Amritsar
Metropolis in Punjab, India
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Amritsar (Punjabi: Amr̥tasara pronounced [əmːˈɾɪtsəɾ];, historically also known as Rāmdāspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, after Ludhiana. Located in the Majha region, it is a major cultural, transportation and economic centre. The city is the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district. It is situated 217 km north-west of Chandigarh, and 455 km north-west of New Delhi. It is 28 km from the India-Pakistan border, and 47 km north-east of Lahore, Pakistan.
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Punjab cop's son paid Rs 80L to reach USA recently married couple from Punjab spent Rs 80 lakh to reach the US, only to be arrested and deported upon arrival. They wandered for nine months before being caught. Returned to Amritsar, they are..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Dollar dreams dashed: Third US aircraft lands with 1 1 2 migrantsOver 332 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported from the US to India since February 5, with Amritsar being the chosen landing spot. Political figures in Punjab are questioning the choice of this..IndiaTimes - Published | |
8 Gujarati deportees arrive, whisked away by policeEight US deportees arrived at Ahmedabad airport from Amritsar on a private flight and were immediately taken to their hometowns in Mehsana and Gandhinagar. The deportees, including six men, a woman,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We sold our land for a dream, now we have nothing': Indian migrants on US deportationA US military plane landed in Amritsar, returning 116 Indian migrants deported from the US, including Daljit Singh, who described being cuffed and chained throughout the journey. Migrants, mostly from..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Days after Modi-Trump meet, second US military plane carrying 119-deportees lands in Amritsar; third flight expected todayOf the fresh batch of deportees, 65 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, eight from Gujarat, two each from Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, and one each from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and..DNA - Published | |
Oppn slams Mann for failing to rein in human traffickingLeader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for his failure to curb human trafficking. As Indian deportees from the US land in Amritsar, Bajwa questions the efficacy of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CM Mann protests as 2nd US plane with 1 1 6 deportees lands in PunjabAn American aircraft with 116 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US landed in Amritsar late Saturday. Punjab's CM Bhagwant Singh Mann criticized the Centre for allowing US military planes to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
US plane with second batch of 119 deported Indians lands in AmritsarIndiaTimes - Published | |
Smugglers use TikTok to target Indians for illegal US migration: ReportHuman traffickers are using social media platforms like TikTok to offer illegal migration routes from Canada to the US for Indian nationals. Meanwhile, a second flight with 119 deported Indians is set..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will deportees be shackled again?': Chidambaram on landing of 2nd US plane in AmritsarSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram has criticized the Indian government's handling of deportation processes as a second US aircraft with illegal Indian immigrants is set to land in Amritsar...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Absolutely right or meaningless'? INDIA bloc divided on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Centre trying to 'defame Amritsar' remarkThe INDIA bloc remains divided over Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's claim that flights with illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar to defame the state. While some MPs support Mann's view that flights..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Two more US flights with illegal Indian immigrants to land in Amritsar on February 15-16Two more US flights carrying illegal Indian immigrants are set to land in Punjab's Amritsar on February 15-16, shortly after PM Modi and President Trump discussed human trafficking. A previous US..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Should attack entire system of human trafficking': PM Modi on issue of illegal immigrationPrime Minister Narendra Modi backs President Trump's move on illegal immigration, affirming India's readiness to repatriate verified Indian citizens living illegally in the US. Emphasizing a broader..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Trump made no mistake’: Haryana minister Anil Vij says India should take cue, expel illegal immigrantsHaryana minister Anil Vij defended US President Donald Trump's decision to deport illegal immigrants, stating every country has the right to expel those who enter illegally. His comments followed the..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Returned illegal aliens’: US border patrol shares video of handcuffed Indians boarding deportation flightUS border authorities have deported 104 Indian nationals on a military aircraft, highlighting the strict enforcement of immigration laws. The deportees, handcuffed and in leg restraints, arrived in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Saw one die, another drown': Indians deported from US recall ‘donkey’ route ordealIndian deportees from the US, arriving in Amritsar, shared their harrowing experiences using the "donkey route" for illegal immigration. Facing starvation, witnessing deaths, and financial losses..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We were handcuffed and in shackles': Indian immigrant deported by USPunjab police on Wednesday received 104 deported Indian immigrants from the US amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The deportees, including Jaspal Singh from Punjab, were unaware..IndiaTimes - Published |
