Punjab Police have arrested seven people in a suspected drug, arms and explosives smuggling case in Amritsar. A hand grenade, two pistols and 3.491 kg heroin were recovered.
Punjab has reported 404 stubble-burning incidents, with Tarn Taran and Amritsar accounting for the highest numbers. Authorities have registered FIRs, issued warnings and imposed environmental compensation.
A dispute over car removal in Amritsar, Punjab, escalated into a Amritsar, Punjab, claiming the life of a young man. Two brothers attacked Vicky with swords outside the MGM Hotel on Sunday night.
Flight operations were affected near Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab, on Sunday night after reports of suspicious drone activity. As a precaution, an Air India flight was diverted back to Delhi, while Indigo and Malaysia Airlines flights were diverted.
Newly appointed Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh reached Amritsar with Sachin Pilot on Thursday as the party began its programme ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
Punjab has recorded 84 stubble-burning fire incidents so far this season, with Amritsar reporting the highest 49 cases, according to the latest CAQM report.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa condemned the killing of ASI Harjit Singh in Amritsar and questioned the Punjab government over repeated attacks on police personnel.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued a show-cause notice to Air India over an immigration process lapse involving three Italian passengers at Delhi airport.
