Amritsar: News
On camera: Gangster's mother shot dead by unidentified assailants
In a shocking incident, Harjit Kaur, the mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, was shot dead in Batala, Punjab, on Thursday night.
Kolkata: Complaint filed against 'Kesari Chapter 2' for distorting history
The Hindi film Kesari Chapter 2, which was recently released on JioHotstar, has landed in controversy after a police complaint was filed against it in West Bengal.
Video: IndiGo flight hit by turbulence, pilot aborts Delhi landing
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi was forced to abort its landing due to a dust storm on Sunday evening.
Pakistan refused IndiGo pilot's request to use airspace during turbulence
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar, which faced a sudden hailstorm on Wednesday night, had its pilot's request to use Pakistan's airspace turned down, PTI reported.
14 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar
At least 14 people have died in Amritsar, Punjab, after drinking spurious liquor, ANI reported.
MEA press conference: India neutralizes over 26 Pakistani infiltration attempts
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that Pakistan has been continuously attacking along the western border.
Explosion reported near Srinagar Airport; countermeasures activated
An explosion was reported near the Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday evening amid a series of drone attacks launched by Pakistan in border states, ABP News reported, citing sources.
Pakistan refuses to accept citizens, leaves them stranded at border
Pakistan has refused to accept its citizens who are being sent back from India, leaving them stranded at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab.
BSF thwarts major terror plot in Punjab, recovers explosives
The Border Security Force (BSF) has successfully foiled a major terror plan in Punjab. The operation resulted in the recovery of a huge cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives from a village near Amritsar.
India suspends visa services to Pakistani nationals with immediate effect
All visa services for Pakistani nationals have been suspended by the Indian government after the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Gangster wanted for 14 attacks in Punjab arrested in US
Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a notorious Indian gangster suspected to have links to terrorism, has been arrested in the United States.
Sunny Deol says Punjabi deportation from the US was inhumane
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has expressed concern over the recent deportation of Punjabi immigrants from the United States.
Amritsar temple grenade attack sparks investigation into possible Pakistan link
The Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar's Khandwala area was subject to a grenade attack, also recorded on CCTV camera.
How Punjab is cracking down on illegal travel agents
The Punjab government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal travel agents after over 300 Indian migrants were recently deported from the United States.
'Help us': 300 US deportees, including Indians, held in Panama
Nearly 300 deportees from 10 Asian countries, including India, are being held at a hotel in Panama.
Can Amritpal Singh lose his seat for missing Parliamentary proceedings?
Amritpal Singh, the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha MP, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking permission to attend parliamentary proceedings.
US advertises 'ASMR' video showing illegal immigrants in handcuffs, shackles
The United States has released a video of how illegal immigrants are treated before they board a deportation flight from the country.
Sikh deportees seen without turbans, religious body SGPC slams US
A video of Sikh deportees from the United States without their turbans at Amritsar airport has gone viral, triggering a controversy.
Wanted for murder, 2 deportees from US arrested at Amritsar
Two youths from Rajpura in Patiala district, Sandeep Singh alias Sunny and Pradeep Singh were arrested at the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar.
Punjab ministers meet illegal immigrants deported from US
Punjab's Non-Resident Indian Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Sunday met the Indian nationals deported from the United States for illegal immigration.
Bittu slams Bhagwant Mann for politicking deportation
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre of trying to "defame" Punjab by selecting Amritsar as the landing site for deportation flights from the United States.
SC lawyer petitions NHRC over Indian deportees' treatment
Supreme Court lawyer Virendra Vashistha has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the treatment of Indian migrants deported from the United States.
'Paid ₹1cr, sold lands': Deported Indians lament crushed American dream
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, a United States military plane carrying 104 deported Indian migrants landed in Amritsar on February 5.
'Why is MEA silent?': Opposition protests 'inhumane' deportation of Indians
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Thursday amid a ruckus over the "inhumane" treatment of over 100 Indian nationals deported from the United States.
'Handcuffed, tied with chains': Indians deported from US share ordeal
A total of 104 Indians were deported from the United States Tuesday night on a military aircraft as US President Donald Trump makes migration control a top priority. They reached Amritsar on Wednesday.
63 of 100+ Indian deportees are from Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab
A group of Indian nationals, who were illegally residing in the United States, arrived at Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Wednesday.
US military plane carrying deported Indians lands in Amritsar
A United States military aircraft, the C-17, carrying over 100 Indian nationals, landed at Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Wednesday afternoon.
