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amritsar news

ISI-backed terror module planned Jantar Mantar attack: Amritsar Police

Punjab Police alleged ISI-backed cross-border terror modules that they said had planned an attack during the Jantar Mantar protest.
Published on Aug 06, 2026 02:04 pm IST

ISI-backed terror module busted in Amritsar; 4 minors among 9 arrested

Three pistols, nine cartridges and four petrol bombs were also busted by cops along with the arrests made.
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 03:03 pm IST

Amritsar bullion trader assaulted, robbed of 2kg jewellery in Yamunanagar

According to the police, Singh was attacked by two miscreants with their faces covered and appeared to have prior information about their movement. (HT Photo for representation)
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 09:04 am IST

NAPA urges Centre to Amritsar-San Francisco direct flight

NAPA executive director Satnam Singh Chahal said the San Francisco Bay area was home to one of the largest Punjabi communities in North America. (HT File)
Published on Aug 01, 2026 07:42 am IST

Air India launches Easy Connect service from Amritsar to 27 global destinations

Air India on Tuesday launched its Easy Connect services from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar, expanding the central government’s hub-and-spoke aviation model and bringing hassle-free international connectivity closer to travellers across Punjab. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:13 am IST

2 pilgrims from Amritsar killed, thirteen injured after bus overturns in Bilaspur

The overturned bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur on Monday. (File)
Published on Jul 28, 2026 08:44 am IST

Punjab CM accuses SAD workers of removing ID cards of Tirth Yatra Yojana pilgrims

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurating a private hospital in Moga on Saturday. (@BhagwantMann X)
Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:28 am IST

75-year-old man mauled to death by stray dogs in Amritsar

The deceased, Gurdeep Singh, was a resident of Gali Chowkiya Wali under the Islamabad police station area in Amritsar. (iStock)
Published on Jul 20, 2026 08:39 am IST

Amritsar man, 3 aides booked for beating teen niece to death

The accused have been identified as Vineet Kumar, alias Honey; Nannu, Malkeet Singh, alias Kitti, and an unidentified accomplice. (HT)
Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:47 am IST

Teja Singh Samundri continues to inspire generations of Sikhs, says Giani Gargaj

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) on Friday organised separate functions in Amritsar to commemorate the 100th martyrdom anniversary of Teja Singh Samundri, one of the foremost leaders of the Gurdwara Reform Movement and the Akali Movement.
Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:46 am IST

Step inside Seema Sajdeh’s family home in Amritsar: A pre-partition gem

Seema Sajdeh gave a house tour of her family home in Amritsar.
Published on Jun 23, 2026 08:59 am IST

Amritsar: Gurdwara chief sewadar, youth killed in roof collapse

The deaths cast a pall of grief over the region. (iStock)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:26 am IST

Kartarpur Corridor likely to reopen soon: Chugh

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh with Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sejhgal/HT)
Published on Jun 19, 2026 05:18 am IST

Air India Express connects Pune with Amritsar via daily flights

Air India Express has commenced direct flights between Pune and Amritsar. The inaugural flight departed from Pune on June 15. (FILE)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:24 am IST

Bittu flags off re-routed Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat

Minister of state for railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra on a new route via Gurdaspur and Batala, reducing the journey distance by about 84 km and travel time by nearly 40 minutes. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:10 am IST

2 held in Amritsar, AK-47, narcotics recovered

The Jammu and Kashmir police in a joint operation with the Punjab police on Tuesday arrested two suspects from a flat in Dream City Colony, Amritsar.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 10:32 pm IST

NIA seizes Amritsar property as 'proceeds of terrorism' in Let-linked probe

The property, identified as house no 33, Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, has been attached as the "proceeds of terrorism", an official statement said.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 05:10 pm IST

Akal Takht jathedar says forces behind sacrilege bid at Golden Temple complex must be exposed

Akal Takht jathedar says forces behind sacrilege bid at Golden Temple complex must be exposed
Published on Jun 12, 2026 12:11 am IST

Punjab: Two linked to cross border terror module held, two hand grenades recovered

Punjab: Two linked to cross border terror module held, two hand grenades recovered
Published on Jun 09, 2026 05:03 pm IST

Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF ahead of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' release

Rahman performs at Attari border in tribute to BSF ahead of 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' release
Published on Jun 07, 2026 06:31 pm IST

42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar

42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 11:43 am IST

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in Golden Temple Complex on Blue Star anniversary

Members of various hardline Sikh organisations raised pro-Khalistan slogans during the 42nd anniversary observances of Operation Blue Star at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Security tightened in Amritsar ahead of Bluestar anniversary

Punjab Police personnel outside the Golden Temple ahead of the Operation Bluestar anniversary in Amritsar on Wednesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jun 04, 2026 05:28 pm IST

British tourist goes 24 hours without money in India, receives kindness

The viral clip captures a touching moment between a traveller and a local shopkeeper.
Published on Jun 03, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Amritsar school principal, teacher booked after teen girl ends life

The teenager’s father filed a complaint, accusing the school principal and a teacher of harassing her mentally. (iStock)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 05:48 am IST

Amritsar: Dairy farmers again dump milk on roads in protest against adulteration

Amritsar: Dairy farmers again dump milk on roads in protest against adulteration
Published on Jun 02, 2026 05:29 pm IST

Security amped up in Amritsar ahead of Op Bluestar anniversary

Paramilitary troops taking part in a flag march ahead of the Operation Bluestar anniversary in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 08:34 am IST

Punjab DGP visits family of slain ASI in Batala

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav with the family of ASI Joga Singh in Batala on Saturday. (HT)
Published on May 30, 2026 09:12 pm IST

Expressway links to Katra, Dehradun planned to ease Delhi-NCR gridlocks

The proposed 17-km, six-lane corridor, estimated to cost around 1,500 crore, was discussed during chief minister Rekha Gupta’s recent meeting.
Updated on May 29, 2026 02:01 pm IST

Punjab Police SIT going beyond jurisdiction: SGPC on missing 'saroops' case

Punjab Police SIT going beyond jurisdiction: SGPC on missing 'saroops' case
Published on May 27, 2026 12:12 pm IST