Amritsar

The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on March 11 halted its rail track blockade in Amritsar against the Centre's farm laws after 169 days. Blocking the tracks near Amritsar's Jandiala, KMSC had reportedly affected around 60% of the state’s railway traffic. The committee cited the approaching harvest season as a reason to suspend the blockade and expressed commitment to join the farmers at Delhi border and even resume the blockade if not… read-more

The passengers of Air India flight from the UK, which landed at the Amritsar airport, protested against the airport authorities over delay in COVID-19 tests. Their families also complained against waiting for hours. However, the authorities cited that passengers had to wait because of the fresh mandatory guidelines for testing passengers arriving from the UK due to new COVID-19 strain. Reportedly, the flight landed with 250 passengers at 12:… read-more

After two months of suspension, train services in Punjab, for both passengers and goods, will resume from November 23. The decision came after the protestors accepted CM Amarinder Singh's request to call off the blockade. Amarinder has assured the farmers that their demands would be presented before PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The suspension of trains was a part of the protest against the Centre's farm laws.

The boys in Amritsar dressed up as baboons to please Lord Hanuman as the popular Langoor Mela kickstarted at the Bada Hanuman Mandir on the first day of Navaratri on October 17. During the festive season, newborns to youngsters dress like baboons and practice ten days of celibacy. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the devotees were restricted from entering the temple and was instructed to maintain a safe distance.