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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
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
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
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
Doubts remain over resumption of Amritsar-Kabul trade flights despite high-level Afghan visits
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
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
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
Amritsar emerges as a hotspot for counterfeit cigarette smuggling
Man shot in chest at Amritsar village shop, had faced extortion earlier
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
Punjab Police busts Pak-linked arms-narco network; seizes 1 kg heroin, 6 pistols
Chandigarh, Nov 16: Punjab Police has arrested five persons with six sophisticated pistols and more than 1 kg of heroin to dismantle a Pakistan-l
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
Indian woman goes missing in Pakistan while attending Parkash Purab celebrations
According to official records, she travelled to Pakistan with a group of 1,923 pilgrims via the Attari border in Amritsar under a bilateral agree
CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party has retained the Tarn Taran assembly seat in Punjab, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating his
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
Cant Be Jailed For Just Saying No To Marriage: SC Frees Lawyer Accused In Womans Suicide Case
The case concerned the death of a woman government advocate in Amritsar, who was found unconscious at her residence on November 6, 2016, after al
After Mumbai To Ahmedabad, Modi Government Plans Amritsar To Jammu Bullet Train
After Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: The National High-Speed Rail Authority has invited bids for a survey for the proposed Amritsar-Jammu HSR cor
Harjinder Singh Dhami re-elected as SGPC president for fifth consecutive term
Amritsar, Nov 3: Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Harjinder Singh Dhami was on Monday re-elected as president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak C
Mahant Rohit Shastri, Sikh delegation call on LG
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 29: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, along with the Trustee
Punjab: 283 farm fires mark highest single-day spike
A dramatic rise in stubble burning was observed in Punjab on Wednesday, with 283 new incidents reported -- a staggering total of 1,216 fires sinc
Ahead of Ikk Kudi release, Shehnaaz Gill offers prayers at Golden Temple
The star cast of the forthcoming film Ikk Kudi visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday, including the lead Shehnaaz Gill. Speaking during
Punjab: 122 stubble burning cases recorded on October 26; highest single day spike this season
CHANDIGARH: Punjab recorded 122 new cases of stubble burning, marking the highest single-day spike this year. This takes the total count this sea
Do you know that Naagin actress Mouni Roy owns a plush restaurant in Mumbai, Badmaash. What's more surprising is the prices of the food items, wh
2 pistols, 2 drones recovered in Punjab
CHANDIGARH, Oct 26: Two pistols, two drones, and a packet of heroin were recovered along the India-Pakistan border in Punjabs Ferozepur and Amrit
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
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
Punjab Police Foil Terror Plot, Seize IEDs, Arms in Amritsar
Man linked to Pakistan-based network arrested; two RDX-packed IEDs and weapons recovered
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.
Indian Railways starts playing Chhath songs at over 100 stations across nation
NEW DELHI: Ahead of Bihars Chhath festival, Indian Railways has introduced a unique arrangement of playing popular folk songs dedicated to the Ch
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
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
Terror Attack Averted in Amritsar: RPG-22 anti-tank weapon seized, 2 Arrested with Pak ISI Link
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cross-Border Organised Arms, Narcotics Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab
Chandigarh, Oct 15: Punjab Police on Wednesday unearthed a cross-border organised arms and narcotics smuggling module having links to Pakistan, w
Mongolian airline to link Amritsar, Delhi as India-Mongolia deepen trade, marking 70 years of ties
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 Sachkhand Express offers free meals on its 2,000 km journey between Nanded and Amritsar, embodying the Sikh tradition of langar. With food pr
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
India, Afghanistan to restart Amritsar-Kabul flights amid Pakistan blocking Attari-Wagah route
CHANDIGARH: With Punjab set to go to for assembly polls in just 15 months, the suicide of Dalit Haryana-IPS officer Y Puran Kumar and shoe being
TasteAtlas has unveiled its list of the top 10 Indian dishes for 2024-25, featuring culinary favourites like butter garlic naan, Amritsari kulcha
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
Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday described Operation Blue Star, the 1984 Indian Army action at the Gol
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module, apprehending two operatives and recovering 2.5
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
