Category: Amritsar

Amritsar: Serious allegations of corruption have surfaced in the construction of a footpath from Jhabal Railway Crossing to Imban Kalan, raising concerns over quality and transparency in public infrastructure projects. According to local reports, the project, awarded by the Public Works Department Punjab (PWD) to the National Highways Authority of India, involves a contract worth […]

Amritsar: The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre remains one of the darkest chapters in India’s history, symbolizing the brutal repression of Indians under British colonial rule. Located near the sacred Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jallianwala Bagh was originally a barren ground surrounded by narrow lanes and walls. Historically, the land belonged to Sardar Himmat Singh Jallawalia, who had […]

Amritsar: The monthly meeting of the Punjab State Pensioners and Senior Citizens Welfare Association (District Amritsar) was held at Company Bagh under the अध्यक्षता of President Madan Gopal, with a large number of pensioners participating. General Secretary Madan Lal Mannan presented the agenda and conducted the proceedings, while Yashdev Dogra shared the financial report and […]

Amritsar: On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib and sought blessings during the religious celebrations. The visit took place at Gurdwara Ber Sahib Degsar, where the sacred Akhand Path Sahib had commenced under the leadership of Baba Balbir Singh, the 14th head of […]

Amritsar: Renowned artist Dr. Jagjot Singh Rubal has created a mesmerizing fabric painting of the sacred Sri Harmandir Sahib, capturing its divine beauty with remarkable precision and artistic finesse. The artwork, painted on cloth, measures approximately 1.5 feet by 2 feet and took nearly 17 days to complete. The painting stands out for its intricate […]

Amritsar: Former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu is once again in the spotlight after his wife Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu announced the launch of a new political outfit, the Bharatiya Rashtravadi Party, positioning it as a fresh alternative in Punjab politics. The development comes shortly after Sidhu’s distancing from the Indian National Congress, raising […]

Amritsar: To commemorate the sacred occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organized a grand Gurmat Samagam at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall. The event, hosted by the SGPC Directorate of Education, saw enthusiastic participation from students of SGPC-run schools and colleges. Students presented soulful Gurbani Kirtan, Kavishri, and poetry […]

The legacy of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre continues to echo even after 106 years, as the family of martyr Lala Hari Ram Bahl from Amritsar is still fighting for official recognition and rightful benefits from the government. Lala Hari Ram Bahl was among the thousands who gathered at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919, during […]

A high-level review meeting was held at the District Administrative Complex to assess the welfare schemes being implemented for backward classes in Punjab and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive maximum benefits from both state and central government programs. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Malkit Singh Theind, Chairman of the Punjab State Backward Classes Commission, […]

Lopoke: The Punjab government has announced a major expansion of sports infrastructure across the state, with Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema declaring that 6,000 new sports stadiums will be constructed to further promote sports culture among youth. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a kabaddi tournament held at Bhagat Meva Singh Lopoke Stadium […]