15032026-ATR-01.qxd 14-03-2026 22:52 Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY EROS 10 HOSTS FAMA’S SPRING EDITION FASHION SHOWCASE AMID LPG CRISIS, TEACHER DEVELOPS BIOFUEL BRICKLETS SHARVARI’S DREAM TO ACT IN IMTIAZ ALI’S FILM COMES TRUE FaMa’s 4th Spring Edition Exhibition opened today, bringing couture, western and ethnic styles together. P2 A school teacher in Amritsar is encouraging students to adopt bio-based fuels as an alternative energy source. P2 The actor shared a post on her Instagram handle after bagging a role in an Imtiaz Ali-directed film. P4 » » » MAX 26°C | MIN 14°C YESTERDAY MAX 30°C | MIN 13°C SUNSET SUNDAY 6.38 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6.39 AM SUNDAY | 15 MARCH 2026 | AMRITSAR Property tax collection: CFCs to function on holidays Tribune News Service Members of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha burn an effigy of Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a protest at Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar on Saturday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR Farmers, workers burn effigies of Shah during statewide protests Tribune News Service Amritsar, March 14 Members of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) on Saturday staged protests across Punjab and burnt effigies of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to express anger over what they termed the government’s “anti-farmer and antiworker policies”. According to morcha leaders, demonstrations were organised at 33 locations across 19 districts of the state during Shah’s visit to address a rally in Moga. The protesters carried out marches and staged symbolic funeral processions before burning large effigies as a mark of protest. During the protest in the city, a large gathering assembled near the old CP (Commissioner of Police) office and marched to the Dasehra ground, where an effigy of the Union Home Minister was burnt. Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the protesters also passed resolutions demanding the opening of the India-Pakistan trade corridor and the release of prisoners, including Sikh detainees who have already completed their sentences. Addressing gatherings of farmers and labourers at Dasehra ground in Ranjit Avenue, union leaders criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party government for holding a “Badlaav Rally” in Moga while allegedly ignoring key demands of farmers and workers. They alleged that the proposed India-US trade agreement could adversely impact the agriculture and dairy sectors, particularly in Punjab, where the economy largely depends on farming. The speakers also opposed the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, the Seed Bill and the implementation of the Labour Codes of India, claiming these measures would harm farmers, small traders and workers. They further demanded a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price, restoration of employment under continued on page 2 Amritsar, March 14 With the financial year 2025-26 nearing its end, the Amritsar Municipal Corporation (MC) has taken a significant step to achieve its property tax collection target. Acting on the directions of the MC Commissioner, all Citizen Facilitation Centres (CFCs) in the city will remain open on Saturdays and government holidays until March 31. According to orders issued by the Assistant Commissioner of continued on page 3 Powercom SDO held captive, case registered Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, March 14 The Chohla Sahib police on Friday registered a case against some villagers who recently held Powercom Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Jaswinder Singh captive along with his team. The case is related to an incident of electricity theft at Karmunwala village that happened a few days ago. continued on page 3 c m y b Admn, police carry out joint raids at LPG godowns Pawan K Jaiswar Tribune News Service Amritsar, March 14 In order to keep a check on the hoarding and black marketing of LPG gas cylinders, the district administration, along with police teams, have been carrying out joint raids at godowns of gas agencies. The aim is to prevent any shortage due to undue stocking of cylinders by consumers, said Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar. The action is being taken in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East in the aftermath of the US-Israel and Iran war, which has raised concerns about a potential disruption in the supply of LPG. In order to ensure that consumers do not face any inconvenience, teams from the Food and Civil Supplies Department and the Police Department conducted surprise inspections at offices of various gas agencies in Amritsar. During the drive, officials inspected the godowns of Ravi Gas Agency and Gurvindra Gas Agency on Friday. The team checked the available stock of LPG cylinders and verified records to District administration officials along with the police inspect the premises of a gas agency in Amritsar. ensure that the agencies were maintaining proper supply procedures. Officials instructed the agencies not to indulge in hoarding of gas cylinders and to provide cylinders to consumers strictly according to the bookings made by them. They were also directed to ensure that LPG cylinders are supplied on time and at the prescribed rates so that consumers’ interests are protected. The authorities warned that strict legal action would be taken against any agency found involved in hoarding or black marketing of LPG cylinders. Representatives of both departments also clarified that such surprise inspections would continue in the future to ensure transparency in the distribution system and to prevent any inconvenience to the general public. The administration reiterated its commitment to safeguarding consumer interests and maintaining a smooth supply of LPG in the city.