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
The Indian Army recently gave a detailed demonstration showing how its air defence systems, including the powerful AKASH missile system, played a key role in protecting the Golden Temple in Amritsar and several major cities in Punjab from missile and drone attacks launched by Pakistan. During the demonstration, Army personnel explained how the defence systems were able to quickly detect, track, and destroy incoming threats, including modern Turkish-made drones used by the enemy. According to the officials, only about 10% of the available ammunition was used to effectively neutralize these drones, showing the high efficiency and accuracy of the Indian air defence network.
19 May,2025 12:05 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 IST
On March 14, a blast occurred at the Thakurdwara Temple in Amritsar’s Khandwala after two unidentified bike-borne men allegedly hurled a suspected explosive at the temple. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the duo throw a suspicious object before fleeing the scene. The incident was captured on CCTV, and while no injuries were reported, police promptly arrived to investigate the matter. “We got information at 2 a.m. We reached the spot right away. The forensic team was called... We checked the CCTV and spoke to the nearby people. The thing is that Pakistan's ISI lures our youth into creating disturbances in Punjab. We will trace this case within days and take appropriate action. I warn the youth not to ruin their lives... We will catch the culprits soon...,” said Gurpreet Singh Bhullar.
15 March,2025 04:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
