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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.

The Hindu

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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Punjab: Farmers in Amritsar continue 'Rail Roko Andolan' over MSP demands

Farmers in Amritsar, under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, continued to sit on railway tracks as they staged a 'Rail Roko Andolan' (Rail Roko Agitation) on Sunday over their demands, including a Committee for MSP (Minimum Support Price), withdrawal of cases regarding agitation in Delhi, and compensation and…

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After halting trains, farmers now block Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway in protest

The three-day protest called by farmers in Amritsar led by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee began on Thursday and will continue till Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab farmers continue three-day "rail roko" agitation over MSP, flood compensation demands

Farmers in Punjab continued their "rail roko" protest on the second day in Amritsar demanding a committee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers start three-day rail roko agitation in Punjab against Centre; some rail services disrupted

Farmers in Punjab began a 3-day 'rail roko' agitation on Sept 28, demanding a financial package for flood losses, legal guarantee for MSP, and debt waiver.

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Resume trade with Pakistan, trade body says

Ashok Sethi said there’s an urgent need to restart trade as local businesses have been facing huge economic crises.

The Hindu

BSF finds Pakistani drone carrying heroin in Punjab's Amritsar

A Pakistani drone was recovered in a joint operation conducted by Border Security Force and Punjab Police in Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: Police carries out raids in several districts to nab aides of gangster Goldy Brar

Police are carrying out the operations in Moga, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar rural districts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Flight leaves for UK after hoax bomb threat at Amritsar airport

AMRITSAR: A state of panic ensued at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport following receipt of a bomb threat on Monday. However, the investigations clarified the threat to be a hoax call.

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Indian Airlines flight leaves for UK after hoax bomb threat at Amritsar airport

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Father killed, daughter hurt in shooting in Amritsar

AMRITSAR: A young man was shot dead in Amritsar on Friday late at night. The victim has been identified as Ram Saran, a resident of Jandiala Guru.

The Times of India

Punjab police deploy heavy force to maintain calm amid bandh call in Amritsar

Amid a call for a bandh and protest by the local SC and Christian communities over the Manipur issue, the Punjab Police has deployed heavy police force in Amritsar to maintain a calm and stable situation, according to the police officials. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Kiara Advani heads to Attari–Wagah border; waves Indian flag and attends boot camp with soldiers - WATCH

Kiara Advani took a break from the film sets to head over to Amritsar, where she met the brave men in uniform at the Attari-Wagah border and engaged in some fun activities.

The Hindu

U.K. Sikh MP Tanmanjeet Dhesi stopped at Amritsar airport for two hours

“United Kingdom MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi was allegedly stopped for around two hours by immigration officials after he landed at the Shri Guru Ramdas ji International Airport in Amritsar on August 3,” police sources said.

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Punjab: Akali leader arrested with 110 grams of heroin in Amritsar

In a major operation by the counterintelligence agency in Amritsar, the Akali leader and Amritsar District President of the Students Organisation of India (SOI), Tejbeer Singh, was arrested with heroin. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SGPC to begin web channel from July 24, initiates process for establishing its own satellite TV channel

AMRITSAR: The Executive Committee (EC) of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to start the broadcast of gurbani from the Golden Temple on its web channel from July 24 besides the EC has also decided to establish its own satellite channel.

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No flood threat in Amritsar district so far, says Punjab PWD minister Harbhajan Singh ETO

AMRITSAR: In light of the heavy rainfall in the region, Punjab power and PWD minister Harbhajan Singh ETO reassured the public that there is no immediate risk of floods in Amritsar district.

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BSF, Punjab Police recover another Pak drone near International Border in Amritsar

A joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, on Sunday morning recovered another Pakistani drone near India-Pakistan International Border in Amritsar district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NIA attaches Amritsar property in narco-terror case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached the house of two brothers in Amritsar district of Punjab in connection with a “Pakistan-sponsored” narco-terror case, the agency said on July 4.

The Hindu

In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

The Times of India

SGPC’s General House outrightly rejects amendment in Sikh Gurdwara Bill, warns to launch 'Morcha'

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has firmly rejected the Sikh Gurdwara (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was recently passed by the Punjab assembly and has warned the Punjab government that if the controversial Bill is not reversed, they will initiate a Morcha.

The Times of India

On Harbhajan Singh's advice, PCA conducts open trials to tap village talent

NEW DELHI: Most of them were raw, some even hadn't even held a leather ball in their hands before, forget about knowing the variations of grip.

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Punjab: New Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh takes charge in Amritsar

Giani Raghbir Singh has replaced Giani Harpreet Singh as the new Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib. Read further on Dynamite News:

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