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Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands
23 Mar

Cross-Border Drug Network Busted in Amritsar; Two Arrested with 5 Kg Heroin, Probe Expands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, authorities in Amritsar have dismantled a key narcotics module, arresting two individuals and recovering 5 kilograms of heroin from their possession. The operation is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at curbing the flow of drugs from across the border into India. Preliminary investigations have revealed links between the गिरफ्तार accused and handlers based in Pakistan, along with connections to an international network facilitating the smuggling of narcotics. Officials indicated that the recovered consignment was part of a larger supply chain being operated through cross-border channels. A case has…
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SGPC Marks Guru Har Rai’s Gurta Gaddi Day as Environment Day, Urges Devotees to Plant Trees
17 Mar

SGPC Marks Guru Har Rai’s Gurta Gaddi Day as Environment Day, Urges Devotees to Plant Trees

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee celebrated the Gurta Gaddi Day of Guru Har Rai as Environment Day, organising a series of religious and awareness activities at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, associated with Sri Darbar Sahib. The occasion was marked by the culmination of an Akhand Path, followed by devotional kirtan and ardas, with the congregation also listening to the hukamnama from the sanctum. Addressing the gathering, Sikh clergy highlighted Guru Har Rai’s deep connection with nature, recalling how he established lush gardens at Kiratpur Sahib to promote environmental harmony. They emphasised that the Guru’s teachings…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized
15 Mar

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…
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Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar
15 Mar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending, ,
Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…
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Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted
07 Mar

Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- A firing incident was reported outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kajal in the Faizpura area of Amritsar, creating panic in the locality. According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants opened fire with the alleged intention of targeting her husband, Inderjit ‘Babi’. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident and the family remained safe. Kajal is the elected councillor from Ward No. 7 in Amritsar. Upon receiving information, police teams reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers, while further probe into the incident…
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SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach
06 Mar

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…
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Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558
06 Mar

Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558 (2026-27) in presence of SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and other representatives of the apex Sikh body.    Meanwhile Jathedar Gargaj has appealed the Sikh community to celebrate and observe all the religious occasions as per the Nanakshahi calender in order to maintain unity and uniformity.  This year's Nanakshahi calender marks the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the centenary of Kirathpur Sahib, and the 450th foundation anniversary of Sri Amritsar Sahib. Akal Takht's acting Jathedar has ordered the SGPC’s Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC) and 'parcharaks' to ensure the availability of the Akal Takht…
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Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes Worth ₹6.78 Million Destroyed in Amritsar
18 Feb

Smuggled Foreign Cigarettes Worth ₹6.78 Million Destroyed in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Amritsar, Gurpreet Singh :- In a decisive enforcement action, authorities have destroyed foreign-origin cigarettes valued at ₹6.783 million that were seized in multiple smuggling cases in Amritsar. The confiscated consignment was disposed of in accordance with prescribed legal procedures under the supervision of a specially constituted committee comprising senior officials. According to officials, the destruction process was carried out through a controlled incineration method, strictly adhering to government guidelines and environmental safety standards. The entire exercise was conducted with transparency and under close monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory norms and to prevent any environmental harm. Customs authorities stated that…
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Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested
11 Feb

Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has unearthed a Pakistan-backed terror module and arrested one suspect, police officials said on Tuesday. The operation is being described as a major breakthrough that potentially averted a serious security threat. According to the police, a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a foreign-made pistol and a substantial quantity of ammunition were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler and was using encrypted digital platforms to coordinate activities while attempting to evade…
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Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered
08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market.  According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…
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