'Complete harassment': Kangana reacts to 'Emergency' ban in Punjab
Kangana Ranaut's latest film Emergency has been mired in controversy after Sikh organizations accused the actor-director of misrepresenting facts.
Flight, train operations hit as visibility plummets across North India
A severe cold wave and dense fog have swept across North India, crippling transportation and daily life.
'Emotional attack': Union minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has come out in defense of Narain Singh Chaura, the man who shot at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Man—who shot at Sukhbir Badal—was seen at Golden Temple earlier
Former militant Narain Singh Chaura tried to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.
Sukhbir Singh Badal shooter identified as ex-Babbar Khalsa International terrorist
In a shocking incident, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, begins Akal Takht's 'punishment'
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday started serving a religious punishment at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Delhi shrouded in smog for 2nd day, AQI at 432
Delhi woke up to a second consecutive day of severe air pollution on Thursday.
Lahore's AQI hits 1900, Pakistan blames India for pollution
Pakistan's second-largest city Lahore recorded an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 1,900 on Saturday.
Gangster killed in police shootout during evidence recovery in Amritsar
A gangster was shot dead by police in Amritsar on Wednesday.
50% drop in Punjab's post-harvest fires: Delhi's AQI remains poor
Punjab has witnessed a remarkable 50% decline in post-harvest farm fires this year as compared to last year.
Amritpal Singh, aides pose serious threat to Punjab CM: Police
The Punjab Police have claimed that radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), pose a significant threat to the life of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
'My father was on hijacked IC421 flight': Jaishankar's shocking revelation
In a stunning revelation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that his father was onboard the Indian Airlines flight IC421, which was hijacked in 1984.
Video: NRI shot at Amritsar home as mother, son watch
An American resident of Indian origin, Sukhchain Singh, was shot at his home in Daburji village, Amritsar district, on Saturday morning.
Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid to take oaths as MPs today
Radical pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh will take oath as MP on Friday, along with terror funding accused Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid in Delhi.
Spanish-Punjabi couple attacked in Dalhousie; Congress blames Kangana's 'terrorist' remarks
A Punjabi NRI and his Spanish wife were allegedly assaulted by a group of 100-150 individuals over a parking dispute in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday.
Ex-diplomat Taranjit Sandhu joins BJP, may get ticket from Amritsar
Former Indian diplomat, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi.
IndiGo plane causes runway closure at Delhi airport
An IndiGo flight (6E 2221) from Amritsar on Sunday missed the taxiway after landing at Delhi airport, causing a temporary blockage on one of the runways, PTI reported.
Delhi: Dense fog returns, zero visibility affects flight, train operations
Dense fog returned to several places in North India, including the national capital, Delhi, on Sunday, causing zero visibility.
Dazzling dances and bonfires: Top destinations for Lohri celebrations
Lohri, the vibrant and exuberant harvest festival celebrated primarily in North India, is a time of joy, warmth, and communal harmony.
'Wants to divide India': NIA on Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Pannun
The founder of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is reportedly wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly "commissioning terrorist acts."
NIA seizes pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday seized Canada-based pro-Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's property in Punjab, NDTV reported.
Craving some delicious kulchas? Try these recipes at home
A popular leavened Indian flatbread from Amritsar in Punjab, kulcha is usually made with maida or refined white flour and is served with spicy Amritsari chana masala.
Drunk passenger gropes mother-daughter duo on Delta's NY-Athens flight: Report
A drunk passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Athens allegedly groped a 16-year-old girl and her mother while the crew denied them help, per a lawsuit.
IndiGo flight grounded at Delhi Airport after tailstrike, says DGCA
An IndiGo flight has been grounded following a tailstrike during landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Punjab: Gangster Jarnail Singh shot dead during alleged gang war
Gangster Jarnail Singh was shot dead by four unidentified persons in Sathiala village in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday, reported Times Now.
Drunk passenger molests air hostess on IndiGo's Dubai-Amritsar flight: Report
In the latest in a series of incidents involving mid-air misbehavior, a drunk passenger traveling on an IndiGo flight from Dubai to Amritsar reportedly harassed an air hostess after she stopped him from disturbing other passengers.
Amritsar: Third blast reported near Golden Temple, suspects nabbed
A low-intensity blast was reported in the early hours of Thursday on Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, for the third time since last Saturday. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the explosion.
Amritsar: Explosion near Golden Temple, second one in 24 hours
A second blast reportedly took place on Monday morning at Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar, just hours after an individual was injured in a similar explosion at the same spot.
What did Amritpal's aide Papalpreet Singh tell the police
Papalpreet Singh, the aide of fugitive radical Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh, who was apprehended on Monday, reportedly told the police that Singh was in Punjab.
