Amritsar: News
Punjab to give farmers whose fields have been destroyed ₹20k/acre
The Punjab government has announced a relief package for those affected by the recent floods.
Red alert in Himachal, Uttarakhand; Delhi-NCR weather warning downgraded
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The warning comes as these regions continue to face floods and landslides.
Kartarpur Sahib almost completely submerged in water after heavy rain
The Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, has been severely affected by flooding after heavy rainfall and the subsequent release of volumes of water into the Ravi River from across the border.
Brother of Sidhu Moosewala's 'shooter' shot dead in Punjab
Jugraj Singh, the younger brother of gangster Jagroop Singh alias Rupa, was shot dead in a public place at Channan Ke village in Amritsar district on Saturday.
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.