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Panic after explosion heard outside police post in Amritsar

A view of the car, of which the radiator went off, outside the Gumtala police chowki in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal /HT)

Updated on Jan 10, 2025, 7:40 AM IST

Cross-border arms smuggling racket busted, 1 held

The Counter Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a Pakistan-backed weapon smuggling racket being operated by absconding smuggler Manjot Singh alias Mannu from Dubai with the arrest of its one operative a, said director general of police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2025, 5:02 AM IST

4 independent councillors join AAP in Amritsar

After the Congress emerged as the largest party, two main factions intensified efforts to secure the mayor’s post. (HT File)

Updated on Jan 7, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Sonu Sood offers prayers at Golden temple ahead of Fateh release

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood (R) visits the Golden temple in Amritsar on December 29, 2024. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)

Updated on Dec 31, 2024, 5:42 PM IST

Farmers’ Punjab bandh passes off peacefully in Amritsar

Farmers raising slogans after blocking a road during the Punjab Bandh in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Dec 30, 2024, 2:36 PM IST

Amritsar municipal elections: Six short of majority, race for mayor’s post heats up in Congress

Rajkanwalpreetpal Singh Lucky is a front-runner in the race. (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024, 8:48 AM IST

Two held for drug peddling, 3.5 kg opium recovered

When frisked, the police recovered 3.5 kg opium from their possession. (HT File)

Updated on Dec 23, 2024, 5:26 AM IST

Congress cruises past halfway mark in Amritsar MC elections

Congress candidate from ward number 14 Raj Kanwal Lucky and her daughter and party candidate from ward number 9 Shobit Kaur with supporters after winning in the municipal elections in Amritsar on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 22, 2024, 7:42 AM IST

Now, ‘blast’ outside police post in Punjab’s Gurdaspur

This is the second incident in Punjab in past two days and the sixth overall since November 23.

Updated on Dec 20, 2024, 9:32 AM IST

Issues at play in MC polls: Dilapidated infra, civic issues plague holy city Amritsar

Issues at play in MC polls: Dilapidated infra, civic issues plague holy city Amritsar

Updated on Dec 19, 2024, 9:06 AM IST

Municipal polls: Mann seeks vote for AAP in Amritsar, Jalandhar

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann at a roadshow in Amritsar on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Dec 19, 2024, 8:24 AM IST

‘Blast-like’ noise near police station in Punjab's Amritsar, turns out to be…

Police said the blast-like noise was heard around 3 am

Updated on Dec 17, 2024, 11:16 AM IST

Karamjeet appointed new VC of Guru Nanak Dev University

Karamjeet Singh, who is currently vice-chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala, succeeds Jaspal Singh Sandhu

Updated on Dec 10, 2024, 8:58 AM IST

When Punjab DIG AS Atwal was shot dead at Golden Temple where Badal targeted

Atwal, an IPS officer posted as Jalandhar Range DIG, was shot dead by an unknown person when he stepped out of the Golden Temple complex after offering his prayers at around 11 am on April 25, 1983.

Published on Dec 5, 2024, 12:24 PM IST

Sukhbir assassination bid: Punjab Police ASI who saved the day

Dressed like a “sewadar” (SGPC-appointed volunteer) of the Golden Temple, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police Jasvir Singh played a pivotal role in foiling a bid to assassinate wheelchair-bound Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the shrine.

Updated on Dec 5, 2024, 7:54 AM IST

Video shows the moment Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Sukhbir Badal

The shooter has been identified Narain Singh Chaura, allegedly a former militant, who faces many cases and has remained underground.

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 1:44 PM IST

Who is Narain Chaura, former militant who opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal?

People catch a man who allegedly opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while the latter was serving the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) given by the Akal Takht at the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Wednesday,

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 2:34 PM IST

Man tries to shoot Sukhbir Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple, arrested

Police arrest a man who attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal outside Golden temple in Amritsar on Wednesday.

Updated on Dec 4, 2024, 11:28 AM IST

Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, undertakes ‘punishment’ at Golden Temple

SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden temple in Amritsar on Tuesday

Updated on Dec 3, 2024, 12:01 PM IST

Amritsar: 8 pistols smuggled from Pakistan seized, two arrested

Police teams recovered a consignment of eight sophisticated pistols, including four Glock pistols (Austria made), two Turkey made 9mm pistols and two X-Shot Zigana .30 bore pistols with 10 cartridges from their possession.

Published on Nov 30, 2024, 11:27 PM IST

8 pistols smuggled from Pakistan seized in Amritsar, two held

Punjab Police arrested two people after eight sophisticated pistols smuggled into the country from Pakistan were found in their possession on Saturday. (X)

Published on Nov 30, 2024, 12:06 PM IST

Punjab civic body polls to be held by December-end

A notification in this regard was issued by additional chief secretary, local government, Tejvir Singh on Thursday evening. The notification did not mention any specific date for the elections. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024, 8:04 AM IST

Khalsa college’s 1980 batch lights up reunion with vibrant bhangra performance

Amritsar's Khalsa College alumni revived their youth with a viral Bhangra performance.

Published on Nov 22, 2024, 6:08 PM IST

Man shot dead in Bathinda

An air conditioner mechanic was shot dead in the city’s busy Mehna Chowk area on Monday evening. (HT File)

Published on Nov 18, 2024, 10:43 PM IST

Spice of Life | Putting faith in effort with divine grace on Gurpurb

A view of the illuminated Golden Temple on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Nov 15, 2024, 9:26 AM IST

Direct San Francisco-Amritsar air connectivity sought

The North American Punjabi Association, in a letter, has urged external affairs minister S Jaishankar to consider initiating discussions with the relevant authorities to explore the feasibility and potential for starting flights between San Francisco and Amritsar. (Picture only for representational purpose)

Updated on Nov 12, 2024, 7:50 AM IST

Heroin recovered, three held in Punjab

Bhullar said police apprehended the three suspects from the Dana Mandi area near Bhagtawala, Amritsar, when they were travelling on a motorcycle. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 11, 2024, 5:08 AM IST

Woman dies after jumping from gurdwara building

A 23-year-old woman died after she allegedly jumped from the seventh floor of Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib located near the Golden Temple Complex on Thursday morning. Her head hit the floor of the gurdwara. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024, 9:10 AM IST

Trans-border drug racket busted, three held with 1kg ‘ice’, 1kg heroin

The Amritsar commissionerate police have busted a trans-border narcotic smuggling racket with the arrest of three drug smugglers with 1kg ‘ice’ (methamphetamine) and 1kg heroin, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday.

Updated on Nov 7, 2024, 9:28 AM IST

SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar

Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Pune travellers rejoice! SpiceJet’s new flights await

Published on Nov 6, 2024, 2:54 PM IST

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