Amid the ongoing tension in the country over ‘Khalistan’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Golden Temple in Amritsar on Oct 02. The Congress leader paid obeisance at the temple and also offered ‘Sewa’ at the Golden Temple. Meanwhile, this brought a chance for the BJP leaders to pinch Congress over the 1984 ‘Operation Blue Star’. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invoked ‘Operation Blue Star’ to mock Rahul Gandhi’s service as the auspicious temple. Talking to ‘X’, CM Himanta said, “Grandmother sprayed bullets and Grand child is doing sewa” Launching a scathing attack on Assam CM, Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely called it ‘Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi’. On June 6, 1984, the Indian Army, under ‘Operation Blue Star’ stormed into the Golden Temple on orders of then PM Indira Gandhi. The order was issued to contain Sikh militancy under the leadership of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in Punjab. The Operation was heavily criticized and led to her assassination by two of her Sikh bodyguards at her New Delhi residence on October 31, 1984.
03 October,2023 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 2 reached Punjab’s Amritsar. He offered prayers at the Golden Temple. He was also seen cleaning dishes in the Gurdwara premises as a part of ‘sewa’. Rahul Gandhi is on a day visit to Punjab. #rahulgandhi #goldentemple #sewa #punjab #amritsar #congress #news #india #politics #gurudwara
02 October,2023 10:09 PM IST
Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a Pakistani drone on the outskirts of Shaidpur Kalan village of Amritsar on June 12. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter of model DJI Matrice 300 RTK series.
12 June,2023 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai
The 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed at the Golden Temple, Amritsar on June 6. Several people were seen wearing black turbans to mark the anniversary. Security across Amritsar was tightened in view of the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. Notably, Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian Army in June 1984. Its aim was to capture Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters hiding in the Golden Temple. On the operation’s 39th anniversary, police forces in civil clothes were deployed inside the Sikh shrine’s premises. Pro-Khalistan slogans were openly raised by people inside the Gurudwara’s premises. People were also carrying Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s posters. DCP (Law & Order) Amritsar said that the deployment was made to avoid any untoward situation. Guru Granth Sahib damaged during Operation Blue Star was taken out for public display.
06 June,2023 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai
One person was injured after a bomb explosion reportedly occurred near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday, 8 May. The blast took place on the Heritage Street, located outside the Golden Temple. Mehtab Singh, ADCP of Amritsar, while addressing the press, said. This is the second crude bomb blast in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in nearly 30 hours. The incident happened at around 6.30 am. The first blast took place near the Bansal sweet shop on Saturday night. The second blast occurred near the same spot but on the opposite side. The police have cordoned off the area and began an investigation.
08 May,2023 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who has been evading arrest for more than 10 days, has returned to Punjab and plans to surrender, police sources have claimed. Amritpal Singh, who supports a call for a separate homeland for Sikhs and is wanted for an armed raid on a police station last month, was said to be travelling to Amritsar through the villages of Hoshiarpur when the Punjab Police was tipped off about his presence in the area, sources said. On Tuesday night, the police launched a massive door-to-door search operation in Hoshiarpur and neighbouring villages to catch him.
29 March,2023 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Punjab Police on March 18 launched a state-wide cordon and search operations against elements of ‘Waris Punjab De’. A total of 78 people were arrested and several others were detained for questioning. Several others including Amritpal Singh are on the run, a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them. Amid all this, Amritpal Singh’s links with Pakistan’s ISI have come to the fore. Security agencies have been keeping a close watch on the activities of Amritpal Singh since his arrival in Punjab last year. A source informed that Amritpal Singh was in touch with Jaswant Singh Rode while he was in Dubai. Jaswant is the brother of Lakhbir Singh Rode- a militant and chief of Pakistan-based ‘International Sikh Youth Federation’. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also referred to Amritpal’s link with Pakistan.
19 March,2023 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai
Dr. Jagjot Singh Rubal from Amritsar painted faces of 100 hollywood celebrities in a single frame as an ode to 95th Academy Award that is due on 12th March. This creation took 6 months and the artist is aiming to apply for the Guinness book of world record. Watch the video.
13 March,2023 07:13 PM IST
The lowering of the flags ceremony at the Attari–Wagah border is a daily military practice. The security forces of India and Pakistan have jointly followed this ceremony since 1959. The drill is characterized by elaborate and rapid dance-like manoeuvres and raising legs as high as possible. It is both a symbol of the two countries’ rivalry and a display of brotherhood and cooperation between the two nations. One can sense patriotism running high at both sides of the border. People chant 'Jai Hind', Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram. Similar parades are organised at the Mahavir/Sadqi border near Fazilka, and the Hussainiwala/Ganda Singh Wala border near Firozpur.
25 January,2023 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai
Actress singer Shehnaaz Gill visited an orphanage in Amritsar on Wednesday. Shehnaaz who is dearly loved for her appearance in Bigg Boss 13, looked simple and authentic as she played with the kids of the orphanage. Sidnaaz fans applauded her and reminisced late actor Sidharth Shukla.
02 December,2021 02:26 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
