Amritsar

Metropolis in Punjab, India

Amritsar, 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 (135 mi) north-west of Chandigarh, and 455 km (283 mi) north-west of New Delhi. It is 28 km (17.4 mi) from the India-Pakistan border, and 47 km (29 mi) north-east of Lahore, Pakistan.

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Punjab beefs up security at thanas, posts

Punjab Police have heightened security measures following recent terrorist attacks in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Nets have been strategically placed on rooftops and..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Polls throw up split mandate in 3 Punjab municipal bodies

Punjab's fractured municipal election results have sparked concerns within the Congress about potential poaching by its INDIA bloc ally, AAP. The opposition..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Grenade blast at abandoned police post in Punjab, fifth such attack in a month

A pro-Khalistan group claimed responsibility for the fifth grenade attack on a Punjab police post in under a month. The group cited alleged offensive remarks by..

Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago

SHOCKING VIDEO: Sukhbir Singh Badal Assassination Attempt: Moment When Gunman Opened Fire 03:13

Credit: Oneindia - Published 3 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal Assassination Attempt: Khalistani Leader Narain Singh Chaura Behind The Attack 03:13

Credit: Oneindia - Published 3 weeks ago

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