Amritsar

Many die in India after drinking toxic illegal alcohol

A state government statement said six police officers and seven other government officials have been suspended for failure to prevent the sale of tainted liquor.

A century later, the UK still hasn’t apologised for the Amritsar massacre

British leaders have expressed ‘deep regret’ but have not issued an apology despite being urged to do so by the UK opposition.

The never-ending cycle of violence in Kashmir

Why are Kashmiris still brutally denied the right to self-determination?

Grenade attack on prayer hall in northern India kills three

Security alert triggered across Punjab state after two masked men lob a grenade toward the hall belonging to the Nirankari spiritual group at a village on the outskirts of Amritsar, killing three people and wounding between 15-20 others, police say.

Amritsar train tragedy points to a fatal mindset in India

India's consistent failure to implement simple solutions has led to another massive rail accident. This time it's cost the lives of 61 people and injured over 140. Is it government negligence?

At least 60 people dead after train ploughs through crowd in India

Local media said a crowd in Amritsar failed to hear the sound of the approaching train as it was drowned out by the noise of fireworks being set off for a Hindu festival.