Amritsar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Amit Shah pays tribute to Jallianwala Bagh victims, calls massacre a 'dark chapter'
New Delhi, April 13: Union Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X on Sunday, remembered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling it "a dark chapter" in India's freedom struggle that shook the entire nation.
PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to Jallianwala Bagh martyrs on 105th anniversary
New Delhi, April 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, calling it a "dark chapter" in India's history and a "major turning point" in the country's freedom struggle.
Preity Zinta reflects on her emotional and long-awaited visit to the Golden Temple
Mumbai, April 10: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta has shared a heartfelt post on social media, reflecting on her emotional and long-awaited visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Punjab Governor announces anti-drug 'Padyatra' from April 3 to 8, urges collective action
Chandigarh, March 31: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday called for a united effort to eliminate drug abuse from the state, emphasizing the need to turn the fight against drugs into a mass movement.
388 deportees back in India from US till date, government informs Parliament
New Delhi, May 21: A total of 388 deportees have arrived in India from the United States from January 2025 till date with 333 of them landing in Amritsar via three deportation flights and 55 Indian nationals arriving in New Delhi from the US via Panama on commercial flights, the government informed Parliament on Friday.
Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt
New Delhi, March 20: Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Sanjana Sanghi visits Golden temple, talks about her spiritual bond with Amritsar
Mumbai, March 19: Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who is known for 'Rockstar' and 'Dhak Dhak', paid a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Will not let people across border to disturb peace in Punjab: Amritsar Police Commissioner
Amritsar, March 17: After an accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack was killed in an encounter with Punjab Police, Amritsar Police Commissioner GPS Bhullar said that they will not let people sitting across the border and Pakistani intelligence agency ISI be successful in their attempts to "disturb" peace in Punjab.
Grenade blast in Amritsar: One suspect killed in police encounter
Chandigarh, March 17: Two days after the grenade blast at a temple in Amritsar, one suspect was shot dead in an encounter with the police, while the other managed to escape on Monday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
My respect and admiration for the Sikh community has gone up 100 fold after my trip to Amritsar: Andrea Jeremiah
Chennai, Mar 17: Actress, singer and producer Andrea Jeremiah, who went on a trip to Amritsar in Punjab recently, says that her respect and admiration for the Sikh community had gone up a 100 fold after her visit to the beautiful place.
Two assailants hurl explosive at temple in Amritsar; police claim Pakistan's involvement
Chandigarh, March 15: In a "first attack" on a religious place in Punjab's Amritsar city, close to the border with Pakistan, two assailants hurled an explosive at the Thakurdwara Temple complex, damaging its walls and shattering its window panes.
BJP seeks CBI probe into series of grenade attacks occurring in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 15: BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday condemned the grenade attack on the Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar and demanded a CBI investigation to expose the forces attempting to disturb law and order in Punjab.
Farmers protest at Golden Gate, Punjab Police deploys forces
Amritsar, March 5: Farmers in Punjab gathered at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Wednesday to protest against the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government.
Punjab: Farmers gather at Golden Gate in Amritsar to protest against state govt
Amritsar, March 5: Thousands of farmers gathered at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Wednesday to protest against the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab.
Every time is a new experience coming here: Union Minister Hardeep Puri visits Golden Temple
Amritsar, February 25: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar to pay obeisance and praised the exceptional arrangements at the sacred site
Punjab: BSF hosts 'Bordermen Marathon 2025' with over 5200 participants
Amritsar, February 23,: BSF Punjab Frontier organized 'Bordermen Marathon 2025' with the theme 'Hand in Hand with Border Population' in Amritsar on February 23.
BSF launches 'Bordermen Marathon 2025' in Amritsar
New Delhi, Feb 23: The Border Security Force (BSF) launched the ‘Bordermen Marathon 2025’ in Punjab's Amritsar, a significant event aimed at promoting the ‘Fit India Movement’ and ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from US to Amritsar being sent to respective states
Amritsar, February 17: The third batch of illegal Indian immigrants who were deported from the US to Punjab's Amritsar are now being sent to their respective states.
