The Latest Breaking News from AMRITSAR

Depleting groundwater levels raise alarm in Punjab's Majha region

MAHWA/AMRITSAR : Prominent farmer leaders from the Majha region convened at the border village of Mahawa on Thursday, under the banners of the Border Area Sangarsh Committee (BASC) and Jamhuri Kissan Sabha (JKS) to engage in discussions surrounding the alarming decline in groundwater levels and express their profound concerns regarding…

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

BSF thwarts triple drone intrusions in Punjab, recovers 2 drones and 2.5 kgs heroin

AMRITSAR: Border Security Force (BSF) troops encountered a series of three drone intrusions in Punjab, all transpiring within a relatively short timeframe on the night of May 19.

The Times of India · May 20, 2023

Male passenger 'molests' air hostess on Dubai-Amritsar flight, held

A male passenger was arrested for allegedly molesting an air hostess on board a Dubai-Amritsar flight in an inebriated state, police said on Monday.

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Second low-intensity explosion in Punjab’s Amritsar; Opposition flays AAP government

An explosion took place on a heritage street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on May 8 close to the spot where a blast was reported on May 6, police said. 

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Punjab government to encourage toxic-free Basmati production aiming to boost exports

AMRITSAR: For the first time, Punjab agriculture department has taken the initiative to produce toxic-free Basmati rice from the world-renowned Chogawan Block of Amritsar.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

Heroin packet recovered near India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar

Border Security Force (BSF) troops on April 29 recovered a packet of heroin from a field near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Amritsar, an official said.

The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023

BSF seizes suspected heroin from Punjab's Amritsar sector

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday recovered a suspected contraband packet in Punjab's Amritsar sector. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2023

BSF shoots down drone along India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar

Border Security Force (BSF) shot down a Pakistani drone sneaking into the Indian territory, carrying packets of Heroin and Opium, near Dhanoe Kalan village of Punjab's Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2023

Fugitive Amritpal Singh's wife stopped at Amritsar airport from boarding flight

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped from boarding a flight from Amritsar. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 20, 2023

BSF shoots down Pakistan drone in Amritsar; seizes narcotics consignment

The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot down a Pakistani drone and seized a narcotics consignment in Amritsar's Dhanoe Kalan. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 16, 2023