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31 Jul

Punjab Police Arrest Four Suspected KLF Members in Amritsar, Probe Alleged Independence Day Attack Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant security operation ahead of Independence Day, the Amritsar Rural Police on Friday arrested four individuals alleged to be associated with the banned Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). Investigators claim the suspects were conspiring to carry out a terror strike, prompting an intensified probe into their activities. According to officials familiar with the investigation, the arrested men are suspected of involvement in previous attacks on police infrastructure, where petrol bombs and grenades were allegedly used. Police are now examining whether the group was linked to multiple incidents that have taken place in the district over the…

07 Jul

25 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar, Three Held as Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Counter Intelligence, Drug Smuggling, Gaurav Yadav, Heroin Seizure, Punjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence unit in Amritsar has busted a major narcotics smuggling network and arrested three alleged drug traffickers, recovering 25 kilograms of heroin from their possession.Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday that the arrested accused have been identified as Bhupinder Singh, Ravi Kumar and Vishal Singh. Police also seized a Hyundai Verna car that was allegedly being used to transport the contraband.The operation was carried out as part of the Punjab Government's ongoing campaign to eliminate drug trafficking in the state under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.According to the…

30 Jun

Sikh Legislators and Ministers Present Themselves Before Sri Akal Takht Sahib to Discuss Institutional Reforms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Amritsar, legislative meet, Punjab government, religious amendments, Sikh politics

SRI AMRITSAR SAHIB (Gurpreet Singh): In a spirit of humility and devotion, Punjab’s Sikh MLAs and Ministers, on Monday, appeared barefoot before Sri Akal Takht Sahib after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reiterated their profound reverence for the supreme temporal seat of the Sikhs and said the Punjab Government would give due consideration to the suggestions received while fully upholding the dignity and sanctity of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Addressing the media after paying obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and appearing before Sri Akal…

29 Jun

Dream of a Better Future Ends in Tragedy: Amritsar Man Dies in Slovakia, Family Seeks Government Help

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World NewsAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A family in Punjab's Amritsar district has been left heartbroken after a 24-year-old man, who had travelled to Slovakia in pursuit of employment, reportedly lost his life in a drowning incident. The tragedy has cast a shadow over a household that was eagerly preparing for a wedding later this year. Gursevak Singh, a resident of the Ajnala subdivision, had moved to Slovakia around eight months ago on a work permit. Family members said he had taken the step to support his parents financially and repay debts incurred for his overseas journey. The devastating news reached the family…

28 Jun

Spiritual Grandeur: Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Mann Announce Luv-Kush Temple, Free ‘Hamare Ram’ Staging, and Major Pilgrim Routes in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Luv Kush Temple, Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s unwavering commitment to preserving India’s spiritual heritage and strengthening the values of Sanatan Dharma, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined thousands of devotees at the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shivji Ke Naam’ bhajan evening in Amritsar, where they unveiled a series of landmark initiatives to further enrich Punjab’s religious and cultural legacy. These include the construction of a grand temple dedicated to Mata Sita, Mata Janaki and Luv-Kush in Amritsar, the expansion of the Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Yojna with new pilgrimage routes, the…

28 Jun

AAP Lawmakers Set to Appear Before Akal Takht Clergy Over Legislative Standoff

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Amritsar, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab government, Sacrilege Legislation, Sikh Clergy

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced on Sunday that all elected representatives from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party will present themselves at Sri Akal Takht Sahib to clarify their stance to the Sikh leadership. The strategic move was finalized following an intense internal meeting in Amritsar led by Chief Minister Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to address the official summons issued by the highest temporal authority of the Sikh faith. This development marks a crucial juncture in the relationship between the Punjab government and the state's premier religious institutions. The Akal Takht Secretariat has…

24 Jun

CM Bhagwant Mann Government Fulfilled All Major Guarantees in 4.5 Years, Says MLA Kuldeep Dhaliwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhagwant Mann government, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Maavan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal recounted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Dhaliwal said that today Punjab is moving forward on a new path of development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Mann government is working on a war footing to improve healthcare, education, roads, employment, canal water distribution, industrial promotion, and the advancement of Punjab's agriculture. During the current paddy season, canal water is being delivered to every corner of Punjab and to the fields of every farmer. Addressing a press conference…

13 Jun

Vande Bharat to Link Amritsar and Katra from June 16, Opening a New Chapter for Pilgrims and Border Region Travelers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Katra, Punjab, Vande Bharat

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A new travel corridor connecting Punjab and the holy town of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is set to become operational with the launch of the Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express on June 16. The premium train service is expected to make religious tourism faster while improving connectivity for several districts located along the India-Pakistan border. The revised operational plan issued by the Railways introduces a new route through Batala, Chheena, Gurdaspur and Pathankot City before entering Jammu and Kashmir. The change has been welcomed by residents of these regions, who will now have direct access to one…

05 Jun

Nihang Singh killed, three injured in firing following road rage incident near Batala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Batala Road, Clash, Firing, Murder, Nihang Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Gurpreet Singh :- A Nihang Singh was killed and three others sustained bullet injuries in a firing incident that reportedly stemmed from a dispute over passage of vehicles near Simbal Chowk on the Batala-Gurdaspur road on Thursday. According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between two groups after a disagreement over allowing a vehicle to pass. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated into a violent confrontation. Sources said tensions flared rapidly, following which members of both groups allegedly opened fire at each other using their licensed pistols. The exchange of gunfire created panic in…

05 Jun

Amritsar Police Crack International Smuggling Link, Recover Drugs, Firearms and Cash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A major police operation in Amritsar has exposed an alleged international network involved in the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons and hawala money, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the apprehension of two juveniles. Officials said the operation resulted in the seizure of 1.035 kilograms of heroin, five advanced pistols, two live rounds of ammunition and ₹5 lakh suspected to be proceeds from the drug trade. Investigators believe the accused were part of a wider syndicate operating under the guidance of handlers based outside India. Initial inquiries suggest that social media platforms were being used…