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Amritsar Shatabdi Express pilot applies emergency brake; prevents collision with truck on railway track

LUDHIANA: A potential disaster was averted as the pilot of the Amritsar Shatabdi express successfully stopped the train upon spotting a truck on the railway track near Giaspura area on Friday night.

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Bonded labourer escapes in Punjab, rescued by BSF

AMRITSAR: Shivanshu Awasthi, a 25-year-old from Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, arrived in Amritsar in search of better job prospects. However, he found himself trapped as a "bonded" laborer in a remote village on the Indo-Pak border.

The Times of India

BSF troops in joint operation with Punjab Police recover 5.29 kg of contraband from Amritsar

The BSF troops in a joint operation with the Punjab police recovered five packets of contraband items from Attari village in Amritsar on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IndiGo apologies to passengers who missed connecting flight from Bengaluru to Chennai

IndiGo airlines has apologised to eight transit passengers who were travelling in Flight 6E 478 operating from Amritsar to Chennai via Bengaluru on November 19.

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh appears in Amritsar court for defamation suit filed by Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia

AMRITSAR: Arrested in case of Delhi liquor policy, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member Parliament (MP) Sanjay Singh was brought from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to appear in a court in Amritsar in case of defamation suit filed by Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.

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Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar condemns AAP govt, asks for action amidst deteriorating law and order situation

AMRITSAR: Referring to the deteriorating law and order situation of Punjab, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) state president Sunil Jakhar held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) responsible for the current situation in Punjab.

The Times of India

Migrants emerging an essential vote bank in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: Despite having resided in the region for multiple generations, the people from Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar continue to encounter the stigma of being referred to as "bhaiyaee" and struggle for acceptance within the societal framework.

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Railway Police seizes 2 Kgs gold in Ludhiana; Two apprehended

The accused are residents of Amritsar and had brought the gold from Allahabad to deliver in Ludhiana. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We are unnecessarily being targeted, defamed for Delhi air pollution, say Punjab farmers

Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

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Two persons shot dead in Jandiala Guru in Punjab

AMRITSAR: Two persons were killed in a shoot-out incident reportedly stemming from personal animosity in Jandiala Guru, near Amritsar late Sunday night.

The Times of India

Two China-made drones recovered near International Border in Punjab's Amritsar, Tarn Taran

BSF foils smuggling attempt via drones in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts; recovers two Chinese drones in separate joint operations by BSF and Punjab Police

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Punjab: Valmiki bodies express resentment over CM Bhagwant Mann's absence at event, warn of movement

AMRITSAR: While expressing resentment over Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's absence during the Pargat Diwas event for Adi Kavi Karuna Sagar Bhagwan Valmiki, various Valmiki bodies have warned to initiate a movement against the government's alleged lackdasical attitude to their demands.

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SAD leader Sukhbir Badal is on a mission to persuade dissidents

AMRITSAR: Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), took it upon himself to address concerns of potential defections among party leaders.

The Times of India

Former India captain and legendary spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday at the age of 77 after prolonged illness.

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Gadkari inaugurates 418-feet national flag at Attari-Wagah border, tallest in country

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the tallest national flag in India (418ft) at Attari in Amritsar. Accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Amritsar MP Aujla, he visited Golden Temple and witnessed the retreat ceremony at Attari-Wagah border. Prayed for well-being and development of India.

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Gadkari announces unique bridge with revolving restaurant over Beas river near Amritsar

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that a unique bridge with a revolving restaurant would be built over the Beas river near Amritsar.

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Services posts wins to remain on top of the group

Services thrashed Pondicherry by half-a-dozen goals in a Group-E match of the senior National football championship for the Santosh Trophy at the GNDU Sports Complex, Amritsar, on Thursday.

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Air India Express’ Dubai-Amritsar flight lands in Pakistan after medical emergency

According to the statement, the flight departed from Dubai at 8.51 a.m. local time and landed in Karachi at 12.30 p.m. local time. Later, the flight departed for Amritsar at 2.30 p.m. (Karachi local time).

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Punjab Police bust LeT terror module in Amritsar, 2 held

Punjab Police busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module after it arrested in Amritsar two persons, who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir. Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Should play with each other': Inzamam-Ul-Haq advocates for India-Pakistan cricket matches

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain, Inzamam-Ul-Haq, voiced his opinion on Wednesday, calling for India and Pakistan to engage in bilateral cricket matches. Inzamam expressed his sentiments while visiting Amritsar and took the opportunity to commend the Pakistan cricket team for their outstanding victory against Sri Lanka in a high-scoring…

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Mega cricketing event to unfold in holy city of Amritsar

AMRITSAR: The holy city of Amritsar is all set to host 27 day cricketing bonanza witnessing the participation of around 1024 cricket teams comprising of students, professionals, women , specially abled players etc. with interesting formats including street and street side cricket.

The Times of India

BJP stages protest against alleged failure of civic body to maintain cleanliness in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: BJP activists gathered outside the office of the Commissioner of the Amritsar Municipal Corporation (AMC) to protest the alleged failures of the civic authorities in maintaining the cleanliness of the city, along with other concerns affecting the residents of Amritsar.

The Hindu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appears to be making subtle outreach to Sikhs at Golden Temple in Amritsar

Rahul Gandhi's two-day visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar is seen as an attempt to reach out to Sikhs, aggrieved by Operation Bluestar and 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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Rahul Gandhi pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Mr. Gandhi, who was on a personal visit, paid his respects at the Golden Temple by offering a ‘Rumalla Sahib’ — a sacred cloth used to cover the Guru Granth Sahib. He also performed ‘sewa’ (voluntary service) by cleaning water bowls used by devotees.

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Punjab farmers' 'rail roko' stir enters third day, train movement remains hit

The farmers have been blockading railway tracks at several places in Faridkot, Samrala, Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, Sangrur, Patiala, Ferozepur, Bathinda and Amritsar since Thursday

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