At least 14 people have died and 6 others are in the hospital after allegedly drinking spurious liquor in Majitha, Amritsar. The incident has impacted five villages, prompting emergency medical assistance and door-to-door health checks. Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney stated that the government is taking all possible measures to prevent further deaths. Senior Superintendent of Police Maninder Singh confirmed the arrest of the main accused, including supplier Parabjeet Singh and the alleged kingpin, Sahab Singh. Police have registered two FIRs under stringent laws and are conducting raids to trace the source of the illegal liquor. Authorities are on high alert to prevent further casualties and dismantle the network behind the sale of toxic alcohol.
13 May,2025 01:18 PM IST
On May 7, Amritsar conducted a citywide blackout drill as part of a civil defence preparedness exercise. According to ASI Jagtar Singh, the half-hour blackout from 10:30 PM to 11 PM was carried out to simulate wartime conditions, ensuring no lights were visible to prevent enemy detection. The drill was in line with directives aiming at enhancing urban readiness during a high-threat scenario.
08 May,2025 05:31 PM IST
Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar witnessed a brief blackout during a nationwide mock drill conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directive and Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is closed until further notice. The exercise aimed to test emergency readiness and security coordination at key public locations. Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, also participated, activating sirens to signal a blackout drill. These drills are part of heightened preparedness amid rising national security concerns.
08 May,2025 05:27 PM IST
On March 14, a blast occurred at the Thakurdwara Temple in Amritsar’s Khandwala after two unidentified bike-borne men allegedly hurled a suspected explosive at the temple. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the duo throw a suspicious object before fleeing the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV, and while no injuries were reported, police promptly arrived to investigate the matter. “We got information at 2 a.m. We reached the spot right away. The forensic team was called... We checked the CCTV and spoke to the nearby people. The thing is that Pakistan's ISI lures our youth into creating disturbances in Punjab. We will trace this case within days and take appropriate action. I warn the youth not to ruin their lives... We will catch the culprits soon...,” said Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.
15 March,2025 04:29 PM IST
On February 16, an aircraft carrying the second batch of 119 Indian nationals who allegedly migrated illegally to the US landed at Amritsar Airport. This is the second flight of deportees since US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The migrants’ relatives claimed that they were tricked by agents who didn’t inform them that they were being sent to the US and UK through the 'Dunki' route. Earlier, on February 5, a US Air Force plane had brought deported Indian citizens to Amritsar. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reassured that the deportees would be treated well and that all necessary arrangements had been made for their return and stay.
16 February,2025 12:45 PM IST
Tanya Maniktala, who recently wowed audiences with her role in the action thriller Kill, is a hardcore foodie. In an exclusive chat with mid-day.com, the actress revealed that while she can do many things, dieting is not one of them. From discussing the food the Kill cast enjoyed in Amritsar to revealing the biggest prankster on set, from talking about Mumbai monsoons to choosing pakoras over vada pav—catch Tanya Maniktala unfiltered, only on mid-day.com. #tanyamaniktala #raghavjuyal #kill #entertainment #exclusive #lakshya #interview #exclusiveinterview #food #pizza #paratha
13 August,2024 07:35 PM IST
Amid the ongoing tension in the country over ‘Khalistan’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar on Oct 02. The Congress leader paid obeisance at the temple and also offered ‘Sewa’ at the Golden Temple. Meanwhile, this brought a chance for the BJP leaders to pinch Congress over the 1984 ‘Operation Blue Star’. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invoked ‘Operation Blue Star’ to mock Rahul Gandhi’s service as the auspicious temple. Talking to ‘X’, CM Himanta said, “Grandmother sprayed bullets and Grand child is doing sewa” Launching a scathing attack on Assam CM, Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely called it ‘Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi’. On June 6, 1984, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Blue Star’ stormed into the Golden Temple on orders of then PM Indira Gandhi. The order was issued to contain Sikh militancy under the leadership of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Punjab. The Operation was heavily criticized and led to her assassination by two of her Sikh bodyguards at her New Delhi residence on October 31, 1984.
03 October,2023 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 2 reached Punjab’s Amritsar. He offered prayers at the Golden Temple. He was also seen cleaning dishes in the Gurdwara premises as a part of ‘sewa’. Rahul Gandhi is on a day visit to Punjab. #rahulgandhi #goldentemple #sewa #punjab #amritsar #congress #news #india #politics #gurudwara
02 October,2023 10:09 PM IST
Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Pakistani drone on the outskirts of Shaidpur Kalan village of Amritsar on June 12. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter of model DJI Matrice 300 RTK series.
12 June,2023 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai
The 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
