The Latest Breaking News from AMRITSAR

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 Times of India · Aug 8, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

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:

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2023

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 Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

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 · Jun 26, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Jun 23, 2023

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:

Dynamite News · Jun 22, 2023

Punjab Assembly passes bill to ensure free telecast of Gurbani from Golden Temple

The Punjab Cabinet approved an amendment to the British-era Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to ensure free-to-air telecast of Gurbani from Amritsar’s Golden Temple

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Punjab: BSF shoots down Pak drone near International Border in Amritsar

The BSF troops recovered the drone on Monday morning following a search operation that was launched on the outskirt of Shaidpur Kalan village in Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 12, 2023

BSF shoots down another Pak drone near International Border in Punjab

The BSF troops recovered a Pak drone on June 12 morning following a search operation that was launched on the outskirt of Shaidpur Kalan village in Amritsar.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023