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DGCA extends duty hours of pilots on Boeing 787s; pilot association demands withdrawal of order

NEW DELHI: Due to the need to reroute flights on account of the closed Pakistani airspace, the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civ

The New Indian Express 26 Oct 2025 11:53 pm

Cross-border smuggling foiled: BSF seizes heroin, pistols and drones in Punjab

In a major anti-smuggling drive, the BSF seized heroin, pistols, and drones in separate operations along the India-Pakistan border in Punjabs Amr

Mid Day 26 Oct 2025 4:34 pm

Terror operative held with 2 IEDs

CHANDIGARH, Oct 25:Punjab Police has arrested an operative of a terror network and recovered arms and ammunition, including two IEDs packed with

Daily Excelsior 26 Oct 2025 4:04 am

Terror Module Operative Arrested With Two IEDs In Punjab

Chandigarh, Oct 25: Punjab Police has arrested an operative of a terror network and recovered arms and ammunition, including two IEDs packed with

Daily Excelsior 25 Oct 2025 7:40 pm

Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Seize IEDs, Arms in Amritsar

Man linked to Pakistan-based network arrested; two RDX-packed IEDs and weapons recovered

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2025 7:35 pm

Fire Breaks Out In Amritsar-Purnia Jan Sewa Express Near Sonbarsha

The fire was quickly brought under control using extinguishers, and no passenger injuries or casualties were reported.

News18 24 Oct 2025 8:38 pm

Data shows over 5,300 acres of land washed away in Punjab during recent floods

CHANDIGARH: More than 5,300 acres of land were washed away in 15 out of the 23 districts in Punjab during the floods that ravaged the state in Au

The New Indian Express 24 Oct 2025 6:00 pm

RAT Race At 1,000 Feet: Air Indias Birmingham Scare Reveals Global Boeing 787 Flaw

On flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham, the Ram Air Turbinefolded out of the fuselage while the jet was at a low altitude on its final appro

News18 23 Oct 2025 4:07 am

19-year-old killed, six family members injured in blast during Diwali celebrations in Punjab's Gurdaspur

CHANDIGARH: A 19-year-old youth was killed and six members of his family, including two women, were injured in a blast at Dharmabad village in De

The New Indian Express 22 Oct 2025 7:24 pm

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Weapons Smuggling Network, 4 Held

Chandigarh, Oct 22: Punjab Police have busted a cross-border smuggling network and arrested four operatives and recovered four sophisticated pist

Daily Excelsior 22 Oct 2025 5:10 pm

Post-Diwali haze engulfs Delhi and neighbouring states as air quality dips sharply

Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air pollution, with air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category across several areas on Wednesda

The New Indian Express 22 Oct 2025 11:39 am

Delhi and neighbouring states choke under 'very poor' air quality, pollution levels remain alarming

Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air pollution, with air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category across several areas on Wednesda

The New Indian Express 22 Oct 2025 11:39 am

Air quality 'very poor' in parts of Haryana, 'poor' in Punjab

Air quality in parts of Haryana was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday, with Dharuhera's AQI reaching 382. Neighbouring Punjab exp

The Economic Times 22 Oct 2025 11:25 am

1 killed, 4 injured in clash at Amritsar village

The Times of India 21 Oct 2025 10:33 pm

Punjab police bust terror module, seize RPG-22 anti-tank launcher in Amritsar

CHANDIGARH: In an intelligence-based operation conducted by the Punjab Police in close coordination with central agencies, two operatives of a te

The New Indian Express 21 Oct 2025 4:04 pm

Punjab Police Arrest 2 Terror Operatives, Recover Rocket Propelled Grenade

Amritsar Rural Police, in close coordination with central agencies, apprehended two terror operatives identified as Mehakdeep Singh alias Mehak a

NDTV 21 Oct 2025 11:53 am

Air quality 'very poor' in many parts of Haryana; Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, worst

Air quality in Haryana has dipped into the 'very poor' category, with Bahadurgarh recording the highest AQI at 358. Neighbouring Punjab also expe

