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The mother had resorted to the extreme measure after she allegedly failed to get proper medical treatment for her daughter to stop her from taking drugs. (Representational Image)

‘Easy availability of drugs,’ blames Amritsar woman, chains drug-addict daughter

According to the 50-year-old mother, her daughter got addicted to drugs when she went for a job in a beauty parlour in Chandigarh.

29 Aug 2019 11:07 AM

The cricketer-turned-politician had earlier submitted his resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi instead of Amarinder Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Navjot Sidhu visits his Assembly constituency first time after resignation

Sidhu had sent his resignation to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on July 15.

08 Aug 2019 3:14 PM

Congress leader Navjot SIngh Sidhu (Photo: File)

After fued with CM Amarinder Singh, Sidhu resigns from Punjab Cabinet

On June 10, Navjot Singh Sidhu had met Rahul Gandhi and handed him a letter appraising about the political situation.

14 Jul 2019 12:21 PM

He said that as many as 550 devotees, including prominent religious leaders, will go to Pakistan for the ritual. (Photo: ANI)

SGPC prez invites Imran Khan to attend nagar kirtan

‘On July 25, after holy ritual, Nagar kirtan will commence from Nankana Sahib, place where Guru Nanak was born,’ SGPC prez Longowal said.

12 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

Punjab STF arrests inter-state opium smuggler. (Photo: ANI)

Amritsar: Inter-state smuggler arrested by STF; 6.5 kg opium seized

The accused is a resident of Sultanwind area in Amritsar.

03 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

The pilgrims will be visiting Pakistan tomorrow by a special train from Attari railway station. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan declines visas to 58 sikhs for pilgrimage

Sikhs, whose visa were not approved, protested outside the SGPC office and demanded that there should not be a visa system.

26 Jun 2019 4:52 PM

While speaking to ANI, Yashanpreet Kaur said that there is a dire need for the government to roll out rules for opening coaching classes and also requested the administration to make adequate arrangements to douse the fire on time. (Photo: ANI)

Students pay tribute to victims of Surat fire in Amritsar

The children condoled the death by chanting Gayatri Mantra.

25 May 2019 2:58 PM

Congress leader Navjot Kau Siddhu (Photo: ANI)

'Amarinder should resign if Cong loses in Punjab' says Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Navjot Kaur said that she had asked Singh to start asking for performance report of MLAs and MPs in the state to bring them on track.

19 May 2019 3:46 PM

'I was denied the ticket from Amritsar on the ground that I could not win,' Navjot Kaur said. (Photo: File)

Punjab CM, Asha Kumari denied me ticket from Amritsar: Navjot Kaur

Navjot Kaur wanted to contest LS elections from Chandigarh, but the leader was denied ticket from the constituency.

16 May 2019 10:05 AM

Pakistan on Tuesday released 60 jailed Indians at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture. (Photo: ANI)

60 Indians released by Pakistan as goodwill gesture

55 fishermen were released at the Wagah border as a goodwill gesture.

30 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

Britain's high commissioner to India laying a wreath on Saturday at the memorial site, on the 100th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. (Photo: AFP)

Britain refuses to apologise for Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Britain's high commissioner to India laid a wreath on the 100th anniversary of the massacre, for which London is still to apologise.

13 Apr 2019 2:40 PM

In the visitor's book, Rahul wrote that the cost of freedom must never be forgotten. (Photo: ANI)

Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Rahul visits memorial, salutes people of India

Earlier today, President and Prime Minister also paid tributes on Twitter.

13 Apr 2019 10:17 AM

The India and Pakistan officials held the first meeting on Thursday to discuss the modalities and the draft agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor at Attari, India in a cordial environment. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

India-Pakistan held detailed, constructive talks on Kartarpur corridor

It was agreed to hold the next meeting at Wagah on April 2, 2019.

14 Mar 2019 3:37 PM

A meeting between officials of India and Pakistan to finalise the modalities for setting up of a corridor linking the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in the Pakistani town of Kartarpur with Gurdaspur district in Punjab commenced, officials said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

India, Pakistan begin talks on Kartarpur corridor amid chill over Pulwama attack

It is the first meeting between officials of India and Pakistan to discuss the Kartarpur corridor issue, amid tensions between two nations.

14 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

Navjot Kaur said, 'Navjot ji has repeatedly said that Captain Sahab is like his father. We have always made it clear that Captain Sahab's respect and honour is above everything. Sidhu's statements should be read as a whole and not in incomplete bits.' (Photo: ANI )

Capt Amarinder is like father to Navjot Singh Sidhu, says wife Navjot Kaur

Kaur's response comes close on heels of three Punjab ministers demanded her husband's resignation following his remark against Punjab CM.

02 Dec 2018 5:18 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had chosen Badal and Puri to represent India at the event. (Photo: ANI)

Harsimrat, Hardeep Singh Puri reach Pak for Kartarpur groundbreaking ceremony

Harsimrat Kaur Badal called decision miracle and said that prayers of crores of people had been answered with the opening of the corridor.

28 Nov 2018 2:28 PM

They said the motive behind the attack was yet to be ascertained and investigation was underway. (Representational Image)

Former AAP leader Suresh Sharma shot in Amritsar; hospitalised

The bullets hit Sharma's legs and thighs, adding former RTI activist was taken to private hospital where his condition was stable.

21 Nov 2018 9:27 AM

The police said the incident appears to be a 'terrorist act'. (Photo: PTI)

3 killed in suspected terror attack on religious congregation in Amritsar

The grenade was lobbed by two persons who had come on a bike and had their faces covered.

18 Nov 2018 2:32 PM

'I arranged the Dussehra event to bring everyone together. I had taken all the permissions... Had spoken to police, (municipal) corporation, fire brigade,' Saurabh Mithu said in a video in Punjabi. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

‘No fault of mine’: Absconding Amritsar Dusshera event organiser releases video

Mithu claimed that permission was taken for holding event and announcements were asking people not to stand on tracks.

22 Oct 2018 6:45 PM

Security on high alert as the first train passes by before resumption of railway services since the train accident in Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

Amritsar tragedy: Protesters clash with cops on tracks

Minister of state for railways Manoj Sinha had ruled out an inquiry into the incident on Saturday.

22 Oct 2018 6:13 AM

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