US plane with illegal Indian migrants lands in Amritsar: Why Trump is using expensive military planes for deportationA US military aircraft transported 104 alleged illegal Indian immigrants, including deportees from various Indian states, and landed in Amritsar, as part of an aggressive stance on illegal immigration...IndiaTimes - Published | US military aircraft carrying first batch of illegal Indian immigrants arrives in AmritsarA US military plane carrying 205 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar, marking the Trump administration's first crackdown on migrants. This precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the..IndiaTimes - Published |
US plane carrying deported Indians to land in Amritsar shortlyStrict security measures have been implemented at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport as 205 Indians deported from the US arrive back home. The deported individuals will be processed..IndiaTimes - Published | US military plane with 200 illegal Indian immigrants to land in Amritsar as immigration crackdown escalatesAfter Donald Trump assumed office as the US President last month, the country's law enforcement agencies have launched a crackdown against illegal immigrants. Many people from Punjab, who entered the..DNA - Published |
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Gunman tries to assassinate Indian politician at holy temple A gunman has tried to assassinate a prominent Indian politician at the Golden Temple in the Indian city of Amritsar,Sky News - Published | SAD Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal shot at Golden TempleOn Wednesday, gunfire erupted at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, where leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, were engaged in a religious penance..DNA - Published |
Man shoots at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside Golden Temple in AmritsarIndiaTimes - Published | SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal to wash utensils, clean shoes, bathrooms at Golden Temple, know whyFormer SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday morning arrived at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on his first day of penance. He was seen wearing a plaque around his neck while sitting in a..DNA - Published |
Eight guns smuggled from Pakistan seized in Amritsar, two arrested"In a major blow to illegal arms smuggling networks, Counter Intelligence, Amritsar apprehends 2 persons from Nurpur Padhri, near Gharinda, Amritsar while they were waiting for another operative to..DNA - Published | Fashion designer gets threats over yoga at Golden TempleVadodara-based fashion designer Archana Makwana received death threats for her yoga poses at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, leading to police protection.IndiaTimes - Published |
Thousands march in London to commemorate 40 years since Amritsar massacreThousands of British Sikhs have marched in central London to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984 Amritsar massacre.Sky News - Published | Punjab: BJP performed better in LS polls, but better is not enough, says JakharThe BJP has been assessing its performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. State unit chief Sunil Jakhar noted that the party did "better" in the elections but emphasized that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amritsar youth fighting for Russian army killed on Ukraine battlefieldTejpal Singh, a 30-year-old resident of Amritsar, had dreams of serving in the Indian Army or police force. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he found himself joining the Russian army..IndiaTimes - Published | Punjab Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Full list of party-wise winning candidates to be announced soonAs the 2024 Lok Sabha election results unfold, Punjab emerged as a crucial battleground in Phase 7. Scheduled for June 1, this phase involved 13 constituencies: Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib,..DNA - Published |
Intense heat wave sweeps Haryana, Punjab; Mahendragarh sizzles at 47 degreesHaryana and Punjab are in the grip of intense heat wave conditions with Mahendragarh recording the highest temperature of 47 degrees Celsius. Various cities like Rohtak, Hisar, Ambala, Karnal, Sirsa,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'In '18, Amarinder refused to let Trudeau plane land unless he agreed to a meet'Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his defence minister Harjit Singh Sajjan were not allowed to land in Amritsar in Feb 2018 until they had agreed to meet the then Punjab CM, Capt Amarinder Singh,..IndiaTimes - Published |
BSF recovers packet of suspected heroin in AmritsarBSF officials announced heroin recovery in Amritsar. Packet found in crop field near Rajatal village, wrapped in yellow tape with LED light. Swift response thwarted smuggling attempt. Also recovered..IndiaTimes - Published | Rail traffic on Amritsar-Delhi section disrupted as farmers blocked rail tracks at Haryana borderActivists disrupt rail traffic demanding farmers' release by Haryana Police. Demands include MSP rights, release of arrested farmers, failed talks, tear gas use, and train disruptions due to protests..IndiaTimes - Published |
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