Amritsar, December 27, 2025 – In a significant development from Amritsar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vigilance Lakhbir Singh has been placed under suspension, sources close to the matter confirmed today. The action comes in the wake of ongoing investigations linked to high-profile cases. Notably, SSP Lakhbir Singh led the team that arrested Bikram Majithia on […]
Category: Amritsar
Nagar Kirtan Taken Out from Sri Akal Takht Sahib to Mark Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Gurpurab
To commemorate the Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organized a grand Nagar Kirtan today from the premises of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The procession was held under the sanctified canopy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, led by the Panj Pyare (the Five Beloved Ones). At the commencement ceremony, Giani Parvinderpal […]
High Court’s statewide ban on tree felling brings cheer to Amritsar environmentalists
Amritsar, December 25: Environmental activists in the holy city have welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s recent interim order imposing a complete halt on tree felling across Punjab, terming it a major victory in their long-standing battle to protect green cover.Sarabjit Singh Sonu Jandiala, a prominent social activist, Sikh leader and member of Akal […]
Amritsar Traffic Police Clears Jams by Removing Encroachments at Key Markets; Challans Issued for Violations
Amritsar, December 23, 2025 – Following directives from Commissioner Police Amritsar, Sri Gurpreet Singh Bhullar IPS, Additional Deputy Commissioner Police Traffic, Smt. Amandeep Kaur PPS, along with Traffic Zone Incharges, regulated traffic by removing illegal encroachments by shopkeepers and street vendors on roads and footpaths at Hall Liberty Market, Four S Chowk, and Majitha Road. […]
School Buses Checked Under ‘Safe School Vehicle Policy’ in Amritsar District
Under the leadership of the District Child Safety Officer, a task force team conducted checks on school buses across Amritsar schools to ensure student safety. During the three-day campaign in the district, 50 buses from 09 schools were inspected, resulting in one bus being impounded and another challaned. District Child Safety Officer Tarnjeet Singh stated […]
Grand Shaheedi March in Amritsar Honors Sahibzadas’ Martyrdom Amidst Jai Kars
Amritsar – Amidst resounding jai kars, a poignant 9th Shaheedi March dedicated to the martyrdom of Dasmesh Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s four Sahibzadas was organized by Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji Niwas Amritsar, with support from Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Manager Sri Darbar Sahib, and Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal. Around 1,000 school […]
Brutal Attack on Youth for Opposing Drug Trade in Amritsar’s Gate Hakima Area; Two Seriously Injured
Amritsar – Raising voice against drugs proved costly for a family in Amritsar’s Gate Hakima area. Two youths from the family were targeted in a murderous attack by drug peddlers after opposing the open sale of smack (chitta) in the locality, leaving both seriously injured and rushed to hospital. The victims revealed they had been […]
North India’s First Dedicated Diabetic Foot Care Center Inaugurated in Amritsar
Amritsar, December 22, 2025 – Renowned surgeon Dr. Vikas Kakkar, supported by his expert medical team, today inaugurated North India’s pioneering Diabetic Foot Care Center at Ranjit Avenue, B-Block, opposite Beant Singh Park. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in specialized care for diabetic patients across the region. With over 20 years of experience treating […]
Khatri Sabha Mahila Mandal Hosts “Strong Voice Against Social Evils” Awareness Seminar in Amritsar
Khatri Sabha Mahila Mandal organized an awareness seminar titled “Strong Voice Against Social Evils” in Sri Amritsar Sahib, graced by chief guests from Patna—Khatri Maha Sabha National President and social worker Shri Anant Narayan Arora, along with his wife Smt. Ruchi Arora. Seminar Highlights Special guests included Matrimonial Committee Chairman Shri Sunil Khanna, Khatri Sabha […]
Amritsar District Legal Services Authority Organizes Massive “Youth Against Drugs” Rally to Combat Drug Menace
A grand rally under the “Youth Against Drugs” campaign was held today by the District Legal Services Authority in Amritsar, starting from the district courts and culminating at Surup Rani Government College. Hundreds of students, joined by the District and Sessions Judge, Deputy Commissioner, Police Commissioner, SSP (Rural), and other officials, marched with anti-drug slogans […]
