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Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, has busted an alleged illegal arms smuggling network with the arrest of two persons and the recovery of 10 sophisticated pistols, magazines and 10 live 9mm cartridges. According to the Punjab DGP, preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based handler and were receiving consignments of […]
A fresh controversy has erupted over the live broadcast of Gurbani Kirtan from Sri Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, with Galactic Television and Communications Pvt Ltd (GTC) Network alleging that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s (SGPC) official YouTube feed was being deliberately degraded through the insertion of black frames and muting of audio, while […]
Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sahodaya, an association of CBSE schools in Tarn Taran district, recently organised educational competitions at Mamta Niketan School, Tarn Taran, with students from 15 CBSE schools across the district taking part. Among the participants was Guranayat Kaur, daughter of Gurveer Singh and a Class 4 student of Guru Amar Dass Adarsh […]
Former BJP MP and senior leader Shwait Malik met Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi and urged him to complete the remaining 20% of work on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Road Expressway. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Malik said Gadkari had assured him that immediate progress would be made on the project. Malik said that […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday criticised Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda for his alleged remarks, describing former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar as a “role model”. The former asked the Congress high command to clear its stand over the issue. At a press conference here today, Dhaliwal said […]
Salaries of employees of ESI Hospital, Amritsar, which had remained pending for the past three months, are set to be released after the Labour Court directed the unfreezing of the hospital’s salary account. In an order issued recently, the Assistant Labour Commissioner-cum-Assistant Collector directed the District Treasury Officer to unfreeze, with immediate effect, operations of […]
A 50-year-old man suffered serious injuries after two of his cousins allegedly entered his house and opened fire at him in the Mir Shah area under the Sadar police jurisdiction on Saturday. The victim, Ajay Pal Singh, was rushed to a private hospital by his family members and neighbours. He suffered three bullet injuries in […]
The ambitious ‘restaurant on wheels’ situated in the parking area of Amritsar railway station has been lying locked since February after the company operating it pulled out, citing heavy losses. On the condition of anonymity, railway officials in the Ferozepur division said the contract had now been awarded to a Bihar-based company for five years […]
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has stepped up preparations for its September 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, with party leaders addressing meetings in villages across the district and urging people to participate in large numbers. Addressing gatherings at Ball Kalan and Pandori, as well as a Pension Union meeting, CPI leaders […]
The district administration may have missed its August 15 deadline to plant an ambitious 6.5 lakh saplings across the city, but ‘Roots for Being’, a social service organisation focused on environmental conservation, is doing its bit. The citizen collective has been planting native species along a stretch of the national highway on the bypass using […]
Questions are being raised over the progress of investigations into a series of targeted attacks and suspected terror strikes in the Amritsar border belt, with the police yet to make a major breakthrough in three significant cases — the IED ( improvised explosive device) blast outside the Khasa Army Cantonment on May 6, the broad […]
Development works worth Rs 84 crore are set to be carried out by the Amritsar Improvement Trust in various parts of the city, with the focus being on roads, parking areas, stormwater drainage and public infrastructure. Among the key works is the laying of interlocking tiles at the 97-acre District Shopping Centre. The AIT will […]
In a major crackdown on an interstate illicit drug trafficking network operating from Amritsar, Punjab, the Bilaspur police have arrested six drug traffickers, including a father-son trio from Punjab, with approximately 175.5g chitta (heroin) and Rs 2 lakh in cash. The accused have been identified as Ravinder Kumar (36), a resident of Beri Dadolan village […]
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has given approval for constructing a memorial for human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra at Harike Pattan. The decision was taken at a meeting of the SGPC’s executive committee chaired by president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. Dhami said the decision to construct his memorial at Harike Pattan had been […]
A day after the Lopoke police arrested two alleged drug suppliers with 4 kg of heroin, the initial investigation has pointed towards a Pakistan-based smuggler operating under the pseudonym “Shah” as a key link in the supply network. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused — Sandeep Singh and Saurf Singh — were allegedly in contact […]