Amritsar: Security beefed up amid speculations of Amritpal Singh's surrender
Security has been beefed up in Amritsar, Punjab, following speculations that Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh may surrender at Golden Temple.
New photo shows Amritpal Singh on cart; mother, wife questioned
A new photo of fugitive Khalistani sympathizer and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh surfaced on Wednesday, in which he is seen on the carriage of a three-wheeler cart with a motorcycle and another man apart from the driver.
Punjab: Internet ban lifted in many cities, except sensitive pockets
The Punjab government lifted the mobile internet and SMS ban in several cities of the state after 12:00 pm on Tuesday, reported Mint.
Punjab: Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh's supporters clash with police
Armed with guns, swords, and other sharp weapons, hundreds of supporters of the pro-Khalistani (sovereign state for Sikhs) leader Amritpal Singh clashed with Punjab Police personnel on Thursday in Amritsar's Ajnala, injuring a few.
Amritsar-Singapore flight takes off 5 hours early, leaves 35 passengers
A Singapore-bound flight reportedly departed hours ahead of schedule from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, leaving 35 passengers behind.
Punjab: Another Pakistani drone shot down by BSF in Amritsar
The Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly shot down a drone on Monday that had allegedly entered Punjab's Amritsar district from Pakistan.
Punjab: Hindu right-wing leader Sudhir Suri shot dead in Amritsar
A Hindu right-wing leader Sudhir Suri, of a local religious outfit called Shiv Sena — unrelated to the political party from Maharashtra — was shot dead during a sit-in outside a temple over a management dispute in Amritsar of Punjab on Friday.
5 things to bring back home from your Punjab trip
Popular for its rich history, scenic landscape, and iconic religious sites, Punjab witnesses thousands of tourists every year.
Sidhu Moosewala killing: 2 suspects shot dead in Punjab encounter
Two gangsters, suspected to be involved in the killing of singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala, have been shot dead by the Punjab Police in an encounter.
Meet Sangrur LS by-poll winner and pro-Khalistani Simranjit Singh Mann
ShiromaniAkaliDal (Amritsar) chief SimranjitSingh Mann won the SangrurLok Sabha by-poll by defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Gurmail Singh on Sunday.
Punjab: Five dead after BSF jawan opens fire at colleagues
In a shocking incident, five Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed after one of them opened fire at his colleagues.
5 most popular tourist attractions in India
From north to south and east to west, there is so much that India offers to tourists.
Amid Omicron worry, 125 Italy-Amritsar flight passengers test COVID-positive
As many as 125 passengers from a chartered flight from Italy's Milan tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Punjab's Amritsar on Thursday afternoon.
Man accused of 'sacrilege' beaten to death at Golden Temple
A young man was beaten to death by a mob over alleged sacrilege at the Golden Temple in Amritsar Saturday evening.
SGPC to print Guru Granth Sahib's 'saroops' abroad
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Amritsar, Punjab has decided to set up presses abroad to print saroops, copies of holy scriptures Guru Granth Sahib.
Pakistan drone reportedly drops tiffin box bomb in Amritsar village
Ahead of Independence Day, police has recovered a tiffin box bomb packed with over 2 kg of RDX from a village in Amritsar which they suspect was dropped by a drone flying in from Pakistan.
Pakistani smuggler shot dead along border in Amritsar
A Pakistani smuggler who crossed over to India with around 22 kgs of heroin was shot dead along the International Border (IB) in Amritsar in a joint operation of the Punjab police and the BSF, officials said.
Punjabi singer Diljaan (31) dies in an accident
Punjabi singer Diljaan passed away at the age of 31 in a road accident near Amritsar on Tuesday. He was on his way to Kartarpur at the time.
Thousands offer liquor at shrine, COVID-19 norms shredded to bits
Notwithstanding the surge in COVID-19 cases, several devotees without face masks and not adhering to social distancing norms converged to pay obeisance to Baba Rode Shah shrine in Punjab's Amritsar district and offered liquor bottles to seek his blessings.
Foundation stone of Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Memorial park laid
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone of the Jallianwala Bagh Centenary Memorial park at Amritsar, dedicated to unsung heroes of the massacre.
IMD forecasts cold wave across North India later this week
Several places in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, recorded their minimum temperature below the five-degree Celsius mark on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting severe cold wave in parts of the region later this week and warning of dense fog.
Passengers protest at Amritsar airport over delay in virus testing
Passengers who arrived at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport from the UK protested against the authorities over the alleged delay in carrying out their coronavirus tests.