The Economic Times 21 Oct 2025 10:52 am

308 stubble burning cases in Punjab since Sept 15; Tarn Taran records maximum

CHANDIGARH, Oct 20: The number of stubble burning incidents in Punjab has reached 308, with Tarn Taran and Amritsar districts accounting for the

Daily Excelsior 20 Oct 2025 3:57 pm

Farm fires in Pakistans Punjab worsen air quality across region, says experts

CHANDIGARH: Farmers in Punjab are not solely responsible for the regions worsening air quality, as stubble-burning incidents are rising in both I

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 1:25 pm

Pakistan's Punjab farm fires worsen regional air, account for 35% of all detected cases

CHANDIGARH: Farmers in Punjab are not solely responsible for the regions worsening air quality, as stubble-burning incidents are rising in both I

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 1:25 pm

241 stubble burning cases in Punjab from September 15 to October 18: Data

CHANDIGARH: Punjab has recorded 241 stubble burning incidents so far this season, with Tarn Taran district accounting for the biggest share at 88

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 12:55 pm

Air India announces 174 weekly flights as part of Northern Winter Schedule

NEW DELHI: Air India has announced the addition of 174 weekly flights on key domestic and short-haul international routes, operated by its single

The New Indian Express 19 Oct 2025 12:06 am

BSF foils cross-border smuggling attempts along IB in Punjab; seizes drugs

CHANDIGARH, Oct 18: The BSF seized more than 3 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 600 grams of heroin along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, t

Daily Excelsior 18 Oct 2025 4:44 pm

Three Garib Rath Express coaches catch fire near Punjab's Sirhind, no casualties reported

CHANDIGARH: Three Garib Rath Express AC coaches, travelling from Amritsar to Saharsa in Bihar, caught fire near Sirhind railway station on Saturd

The New Indian Express 18 Oct 2025 2:28 pm

Fire breaks out in Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express in Punjab, one injured

The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar

The Hindu 18 Oct 2025 11:22 am

Coach Of Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express Catches Fire In Punjab, No Casualty

Fatehgarh Sahib (Pb), Oct 18: A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturda

Daily Excelsior 18 Oct 2025 10:23 am

Fire breaks out on AmritsarSaharsa Express coach in Punjab's Sirhind; watch video

A fire erupted in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express at Sirhind Station in Punjab on Saturday morning. The Ministry of Railways confirmed th

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2025 10:21 am

Punjab: Fire breaks out in AC coach of Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express; one injured

On Saturday morning, a fire erupted in one of the AC coaches of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind. Thankfully, all passengers

The Times of India 18 Oct 2025 10:04 am

Fire On Coach Of Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express In Punjab, Passengers Evacuated

A fire broke out in one of the coaches of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express at Sirhind Junction in Punjab. Passengers were evacuated and th

News18 18 Oct 2025 9:59 am

Pak smugglers deploy failsafe drones, pose new challenge for Border Security Forces

CHANDIGARH: Security agencies are facing a fresh technical hurdle in the fight against cross-border smuggling, as drones used by traffickers from

The New Indian Express 14 Oct 2025 1:06 pm

THIS is only train in India that serves all meals free during 33 hour journey, not Rajdhani, Vande Bharat or Shatabdi, it is...

The Sachkhand Express offers free meals on its 2,000 km journey between Nanded and Amritsar, embodying the Sikh tradition of langar. With food pr

DNA India 14 Oct 2025 6:56 am

Punjab CM distributes compensation to flood-hit people in Amritsar

AJNALA (Punjab), Oct 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over cheques amounting to Rs 6.70 crore as compensation to 669 floo

Daily Excelsior 14 Oct 2025 4:28 am

TasteAtlas 2025: THIS is the only dessert in Top 10 Indian dishes, 3 vegetarian favourites dominate list, know which ones here...

