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Non-veg ban in Amritsar: Govt advisor says Whole world doesnt need to live by selling chicken
Amritsar vigilance SSP suspended for unauthorised interference
Holy city tag puts meat, alcohol, tobacco traders in Amritsars walled city at risk
CHANDIGARH: The ban on meat, alcohol and tobacco shops in the walled city of Amritsar, following its notification as a holy city by the AAP-led P
IndiGo issues travel advisory as fog disrupts flights at Amritsar, Chandigarh and Ranchi airports
IndiGo issued a travel advisory due to winter fog impacting flight operations in North and East India, causing delays and schedule changes. This
Punjab, Haryana reel under intense cold as dense fog envelops many areas
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana are reeling under intense cold while dense fog enveloped many areas in both states on Saturday. Ballowal Saunkhri
Protect right to livelihood: Amritsar holy city status makes 150 shops wary
Punjab: Meat, liquor ban in Golden Temple zone rattles Amritsar business
Generations-old trades now face uncertainty
No stops, new laws, longer roads: Inside the transport ministrys 2026 roadways agenda
India's road transport ministry will focus on barrier-free tolling and a new Road Safety Bill in 2026. These initiatives aim to significantly cut
What Nawaz Sharif Told Atal Bihari Vajpayee After His Historic Lahore Speech
Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee travelled to Lahore in February 1999 aboard a bus from Amritsar, marking a rare moment of diplomatic s
Punjab CIC pulls up MC Amritsar over missing records of commercial complex
Drone drops 12 kg heroin near Amritsar amid rise in cross-border smuggling
CHANDIGARH: A consignment of over 12 kg of heroin, dropped by a drone from Pakistan, was recovered near Daleke village in the Lopoke area of Amri
Punjab CIC pulls up Amritsar MC over missing records of commercial complex
Indigo cancels 50 flights at various airports on Tuesday
Mumbai: Domestic carrier IndiGo, which is being probed for massive operational disruption earlier this month, cancelled around 50 flights on Tues
Bomb threat to Patiala school triggers search operation, nothing suspicious found
Patiala, Dec 23: A private school here received a bomb threat email on Tuesday, prompting authorities to conduct a thorough check of the premises
12 kg suspected heroin recovered in Amritsar
CHANDIGARH, Dec 23: The Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Punjab, in coordination with the BSF, has recovered nearly 12 kg of suspected heroin in a vill
Punjab ANTF, BSF recover 12 kg suspected heroin near Amritsar border village
Punjabs Anti-Narcotics Task Force, along with the BSF, recovered over 12 kg of suspected heroin in Amritsar district following inputs about drone
Geo-tagging drive launched as Punjab struggles to recover Rs 1,100 crore in property tax
CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped Punjab government has begun geo-tagging properties across the state to improve property tax recovery. At present, a
Meat, Alcohol, Tobacco Banned In 3 Holy Cities In Punjab
The sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol, other intoxicants are now prohibited in Amritsar Walled City, Talwandi Sabo and Sri Anandpur Sahib after a no
Punjab bans sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol in 'holy cities'
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government said that the sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol, and other intoxicants is now prohibited in the 'holy cities' of A
Punjab Government Bans Meat, Alcohol, Tobacco At Three 'Holy Cities'
The sale of meat, tobacco, alcohol, other intoxicants are now prohibited in Amritsar Walled City, Talwandi Sabo and Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Meat, alcohol ban at Amritsar & 2 other 'holy cities' now in effect: Punjab CM Mann
The Punjab government has officially declared Amritsar Walled City, Talwandi Sabo, and Sri Anandpur Sahib as holy cities. This designation brings
123-year-old clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Golden Temple restored
CHANDIGARH: The 123-year-old manual clock, which was gifted to the Golden Temple by Lord Curzon, who was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905,
SGPCs Kiranjot objects to govt notification on meat sale in Amritsar holy city
Amritsar MP demands new train services, improved connectivity
12 Flights Cancelled as Poor Visibility Hits Jammu, Srinagar Airports
SRINAGAR: Widespread fog over North India disrupted air traffic on Friday, severely affecting operations at Srinagar and Jammu airports, with 12
Zero visibility across north India as IMD sounds red alert for Delhi
A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of north India on Friday morning, severely impacting the visibility. The India Meteorological De
Div Com Reviews Progress Of National Highway Projects In Jammu Division
JAMMU, Dec 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar today reviewed progress of different National Highway Projects and major road projects
