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Amritsar cops bust illegal arms smuggling racket, 3 held

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:22 pm

Man injured in firing outside ATM in Amritsar village

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:04 pm

SGPC to file FIR over act of disrespect at Golden Temple Sarovar

Chandigarh, Jan 24: Amritsar authorities are preparing to register an FIR after a Muslim youth was seen performing ablutions in the sacred sarova

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

When big-fat weddings become soft targets for gangs

Punjab's wedding venues are becoming scenes of violence, with recent shootings including an AAP sarpanch's murder in Amritsar and a deadly gang s

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 2:54 pm

Punjab Police Bust Two BKI Terror Modules, 5 Operatives Arrested

Chandigarh: Punjab Police busted two terror modules of the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of five operatives in

The Northlines 24 Jan 2026 1:41 pm

'High-grade explosives may have been involved': Explosion damages AmritsarDelhi railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib; loco pilot injured

A suspected sabotage incident rocked the Amritsar-Delhi railway line in Punjab late Friday night. An explosion near Khanpur village, Fatehgarh Sa

The Times of India 24 Jan 2026 11:06 am

Caught! Stuffed walrus & peacock at Amritsar airport

The Times of India 23 Jan 2026 6:07 am

Punjab: Cross-Border Illegal Arms Module Linked To Pakistani Smugglers Busted, Two Held

Chandigarh, Jan 21: Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has unearthed a cross-border illegal arms module linked to Pakistan-based smugglers with t

Daily Excelsior 21 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Cold weather conditions prevail in parts of Punjab, Haryana; Amritsar coldest at 2.8 degree Celsius

Chandigarh, the common capital of the two States, recorded a low of 6 degrees Celsius

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 1:06 pm

Amritsar coldest in plains at 2.9C, rain on cards this week

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 11:15 pm

Amritsar freezes at 1.7C as cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana

The Times of India 19 Jan 2026 3:48 am

Delhi, Noida and Gurgaon may see rain as IMD predicts cold wave & wet weather across UP, Punjab, Haryana and other North Indian states

Weather Today: Two Western Disturbances are set to impact north and northwest India this week, bringing rain, snowfall, thunderstorms, and dense

The Economic Times 19 Jan 2026 12:19 am

Punjab police claims cracking ex-sarpanch murder case

Jharmal Singh, a former sarpanch, was allegedly killed after being shot from point-blank range at a wedding venue in Amritsar

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 4:20 am

AAP Sarpanch Murder: 2 Shooters, 5 Others Arrested By Punjab Police

Punjab Police arrested seven, including two shooters, for killing AAP sarpanch Jharmal Singh at an Amritsar wedding. BJP demands Bhagwant Mann's

News18 12 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

AAP sarpanch murder: 2 shooters, 5 others arrested; BJP slams govt, demands CM Bhagwant Manns resignation

Punjab Police have apprehended two alleged shooters and five accomplices in connection with the January 4 murder of AAP sarpanch Jarmal Singh. Th

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 1:48 pm

2 Shooters, 5 Others Arrested In AAP Sarpanch Murder Case

Punjab Police on Monday said it has arrested two shooters and five other accused in the murder case of an AAP sarpanch who was killed at a weddin

NDTV 12 Jan 2026 1:30 pm

Indus Water Treaty greatly harmed J&K: CM Omar

Welcomes suspension; Govt has already proposed two projects Chenab water use can end Jammus water scarcity for 30 years Abrogation of Art 370 fai

The Northlines 9 Jan 2026 11:38 pm

Two UK-bound Air India flights diverted due to bad weather

New Delhi: Two Air India flights enroute to different UK cities were diverted to nearby airports there due to inclement weather on Thursday, Janu

The Siasat Daily 9 Jan 2026 2:44 pm

Anti-Sikh Remark Row: Bhagwant Mann To Appear Before Akal Takht On Jan 15, Seeks Live Telecast

On January 15, Bhagwant Manns barefoot entry into the Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar will be a historic moment in Punjabs politics.