TasteAtlas has unveiled its list of the top 10 Indian dishes for 2024-25, featuring culinary favourites like butter garlic naan, Amritsari kulcha

DNA India 13 Oct 2025 9:41 am

Congress upset with P. Chidambarams remarks on Operation Blue Star: Sources

Senior Congress leader and former Home Minister P. Chidambaram has stirred controversy with his recent remarks on Operation Blue Star, prompting

The New Indian Express 12 Oct 2025 6:20 pm

Chidambaram says Operation Blue Star was a mistake

Operation Blue Star was a military operation held between June 1-10, 1984, to remove Damdami Taksal leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his mil

The Hindu 12 Oct 2025 2:35 pm

Indira Gandhi paid with her life for Operation Blue Star, says Chidambaram; calls it a collective error

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday described Operation Blue Star, the 1984 Indian Army action at the Gol

The New Indian Express 12 Oct 2025 12:19 pm

Op Blue Star Was the Wrong Way, Indira Gandhi paid with her life for the mistake: Chidambaram

Kasauli, Oct 12: Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday termed Operation Blue Star, the June 1984 Army action at the Golden Temple in A

The Northlines 12 Oct 2025 12:00 pm

Indira Gandhi Paid With Her Life For Op Blue Star Mistake: P Chidambaram

Operation Blue Star that was carried out on the instructions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to flush out terrorists from the Golden Templ

NDTV 12 Oct 2025 10:45 am

DGCA Seeks Report on AI Flight RAT Deployment

Air India flight AI-117, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft was en route from Amritsar to Birmingham when the RAT deployed unexpectedly during landing on Oc

Deccan Chronicle 12 Oct 2025 9:59 am

Cross-border weapon-smuggling module busted in Punjab

Punjab Police's counter-intelligence wing in Amritsar has busted a cross-border weapon-smuggling module with Pakistan links, arresting three oper

The Economic Times 11 Oct 2025 10:22 pm

Salman Khan mourns the death of his Tiger 3 co-star Varinder Singh Ghuman: 'Rest in peace'

Ghuman passed away after suffering a heart attack in Amritsar. He had complained of shoulder pain and was admitted to a private hospital, where h

DNA India 10 Oct 2025 11:00 pm

Punjabi Bodybuilder and Actor Varinder Singh Ghuman Dies of Heart Attack in Amritsar

Chandigarh, Oct 9: Renowned vegetarian bodybuilder and Bollywood actor Varinder Singh Ghuman passed away on Thursday following a heart attack. He

The Northlines 10 Oct 2025 12:29 pm

Air India flight from Vienna to New Delhi diverted to Dubai due to technical issue

An Air India flight from Vienna to New Delhi was diverted to Dubai due to a suspected technical issue, landing safely and departing after necessa

The Times of India 10 Oct 2025 11:33 am

Who was Varinder Ghuman? Punjabi actor and bodybuilder dies of heart attack at 53

Reports suggest that Varinder Ghuman was undergoing treatment in Amritsar, where he suffered a heart attack and died.

DNA India 9 Oct 2025 9:06 pm

Major breakthrough: Pakistans ISI-backed terror network busted in Punjab; IED meant for 'terror attack' recovered

Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module, apprehending two operatives and recovering 2.5

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 12:35 pm

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu issues BIG statement on Air India scare: 'We're going to...'

Air India flight AI117, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed safely in Birmingham on Saturday after the Ram Air Turbine was deployed during its final

DNA India 8 Oct 2025 1:48 am

Recent floods alter Punjabs soil texture and profile, triggering questions over fertility: PAU study

CHANDIGARH: A study conducted by Punjab Agricultural University revealed that the texture of soil and its profile have been altered and re-shaped

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 3:52 pm

Mid-air scare for Air India Dreamliner as emergency turbine activates before landing

NEW DELHI: An Air India Boeing Dreamliner flight from Amritsar to Birmingham made a safe landing after suffering a major scare just before reachi

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 12:38 am

Pilots' body asks DGCA to probe all Boeing 787 electrical systems after Air India RAT incident in UK

MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical s

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 5:21 pm

RAT gets deployed on Air India's Birmingham-bound plane; aircraft lands safely

MUMBAI: The operating crew of Air India's Amritsar-Birmingham flight reported that the Boeing 787's Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deployed d

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 12:54 pm

Emergency Turbine Deploys On Air India Flight To UK, Plane Lands Safely

The operating crew of Air India's Amritsar-Birmingham flight reported that the Boeing 787's Ram Air Turbine unexpectedly deployed during the fina

NDTV 5 Oct 2025 12:43 pm

RAT Gets Deployed On Air Indias Birmingham-Bound Plane; Aircraft Lands Safely

Mumbai, Oct 5: The operating crew of Air Indias Amritsar-Birmingham flight reported that the Boeing 787s Ram Air Turbine (RAT) unexpectedly deplo

Daily Excelsior 5 Oct 2025 12:21 pm

Why was Air India Amritsar-Birmingham flight grounded in UK? Airline issues BIG statement, 'Crew detected...'

