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Scuffle breaks out as BSF halts radicals’ march to Pak border

BSF personnel stop Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann and his supporters during a protest march demanding opening of borders for trade between India and Pakistan, at Attari border, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Apr 18, 2025, 7:14 AM IST

Spice of Life | Looking at life through the lens of little Zareen

Zareen recently started school and is a curious and sincere student. (Sourced)

Published on Apr 15, 2025, 5:58 PM IST

Amritsar: Three masked gunmen kill petrol pump employee, injure two others

The deceased has been identified as Gautam Kumar, a migrant from UP. He took a bullet to the chest, and the doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Published on Apr 15, 2025, 8:36 AM IST

Punjab: Dallewal out of hospital, attends mahapanchayat in Amritsar

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal upon his arrival in Amritsar on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Apr 11, 2025, 9:58 AM IST

Narco-hawala network busted in Amritsar, 3 held with 500 gm heroin, ₹33 lakh

Three accused were arrested and 500 gm heroin, a Glock 9 mm pistol with two magazines and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33 lakh seized.

Published on Apr 11, 2025, 8:52 AM IST

Amid protests by Sikh organisations, pride parade in Amritsar cancelled

Following widespread opposition from people, especially the Sikh community, the Pride Parade which was slated to be held in Amritsar on April 27, was cancelled by the organisers. (HT File)

Published on Apr 7, 2025, 8:30 AM IST

Sikh organisations object to pride parade plan in Amritsar

Sikh organisations on Saturday strongly objected to the pride parade being organised by the LGBTQ community at the Rose Garden locality in Amritsar on April 27 under the name of ‘Pride Parade 2025’. (REUTERS File photo)

Updated on Apr 5, 2025, 10:31 PM IST

Three held with 6 pistols in Amritsar

The counter-intelligence (CI) wing of the Amritsar police has arrested three persons with six pistols — a 9mm Glock, two .30-bore and three country-made .32-bore pistols — and nine cartridges from their possession.

Published on Mar 30, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

4 held for hawala transactions, weapon smuggling in Punjab

Four persons have been arrested in Amritsar for their alleged involvement in illegal financial transactions and weapon smuggling, Punjab Police said on Saturday. (X)

Updated on Mar 29, 2025, 2:38 PM IST

Damdami Taksal holds protest over removal of jathedars

Police stop protesters from moving towards Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) headquarters in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Mar 29, 2025, 10:04 AM IST

SGPC passes ₹1,386 crore budget

SGPC passes <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,386 crore budget

Published on Mar 29, 2025, 12:33 AM IST

Punjab minister directs removal of garbage from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

Punjab minister directs removal of garbage from Ranjit Avenue in Amritsar

Published on Mar 25, 2025, 11:10 PM IST

Punjab Police busts cross-border drug cartel, woman kingpin among 4 held

Punjab Police busts cross-border drug cartel, woman kingpin among 4 held

Published on Mar 23, 2025, 7:10 PM IST

4 HRTC buses vandalised in Amritsar, FIR lodged

The vandalism was noticed by the locals and staff of the buses on Saturday morning. Their windscreens were broken and the word ‘Khalistan’ was found written in Punjabi on vehicles’ front and sides. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Mar 22, 2025, 4:41 PM IST

Drug smuggler shot in leg amid escape bid

Forensic team members inspect the encounter site near Majitha Verka bypass in Amritsar on Wednesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Mar 20, 2025, 10:06 AM IST

Amritsar temple blast suspect killed in encounter with police

Gursidak Singh, alias Sidak, wanted for the grenade attack on the Thakur Dwara temple in Amritsar, was killed in an exchange of fire with police at Bal Sachander village near Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport in the Rajasansi area on Monday. Another suspect, Vishal, managed to flee and efforts were on to arrest him, police said.

Published on Mar 18, 2025, 8:56 AM IST

Punjab: Amritsar temple blast suspect killed in police encounter

Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar (second from left) with other officials at the encounter site at Rajasansi in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Mar 17, 2025, 3:47 PM IST

Amritsar temple grenade attack: One accused killed in encounter, another flees

Punjab Police conducted an encounter to try and nap the two accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack. (Representational image)

Published on Mar 17, 2025, 11:15 AM IST

Cheema unveils ₹40-cr project to develop world-class streets in cities across Punjab

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema unveiled a project to develop world-class streets across the state’s cities. In its initial phase three major cities, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar, will witness the transformation of 42 km of prominent streets into meticulously designed urban spaces by spending more than <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>140 crore. (HT File)

Published on Mar 16, 2025, 6:04 AM IST

On cam, man throws explosive at Amritsar temple; cops probe Pak ISI link

Two unidentified assailants arrived at the temple on a bike, lobbed the grenade and fled the scene.

Published on Mar 15, 2025, 4:13 PM IST

Attempt to disturb Punjab, says CM Bhagwant Mann after Amritsar blast

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his wife Gurpreet Kaur paying obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Hola Mohalla on Friday. (PTI Photo)

Published on Mar 15, 2025, 12:49 PM IST

Grenade attack on temple in Punjab’s Amritsar, no casualty

People gather outside Thakur Dwara temple on Shershah Suri road near Khandwala in Amritsar after the blast on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Mar 15, 2025, 1:51 PM IST

Punjab: 14-yr-old boy among 2 shot dead in separate firing incidents in Amritsar

Senior superintendent of police (Amritsar Rural) Maninder Singh said that multiple police teams have been deployed to trace the attackers. (HT File)

Published on Mar 10, 2025, 8:06 AM IST

Police raze properties of drug smugglers in Amritsar, Khanna

The Punjab Police demolished eight structures constructed by smugglers using drug money in Amritsar and Khanna, officials said on Thursday.

Published on Mar 7, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

Amritsar: 2 drug smugglers injured in encounter with police

Two drug smugglers were injured in separate police encounters in Amritsar district as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking, officials said on Monday.

Published on Mar 4, 2025, 9:46 AM IST

Multi-storey building coming up near Golden Temple triggers row

The under-construction building is taller than Akal Takht and is spoiling the ambience of the Golden Temple, say Sikh groups. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 4, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

Amritsar techie stunned as school teacher replies to her email after 9 years

An Amritsar woman received a school email reply after nine years, sparking laughter.

Updated on Mar 5, 2025, 3:00 PM IST

Key accused in Amritsar, Batala blasts killed in encounter

Deputy inspector general of police (DIG), Border Range, Satinder Singh said following disclosures that accused Mohit had concealed arms and ammunition at an isolated place, he was taken for its recovery. (HT File)

Updated on Feb 28, 2025, 4:38 AM IST

Cross-border drug smuggling racket: Another batch of 2kg heroin recovered in Amritsar

The counter-intelligence (CI), Amritsar, recovered 2kg of heroin concealed near a canal in Boparai Baj Singh village, based on a disclosure statement made by accused Harmandeep Singh, who was held with a consignment of 10kg heroin a few days back, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 23, 2025, 5:32 AM IST

Four drug smugglers held with 5 kg heroin in Amritsar

The Amritsar commissionerate police have arrested four drug smugglers and recovered 5.06 kg of heroin in two separate cases, Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday

Published on Feb 22, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

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