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Punjab police dismantles cross-border arms smuggling rings, arrests four, including juvenile

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has busted two separate cross-border illegal arms smuggling modules with the arrest of four operatives, including a juv

The New Indian Express 1 Aug 2025 8:24 pm

`Quiet student in second bench`: Saiyaara actor Aneet Padda`s school honours her

Aneet Padda has been riding high on the success of her film Saiyaara. Her school in Amritsar put together a video to congratulate her and recalle

Mid Day 1 Aug 2025 1:32 pm

Farmers take out tractor marches demanding immediate withdrawal of land pooling scheme in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: With anger mounting against the controversial land pooling scheme of the Punjab government, farmers across the state held tractor mar

The New Indian Express 30 Jul 2025 5:05 pm

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module

Chandigarh, Jul 29: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a cross-border arms smuggling module and apprehended an operative working und

Daily Excelsior 29 Jul 2025 1:45 pm

Border 2: Ahan Shetty Thanks Varun Dhawan On Final Day Of Filming With Him; No Ego, No Airs

Ahan Shetty wrapped up shooting for Border 2 in Amritsar, and penned a heartfelt note for his co-star Varun Dhawan. Check it out!

News18 28 Jul 2025 9:55 pm

Is 'Saiyaara' star Aneet Padda a nepokid? How's she related to 'Made In Heaven' director Nitya Mehra?

Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become a box office sensation. Rumors of nepotism surrounding Padda

The Economic Times 28 Jul 2025 12:40 pm

BKI associate held for grenade attack

NEW DELHI, July 27: The Delhi Police has arrested a 22-year-old man allegedly associated with the banned terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa Int

Daily Excelsior 28 Jul 2025 5:03 am

Arms seized from ISI-backed gang in Punjab

Amritsar Police successfully busted a Pakistan's ISI-backed smuggling network, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant cache of arms

The Times of India 28 Jul 2025 2:12 am

Punjab: ISI-backed arms smuggling network busted; 5 held

Chandigarh, Jul 27: A major cross-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms, operated allegedly by Pakistans ISI-backed handlers, was busted

The Northlines 27 Jul 2025 12:11 pm

ISI-Backed Arms Smuggling Network Busted In Punjab; 5 Nabbed

Chandigarh, Jul 27: A major cross-border smuggling network of sophisticated arms, operated allegedly by Pakistans ISI-backed handlers, was busted

Daily Excelsior 27 Jul 2025 10:47 am

Punjab: Pakistan's ISI-backed arms smuggling network busted; 5 nabbed

Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central agencies, dismantled a significant cross-border arms smuggling ring allegedly backed by Paki

The Economic Times 27 Jul 2025 10:41 am

Punjab Police's Crackdown On Pak-Backed Cross-Border Drugs And Arm Smuggling Network In Amritsar

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News18 27 Jul 2025 10:34 am

AAP government facing backlash as village panchayats pass resolutions against land pooling policy

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab Government is facing backlash in many villages across the state over the controversial land pooling po

The New Indian Express 26 Jul 2025 3:45 pm

Punjab Police reveal bomb threats to Golden Temple were sent through 'dark net', VPN

CHANDIGARH: Police have revealed that the emails sent to the Shiromani Parkhandak Gurdwara Committee (SGPC) threatening to bomb the Golden Temple

The New Indian Express 24 Jul 2025 7:09 pm

BSF neutralised six drones in 24 hours near Indo-Pak border, seizes arms, heroin in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: In the last twenty-four hours, the Border Security Force (BSF) has allegedly neutralised as many as six drones carrying drugs and wea

The New Indian Express 24 Jul 2025 6:58 pm

BSF shoots down 6 Pakistani drones in Punjab; 3 pistols, 1kg heroin seized

The Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted six Pakistani drones near the International Border in Punjab's Amritsar district, seizing three pisto

The Times of India 24 Jul 2025 3:16 pm

Punjab: Six Pakistani Drones Neutralised; 3 Pistols, Over 1 Kg Heroin Seized

Drones seized near Amritsar and Tarn Taran; cache includes 1.07 kg heroin, 3 pistols, magazines

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jul 2025 2:47 pm

Punjab: Six Pakistani drones neutralised; three pistols, one kg heroin seized

In a series of incidents along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar district, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel intercepted six dro

