Amritsar

07 Sep

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Two Held With 15 Pistols and 5 Kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Cross-Border Smuggling Network, Two Held With 15 Pistols and 5 Kg Heroin Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Amritsar Rural Police have claimed a significant success in their ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal weapons, with the arrest of two alleged members of a cross-border smuggling network and the recovery of 15 illegal pistols and 5 kg of heroin. According to officials, the operation has exposed a suspected network with links extending beyond India. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested individuals were allegedly in touch with handlers based abroad and were receiving consignments of narcotics and firearms before…

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07 Sep

Drone-Like Objects Trigger Alert at Amritsar Airport, Seven Flights Diverted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Security was stepped up at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar after unidentified flying objects were reportedly noticed close to the runway late Sunday night, prompting an immediate response from airport authorities and security agencies. The alert was raised at around 10 pm, when Air Traffic Control personnel observed what appeared to be drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-like objects moving near the airport's operational zone. As the objects were seen in the vicinity of the runway, authorities temporarily stopped the landing of incoming aircraft as a precaution. Seven flights bound for Amritsar were…

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30 Aug

17-Hour SpiceJet Delay at Amritsar Airport Leaves Passengers Fuming, Families Wait in Heat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A prolonged wait at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport turned into a frustrating ordeal for passengers after a SpiceJet flight was reportedly delayed by nearly 17 hours. The flight was scheduled to take off at 8:40 am, but passengers said the departure time was initially revised to 11 am. They were later allegedly informed at the airport counter that the flight would not operate until much later, leaving travellers facing an extended wait. The delay has sparked anger among passengers, who have accused the airline of failing to communicate properly and provide adequate assistance. No…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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