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Spurious Liquor Horror in Punjab: 14 Dead in Amritsar, Probe Underway
13 May

Spurious Liquor Horror in Punjab: 14 Dead in Amritsar, Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Amritsar (National Times): In a chilling repeat of past tragedies, 14 people have died and at least 10 others remain critical in Amritsar district after consuming illegally brewed liquor, police officials confirmed Tuesday. The deaths occurred across four villages in the Majitha block — Bhangali Kalan, Thariewal, Sangha, and Marari Kalan. Survivors in serious condition have been admitted to the Amritsar Civil Hospital, where emergency treatment is ongoing. District officials and police were alerted only after multiple deaths were quietly cremated. “Initially, some families claimed the deceased died of heart attacks,” said Majitha SHO Aabtaab Singh, adding that the liquor…
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Chandigarh and Amritsar Airports Reopen as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Takes Hold
12 May

Chandigarh and Amritsar Airports Reopen as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Takes Hold

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia,
Amritsar (National Times): Air travel resumed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh and Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened conflict. The reopening of these key Punjab airports marks a significant step toward normalcy following disruptions caused by Pakistani drone strikes and shelling. The airports were closed on May 10 amid red alerts in Punjab’s border districts, triggered by Pakistan’s attacks on civilian and military targets in response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald…
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BSF did not ask for wheat harvesting in two days: Deputy Commissioner
26 Apr

BSF did not ask for wheat harvesting in two days: Deputy Commissioner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, April 26 – The Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Smt. Sakshi Sahni has clarified the ongoing discussion that the Border Security Force (BSF) had announced the harvesting of wheat across the border areas within two days. She confirmed that no such announcement had been made by the BSF in the border villages.Smt. Sahni stated that she had spoken with senior BSF officials who also denied such reports, describing them as baseless. She urged people to disregard such misleading information and recommended that if anyone comes across such news, they should verify it with the local Patwari, Tehsildar, or any district…
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Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project
15 Mar

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…
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Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement
15 Mar

Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Amritsar (National Times): In a shocking act of violence, two bike-borne miscreants carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The incident was captured on CCTV, which reveals the attackers arriving at the temple with a flag on their bike. After pausing for a few moments, one of them threw a grenade at the temple, causing a powerful explosion. The two assailants quickly fled the scene. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar said that there is an involvement of Pakistan in this attack and that those involved in it won't be spared at any cost.…
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Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested
15 Mar

Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Amritsar (National Times): A man armed with an iron rod attacked five individuals at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, caused significant injuries to the victims. Among the injured, a Sikh youth from Bathinda is reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment at the emergency wing of the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research at Vallah. Two of the victims are sewadars (attendants) of the Golden Temple, while the other three are devotees from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala, according to police reports. Authorities have arrested…
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NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract
27 Feb

NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
Amritsar (National Times) – Ceigall India Limited has announced the termination of its contract with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of a four-lane Greenfield Amritsar connectivity project. The project, executed in partnership with Ms Krishna Constructions, was intended to link Amritsar with the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The termination was officially communicated by NHAI through letter No. NHAI/PIU/ASK/DAK/PKg-1/File-207962, dated February 25, 2025. The contract was ended under Clause 3.4 of the agreement, primarily due to insufficient land acquisition along the designated project stretch. Despite Ceigall India Limited’s request to revoke the termination, NHAI upheld its decision. However,…
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Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar
16 Feb

Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met with Indian nationals who were recently deported from the United States upon their arrival at Amritsar Airport. The second batch of deported individuals, who had allegedly migrated to the US illegally, landed in Amritsar on Sunday, February 16, 2025. This marks the second flight of deportees to arrive in Punjab since US President Donald Trump's inauguration. The group was promptly received and is now being sent to their respective home states across India. The first batch of over 100 deported individuals arrived on…
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Two Suspected Criminals Injured in Police Encounter After Attempted Escape in Amritsar
10 Feb

Two Suspected Criminals Injured in Police Encounter After Attempted Escape in Amritsar

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, ,
Amritsar, February 10, 2025: Two suspected criminals, allegedly linked to the recent blast outside the non-functional Fatehgarh police post, were injured in a brief encounter with the police after attempting to escape custody on Sunday night. The suspects, identified as Karandeep Singh and Buta Singh, are believed to be part of a terror module connected to gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh, also known as Happy Passian.The incident took place near the Rajasansi area of Amritsar around 11 PM. Acting on a tip-off about the movement of three suspects involved in the Fatehgarh Churian blast, police teams swiftly apprehended Lovepreet Singh, Karandeep Singh,…
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