On the 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star, pro-Khalistan slogans were raised at Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The incident has stirred political and public reactions, reviving tensions around the sensitive historical event. Security was heightened at the site as a precaution.
06 June,2025 11:31 AM IST
At least 14 people have died and 6 others are in the hospital after allegedly drinking spurious liquor in Majitha, Amritsar. The incident has impacted five villages, prompting emergency medical assistance and door-to-door health checks. Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney stated that the government is taking all possible measures to prevent further deaths. Senior Superintendent of Police Maninder Singh confirmed the arrest of the main accused, including supplier Parabjeet Singh and the alleged kingpin, Sahab Singh. Police have registered two FIRs under stringent laws and are conducting raids to trace the source of the illegal liquor. Authorities are on high alert to prevent further casualties and dismantle the network behind the sale of toxic alcohol.
13 May,2025 01:18 PM IST
On May 7, Amritsar conducted a citywide blackout drill as part of a civil defence preparedness exercise. According to ASI Jagtar Singh, the half-hour blackout from 10:30 PM to 11 PM was carried out to simulate wartime conditions, ensuring no lights were visible to prevent enemy detection. The drill was in line with directives aiming at enhancing urban readiness during a high-threat scenario.
08 May,2025 05:31 PM IST
Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar witnessed a brief blackout during a nationwide mock drill conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directive and Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is closed until further notice. The exercise aimed to test emergency readiness and security coordination at key public locations. Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, also participated, activating sirens to signal a blackout drill. These drills are part of heightened preparedness amid rising national security concerns.
08 May,2025 05:27 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
