Golden Temple

India's alert air defence shot down Pakistani missiles targeted at Amritsar's Golden Temple: Army

Major General Kartik C. Seshadri, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Infantry Division, said that the Army had anticipated such an attack,

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, former Khalistani extremist who opened fire at Sukhbir Badal?

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped unhurt after a man opened fire at him while he was performing the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The man, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, was overpowered by some people standing outside the temple. Narain Singh Chaura is a former militant with a history of involvement in criminal activities linked to separatist movements. He is a resident of a village called Chaura in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. Watch here for more details.

Sukhbir Badal Escapes Shooting Near Golden Temple; Attacker Arrested

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped a shooting incident near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. While performing religious penance as prescribed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Badal, seated in a wheelchair, was unharmed as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The attacker, Narain Singh, was subdued by bystanders and arrested by police. Authorities revealed Singh's criminal history, including arms-related offenses, and are investigating his motives. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar commended the swift response of officers who prevented further harm. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir’s wife, visited the site shortly after the incident.

Before Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Tirupati to Siddhivinayak, 10 richest temples of India

As the country gears up for the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, let us look at some of the country’s richest temples and their net worth.

Amritsar Blast: Two Explosions Within 30 Hours Occurred At Heritage Street Near Golden Temple | Here's What Happened

A second mysterious explosion rocked Heritage Street near Amritsar’s Golden Temple. The blast occurred around 6:30 am near the exact spot where an explosion at 11 pm on May 6 had triggered panic. The CCTV footage of the first blast was released. No one was injured in today’s incident. The devotees and locals initially thought it to be a terrorist attack. However, the police later clarified that the explosion could be an accident or any mischievous act.

President Droupadi Murmu on day-long visit to Amritsar, pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Tight security arrangements were made in the city for the president’s day-long visit.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Golden Temple before starting Punjab leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra

The Haryana leg of the march concluded on Tuesday.

In pics: Golden Temple lights up for Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti: Devotees gather at Golden Temple in Amritsar to mark the 553rd birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.

Rahul Gandhi to kick off Punjab poll campaign by visiting Golden Temple today

In an apparent show of strength and piety, Rahul Gandhi will also be accompanied by 117 Congress candidates and other leaders while paying obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar at around 9 am.

Golden Temple Sacrilege Row: Big conspiracy, commando training behind attempt claims SGPC chief

He also claimed that the law allows a person to kill in self-defence, suggesting that this is what happened at the Golden Temple when the man was lynched after the alleged sacrilege attempt.

Home Ministry grants FCRA registration to Amritsar-based organisation to receive foreign funds to run 'langar', help poor

The FCRA registration of the association will be valid for a period of five years, the sources said. Langar services in Golden temple are provided by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on the 36th Operation Blue Star anniversary

Due to entry restrictions in view of the coronavirus pandemic, not more than 1,000 people gathered at the shrine. Usually more than one lakh people visit the shrine on this day every year.

Kartarpur Corridor |India must be wary of Pakistan’s designs

The Imran Khan government released a video showing Sikh pilgrims going to a gurudwara with the backdrop of a poster in which three prominent militants who were killed in the firing in Golden Temple in 1984 were visible. This is clearly an attempt to revive memories of the days of militancy.