An Air India Boeing Dreamliner 787-8 aircraft was grounded in UK, after the operating crew detected deployment of its emergency turbine, Ram Air

DNA India 5 Oct 2025 11:38 am

Pakistan-linked ring busted: Punjab police dismantles arms and drug smuggling network; 2 arrested

Amritsar police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network with Pakistan links, apprehending two operatives, Gurjant Singh an

The Times of India 5 Oct 2025 11:22 am

Air India Amritsar To UK Flight Lands Safely After RAM Deploys During Approach, Aircraft Grounded

Air India flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham deployed its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach but landed safely, with all systems r

News18 5 Oct 2025 10:58 am

Abhishek Sharma's sister Komal Sharma ties the knot with businessman Lovish Oberoi in Amritsar; star cricketer misses wedding due to....

The left-handed batsman participated in the Haldi and Mehndi ceremonies earlier in the week, where he was spotted dancing joyfully with family an

DNA India 3 Oct 2025 7:28 pm

Abhishek Sharma's sister Komal marries Lovish Oberoi-- Who is he?

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma celebrated his sister Komal's wedding in Ludhiana, dancing with mentor Yuvraj Singh and brother-in-law Lovish Oberoi. T

The Times of India 3 Oct 2025 5:18 pm

Juvenile among five arrested in Punjab for cross-border arms, narcotics smuggling

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network with links to Pakistan with the arrest of f

The New Indian Express 2 Oct 2025 7:20 pm

Cross-Border Arms, Heroin Seized in Amritsar; 5 Held

Chandigarh, Oct 2, 2025: Punjab police have busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network in Amritsar, arresting five individuals an

The Northlines 2 Oct 2025 4:33 pm

Police Bust Cross-Border Arms, Drug Smuggling Racket in Amritsar

Five arrested with 12 pistols, 1.5 kg heroin; accused linked to Pakistan-based smugglers

Deccan Chronicle 2 Oct 2025 4:09 pm

Cross-Border Arms, Narcotics Smuggling Network Busted, 5 Held In Amritsar

Chandigarh, Oct 2: A cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network was busted in Amritsar with the arrest of five people and recovery of 1.50

Daily Excelsior 2 Oct 2025 3:41 pm

Punjab education minister Bains urges IAF to station decommissioned MiG-21s at Schools of Eminence

CHANDIGARH: Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has written to Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, appeal

The New Indian Express 1 Oct 2025 7:48 pm

Centre stands shoulder to shoulder with Punjab: Amit Shah as CM Mann seeks aid

CHANDIGARH: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Modi government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and is c

The New Indian Express 1 Oct 2025 8:06 am

Punjab Assembly passes resolution against Centre's 'lack of response' on financial package for flood relief

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution seeking a comprehensive special package of Rs 20,000 crore from the Union g

The New Indian Express 29 Sep 2025 6:12 pm

Multiple Indian airports, nearly 400 Delhi schools receive hoax bomb alerts

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of educational institutions in Delhi and several airports across India received bomb threats on Sunday morning. After inspect

The New Indian Express 29 Sep 2025 12:38 am

Punjab should be seen as Indias gateway to Eurasia, says Congress Bajwa

The Opposition leader proposed the creation of an Amritsar-Rajpura economic corridor with agro-processing clusters, industrial parks, and logisti

The Hindu 28 Sep 2025 9:35 pm

Six arrested in Amritsar with 4 k.g. heroin, 2 pistols: Punjab Police

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused persons were in touch with a Pakistan-based handler named Shah through social media, the DGP

