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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.

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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 Times of India

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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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.

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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.

The Times of India

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.

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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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