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22 Jul

Bomb Threat to Amritsar Airport After Series of Golden Temple Threats; Same Pattern, Dark Web Suspected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): A fresh wave of concern gripped Punjab after a bomb threat email was received by Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar, echoing the same pattern as the nine previous threatening emails sent to the Golden Temple. Authorities believe the same group is behind both sets of threats. The email, received on Sunday, claimed the airport would be blown up. As with previous threats to the Golden Temple, the tone, language, and formatting of the message closely match earlier emails, pointing to a coordinated and calculated campaign. Following the threat, security has been significantly tightened at…

18 Jul

BSF Scores Major Win on Amritsar Border: Neutralizes 6 Drones, Recovers 2.3 Kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, BSF

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant counter-narcotics operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a major breakthrough on the India-Pakistan border near Amritsar by intercepting and neutralizing six Pakistani drones and recovering over 2.3 kilograms of suspected heroin in multiple incidents during the night of July 17. The BSF’s advanced technical counter-drone measures and sharp vigilance played a crucial role in foiling repeated cross-border attempts by narco-terror networks operating from Pakistan. Multiple Intrusions, Swift Responses In the Pulmoran area, BSF troops responded to successive drone intrusions during the night hours. Four DJI Mavic 3 Classic drones carrying three packets of…

17 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann Reviews Security After Threat Emails to Sri Darbar Sahib

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab security, Sri Darbar Sahib threat

Vows Zero Tolerance for Disturbance, Urges Public to Avoid RumoursChandigarh, July 17, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a high-level security review meeting on Thursday in response to threat emails received by Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. The meeting included top Punjab Police officials and focused on assessing the situation and reinforcing preventive measures.Following the meeting, CM Mann stated that the state government would not compromise on security and emphasized that police and intelligence agencies are fully alert. He reiterated that Punjab’s peace and communal harmony would be protected at all costs.“Our government stands firm on the safety of…

08 Jun

Human Skull Found on Car Roof Sparks Panic in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar

Amritsar (National Times): A human skull without a torso, discovered on the roof of a Bolero car parked in poor condition at the taxi stand near Durgiana Temple, has caused widespread sensation and fear in the area. The incident, reported under the jurisdiction of Thana D Division, prompted an immediate response from the police, who took the skull into custody and sent it to the mortuary. A police team has launched an investigation under the supervision of senior officials. All police stations under the District Police Commissionerate have been alerted to report any unidentified headless bodies, which could help identify…

06 Jun

Clash Averted at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Operation Blue Star Anniversary; Jathedar Refrains from Message

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Operation Blue Star, Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar (National Times): The 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed peacefully today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, amid high anticipation and heightened security. A potential confrontation was averted after acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj chose not to deliver a message to the Sikh Panth (community) and instead confined himself to performing the Ardas (prayer). In a significant move aimed at maintaining harmony, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), led by President Harjinder Singh Dhami, honoured the families of those martyred during the 1984 military operation, which targeted militants inside the Golden Temple complex but also resulted in…

06 Jun

Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj Performs Ardas on Operation Blue Star Anniversary Amid Ongoing Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, Operation Blue Star

Amritsar (National Times): Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, led the Ardas (prayer ceremony) on the solemn occasion of the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star today at the Golden Temple complex. The event was marked by heavy security, large gatherings of devotees, and continued protests over his position and role. The prayer took place despite persistent opposition from various Sikh factions, including Damdami Taksal and Nihang Singh groups, who have contested Gadgaj’s authority to address the Panth (Sikh community) on this emotionally charged day. Critics argue that his appointment did not follow traditional…

05 Jun

Amritsar on Alert! Massive Security Cover Ahead of Operation Bluestar Anniversary Observance At Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessAmritsar, Operation Bluestar, Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar (National Times): In anticipation of the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, commemorated as Ghallukara Diwas, Amritsar has been placed under an unprecedented security cover with the deployment of nearly 7,000 police personnel across the holy city. The observance, scheduled for June 6 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, is expected to draw thousands of devotees from across the globe. Operation Bluestar, carried out in 1984, remains one of the most emotionally charged events in Sikh history. Every year, June 6 marks a solemn day of remembrance for those who lost their lives, and the day holds deep spiritual and emotional…

05 Jun

Golden Temple Under Tight Security Ahead of Operation Bluestar Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Operation Bluestar

Amritsar (National Times): Security has been significantly ramped up in Amritsar ahead of the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, with nearly 4,000 police personnel deployed across the city to maintain law and order. With the sensitive occasion set for June 6, authorities have intensified surveillance and preventive measures, especially around the Golden Temple complex. The Punjab Police have set up 24-hour checkpoints, conducted flag marches, and increased patrolling in coordination with forces from nearby districts, including Amritsar Rural, Batala, and Tarn Taran. Intelligence units and officers in plain clothes have also been tasked with monitoring sensitive zones for any signs…

01 Jun

Operation Bluestar: On 41st Anniversary of 1984 Attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib, Akhand Path Bhog Held in Memory of Bhai Mehnga Singh Babbar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhai Mehnga Singh Babbar, Golden Temple, Operation Bluestar

Amritsar (National Times): Today marks the 41st anniversary of the tragic attack on Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib by the Indian Army on June 1, 1984. On this day, the Indian Army surrounded the Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib complex and launched a small-scale attack, aimed at gathering intelligence about the weapons held by the Sikhs inside.During this assault, Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, the first Singh stationed at Baba Atal Sahib within the complex, attained martyrdom. Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, along with several other Sikhs, sacrificed their lives on this day. To honor their memory, an Akhand Path Sahib was organized at…

31 May

Amritsar to Observe Citywide Blackout Drill Tonight from 8 PM to 8:30 PM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): The District Administration of Amritsar has announced a 30-minute citywide blackout drill to be held this evening from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM, urging citizens to participate in the exercise to test emergency preparedness and promote energy awareness. In a message issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amritsar, residents were informed that power feeders will be centrally switched off across most locations in the city during the half-hour blackout period. However, critical and essential services, rural areas, the airport, and the Walled City area will remain exempt from the central power cut. The DC further requested that residents…