ED raids 13 locations in Punjab, Haryana and Delhi in donkey route case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches at 13 locations across Punjab, Haryana and Delhi as part of its money-lau
Saumya Tandon slapped Akshaye Khanna for real in Dhurandhar
Mumbai: Talking about one of the films most intense moments, actress Saumya Tandon said she ended up slapping Akshaye Khanna in the blockbuster D
CHANDIGARH: Aishdeep Singh, the mastermind behind the murder of 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachau
Ahmedabad School Bomb Threat: Check full list of affected schools and what police is saying
Three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, prompting immediate police deployment and security checks. The emails, stati
Four Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR: Four flights were cancelled at Srinagar International Airport on Wednesday morning due to bad weather and operational reasons, official
Gang rivalry over kabaddi tournaments leads to killing of player-promoter Rana Balachauria in Mohali
CHANDIGARH: A tussle among rival gangsters over dominance in the organisation of kabaddi tournaments in Punjab has led to the killing of 30-year-
Punjab Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo As Holy Cities
The Punjab government has declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district a
The Punjab government on Monday formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Da
Punjab Police arrests two gangster-turned-terrorists linked with BKI from Mumbai
CHANDIGARH: In a major inter-state operation carried out in coordination with central agencies, Punjab Police have arrested two gangster-turned-t
Leading Realty developer Royal Green Realty , a dynamic and rapidly growing name in the Indian real estate sector, proudly announces the celebrat
CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more than 9,000 candidates in the
Cash-strapped Punjab government hopes to generate Rs 3000 crore by selling land under OUVGL Scheme
CHANDIGARH: The cash-strapped AAP-led Punjab government, whose outstanding debt touched Rs 3.98 lakh crore till October this year, hopes to gener
Multiple Amritsar Schools Receive Bomb Threats, Students Evacuated
Amritsar, Dec 12: Several schools here received bomb threat emails on Friday, triggering the evacuation of students and prompting the authorities
Over 1900 incidents of GPS spoofing of aircraft reported in two years: Centre tells Lok Sabha
As many as 1,951 incidents of GPS spoofing and interference with aircraft have been reported across various airports in the country during the tw
Punjab Police busts cross-border drug cartel; seizes ICE and heroin in major raids
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has dismantled a highly organised cross-border drug cartel linked to foreign-based handlers who used WhatsApp communica
CHANDIGARH: A few days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) objected to the Punjab governments proposed programme to celebrat
J&K Pavilion shines at PITEX 2025 in Amritsar
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) participated in the 19th edition of the Punjab Int
BSF foils narco-terror attempts; seizes 6.6 Kg heroin, arms along IB in Punjab
In a bold display of dedication, BSF forces executed two remarkable nighttime operations. Near Amritsar, they intercepted 12 bundles of heroin to
IndiGo crisis eases after six days; 610 crore refunded as govt. tightens oversight
On December 7, the airline operated around 1,650 of its scheduled 2,300 domestic and international flights, while 650 remained cancelled; flight
Severe cold grips north India; IMD warns of cold wave, fog across multiple states
NEW DELHI: Cold conditions prevailed across north India on Sunday, with the Amarnath yatra base camp being the coldest recorded place in Jammu an
Punjab: Railways to revive century-old QadianBeas line
CHANDIGARH: With 14 months remaining before the Punjab Assembly elections, the wait for the 40 km QadianBeas rail line is finally nearing an end
Central Govt makes U-turn, cancels Gang Canal anniversary celebration fearing backlash in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: With Punjab Assembly elections just 14 months away and fearing political backlash, the BJP-led Union Government made a U-turn by canc
Northern India shivers as temperatures plunge; Delhi chokes under very poor air
North India continued to reel under sharp winter conditions on Friday, with large parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana recording minimum temper
5 Amritsar trips and 41 lakh: More details emerge in Gurgaon lawyers Pakistan spying case
Investigators uncovered new details in the Nuh advocate Rizwan spying case. His associate, Musharraf, described trips to Amritsar and alleged haw
HSBC INDIA Expands its Presence in Gujarat with a New Branch in Vadodara
HSBC India on Saturday unveiled its new branch in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion across the country. Th
41 Lakhs, Amritsar Visits: New Details In Pak Spy Case After Lawyer's Arrest
According to Musharraf, he became friends with the arrested lawyer, Rizwan, during his internship at the Sohna court in 2022.
