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‘India deserves a world record for this’: Australian traveller gets emotional after experiencing 'unmatched' hospitality

November 05, 2025 10:19 am

Duncan McNaught's video showcases his journey, which includes sharing meals with locals, attending a vibrant wedding, visiting the Golden Temple, and boarding a bus arranged by his newfound friend.

NHSRCL invites bids for final alignment design of Amritsar–Jammu High Speed Rail Corridor

November 02, 2025 2:15 pm

Amritsar-Jammu High Speed Rail Project: Currently, the NHSRCL is actively engaged in the construction of India’s first bullet train project: the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.

‘My honour...won’t step back’: 78-yr-old farmer who took on Kangana

October 29, 2025 6:35 am

The case dates back to the 2020-21 farmers’ protest, when Ranaut shared a social media post which purportedly featured a photograph of Kaur. Commenting on the post, Ranaut claimed that some participants were being paid to attend the protest.

Farm stir tweet: Regret the misunderstanding, Kangana tells Punjab woman; court grants bail

October 28, 2025 3:13 am

After appearing in court, Ranaut told reporters there had been a misunderstanding and that she had not made comments against any individual.

2 men with rocket-propelled grenade held in Amritsar; police suspect links to ISI

October 21, 2025 5:44 pm

The accused were in touch with an ISI operative who provided them with the weapon through their local contacts, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said.

Fire noticed in coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express train - check latest update

October 18, 2025 2:05 pm

Amritsar Saharsa Garib Rath fire, Train fire at Sirhind station: A fire was detected in a coach of train number 12204 Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express on Saturday morning. No casualties have been reported so far.

Guru Nanak birth anniversary: Centre allows Sikh jatha to visit Pakistan, albeit with riders

October 03, 2025 4:46 am

According to a communication by the Ministry of Home Affairs, “The Government has decided to allow travel of Sikh Jathas to Pakistan on the occasion of birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji”.

Why SC order on Anand Marriage Act won’t end old debate

September 22, 2025 7:30 am

The apex court has directed states and UTs that are yet to frame rules for the registration of Sikh Marriages under the 1909 Act to do so within four months. But this does little to address fundamental lacunae in the law

Apples turn sour for this progressive farmer in Amritsar

September 19, 2025 7:01 pm

It’s all investment, no support, says the young farmer who diversified from the traditional wheat-paddy cycle

NIA chargesheets 3 in Amritsar temple grenade attack case

September 14, 2025 2:20 pm

Vishal Gill, Bhagwant Singh, and Diwan Singh face charges for their roles in the March 2025 attack on Thakurdwara Sanatan Temple, as NIA uncovers terror funding and international links.

AMRITSAR PHOTOS

Festivities, prayers mark Gurpurab in Punjab

November 06, 2014 10:07 pm

A Sikh priest sits behind the Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy book) as a 'jalao', a show of Sikhism's symbolic items, is displayed inside their holiest shrine inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

AMRITSAR VIDEOS

Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.

Amritsar train accident: Magisterial enquiry launched but political blame game takes the stage

October 22, 2018 7:12 pm

The Opposition is accusing Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of deputy Chief Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu, for fleeing the site of the accident without checking on the victims.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

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