The Economic Times 24 Jul 2025 2:23 pm

Ex-Punjab police officer sentenced to 10-year rigorous imprisonment in 1993 fake encounter case

CHANDIGARH: A CBI court in Mohali has sentenced a former Punjab Police officer to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 1993 fake encounter case

The New Indian Express 24 Jul 2025 11:21 am

Ex-Punjab Police Officer Sentenced To 10-Yr Rigorous Imprisonment In 1993 Fake Encounter Case

Chandigarh, Jul 24: A CBI court in Mohali has sentenced a former Punjab Police officer to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a 1993 fake encoun

Daily Excelsior 24 Jul 2025 11:07 am

Punjab government, SGPC spar over parallel events for Guru Tegh Bahadur's 350th martyrdom anniversary

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex representative body of Sik

The New Indian Express 22 Jul 2025 9:03 pm

Heroin smuggling from Punjab tightens grip on Chamba as police crack down on rising drug menace

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, is facing a growing heroin smuggling crisis from Punjab, particularly Amritsar. Recent arrests highlight the issue, wit

The Times of India 22 Jul 2025 9:34 am

200-feet-high tricolour expected to be hoisted at Mahavir-Sadqi border point in Punjab on Aug 15

CHANDIGARH: On August 15, about two months after Operation Sindoor, the tricolour is expected to be hoisted at the Mahavir-Sadqi border in Fazilk

The New Indian Express 21 Jul 2025 2:50 pm

Golden Temple bomb threats: Cong MP asks Punjab CM Mann to visit Amritsar

Amritsar: Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Saturday slammed Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for not visiting Amritsar even once despite the

The Siasat Daily 19 Jul 2025 11:53 pm

Punjab LoP Bajwa demands all-party meet over Golden Temple threat emails

CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa today urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately con

The New Indian Express 18 Jul 2025 9:02 pm

AAP govt in hot water in Punjab as farmer unions oppose land pooling; BJP, Congress give tactical support to stir

CHANDIGARH: The political scenario in Punjab is heating up once again. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government now finds itself in hot water as farm

The New Indian Express 18 Jul 2025 8:21 pm

Software engineer detained in Faridabad over e-mails threatening to blow up Golden Temple

AMRITSAR: A software engineer was rounded up from Faridabad in connection with the five e-mails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committ

The New Indian Express 18 Jul 2025 4:02 pm

Golden Temple receives five bomb threat emails in three days; SGPC, security agencies on high alert

CHANDIGARH: In a span of three days, the Golden Temple in Amritsar has received five bomb threat emails, with three sent today alone, allegedly f

The New Indian Express 16 Jul 2025 8:08 pm

Golden Temple gets 3rd bomb threat; email sent using fake IDs

Chandigarh, July 16: The Golden Temple in Amritsar has received a third bomb threat in as many days, triggering heightened security in and around

The Northlines 16 Jul 2025 4:19 pm

Bad news for Pakistan! India develops world's most dangerous artillery gun, can directly target Lahore from Amritsar, to be procured till...

The Indian government has signed contracts worth ?6,900 crore with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the procurement of

DNA India 16 Jul 2025 6:47 am

Golden temple gets second bomb threat; security beefed up

CHANDIGARH: Within twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple has once again received another bomb threat. This time, an email has warned of RDX explos

The New Indian Express 16 Jul 2025 12:22 am

Air India to partially resume international flights from August 1, full restoration in October

Air India is partially restoring its international flight schedule, which had been curtailed under a 'safety pause' following the tragic accident

The New Indian Express 15 Jul 2025 10:36 pm

Golden Temple receives bomb threat again, second RDX email in 24 hours, probeunderway

Golden Temple receives two bomb threats in 24 hours, prompting police investigation and heightened security across Amritsar.

