Amritsar

Former Indian Ambassador Sandhu joins BJP, may contest Amritsar

Having served as India's Ambassador to the US from February 2020 to January 2024, Sandhu brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the BJP's political sphere.

SFJ Threatens To Replace Tiranga With Khalistan Flag At Attari

NEW DELHI: Banned Khalistani separatist group ‘Sikhs For Justice’ (SFJ) has threatened to remove India’s tallest national flag at Attari along the India-Pakistan border with the so-called Khalistan flag on August 15, Independence Day. In a statement, SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said that his organisation will start the Ghar Ghar Khalistan campaign in response […]

Punjab Cops vs Moosewala Killers: 2 Dead, Big Links To Canada Found

NEW DELHI: Two shooters suspected to be involved in the daylight killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala were killed in an encounter by Punjab Police in Amritsar district on Wednesday. The two shooters – Manpreet Singh alias Mannu Kussa and Jagreet Singh alias Rupa – were holed up in an abandoned building in Chicha Bamka […]

Amritsar Traders Root For AAP; Want “Clean, Business Friendly” Govt In Punjab

Amritsar: As the poll dates draw closer in Punjab, the voter expectation of the next government and the issues that they wish for it to tackle is gaining strength. In Amritsar’s Golden Temple area, locals are divided on the development and are keen to choose a party that will bring about the desired change. Having […]

Q&A – Will Go Back To Our Professions, Travel If We Don’t Get Our Chance: Sidhu’s Wife On 2022 Polls, CM Face

Would it be the end of political road for Navjot Singh Sidhu and namesake wife if he is not chosen to lead Congress this assembly elections after being wooed by the Gandhi family in 2017 ,20 days before then polls?  The mercurial ex cricketer has had a bumpy ride on a tough wicket with bouncers […]

Modi To Launch Development Projects In Punjab On Jan 5; Security Beefed Up In State

Punjab is prepping up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on January 5 ahead of Assembly polls scheduled to be held early this year. PM Modi will also address his first rally in the state after repealing the three farm laws, besides launching developmental projects worth Rs 42,750 Cr in the state the same day. […]

Punjab Intelligence Asked Police To Maintain Law And Order In Wake Of 2 Attempted Alleged Sacrilege Incidents

CHANDIGARH: With the back to back two alleged incidents of sacrilege in different cities of Punjab, the Punjab Police Intelligence department had issued an advisory to all the officials of the Punjab Police to hold adequate vigil and security arrangements in place to control law and order in the state. In an advisory sent on December […]