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Ludhiana men clinch title at state open table tennis c’ship

A player in action during the tournament in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Amritsar Holy City: Over 100 shops selling liquor, non-veg in walled city: Survey

Following the Punjab government’s declaration of three cities, including the Walled City of Amritsar, as holy cities, authorities have begun preparations to remove shops and street vendors selling meat, fish, eggs, liquor and tobacco products from the old city area surrounding the Golden Temple and Akal Takht.

Published on Dec 24, 2025, 8:02 AM IST

Meat, alcohol ban at three ‘holy cities’ now in effect: CM Mann

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced that the state government has issued a notification granting the status of holy cities to the walled city of Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Anandpur Sahib.

Published on Dec 22, 2025, 4:44 AM IST

Drug supply module busted, four held with 4kg heroin in Amritsar

The arrested accused are all residents of Amritsar (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 15, 2025, 6:48 AM IST

Ludhiana: Three arrested for kidnapping youth, hunt on for fourth

. The accused were apprehended from Amritsar. (HT File)

Published on Dec 14, 2025, 6:34 AM IST

Panic after private schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; holiday declared

Police at Junior Studies School, Amritsar, which was closed after the authorities received a threat email on Friday morning. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Dec 12, 2025, 2:16 PM IST

Chaos at Amritsar airport as 22 IndiGo flights cancelled

Amid the ongoing crisis in IndiGo in terms of operations of flights, 22 flights were cancelled on Friday at Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport, Amritsar, leaving passengers stranded at the airport. Prices of flights of other airlines have almost doubled. (PTI File)

Published on Dec 6, 2025, 6:16 AM IST

Ex-President Kovind to inaugurate PITEX in Amritsar on Dec 4

The 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX), being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Punjab government, will begin on Thursday with former President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the annual expo in presence of Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, said Karan Gilhotra, chair, PHDCCI, Punjab chapter, on Wednesday.

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 7:22 AM IST

Cross-border smuggling module: Two brothers arrested with IED in Amritsar

Amritsar rural police have busted a cross-border smuggling module with the arrest of two persons with an improvised explosive device (IED) and two mobile phones, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday.

Published on Nov 27, 2025, 5:40 AM IST

Punjab: Holy city announcement for Amritsar an eyewash, alleges Raju

Punjab BJP leader and former IAS officer Jagmohan Singh Raju on Tuesday accused the Punjab government of playing with the sentiments of the people on the issue of “holy city” status for Amritsar by “diluting” the historic protections granted to the city under the 1956 Rules prohibition order.

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 6:22 AM IST

Punjab: Implementing holy city status for Amritsar walled city uphill task for govt

A view of ‘Machhi Mandi’ (fish market) near Hall Gate in walled city in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 5:30 AM IST

Resolution passed during Special House Session: Holy tag for Amritsar walled city, Anandpur Sahib & Talwandi Sabo

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann address the special Punjab vidhan sabha session on the occasion of 350th martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur at Anandpur Sahib on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Nov 25, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

State school games: Host Ludhiana clinch state softball title with 8-0 win over Patiala

Players in action during the tournament at PAU in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 6:36 AM IST

Minister Sanjeev Arora unveils PITEX-2025 logo

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 4:54 AM IST

2 dead as back-to back shootings rock Amritsar

The Holy City was rocked by two back-to-back daylight shootings on Tuesday, leaving two persons, including a transport company employee, dead and triggering panic in Amritsar.

Published on Nov 19, 2025, 8:10 AM IST

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India today

Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol Bishnoi is wanted for the murder of Baba Siddiqui.

Updated on Nov 19, 2025, 7:24 AM IST

SGPC asks maker of 'Hind Di Chadar' not to release animation film on Guru Tegh Bahadur

SGPC asks maker of 'Hind Di Chadar' not to release animation film on Guru Tegh Bahadur

Published on Nov 17, 2025, 4:47 PM IST

HC seeks reply from Punjab govt on PIL demanding ‘Holy City’ status for Amritsar

The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought response from the Punjab government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking declaration of Amritsar as ‘holy city’ and taking steps for the preservation of cultural heritage of the city. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on Nov 16, 2025, 3:08 AM IST

4 gangsters held with two pistols in Amritsar

The recovered weapons include one 9MM Glock pistol with a magazine and five live cartridges, and one .30-bore Star Mark pistol with a magazine and three live cartridges.

Published on Nov 11, 2025, 7:48 AM IST

Two Pak-backed drug smuggling modules busted in Amritsar, two held

Two Pak-backed drug smuggling modules busted in Amritsar, two held

Updated on Nov 7, 2025, 8:54 PM IST

Punjab International Trade Expo in Amritsar from Dec 4 to 8

The 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) will be held in Amritsar from December 4 to 8, with the support of the Punjab government, said Karan Gilhotra, chair, Punjab state chapter, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) on Tuesday.

Published on Nov 5, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

Punjab: Cross-border arms smuggling racket busted: 3 held with 9 sophisticated pistols in Amritsar

The seized pistols were to be supplied to Sherpreet Singh, alias Gulaba, a close aide of gangster Jobanjit Singh, the DGP said. (HT)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 8:06 AM IST

Ludhiana drubs Amritsar, Faridkot in lawn tennis

Athletes in action at the 69th Inter-District School Tournament at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

Published on Oct 26, 2025, 4:34 AM IST

From Ayodhya to Assam: The many faces of Diwali across India

Over 28 lakh diya's will lit up Ayodhya during the Deepotsav celebrations on October 19

Updated on Oct 15, 2025, 12:43 AM IST

One arrested as Punjab Police bust illegal weapon smuggling module

Punjab Police on Tuesday busted an illegal weapon smuggling module with the arrest of a man belonging to Amritsar. (X)

Published on Oct 14, 2025, 12:37 PM IST

Amritsar-Kabul flights soon, says Afghanistan foreign minister Amir Muttaqi

Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 14, 2025, 12:14 PM IST

Two Bambiha gang men arrested after shootout with Gurugram police

Police recovered pistols, cartridges, and a stolen bike from the accused, both from Amritsar, after a chase and crossfire near Golf Course Extension Road. (File photo)

Published on Oct 13, 2025, 5:44 AM IST

Drone-aided weapon smuggling racket busted in Amritsar; 8 pistols seized

The recovered weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with magazines (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 12, 2025, 5:00 AM IST

Punjabi actor and bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies due to heart attack

Varinder Singh Ghuman, a renowned Indian bodybuilder and actor, passed away from a heart attack at 42.

Updated on Oct 10, 2025, 9:56 AM IST

Fatal crash on Jalandhar-Amritsar highway claims two lives

The mangled remains of the car that rammed into a parked truck on Wednesday (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 9, 2025, 7:14 AM IST

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