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Murder sparks buzz about Moose Wala killing link in Punjab

A village turf war in Amritsar led to the murder of Jugraj Singh, initially mistaken for the brother of a suspect in Sidhu Moosewala's killing. P

The Times of India 6 Jul 2025 3:39 am

Sukhbir Badal declared 'Tankhaiya' by Takht Patna Sahib for failing to appear before it

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has been declared ankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Takht Patn

The New Indian Express 5 Jul 2025 4:45 pm

Retired CRPF Officer kills son, injure wife and daughter-in-law near Amritsar Police Station

Amritsar, July 4: A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) opened fire on his family on Frida

The Northlines 5 Jul 2025 1:39 pm

Punjab Police Bust Arms-Drugs Module Run By Pak, Malaysian Handlers

Amritsar Police have busted an arms-narcotics module operated by handlers based in Pakistan and Malaysia, arresting nine persons in two separate

NDTV 5 Jul 2025 9:36 am

GNDU recruitment 2025: Apply for officer on special duty posts at gndu.ac.in; Key dates announced

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar is inviting applications for 17 contractual posts of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) across its affiliat

The Times of India 1 Jul 2025 5:15 pm

Punjab police bust international drug syndicate, arrest 9 suspects and seize 60 kg of heroin from them

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Rajasthan Police seized over 60 kg of heroin and arrested nin

The New Indian Express 30 Jun 2025 3:58 pm

AAP Suspends Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Singh From Party For 5 Years

The AAP on Sunday suspended Amritsar North MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh from the party for five years for allegedly indul

NDTV 29 Jun 2025 8:33 pm

AAP suspends former IPS officer-turned-MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh for five years over anti-party activities

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended former IPS officer-turned-MLA from Amritsar (North), Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, from the part

The New Indian Express 29 Jun 2025 6:58 pm

AAP suspends Punjab MLA from party for 5 years

Singh's suspension came days after he questioned the manner in which a vigilance bureau team raided the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader B

Rediff 29 Jun 2025 4:39 pm

AAP suspends Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh from party for 5 years

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended Amritsar North MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh for five years due to alleged anti-pa

The Economic Times 29 Jun 2025 1:38 pm

Man wanted for security guards murder in Amritsar held from Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 27: A criminal wanted for a security guards murder in Punjabs Amritsar was arrested from Jammu Bus Stand area

Daily Excelsior 28 Jun 2025 5:10 am

PP busts BKI terror module, nabs 3

CHANDIGARH, June 27: Punjab Police today said they have busted a Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terror module named Babbar Kh

Daily Excelsior 28 Jun 2025 5:01 am

Punjab Police busts Babbar Khalsa International module; arrests three, including juvenile

Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a terror module supported by Pakistan's ISI. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals linke

The Economic Times 28 Jun 2025 12:08 am

Jailed gangster's mother among two shot dead in Punjab's Batala

CHANDIGARH: The mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and another person accompanying her died after being shot at by unidentified bike-bo

The New Indian Express 27 Jun 2025 9:13 am

SAD leader Majithia allegedly laundered Rs 540 crore through shell firms, tax havens: Vigilance Bureau

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, brother-in-law of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was arrested

The New Indian Express 26 Jun 2025 4:20 pm

Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia sent to 7-day police custody

Bikram Singh Majithia, a Shiromani Akali Dal leader, appeared in court. The court remanded Majithia to seven days of police custody. He will reap

The Times of India 26 Jun 2025 2:32 pm

Majithia arrested for laundering Rs 540 cr drug money

CHANDIGARH, June 25: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday arrested senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia for allegedly laundering more th

Daily Excelsior 26 Jun 2025 5:01 am

Bikram Majithia arrested: SIT uncovers Rs 540 crore drug money trail; assets, shell firms under lens

Punjab Vigilance Bureau alleges Bikram Singh Majithia laundered drug money. The Bureau claims illicit funds were laundered through various channe

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 5:52 pm

Akali leader Majithia lashes out at AAP after Punjab Vigilance raids, arrest in assets case

CHANDIGARH: Senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was

The New Indian Express 25 Jun 2025 3:28 pm

Akali leader Bikram Majithia arrested in DA case

Majithia and his wife claimed that members of the Vigilance Bureau barged into their house in Green Avenue in Amritsar. They claimed that a simil

Rediff 25 Jun 2025 3:02 pm

Akali Dal Leader Bikram Majithia Arrested After Raid At His Amritsar Home

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday arrested senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia after conducting raids at 25 locations in Punjab, inc

NDTV 25 Jun 2025 2:31 pm

DA case: Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia arrested after raids by Punjab Vigilance Bureau; kin protest

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was arrested on Wednesday after Punjabs Vigilance Bureau conducted a surprise raid at his Amrits

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 2:10 pm

Punjab vigilance raids senior Akali leader Bikram Majithias residence in Amritsar

The Bureau has so far not shared details about the case in which the SAD leader is being questioned.