DNA India 15 Jul 2025 7:15 pm

Golden Temple's security beefed up after bomb threat

Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, while confirming the email threat, said an FIR has been lodged on the complaint of the Shiro

Rediff 15 Jul 2025 1:15 am

Golden temple gets bomb threat, security beefed up

The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received a bomb threat, following which the Punjab Police tightened the security around the temple co

The New Indian Express 15 Jul 2025 12:17 am

Amritsar's Golden Temple receives bomb threat, email says...; police beefupsecurity

The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received a bomb threat on Monday, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said in a police comp

DNA India 14 Jul 2025 11:52 pm

Punjab's Golden Temple Receives Bomb Threat, Police Launches Investigation

Amritsar Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that the police received a complaint regarding an email threatening a blast in the Golden Templ

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jul 2025 11:41 pm

Golden Temple in Amritsar receives bomb threat

The Golden Temple in Amritsar received a bomb threat via email on Monday, prompting a police complaint from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Com

The Economic Times 14 Jul 2025 10:26 pm

80 Seconds, 48km: Indias New Next-Gen Artillery Guns Can Reach Lahore From Amritsar

While similar foreign artillery systems cost Rs 35-40 crore, DRDOs ATAGS costs just Rs 15 crore. In development since 2012, it is now ready for i

News18 14 Jul 2025 5:58 pm

Akal Takht, Takht Patna Sahib resolve differences as edicts declaring members 'tankhaiya' were withdrawn

CHANDIGARH: The Takht Patna Sahib (one of the five supreme temporal seats of Sikhs) has withdrawn all previous edicts that had declared Shiromani

The New Indian Express 14 Jul 2025 4:41 pm

DC holds land compensation camp at Vijaypur

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, July 9: In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the District Ad

Daily Excelsior 10 Jul 2025 5:27 am

ED raids 11 locations in Punjab, Haryana in dunki route money laundering probe

CHANDIGARH: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at eleven locations across Punjab and Haryana as part of an ongoing

The New Indian Express 9 Jul 2025 4:04 pm

ED conducts searches across Punjab and Haryana in Donkey Route case

The searches were carried out in Punjabs Amritsar, Sangrur, Patiala, and Moga; and Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Karnal in Haryana, as part of the pro

The Hindu 9 Jul 2025 12:00 pm

ED Raids In Punjab, Haryana In Donkey Route Case

Jalandhar, Jul 9: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches in multiple cities of Punjab and Haryana as part of a money launder

Daily Excelsior 9 Jul 2025 11:59 am

Bihar to get four more Amrit Bharat express trains. Check details

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced four new Amrit Bharat Express trains for Bihar, bringing the total to seven nationwide, with five

The Economic Times 9 Jul 2025 6:53 am

Key operative of Bishnoi gang arrested in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: An alleged key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been arrested, a top Punjab Police officer said on Tuesday. Himanshu Sood,

The New Indian Express 8 Jul 2025 12:28 pm

Railway Minister announces key projects for poll-bound Bihar; says Rs 10,000 crore budget allotted

NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, during his visit to Patna on Monday ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, announced the introducti

The New Indian Express 7 Jul 2025 8:41 pm

Khalistani terrorist Happy Passia, wanted in 14 grenade attacks across Punjab, likely to be extradited from US

CHANDIGARH: Happy Passia, an alleged mastermind of 14 grenade attacks across Punjab and a wanted notorious gangster-turned-Khalistani terrorist i

The New Indian Express 7 Jul 2025 1:35 pm

Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26

NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the

The New Indian Express 6 Jul 2025 10:07 pm

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

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

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 Pratap Singh from party for five years

AAP spokesperson Neel Garg said the MLA was suspended for consistently making public statements against party activities, and it is against polit

The Hindu 30 Jun 2025 8:27 am

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

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 shot dead in Punjab

Harjit Kaur (52) was critically injured after the incident on Thursday at around 9:30 pm and was referred to a hospital in Amritsar, but she succ

Rediff 27 Jun 2025 2:46 pm

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

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

SADs Majithia arrested in disproportionate assets case

Chandigarh, June 25: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia was today arrested in a disproportionate assets case after the state Vigila

The Northlines 25 Jun 2025 2:53 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

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

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

Two held in Punjab for spying for ISI; pen drives, phones seized

CHANDIGARH: Two persons have been arrested for allegedly being involved in espionage activities linked to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services In

The New Indian Express 22 Jun 2025 10:54 am

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

Amritsar Man Reaches Wedding Venue With 'Baraat' Only To Find 'UK-Based' Bride Missing

The groom and his family came with the 'baraat' with pomp and show but realised that the venue, whose details were provided by the bride's side,

News18 11 Jun 2025 7:46 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