Two new Deputy Commissioners of Police assumed charge in the Amritsar Commissionerate with Prabhjot Singh Virk, taking over as the DCP (Investigation) and Jaskaranjit Singh Teja as the DCP (City). Virk, who was earlier serving as the AIG, CID, Amritsar, said strengthening professional and impartial investigation, ensuring timely justice to victims and preventing crime would […]
The statewide bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha on Friday to demand the release of Sikh prisoners (Bandi Singhs) held in various jails across the country crippled normal life across the city brought. Commercial establishments and educational institutions remained largely shut, with the transportation network being hit during the seven-hour shutdown. Major markets, retail […]
A 15-year-old boy was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Jabbowal village in Jandiala Guru on Friday morning, with the police suspecting that he was murdered and an attempt was made to project it as an accidental death due to electrocution. The deceased, Gursewak Singh, a Class X student at a government school in his […]
Traffic lights are rarely spotted at the dead end of a road. But in the city, it’’s exactly the opposite. On failing to spot a traffic signal, motorists either get confused or pull over before or after the stop sign. A local said: “At times, it becomes difficult to spot the traffic lights and one […]
For 16-year-old spiker Sukhmeet Singh of Lalpur village in Tarn Taran, the journey to the international volleyball stage has not been easy. He tried out for Sports Authority of India centres twice in 2022 and 2023 but failed to make the cut. He finally cleared the trials in 2025, and a year later, earned his […]
The Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association (PSMDTA) has sought an early resolution of the long-pending issue of time-bound redesignation of eligible medical and dental teaching faculty members. A delegation of the association recently met the Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Education and Research, and discussed various issues concerning teaching faculty in medical and […]
The Akali Dal Waris Punjab De held a meeting of its Majha Zone leaders and workers at Jallupur Khera to chalk out preparations for the ‘Panth Bachao, Punjab Bachao’ conference, to be held at Baba Bakala Sahib on August 28. The conference is being organised on the occasion of ‘Sacha Gur Ladho Re’ Day. The […]
The Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) has taken a special initiative across its schools to connect students with books and promote interest in reading and learning through library-based activities. As part of the ‘Kitab Boldi hai—Padho te Vadho’ project, a ‘Khed Pitari’ (an activity kit) has been developed by CKD alumna Dr Prabhjot Kaur Sandhu, former […]
Prabha Khaitan Foundation and its vertical, Ehsaas, a women-led literary forum, hosted another session of ‘The Write Circle’ in Amritsar with author Chandrachur Ghose. In conversation with Amritsar-based entrepreneur Himani Arora, Ghose reflected on his journey as an author, columnist and public speaker, whose writings explore history, politics, economics and the environment. He also discussed […]
For someone who grew up in the 1990s, watching beauty pageants and taking notes on public or formal speaking often meant observing contestants who were loud, dramatic and extremely deliberate in their enunciation. Although pageants were never considered the only training ground for formal speaking, projecting a certain image was always an important element. But, […]
Three members of a family suffered shrapnel injuries after two mysterious blasts rocked a house in Jatta Pashia village falling under the Ramdass police station area in the wee hours of Friday, triggering a police investigation into a possible attack. Amritsar Rural SSP Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal confirmed the incident and said the victims had suffered […]
An open manhole near the city’s Mohalla Bhag Shah has turned into a deathtrap. Fed up with the official apathy, locals say it seems that the authorities are waiting for some major road mishap to take place. Venting his ire, a resident said despite the stretch being close to the civic body office, nothing has […]
Unidentified persons damaged the windowpanes of two air-conditioned buses operated by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to ferry devotees on the Heritage Street were last night. Condemning the incident, the Sikh body sought action against those responsible. The incident reportedly took place between 2 am and 2.30 am when the buses were parked on […]
Farm organisations have opposed the hike in prices of NPK fertiliser, terming it an additional burden on debt-ridden farmers. At a meeting, they announced a protest outside the Vallah police station over alleged inaction in a year-old case related to the diversion of subsidised urea for non-agricultural use. Members of the All India Kisan Sabha […]
For 16-year-old Sukhmeet Singh of Lalpur village in Tarn Taran, the journey to the international volleyball stage has not been easy. He appeared for the Sports Authority of India (SAI) trials in 2022 and 2023 but missed selection on both occasions. He finally cleared the trials in 2025, and just a year after earning his […]
