After two years of breathing a bit easy on Diwali, Amritsar once again turned into a gas chamber with air quality index (AQI) touching 360 mark during the celebrations of the festival of lights.

On October 30, a day before the Diwali festival, the air quality in these areas remained in ‘moderate’ category with Amritsar reporting AQI of 186, followed by 153 in Mandi Gobindgarh, 149 in ...

Amritsar: Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology and Khalsa College International Public School, Ranjit Avenue, under the Khalsa College Governing Council, celebrated Diwali.

The day of his return to Amritsar coincided with the Hindu festival of Diwali, ("the festival of lights"). This has resulted in a similarity of celebrations amongst Sikhs and Hindus.

The best time to visit Amritsar is winter (Nov-Mar) for pleasant weather, but any season offers unique experiences. Its historical monuments, spiritual ambiance, and warm hospitality await year-round.