The Hindu 26 Sep 2025 4:20 am

Blog: Blog | The Story Of Abhijot, A Child Who Fought For His Life In A Flooded Punjab Village

Punjab experienced the worst floods this year since 1988. As many as 14 areas had villages that were completely inundated. Among those areas was

NDTV 25 Sep 2025 8:17 pm

Government will continue ban on wheat & flour exports: Prahlad Joshi

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi on Wednesday declined the industrys request for permission to export wheat a

The New Indian Express 25 Sep 2025 7:55 am

Punjab border farmers urge BSF to allow them to desilt, draft SOPs after consulting experts and farmers

CHANDIGARH: 220 villages of six districts -- Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Ferozepur and Fazilka of Punjab-- were submerged in the

The New Indian Express 23 Sep 2025 5:38 pm

Punjab Police arrest three operatives involved in cross-border illegal weapon supply

CHANDIGARH: In an intelligence-based operation, the Punjab Police has dismantled an organised arms and hawala network with the arrest of its thre

The New Indian Express 22 Sep 2025 6:20 pm

Inquiry into floods should be conducted under the supervision of retired judge: Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

CHANDIGARH: The Ravi river unleashed the greatest fury, recording its highest-ever water flow of 14.11 lakh cusecs and causing 42 breaches in its

The New Indian Express 21 Sep 2025 5:43 pm

Rains LIVE: Himachals Mcleodganj cut off, landslide near prominent school in Shimla

A total of 425 roads, including three national Highways, namely NH 3 (Attari-Leh road), NH-5 (Old Hindustan-Tibet Road) and the NH-503A (Amritsar

The Hindu 20 Sep 2025 8:34 am

Chandigarh Diary | Haryanas Anil Vij drops minister from his X bio

Haryana minister Anil Vij has dropped the word minister from his bio on social media platform X. Earlier, his bio read Anil Vij Minister Haryana,

The New Indian Express 19 Sep 2025 7:35 am

25 kg heroin seized from drug smuggler in Punjab's Amritsar

In Amritsar, a drug smuggler named Sajan Singh was arrested. He had more than 25 kg of heroin. The Punjab Police and BSF conducted a joint operat

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2025 11:28 pm

Floods in Punjab exploited by Pakistani smugglers to push drugs and weapons

CHANDIGARH: Pakistani smugglers exploited the recent flood situation in Punjab, as the Ravi and Sutlej rivers swelled, pushing drugs into India u

The New Indian Express 18 Sep 2025 5:32 pm

Man Held With Over 25 Kg Heroin In Amritsar

CHANDIGARH, Sept 18: An alleged drug smuggler was apprehended with more than 25 kg of heroin in Amritsar, a Border Security Force (BSF) official

Daily Excelsior 18 Sep 2025 1:41 pm

Shaheen takes Pakistan to 146 for 9 despite Junaid, Simranjeet strikes

DUBAI, Sept 17: Pacer Junaid Siddique and Amritsar born left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh were exceptional in their execution but Pakistans late-

Daily Excelsior 18 Sep 2025 5:59 am

Siropa row: SGPC acts after Rahul Gandhi honored at gurdwara during his Punjab visit

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday suspended a preacher and an attendant, dismissed a granthi from servi

The New Indian Express 17 Sep 2025 7:33 pm

Drone-driven drug smuggling cases along India-Pakistan border skyrocket from three in 2021 to 179 in 2024, says NCB report

There has been a sharp increase in drone sightings and recoveries of narcotics in border districts such as Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozpur and Gur

The Hindu 16 Sep 2025 10:25 pm

Flood relief warehouse established in Amritsar

The Times of India 16 Sep 2025 9:34 pm

Controversy erupts in Amritsar over Rahul Gandhi receiving 'siropa' at gurdwara

A controversy has emerged in Amritsar following Congress MP Rahul Gandhis visit to flood-affected areas, during which he was honoured with a 'sir

Web Dunia 16 Sep 2025 11:30 am

Amandeep Hospitals announces Indian Hockey Captain Harmanpreet as new brand ambassador

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 15: Amandeep Hospital, in partnership with Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, North Indias largest NABH-accredi

Daily Excelsior 16 Sep 2025 6:36 am