The Hindu 25 Jun 2025 2:08 pm

Punjab Vigilance raids SAD leader Majithias residence in Amritsar

Chandigarh, Jun 25: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Wednesday conducted raids at 25 locations in the state, including the residence of senior Akal

Daily Excelsior 25 Jun 2025 1:14 pm

Tourists attacked in Amritsar

The Times of India 25 Jun 2025 12:55 am

Army Sepoy, Civilian Held in Punjab for Espionage Links with Pakistan's ISI

Amritsar Rural Police arrest serving soldier and accomplice; sensitive data allegedly shared via pen drives, handler traced to ISI

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2025 11:05 am

Turkish PX5 pistols dropped via drones from Pakistan, turning into 'weapon of choice' for criminals in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In the cross-border dynamics between India and Pakistan, the neighbouring country is now utilising drones and appears to air-drop Tur

The New Indian Express 22 Jun 2025 1:25 pm

Two Held On Charges Of Espionage In Punjab

CHANDIGARH, Jun 22: Two persons have been arrested for allegedly being involved in espionage activities linked to Pakistans spy agency Inter-Serv

Daily Excelsior 22 Jun 2025 11:14 am

Amritsar police busts cross-border drug ring, seizes heroin and arms

The Amritsar Rural Police recently busted a major drug smuggling ring, arresting two key figures, Lovepreet Singh and Balwinder Singh. This opera

Mid Day 21 Jun 2025 6:52 pm

Punjab cops arrest 2 drug smugglers with over 6 kg heroin

Chandigarh, Jun 21: In an intelligence-led operation, Amritsar rural police busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket and apprehended two key s

Daily Excelsior 21 Jun 2025 4:50 pm

Man Linked To Babbar Khalsa Terror Group Arrested In Punjab, 6 Pistols Seized

The Punjab Police on Saturday busted a terror module linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Amritsar.

NDTV 21 Jun 2025 3:12 pm

Punjab Police crack down on 'controversial' social media influencers after rise in threats from radical groups

CHANDIGARH: With incidents of Sikh hardliners increasingly targeting social media influencers in recent days, the Punjab Police has begun scrutin

The New Indian Express 19 Jun 2025 7:35 pm

Ludhiana (West) bypoll a litmus test for AAP and CM Mann, prestige at stake for Congress, BJP

CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chi

The New Indian Express 18 Jun 2025 5:56 pm

Air India operations disrupted amid post-crash checks, flight cancellations

Several Air India international flights were cancelled on Tuesday, days after a deadly crash involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft in Ahme

The New Indian Express 17 Jun 2025 7:29 pm

Akal Takht head priest justifies murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari

Amritsar, Jun 17: The head priest of the Akal Takht has justified the killing of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, saying nothing wrong has

Daily Excelsior 17 Jun 2025 12:32 pm

Amritpal Singh wanted for murder and threats to women influencers; Punjab Police issues look out notice

CHANDIGARH: Self-styled Sikh radical Amritpal Singh Mehron , the prime accused in the murder of digital content creator Kanchan Kumari alias Kama

The New Indian Express 15 Jun 2025 1:18 pm

SGPC introduces digital ID code to track prints of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

CHANDIGARH: Aiming to ensure transparency and proper record-keeping of Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandh

The New Indian Express 10 Jun 2025 11:38 am

2 Drug Traffickers Caught With 6 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

Chandigarh, June 8 In a major crackdown on cross-border drug smuggling, Punjab Police arrested two drug traffickers and seized six kilograms of

The Northlines 8 Jun 2025 12:27 pm

Two Drug Traffickers Held With 6 Kg Heroin In Amritsar

Chandigarh, Jun 8: Punjab Police arrested two drug traffickers and recovered six kg heroin from their possession, a top police officer said on Su

Daily Excelsior 8 Jun 2025 10:30 am

Honour Hero of 1965 Indo Pak War

Chaman Lal Sharma This is a untold story of Shaheed Ravindera Dass Ji, hero of the nation who played a vital and crucial role in the 1965 Indo Pa

Daily Excelsior 8 Jun 2025 4:00 am

Operation Blue Star Anniversary: For the first time, Akal Takht Jathedar refrains from giving annual message

CHANDIGARH: Breaking a 41-year-old tradition of the annual address on the anniversary of Operation Blue Star, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, the officiati

The New Indian Express 6 Jun 2025 1:27 pm

Operation Bluestar anniversary: Radical outfits raise pro-Khalistan slogans

On the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, pro-Khalistan slogans echoed at the Akal Takht in Amritsar. Supporters of radical Sikh groups rais

