days of the AAP government in Punjab were numbered as it was now on its last leg. Besides, he added, the party was in such a pitiable condition that it had to outsource its candidate from the Akali Dal, which has already been rejected by the people of Punjab. "You can well imagine the plight of the AAP that it did not have anyone from within the party to fight the byelection and had to import it from a party that has been rejected by the people long back," he pointed out. The PPCC president, while appealing to people to elect the Congress candidate Karanbir Singh Burj, promised that it will be the beginning of a new era for the progress and prosperity of Punjab. "Let us make a beginning from Tarn Taran now and take it forward across Punjab by 2027," he appealed to the people. City youth turns waste into opportunities Neeraj Bagga Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 26 Parth Seth turns waste woollen clothes into yarn to be reused in woollen apparels. Hailing from the city, Parth studies at St George's College, Mussoorie. In an inspiring blend of sustainability, creativity and social impact, he founded "Dariyaan", a project which successfully up-cycled over "5,000 kg of salvage yarn into more than 1,350 handcrafted rugs", which have been distributed to under-served communities. The initiative has not only "reduced factory waste by 80 per cent but also created meaningful employment opportunities for more than 10 women, enabling them to earn a stable income while Parth Seth has founded ‘Dariyaan’, a project which upcycled salvage yarn into handcrafted rugs. honing their craft. Additionally, the project achieved a 25 per cent increase in sales, reflecting the growing sup- port for eco-conscious and socially responsible products. "As the founder of the project, I took the initiative to cre- ate a platform that fosters creativity, expression and meaningful dialogue," said Seth. "From conceptualising the c m y b vision to bringing it to life, I learned the nuances of leadership, organisation and collaboration. This journey taught me the importance of perseverance, adaptability and building a community around shared ideas and passions." The project's innovative approach has attracted attention from prestigious institutions, with orders now coming in from IIGM Delhi, further validating its impact and reach. ‘Dariyaan' stands as a remarkable example of how thoughtful design and social entrepreneurship can "turn waste into opportunity, empower communities and promote sustainability", demonstrating the transformative power of purpose-driven projects in today's world. Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 26 The Municipal Corporation has launched a night sanitation drive across key areas of the city, focusing on high traffic and densely populated zones. The initiative, rolled out under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Bikramjit Singh Shergill, is designed to carry out sanitation work during night hours when vehicular and pedestrian movement is minimal. Officials said the move would allow uninterrupted sweeping and garbage collection without affecting daytime commercial and public activities. MC Commissioner Shergill said the night drive reflects the civic body's commitment to making Amritsar one of the cleanest cities in Punjab. "Our aim is to improve sanitation standards through efficient and time-sensitive cleaning operations. The cooperation of citizens is vital Civic body employees clean the roads in Amritsar on Sunday. in maintaining this momentum," he stated. Sanitation teams have been strategically deployed in major markets, religious places, heritage streets and tourist-centric areas to ensure maximum visibility and impact. The first phase of the drive will cover areas around heritage sites, prominent roads and marketplaces, with plans to gradually extend the initiative to residential localities based on public feedback and necessity. The Municipal Corporation has also appealed to the residents and shopkeepers to dispose of waste responsibly and refrain from littering, particularly during late hours, to support the city's cleanliness mission. Mayor calls for plan to remove waste from Jabbal Road dump Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 26 Mayor Jatinder Singh Moti Bhatia on Saturday inspected the massive garbage dump that has accumulated along Jabbal Road over the past several days and directed officials to prepare a comprehensive proposal for its removal. The inspection was conducted along with Municipal Corporation Health Officer Dr Kiran Kumar and lasted for nearly an hour. The Municipal Corporation has estimated that around 70,000 metric tonnes of waste has piled up at the site after garbage dumping at the Bhagtanwala landfill was temporarily suspended. The mayor instructed officials to formulate a detailed plan for clearing the site and to initiate the tender process once funds are arranged. The waste will be disposed of through bio-remediation, like at Bhagtanwala dump. According to officials, dumping at the Jabbal Road site began nearly 12 days ago after the approach road to the Bhagtanwala landfill became unusable due to damage. With the landfill road now repaired, garbage disposal operations will shift back to Bhagtanwala starting Sunday, the mayor confirmed. "The Jabbal Road dump, where approximately 70,000 metric tonnes of waste has accumulated, will be scientifically treated and cleared through a new tender. A pro- posal is being prepared for this. The Bhagtanwala site will soon resume normal functioning now that the road to the landfill has been rebuilt," Mayor Bhatia said. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation has also identified several secondary points across the city where waste accumulation remains a concern. These include about 250 metric tonnes of garbage at Ranjit Avenue E-Block workshop, 150 metric tonnes at Verka, and 40 metric tonnes along Ram Tirath Road. Although garbage lifting operations have been carried out multiple times at these locations, irregular collection and operational lapses have led to repeated waste build-up.