News18 8 Jan 2026 12:40 pm

Daylight Firing At Jewellery Shop Sparks Panic In Amritsars Jandiala Gold Market | Video

Miscreants opened fire at Sonu Jewellers, causing panic among shopkeepers and residents in the busy market area.

News18 6 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

AAP govt. faces heat over Punjabs law and order; Minister holds previous regimes accountable for gangsters having free run

This comes a day after AAP leader and village sarpanch Jharmal Singh was allegedly shot dead at a wedding venue in Amritsar

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:40 am

Army soldier dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Jammu Tawi: A soldier of the Armys Chinar Corps died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a camp in Anantnag district, officials said he

The Northlines 5 Jan 2026 11:33 pm

Chilling video shows Punjab's AAP sarpanch shot in head at a wedding in Amritsar resort, assailants escape on foot

A chilling video has emerged which shows Punjab's AAP sarpanch Jarmal Singh being shot in head while he was enjoying a wedding at a report in Amr

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 11:27 am

Punjab: AAP leader shot dead while attending marriage in Amritsar

The police have launched a search to identify and nab the assailants

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:02 am

AAP sarpanch gunned down at Amritsar wedding

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 12:26 am

Who was Jarmal Singh? AAP sarpanch dies after being shot at wedding function in Amritsar

As per reports, Singh was sitting at a table and eating when gunmen entered and fired shots at him. Eyewitnesses said they fired two shots at Sin

DNA India 5 Jan 2026 12:23 am

Punjab AAP Sarpanch Shot In The Head At Amritsar Wedding Hall, Dies

A sarpanch from Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party was shot dead at a wedding hall, the Marigold Resort, in Amritsar.

NDTV 4 Jan 2026 11:45 pm

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

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 12:11 pm

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

The New Indian Express 27 Dec 2025 11:31 am

Punjab: Meat, liquor ban in Golden Temple zone rattles Amritsar business

Generations-old trades now face uncertainty

The Times of India 27 Dec 2025 1:27 am

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

NDTV 25 Dec 2025 5:45 pm

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

The New Indian Express 23 Dec 2025 6:48 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 23 Dec 2025 6:00 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 23 Dec 2025 3:42 pm

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

The New Indian Express 22 Dec 2025 1:50 pm

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

NDTV 21 Dec 2025 10:20 pm

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

The New Indian Express 21 Dec 2025 8:12 pm

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.

News18 21 Dec 2025 6:35 pm

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

The Economic Times 21 Dec 2025 5:55 pm

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,

The New Indian Express 21 Dec 2025 3:27 pm

123-year-old Curzon clock ticks again at Golden Temple

A historic clock, once frozen at 10:08 at Amritsar's Sri Darbar Sahib, has been revived after a two-year restoration in Birmingham. Commissioned

The Times of India 21 Dec 2025 12:31 am

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

Daily Excelsior 18 Dec 2025 9:26 pm

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

The New Indian Express 18 Dec 2025 7:59 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 18 Dec 2025 1:26 pm

Mastermind behind murder of Punjab kabaddi player nabbed in Delhi, key accused shot dead in encounter

CHANDIGARH: Aishdeep Singh, the mastermind behind the murder of 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachau

The New Indian Express 17 Dec 2025 8:38 pm

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

The Economic Times 17 Dec 2025 1:14 pm

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-

The New Indian Express 16 Dec 2025 4:21 pm

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

NDTV 16 Dec 2025 12:21 pm

Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo decalred holy cities by Punjab govt; know what has changed

The Punjab government on Monday formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Da

DNA India 16 Dec 2025 8:41 am

Leading Realty developer Royal Green Realty Marks 5 Years of Excellence, Reshaping the Indian Real Estate Landscape

Leading Realty developer Royal Green Realty , a dynamic and rapidly growing name in the Indian real estate sector, proudly announces the celebrat

News Voir 15 Dec 2025 3:31 pm

Schools in Jalandhar hit by bomb threat; evacuation ordered, searches on

JALANDHAR: A bomb threat sent into panic several schools here on Monday, with authorities evacuating students and launching anti-sabotage actions

