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PAKISTAN HAS issued around 2,800 visas to Indian nationals for the annual Baisakhi pilgrimage this year, which starts on April 10. Last year, around 6,500 Indians got to visit various gurdwaras in Pakistan for the 10-day pilgrimage. This is the first Baisakhi pilgrimage which will be held post the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025 and Operation Sindoor in May. In a statement posted on X, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday said, "On the occasion of Baisakhi festival, the Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Senior Advocate and BJP leader HS Phoolka on Tuesday strongly criticised the Punjab government for planning to amend the 2008 Jagat Jyot Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act without consulting the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), calling the move "a massive attack on the Sikh religion" and urging Sikhs to oppose it. Speaking to the ANI, Phoolka said that a special session of the Punjab Assembly has been called for April 13, partly to increase punish ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2,800 visas to Indian pilgrims for the upcoming Baisakhi celebrations, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from April 10 to 19, 2026. The pilgrims will visit significant Sikh religious sites, including Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, the official statement read. Also Read | Global Shares Mostly Rise Ahead of Trump's Deadline on Iran. Extending his greetings o ...Read More >
Bathinda: From Canada, the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, authorities are marking April as Sikh Heritage Month, with events planned to celebrate and show solidarity with the community.Canada minister for culture and official languages Marc Miller stated that for nearly 120 years, Sikh Canadians have made a significant contribution to the socioeconomic, political and cultural fabric of our society. April provides an opportunity to highlight these achievements and the many ways in which Sikh c ...Read More >
RAYYA, AMRITSAR -- In a resolute stance against the rising incidents of sacrilege, Dal Khalsa has made an earnest appeal to Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, SGPC appointed acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht Sahib, urging him to look towards the Panth rather than the government for justice. According to the written release issued by the organization -- a copy of which is available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) -- the community must rely on its own strength and traditions to combat blasphemy instead ...Read More >
Lahore: Around 3,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims are expected to visit Pakistan to participate in the Baisakhi festival starting on April 10, an official said on Monday. The main ceremony will be held on April 14 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, in the country's Punjab province. "As many as 3,000 Sikh yatrees are arriving here from India in connection with Baisakhi festivities," Evacuee Trust Property Board spokesperson Ghulam Mohyuddin told PTI. Baisakhi is celebrated on the first day of the m ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: The Rangreta Mahasabha, in a meeting held at the Tinplate Khalsa Club, announced that the Martyrdom Day of Shiromani Shaheed Baba Jeevan Singh Ji will be celebrated with great devotion and grandeur on December 27 and 28 at the Agrico Ground. The decision was taken unanimously by the members and office bearers of the Mahasabha, who have pledged to make the annual event a grand success. Since 2017, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Baba Jeevan Singh Ji and the four Sahibzadas has been comm ...Read More >
Amritsar: Indians are increasingly being perceived as "careless" drivers, causing accidents and contributing to "festival littering", which is giving the community a bad name in the US and Canada and raising concerns about their image.After two fatal truck accidents involving Sikh drivers that left six Americans dead, tensions are rising as US society grapples with how it identifies the Sikhs and the larger Indian community.The tragic incidents sparked new debates about blame and responsibility, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Veteran actor Avtar Gill remembered his longtime friend, the late Satish Shah, recalling their college and theatre days. Gill, who was present at the late actor's cremation, spoke to ANI and shared his thoughts about Shah's lively personality. "I have so many memories with him. We had known each other from our college days, even before we started doing films. It has been more than 50 years. We used to participate in drama in inter-college competi ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced on Saturday with Punjab cabinet ministers performing Ardas at Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in New Delhi.The commemorative events beginning Saturday will span most of Nov, culminating at Anandpur Sahib on Nov 25. A special session of the Vidhan Sabha dedicated to the Guru will be convened there on Nov 24, where eminent personalities will share their thoughts.From Nov 1 to 18, light and ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the state-level workshop of 'Hind-di-Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji 350th Shaheedi Sammelan' in Mumbai on Saturday, marking the beginning of commemorative events dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru. Events commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib commenced across India on Saturday, with Punjab Cabinet Ministers paying their r ...Read More >
