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DGCA orders probe as Amritsar-bound Air India flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace during go-around

Interim action initiated against air traffic controller at Amritsar & operating crew for failing to report 'airspace infringement', & not particularly for steering into restricted territory.

3 cops killed in 3 months: Punjab Police probing Pakistan ties to outfit they say ‘may not exist’

The purported outfit was in news first in February, when it claimed responsibility for an attack on a police post in Gurdaspur.

BSF jawan’s death after arrest in drugs case pits NCB’s claims against kin’s custodial torture charge

A BSF constable died weeks after arrest in a drugs smuggling case in which his brother, also a BSF jawan, was dismissed earlier. NCB linked the death to ‘cardiac events’.

Punjab MBBS students call off strike after govt agrees to address stipends & fee demands

The development was announced by Forum of Resident Doctors, Punjab. Over 2,000 students of govt medical colleges in Amritsar, Faridkot & Patiala had been protesting since 7 May.

Breadwinner of a family of 5 among victims, these Amritsar villages are no stranger to hooch tragedies

Family members report similar symptoms suffered by their loved ones before they died—abdominal discomfort, still and dry eyes before their bodies stiffened up.

Amritsar hooch tragedy: ‘Kingpin’, 9 others arrested, Majitha DSP, SHO suspended for negligence

Overall, 31 people from multiple villages in Majitha, who consumed the spurious liquor, were admitted in hospital. Of them, 21 succumbed. 

Stoicism with a hint of anguish—a view of India-Pakistan tensions from border villages near Amritsar

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Amritsar under fresh wave of attacks by Pakistan drones, 5 shot down by Indian Air Defence System

Saturday was the third consecutive day when Amritsar came under attempted attack by Pakistani armed drones. A red alert has been declared in the city.

Second night of pitch darkness in Amritsar as Indian air defences engage Pakistani drones

Amritsar district administration announced earlier in the day that safety measures would kick in 17 8 pm, and that residents must not take to rumours.

Punjab & Haryana HC restricts functioning of Amritsar, Ajnala courts amid India-Pakistan tensions

Order issued by the Registrar General of Punjab & Haryana HC has restricted public entry to courts in the Pakistan-bordering city and town, and moved urgent hearings online.

On Camera

Lock Upp and Alliance are a much-needed jolt to Indian reality TV. Bigg Boss became boring

Even Roadies and Splitsvilla have lost their loyal audience. The new shows try out bold themes, include debates on current topics, and devise clever challenges for contestants.

5 months after launch, Bharat Taxi has onboarded 7 lakh drivers. But rides are few & the road ahead long

Drivers say steady bookings, better incentives & higher earnings continue to outweigh Bharat Taxi's appeal of low-cost cooperative model. 

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.