Tag: Amritsar
Hi-Tech Illumination to replace traditional lights at Harmandir Sahib
In a major facelift on the approach to Golden temple and the plaza in 2017, Hi-tech lighting systems and Special light effects will soon replace the fancy or traditional lights at Harmandir...
Historical Gobindgarh Fort makes way for ‘Mayanagri’
THE 18TH century Gobindgarh Fort of great Sikh warrior Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Amritsar was opened to the public on Monday — the first time after 69 years of India's Independence. A...
Amritsar gets Heritage makeover to welcome tourists
Enter the city of Amritsar and there is a golden gate looming over the skyline shaped like the dome of the Golden Temple (Sri Darbar Sahib). Fuwara Chowk, which once had the statue...
Kejriwal Promises Holy City Status for Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib
Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced to make Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib 'holy cities' if voted to power in the state. The Delhi Chief Minister,...
Major Fire breaks at Amritsar Railway Station Ticket Counter
A major fire broke out at the ticket reservation counter on the Gol Bagh side of Amritsar railway station on Thursday early morning, destroying the main server and causing extensive damage to...
SGPC sacked Panj Pyare opens office in new Amritsar
Amritsar - The sacked ‘Panj Pyaras’ of the Akal Takht opened their office in Amritsar on Friday. While acknowledging the support offered by Sikh organisations, they clarified that their office should not be...
Paramilitary forces deployed in Amritsar ahead of Op Bluestar Anniversary
Amritsar Sahib - Ahead of the anniversary of the Operation Bluestar (Ghalughara), paramilitary forces have been deployed in the city to maintain law and order. One company of the ITBP has been...
Scoot links Amritsar to Singapore
traveltravelamritsar Scoot’s service to Amritsar commences three times weekly and will increase frequency with an additional Monday service from July, restarting the Singapore-Amritsar route for the SIA Group. The introductory fare is between Rs 4,660...