The Economic Times 6 Jun 2025 11:50 am

2 Held For Involvement In Cross-Border Arms Smuggling, Weapons Recovered

Chandigarh, Jun 6: Two individuals who were allegedly actively involved in cross-border arms smuggling were apprehended, the Punjab Police said o

Daily Excelsior 6 Jun 2025 11:37 am

'Khalistan zindabad' slogans raised at Golden Temple on Operation Blue Star anniversary

On the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star, pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The event, marking the death

The Economic Times 6 Jun 2025 8:41 am

Punjab: Man held for allegedly sharing sensitive information on Op Sindoor with Pakistani intelligence agencies

CHANDIGARH: A man hailing from Punjab's Tarn Taran district was arrested for allegedly sharing with Pakistani intelligence operatives sensitive i

The New Indian Express 3 Jun 2025 11:52 am

Drones Used By Pakistani Smugglers Found Near Border, Heroin Seized

In a series of coordinated operations on Sunday, the Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with Punjab Police, conducted multiple raids a

NDTV 2 Jun 2025 8:31 am

Terror, Extortion Module Busted In Amritsar With Arrest Of 2: Punjab Police

Chandigarh, June 1: The Punjab Police on Sunday claimed to have dismantled a terror and extortion module linked to an operative of proscribed out

Daily Excelsior 1 Jun 2025 4:57 pm

Amritsar-Wagah War Losses: Rs 12,000 Cr

'Only those who live through these situations understand the true cost of war.'

Rediff 29 May 2025 11:28 am

Nita Ambani ditches hand-crafted saree and sparkling jewels for chic denim look with bandhani dupatta for her Golden Temple visit

Nita Ambani recently visited Amritsar, seeking blessings at the Golden Temple and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.

DNA India 29 May 2025 8:42 am

Chandigarh Diary | Shub din for Punjab as its puttar takes lead

At 25, Shubman Gill has scripted history by becoming the first India Test captain from Punjab since Bishan Singh Bedi (1976-78). Gill, who is use

The New Indian Express 29 May 2025 7:52 am

First Covid death reported in Chandigarh; Haryana records 12 active cases, Punjab three

CHANDIGARH: A 40-year-old man who had tested positive for Covid died early this morning at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Se

The New Indian Express 28 May 2025 6:50 pm

First Covid death reported in Chandigarh; Haryana records 14 active cases, Punjab three

CHANDIGARH: A 40-year-old man who had tested positive for Covid died early this morning at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Se

The New Indian Express 28 May 2025 6:50 pm

Suspected Khalistani terrorist killed in blast in Amritsar

The man was retrieving explosive material from a vacant area; the DIG said the man was yet to be identified

The Hindu 27 May 2025 2:47 pm

Terrorist Killed In Blast While Trying To Retrive Explosive In Amritsar: Police

A terrorist with suspected links to the Babbar Khalsa terror group died while removing an explosive in Amritsar's Majitha, police said this morni

NDTV 27 May 2025 1:54 pm

Suspected Terrorist Killed in Explosion in Amritsar

Man reportedly mishandled explosives while retrieving material; area sealed by police

Deccan Chronicle 27 May 2025 1:09 pm

1 Killed In Explosion On Majitha Road Bypass In Amritsar

Chandigarh, May 27: A man suspected to belong to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion that took place near Majitha Road in Amritsar on Tuesday

Daily Excelsior 27 May 2025 12:50 pm

Man linked to 'suspected' terror outfit dies in explosion in Amritsar

CHANDIGARH: A man suspected to belong to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion that took place near Majitha Road in Amritsar on Tuesday, police

The New Indian Express 27 May 2025 12:49 pm

Amritsar explosion injures one; police suspect mishandling of explosives by anti-national elements

An explosion near Naushera village in Amritsar, Punjab, critically injured one individual early Tuesday. Police suspect the blast occurred while

The Economic Times 27 May 2025 11:39 am

DyCM visits Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi, assesses issues of DGPC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 25: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today visited Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi at Rainawari Srinaga

Daily Excelsior 26 May 2025 6:00 am

Akali Councillor shot dead

AMRITSAR, May 25: A Shiromani Akali Dal Councillor was allegedly shot dead by some unidentified assailants in the Chehertha area here today, poli

Daily Excelsior 26 May 2025 5:08 am

Shiromani Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh shot dead in Amritsar

Shiromani Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh was fatally shot in Amritsar's Chehertha area by unidentified assailants. Police report that the a

The Economic Times 25 May 2025 7:50 pm

Akali Dal councillor shot dead in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: A Shiromani Akali Dal councillor was allegedly shot dead by some unidentified assailants in the Chehertha area here on Sunday, police s