For decades, the contribution of Sikh soldiers to the World Wars has largely remained confined to the broader British and Commonwealth military records. In Italy, however, a small group of members of the Sikh diaspora has been working to ensure that their distinct identity and sacrifices are not forgotten. The World Sikh Shaheed Military Memorial […]
Cricket lovers in the city are upbeat as the Centre has accepted their long-pending demand of establishing an international cricket stadium in Amritsar. Sports enthusiasts on Thursday felicitated former Punjab BJP president Shwait Malik for successfully taking up the cause. “Once completed, the venue would host T20s, ODIs and Test matches. As world-renowned cricket players […]
With a view to stop recurring floods in the state, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded the construction of a dam in Jammu and Kashmir. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, AAP MLA from Ajnala, the area that suffered the maximum damage due to the raging Ravi last year, handed over a memorandum in this regard to […]
The Yuj Foundation on Thursday unveiled ‘Art of Community’, an archival book that captures over a decade of India’s public art festivals. More than a visual archive, the publication celebrates the reimagining of public spaces as platforms for creativity, cultural dialogue and community engagement, while documenting the foundation’s vision of making art accessible to everyone. […]
The boys’ boxing team of Khalsa College Senior Secondary School on Thursday won the District Schools’ Boxing Championship for a record 26th year in a row. The Education Department organises the championship for the Under 14, 17 and 19 year categories for boys. Khalsa College Senior Secondary School boys’ boxing team clinched the title in […]
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Amritsar Zonal Unit, has frozen assets worth around Rs 2.79 crore allegedly acquired from the proceeds of narcotics trafficking by an absconding drug trafficker identified as Harmanjit Singh Sandhu, a resident of Naushehra Dhalla village in Tarn Taran. The action follows an investigation into a drone-based cross-border drug trafficking case […]
A Canadian citizen of Indian origin has approached the NRI cell of the Punjab Police, alleging that she was duped after being induced to invest in the proposed expansion of an Indian salon chain in Canada. In his complaint, Inderjit Boparai alleged that salon founder and promoter Munish Bajaj, along with another Canadian citizen Kamalpreet […]
Thieves decamped with valuables from the house of a Lauhuka resident. Dineshpal Singh Rawat, who works at Rana Sugar Mill Limited, Lauhuka, told the police that he was away when the thieves barged into the house and made away with a laptop, a mobile phone and Rs 52,400 in cash and a watch. The complainant […]
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann has instructed party workers and leaders to make full preparations for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. Addressing party workers here today, Mann said a large number of workers would take part in the Miri Piri Conference to be held at Baba Bakala Sahib during the Rakhad Punya […]
Repeated shutdowns calls have emerged as a concern in the state, with an August 21 bandh call by allied organisations of the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, heavily backed by SAD (Amritsar) and the SGPC, becoming a political flashpoint. Former state cabinet minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla has written to Punjab Chief Secretary and CM Bhagwant Mann, asking […]
Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC), organised a felicitation ceremony to honour 139 students who emerged as top performers in the End-Semester Examinations held in May. The outstanding students, from various programmes and departments, were felicitated by the college Principal, Dr Gaurav Tejpal, who congratulated them on their dedication, perseverance and academic excellence. Addressing the…
Shoulder pain that persists, worsens at night or makes everyday activities such as raising an arm, wearing a shirt or sleeping on one side difficult should not simply be dismissed as a temporary problem, orthopaedic experts say. While many people learn to modify their activities and live with the discomfort, persistent pain can sometimes indicate […]
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann has instructed party workers and leaders to make full preparations for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. Addressing party workers here today, Mann said a large number of workers would take part in the Miri Piri Conference to be held at Baba Bakala Sahib during the Rakhad Punya […]
Nearly 300 employees of the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Hospital on Majitha Road, including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and clerical employees, have been waiting for their salaries for the past three months. After repeated assurances failed to bring any relief, the employees have now been on strike for three days, demanding the immediate release of […]
This Chennai-based author dons many hats. A hypnotherapist, a spiritual healer, a trained vocalist and a Bharatanatyam dancer, Surekha Kothari, is your go-to person when it comes to inner healing. A wellness guide who believes in permanent fixes, Kothari on Wednesday interacted with members of the Phulkari-Women of Amritsar, shedding light on the art of […]