Refrain from turning holy city of Amritsar into 'detention or deportees' centre: Punjab CM
Amritsar, Feb 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday warned the Modi led-Union government to refrain from turning the holy city of Amritsar into a 'detention or deportees' centre by repeatedly sending the planes carrying deportees on this sacred land.
A test for Indian diplomacy: Chidambaram on second aircraft carrying deportees from US
New Delhi, February 15: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday said that the arrival of a second US aircraft carrying Indian citizens allegedly involved in illegal migration would be a "test" for Indian diplomacy.
'Why are planes with deportees landing in Amritsar? Bid to defame Punjab': CM Mann
Amritsar, February 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came hard on the Centre over the deportation of Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to the United States, and said that Amritsar is being chosen deliberately to portray that only Punjabis are illegal migrants.
Punjab CM opposes move to land next plane carrying deported Indians in Amritsar
Amritsar, Feb 14: Opposing the move of the Central Government to land the next plane carrying deported Indians at the Amritsar airport on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday described it as a “conspiracy of the Union government to defame Punjab and Punjabis”.
Punjab: BSF recovers Pakistani drone from Amritsar
Amritsar, February 7: Border Security Force (BSF) troops recovered a drone from the border area of Amritsar in Punjab.
Central government constitutes six-member delegation on vandalism incident of Ambedkar's statue
Amritsar, February 2: The central government formed a six-member delegation on Sunday in Amritsar to investigate the vandalism incident involving the statue of Bhimrao Ambedkar.
Thoroughly investigated: Ramdas Athawale on alleged vandalism of BR Ambedkar statue in Amritsar
New Delhi, January 27: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale announced that the Republic Party of India (Athawale) will hold protests across Maharashtra a day after the statue of BR Ambedkar was allegedly vandalised in Punjab's Amritsar. However, he did not announce the specific date of the protests.
No one will be allowed to break communal harmony of Punjab: CM Mann on desecration of Ambedkar statue
New Delhi, Jan 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the desecration of Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar and has assured strong action against the guilty.
Ministry of Finance reveals vision for Gaya's industrial node to propel economic growth in Eastern India
New Delhi, January 22: The Ministry of Finance has underscored the transformative impact of the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) in boosting industrial and economic growth in eastern India, particularly through the establishment of an industrial node at Gaya, Bihar.
Amritsar artist paints Trump's portrait ahead of swearing-in
Amritsar, January 19: 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.
Punjab: Devotees throng Golden Temple to offer prayers on Makar Sankranti
Amritsar, January 14: People on Tuesday offered prayers at Shri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
Braving cold, devotees converge at Golden Temple, other gurudwaras to mark 'Maghi'
Chandigarh, Jan 14: Braving cold, tens of thousands of devotees converged at the Golden Temple in Amritsar and other gurudwaras across Punjab to pay obeisance and for a holy dip in the 'sarovar' to mark Maghi or Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
Ananya Panday visits Golden temple with mother and sister
Amritsar, January 11: Actor Ananya Panday recently visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, to begin her weekend with a peaceful and spiritual experience.
Ananya Panday seeks blessings at the Golden Temple with family
Mumbai, Jan 11: Ananya Panday loves to stay connected with her fans through social media. The 'CTRL' actress recently flew off to Amritsar and even sought blessings at the famous Golden Temple.
Blast outside police station in Punjab's Amritsar, investigation underway
Amritsar, January 10: A radiator blast outside the Gumtala Police Station on the evening of January 9 has prompted an investigation by the local police.
Ambassadors of Argentina and Uruguay visit Golden Temple
Amritsar, January 7: The Ambassadors of Argentina and Uruguay, Mariano Caucino and Alberto Guani, paid a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar today to offer their respects and enhance diplomatic relations between their countries and India.
Punjab: BSF recovers 'narco-drone' from border village in Amritsar
Amritsar, January 5: In a crackdown against narco-drones, Border Security Force on Sunday recovered a quadcopter (drone) from a sugarcane field along the border in Amritsar district, according to a press statement.