The New Indian Express 25 May 2025 7:42 pm

Akali Dal Councillor Shot Dead By Men On Bike In Punjab's Amritsar

A Shiromani Akali Dal Councillor was shot dead by three bike-borne men in Punjab's Amritsar earlier today. The victim, Harjinder Singh Bahman, wa

NDTV 25 May 2025 7:13 pm

Amritsar grenade attack: NIA nabs man who sheltered KLF-linked terrorists

Bhagwant, who had been absconding since the incident, had provided shelter to Gursidak and Vishal

The Hindu 22 May 2025 10:29 pm

Days after Amritsar hootch tragedy, 3 die consuming liquor in Ludhiana

Three labourers Rinku (40), Debi (27) and Mangoo (32) consumed liquor at a vacant plot along Noorwala Road on May 21, 2025 night

The Hindu 22 May 2025 10:11 pm

Days after Amritsar hooch tragedy, three die in Ludhiana after consuming spurious liquor

CHANDIGARH: Three people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor at Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana, just days after the hooch tragedy in

The New Indian Express 22 May 2025 7:06 pm

Punjab Police Demolishes Illegal Properties Of 2 Drug Smugglers In Amritsar

Punjab Police on Thursday demolished illegal properties of two drug smugglers constructed on Panchayat's land. The illegal property was construct

NDTV 22 May 2025 2:32 pm

Punjab Police takes bulldozer action, demolishes illegal properties of two drug smugglers in Amritsar

Punjab Police on Thursday demolished illegal properties of two drug smugglers constructed on Panchayat's land. The illegal property was construct

The Economic Times 22 May 2025 1:52 pm

Photos: Retreat ceremony resumes at Attari

Amritsar: After a gap of 12 days, the beating retreat ceremony resumed on Tuesday at the joint check post of the Punjab Frontier, Attari here. Th

The Siasat Daily 21 May 2025 8:40 pm

Pakistani intruder apprehended in Amritsar: BSF

CHANDIGARH, May 21: A Pakistani intruder was apprehended after he crossed the International Border in Punjabs Amritsar district, a BSF spokespers

Daily Excelsior 21 May 2025 2:01 pm

No Handshake, No Sweets: Low-Key Beating Retreat Ceremony Resumes At Attari

After 12 days, the beating retreat ceremony resumed on Tuesday at the joint check post of the Punjab Frontier, Attari in Amritsar.

NDTV 21 May 2025 8:50 am

SGPC, head priest deny Army officer's claim on air defence guns at Golden Temple during Indo-Pak standoff

CHANDIGARH: A day after Lieutenant General Sumer Ivan DCunha hinted that air defence guns were deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to count

The New Indian Express 20 May 2025 7:19 pm

50 individuals from Punjab under scanner for alleged links to suspects arrested for spying for Pakistan

CHANDIGARH: Around 50 people from various parts of Punjab are under the police scanner as their antecedents are being verified for suspected link

The New Indian Express 20 May 2025 5:35 pm

Beating Retreat ceremony resumes at Punjab borders after 12-day suspension, public entry from May 21

CHANDIGARH: After twelve days, the Beating Retreat ceremony resumed at all three Joint Check Posts (JCPs) of the Punjab Frontier, Attari in Amrit

The New Indian Express 20 May 2025 4:47 pm

How India Foiled Pak Threat To Golden Temple

The Indian Army demonstrated how India's air defence systems saved the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other cities in Punjab from Pakistani missil

Rediff 20 May 2025 11:51 am

Big Breakthrough Against Pak ISI-Backed Terror Networks In Punjab

In a big breakthrough, the Punjab Police has busted terror networks that were backed by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence spy agency and inv

NDTV 20 May 2025 10:52 am

Punjab: Retreat Ceremony For Public Along Pak Border To Resume From May 21

AMRITSAR, May 20: The Border Security Force (BSF) has said the public flag-lowering retreat ceremony at three locations in Punjab along the Pakis

Daily Excelsior 20 May 2025 10:30 am

Pak tried to target Golden Temple, Punjab cities

AMRITSAR, May 19: Army today displayed debris of drones and missiles launched from Pakistan and intercepted by Indian Air Defence Systems. Follow

Daily Excelsior 20 May 2025 5:05 am

Pakistans drone and missileattacks targeting the Golden Temple in Amritsar were thwarted: Indian Army

Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple on the intervening night of May 7-8; Indias air defence system, including indigenous Akash missile

The Hindu 19 May 2025 8:41 pm

Golden Temple saved from Pakistani missiles, says Indian Army

Amritsar: The Indian Army on Monday showed a demonstration of how Indian air defence systems, including the Akash missile system, saved the holie

The Siasat Daily 19 May 2025 6:15 pm