The New Indian Express 15 Dec 2025 2:41 pm

Over 48 pc voter turnout in Punjab local body polls; repolls ordered amid booth-capturing, stone-pelting

CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded over 48% voting in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections on Sunday, with more than 9,000 candidates in the

The New Indian Express 15 Dec 2025 12:56 am

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

The New Indian Express 13 Dec 2025 1:40 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 12 Dec 2025 1:53 pm

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

The New Indian Express 11 Dec 2025 3:26 pm

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

The New Indian Express 10 Dec 2025 8:09 pm

Akal Takht jathedar asks all Sikh MPs to urge Centre to rename 'Veer Bal Diwas' as 'Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas

CHANDIGARH: A few days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) objected to the Punjab governments proposed programme to celebrat

The New Indian Express 9 Dec 2025 6:10 pm

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

The Economic Times 9 Dec 2025 12:01 am

BSF foils narco- terror attempts; seizes 6.6 kg heroin, arms along IB in Punjab

In a bold display of courage, BSF troops executed two effective midnight operations. In Amritsar, they intercepted a stash of 12 packets containi

The Economic Times 7 Dec 2025 11:50 pm

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

The Hindu 7 Dec 2025 11:08 pm

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

The New Indian Express 7 Dec 2025 9:04 pm

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

The New Indian Express 6 Dec 2025 5:51 pm

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

The New Indian Express 5 Dec 2025 11:02 pm

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

The New Indian Express 5 Dec 2025 12:18 pm

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

The Economic Times 3 Dec 2025 1:19 pm

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.

NDTV 3 Dec 2025 9:10 am

BSF rolls out advanced AI-based anti-tunnelling, anti-drone systems along Indo-Pak border

CHANDIGARH: The Border Security Force (BSF) is installing artificial intelligence-based anti-tunnelling technology in the Jammu sector to curb in

The New Indian Express 2 Dec 2025 7:51 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 2 Dec 2025 4:04 am

GPS spoofing of flights reported at major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai: Centre tells Rajya Sabha

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday disclosed that incidents of GPS spoofing and interference with flights have been reported at major airpo

The New Indian Express 1 Dec 2025 5:56 pm

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

The Siasat Daily 30 Nov 2025 10:01 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 30 Nov 2025 8:18 pm

Punjab Roadways employees' strike turns violent in Sangrur, cop suffersburninjuries; here's what happened

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

DNA India 28 Nov 2025 7:17 pm

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

The New Indian Express 28 Nov 2025 6:55 pm

Narrow escape for passenger train as speeding truck falls on tracks from overbridge

LUCKNOW: A major mishap was narrowly avoided late Wednesday night when a trailer truck loaded with wooden plies fell off the RamnagarFatehpur fly

The New Indian Express 27 Nov 2025 3:05 pm

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

News18 26 Nov 2025 1:12 pm

THIS unique train serves free meals to passengers, langars at 6 places, have religious significance, travels between....

The Sachkhand Express (12715) travels between Nanded city in Maharashtra to Amritsar city in Punjab and offers free meals to its passengers. It t

DNA India 26 Nov 2025 12:24 am

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

The Siasat Daily 25 Nov 2025 10:59 pm

World-class university named after Guru Tegh Bahadur to be set up in Anandpur Sahib, says Punjab CM Mann

CHANDIGARH: A day after the Punjab assembly unanimously passed a resolution declaring Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo and the walled city of Amrits

The New Indian Express 25 Nov 2025 5:14 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 25 Nov 2025 10:37 am

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

The Economic Times 25 Nov 2025 1:28 am

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

The New Indian Express 24 Nov 2025 7:40 pm

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

The New Indian Express 23 Nov 2025 11:11 pm

India plans to deploy anti-drone systems at civil airports

NEW DELHI: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), at a joint meeting held recently, have deci

The New Indian Express 23 Nov 2025 7:08 pm

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

Daily Excelsior 23 Nov 2025 4:28 am

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

The New Indian Express 22 Nov 2025 5:17 pm