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Red alert declared in Punjab ahead of Republic Day, CM Mann to unfurl tricolour in Patiala

A red alert has been declared in Punjab ahead of the Republic Day celebrations in the state. Punjab Special DGP (Law & Order) Arpit Shukla said that special operations are being launched in all the districts of Punjab.... read..

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Aaron Finch anchors Punjabi Sher squad in Legend 90 League

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch and Indian cricketer Saurabh Tiwari are among the marquee players for Punjabi Sher for the Legend 90 League which is set to take place from February 6 to 18 in Raipur.... read..

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Amritsar: Akhand Path held at Golden Temple to honour legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

An Akhand Path was held in memory of legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at Amritsar's Golden Temple on Thursday morning.... read..

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BSF recovers 2 drones near Punjab border

The Border Security Force (BSF) has recovered two drones in two separate incidents from the border area of Amritsar and Fazilka district of Punjab.... read..

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BSF, STF thwart drug smuggling attempt at Amritsar border, one held

The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with the Special Task Force (STF) recovered drugs weighing- 550 grams from Amritsar and also apprehended a drug smuggler.... read..

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Pro-Khalistan MP Amritpal Singh moves court to attend Parliament session

Amritpal Singh, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, currently imprisoned in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act (NSA), has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.... read..

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Punjab Government to spend Rs 426 crores on upgradation and modernisation of Police infra: DGP Punjab

In a major development effort, Punjab Police has received a significant boost to its infrastructure with Punjab Government agreeing to provide a grant of RS 426 crores in the next three years for the upgradation and modernisation of police buildings, espe... read..

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Chandigarh grenade blast case: NIA raids 16 locations in Punjab, UP and Uttarakhand

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 16 locations across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand in connection with the last year's Chandigarh grenade blast case linking Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed Pakistan... read..

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Punjab, Haryana HC directs Chandigarh administration to act against coaching centres for violating safety codes

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union Territory (UT) administration of Chandigarh to complete proceedings against the coaching centres, for violating building codes, within three months.... read..

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Punjab: DSP injured in alleged attack during land demarcation process in Bhatinda

An on-duty Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Punjab police was injured in an alleged attack while overseeing a land demarcation process in a case of a long-standing land dispute between two groups of farmers on Monday.... read..

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Pakistan: Man arrested for posing as terrorist in extortion scheme

A resident of Weaver Colony in Ghulam Muhammadabad has been arrested by Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) for posing as a member of a terrorist group to extort money from a local citizen, The Express Tribune reported.... read..

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BSF recovers 2 drones across Punjab border

Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier recovered two drones including one hexacopter and one heroin packet across the border in three different incidents, BSF said in a press release on Sunday.... read..

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Govt delegation meets protesting farmers in Punjab, talks to continue in Chandigarh

A delegation of the central government met the protesting farmers at Khanauri Border in Punjab's Sangrur district, near the Haryana border.... read..

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Amritsar artist paints Trump's portrait ahead of swearing-in

The love for the US President-elect is on the rise in India, as Jagjot Singh Rubal, an artist from Amritsar painted his 5X7 feet portrait as a congratulatory message from India.... read..

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Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appreciates 'SVAMITVA Scheme' for empowering rural India

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday appreciated the SVAMITVA Scheme, highlighting its role in empowering rural India by providing revenue records to household owners. He stated that this initiative enables property owners to sell their assets a... read..

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Heavy police outside cinema hall in Amristar; SGPC gears up to protest against Kangana Ranuat's film

Amid demands to ban Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency', police personnel in heavy numbers have been deployed outside the PVR Suraj Chanda Tara Cinema in Punjab's Amritsar after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) decided to protest against the f... read..

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Heavy police outside cinema hall in Amristar; SGPC gears up to protest against Kangana Ranaut's film

Amid demands to ban Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency', police personnel in heavy numbers have been deployed outside the PVR Suraj Chanda Tara Cinema in Punjab's Amritsar after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) decided to protest against the f... read..

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Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Khuddian lays foundation stone of new grain market in Mohali

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian along with MLA Kulwant Singh laid the foundation stone of Saneta's new grain market in Mohali on Friday.... read..

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"Such films hurt brotherhood": Congress' Amarinder Warring amid chaos over Kangana Ranaut's film

Amid the ruckus over Kangana Ranuat's film 'Emergency', Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday morning said that governments and censor boards must keep an eye on such films as they "hurt" the brotherhood in the country. He said that... read..

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Security heightned outside cinema hall in Amritsar as SGPC calls for ban on Kangana Ranuat's film

Amid chaos over the release of Kangana Ranuat's 'Emergency' film in Punjab, Station House Officer (SHO) Baljinder Singh Aulakh on Friday said that security arrangements have been increased at the cinema halls in Amritsar after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandha... read..

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Lord Elgin, Amritsar: A Timeless Blend of Colonial Charm and Modern Luxury

Amritsar, a city known for its rich history and cultural vibrancy, is now home to one of the most exquisite dining experiences--Lord Elgin, Amritsar a restaurant and bar that merges the elegance of the Victorian era with contemporary design.... read..

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