Arms smuggling module unearthed
CHANDIGARH, Dec 1: Punjab Police on Monday said it has unearthed a Pakistan-linked cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of two pers
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday disclosed that incidents of GPS spoofing and interference with flights have been reported at major airpo
RMS CET Admit Card 2025: The Rashtriya Military Schools (RMS) has released the RMS CET Admit Card 2025 for candidates appearing in the December 7
UP: Train seat dispute turns into terror alert as man claims passengers are terrorists
Jhansi: A terror alert on the AmritsarVisakhapatnam Hirakund Express triggered intensive checking at the Jhansi railway station on Sunday. Howeve
After Op Sindoor, increase in trend of weapon-dropping from Pak: BSF IG Punjab Frontier
CHANDIGARH, Nov 30: The trend of weapon-dropping from Pakistan has increased after Operation Sindoor, a senior officer of the Border Security For
The strike by employees of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC brought bus services across the state to a standstill. With state-run buses out
Delhi inflation rate lower than other metros: Government report
NEW DELHI: The inflation rate in Delhi remained substantially lower than in other metro cities and the national average last year, especially in
Top Luxury Developers in Noida to Watch Out For in 2026
Noidas luxury housing landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by affluent professionals, global corporate entrants, and the s
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Ring; Accused Had Links With Pakistan-Based Handler
Amritsar Rural Police busted a cross-border smuggling module, arresting two linked to a Pakistan-based handler and seizing an IED and two mobile
The Sachkhand Express (12715) travels between Nanded city in Maharashtra to Amritsar city in Punjab and offers free meals to its passengers. It t
India, Afghanistan launch new air freight corridors to boost trade
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday announced the initiation of two new air freight corridors connecting Kabul with Delh
CHANDIGARH: A day after the Punjab assembly unanimously passed a resolution declaring Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the walled city of Amrits
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Guru Tegh Bahadur On 350th Martyrdom Day
NEW DELHI, Nov 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom day. On the 350th Shaheed
Kabul keen on air services between Delhi & Kandahar
Amidst ongoing economic challenges, Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has put forth a proposal to India for reinstating air courier services b
Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and Galiara, close to Golden Temple in Amritsar declared 'holy cities'
CHANDIGARH: The cities of Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the Galiara around the Golden Temple in Amritsar have been accorded the status of 'ho
Air Indias codeshare agreement with Air Canada reinstated
NEW DELHI: Air India has reinstated its codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier, Air Canada. The move would boost connectivity betw
Punjab CM invites people to join events to mark Guru Tegh Bahadurs martyrdom anniversary
AMRITSAR, Nov 22 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday invited people to take part in the events from November 23 to 25 here to mark
Punjab vigilance nabs Batala municipal commissioner while taking Rs 50,000 bribe
CHANDIGARH: The Sub-Divisional MagistratecumMunicipal Corporation Commissioner of Batala, Vikramjeet Singh Panthey, has been arrested by the Punj
Punjab police bust gangsterterror module; five held with foreign links
CHANDIGARH: A gangster-terror module was busted by the Punjab Police with the arrest of five suspects. Seven such modules have been unearthed in
Established under a strategic collaboration between Starbucks Coffee Company & Tata Starbucks, the FSP aims to empower 10,000 Indian coffee farme
Afghanistan woos Indian investors with tax sops, reopens air cargo route
Afghanistan's commerce minister has invited Indian investors to explore opportunities in mining, agriculture, health, and IT. Preferential tariff
India and Afghanistan are set to resume air freight operations on the Kabul-Delhi and Kabul-Amritsar routes soon, along with boosting trade ties.
India to restart air cargo links with Afghanistan amid Pakistan rift
NEW DELHI: India will soon restart air cargo services with Afghanistan, a move New Delhi sees as unlocking long-stalled trade channels and giving
Vehant Technologies gets Rs 40 cr order from AAI to install explosive detectors at airports
MUMBAI, Nov 17: Vehant Technologies on Monday said it has secured an order worth Rs 40 crore from Airports Authority of India for supply, install
Pakistan stokes HinduSikh divide, turns back Hindu pilgrims on Guru Nanak Birth anniversary visit
Northlines Desk New Delhi/Amritsar, Nov 15: In yet another episode underscoring Pakistans divisive approach toward Indias minority communities, f
Punjab government suspends Amritsar SSP Maninder Singh over lapses in curbing gangster activity
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), Maninder Singh, who was accused of failing to
Punjab Govt Suspends SSP For Failing To Act Against Gangsters
CHANDIGARH, Nov 15: The Punjab Government on Saturday ordered the suspension of Amritsar (Rural) SSP Maninder Singh for his alleged failure in ta
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party has retained the Tarn Taran assembly seat in Punjab, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating his
BSF Foils Cross-Border Smuggling In Punjab; Recovers Drone, Pistols, Heroin
BSF seized a Pakistani drone, pistols, and 1.664 kg heroin in Amritsar and Ferozepur, foiling cross-border smuggling attempts by Pakistan-based n
BJP to contest Punjab assembly polls alone, no alliance with Akali Dal: Union minister Bittu
CHANDIGARH: With fifteen months left for the assembly elections in Punjab, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ra
Punjab: Over 47 kg hydroponic weed seized from 2 passengers at Amritsar airport
In a startling turn of events, Amritsar airport became the site of a significant drug interception as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence cra
Two with links to Khalistan Liberation Force arrested in Punjab
Two Amritsar men, Bikramjit Singh and Karanbir Singh, were apprehended for alleged ties to the Khalistan Liberation Force. Police revealed they w
Punjab: Tarn Taran SSP suspended days before November 11 by-poll
CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission on Saturday issued directions for the suspension of Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Ravj
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police has arrested two men allegedly associated with terrorist organisation Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) who were inv
Punjab Police Bust Drug Supply Module, Arrest 2 Pakistan-Backed Operatives
Police in Punjab's Amritsar busted two Pakistan-backed drug supply modules, arresting two key operatives in smuggling Methamphetamine.
Homeland Group Expands Footprint to Gurugram, Strengthening Its North India Presence
Homeland Group , one of North Indias fastest-growing real estate developers, has announced its strategic expansion into the National Capital Regi