Gurdaspur: More than 7,000 miles from the California crash that killed three people, the family of the arrested semi-truck driver, Jashanpreet Singh, is reeling in shock and disbelief back in Punjab.In Gurdaspur district's Purana Shala village, relatives and neighbours flock to the family's modest home. Jashanpreet's father, Kulwinder Singh, a school bus driver, is tearful and unable to speak. His mother, Jasveer Kaur, pleads for help. "Please help our boy. He went abroad only to build our futur ...Read More >
Tarn Taran: A total of 26 nomination papers have been filed for the Tarn Taran byelections scheduled to be held on Nov 11, with 11 candidates submitting their nominations on the last day.The high-stakes bypoll in the sensitive panthic constituency, known for its turbulent past, has drawn significant attention from major political parties and influential independent candidates.The key contenders include Harmeet Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, Sukhwinder Kaur of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Harjit Singh ...Read More >
The holy "Jore Sahib," footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, will embark on a ceremonial procession from New Delhi to Takht Patna Sahib for permanent placement. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to witness the "Guru Charan Yatra," which will traverse Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, deepening connection with the gurus' ideals. The holy "Jore Sahib", the footwear of Guru Gobind Singh and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur, will be taken in a ceremonial procession on Thursday from New Delhi to the ...Read More >
Faridabad, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The sacred land of Haryana witnessed a historic and spiritual moment on Friday as the "Charan Suhave Guru Charan Yatra", carrying the holy Joda Sahib of Dasam Patshah Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Sahib Kaur, was accorded a grand welcome. This unique confluence of faith, devotion, and unity was visible in every corner of the city. Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini attended the welcome ceremony by receiving the "Charan Suhave Guru Charan Yatra" at Sri Guru Darb ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 24 (PTI) The family of a 21-year-old Indian-origin truck driver, who has been accused of causing a semi-truck crash that left three people dead in the US, on Friday rubbished claims that he was intoxicated while driving, saying he was an 'Amritdhari Sikh' (baptised Sikh). Jashanpreet Singh allegedly rammed his truck into slow-moving traffic in Southern California on Tuesday, Fox News reported on Wednesday. At least three people were killed and several others were injured in the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, visited Gurdwara Moti Bagh Sahib to have 'darshan' of Holy 'Jore Sahib' of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, before the commencement of Guru Charan Yatra. "Greetings and best wishes to everyone. May the blessings of Guru Sahib continue to be on everyone in the country and the world," Delhi CM Rekha ...Read More >
Ropar: In a major initiative to highlight Punjab's spiritual and cultural legacy, the historic city of Anandpur Sahib -- birthplace of the Khalsa -- is set to undergo a significant transformation with the development of a dedicated heritage street. Proposed by Punjab tourism department, the plan is aimed at coinciding with the 350th anniversary of the martyrdom of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur.The heritage street will be developed along the primary road leading to Takht Sri Keshgarh ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced a ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Director Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani defended the content of the Class 8 Social Science textbook on Thursday, asserting that the historical facts included are grounded in well-established and authentic sources. 'All the historical facts and evidence mentioned in the Class 8 Social Science textbook published by NCERT are based on historical sources and texts like Baburnama, Banaras Gazetteer, Maas ...Read More >
* Delhi government to host Vastra Katha event on August 6 for National Handloom Day * Event promotes GI-tagged handlooms and natural fabrics over fast fashion * 24 stalls will showcase rare textiles from over 20 states and union territories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Delhi: Aiming to promote climate-conscious fashion and India's textile heritage, the Delhi government will organise a large-scale public event on August 6 to mark the National Handloom Day. The event, Vastra Katha, ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has planned to revive Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board by giving more exposure to the local handloom industry. This initiative will begin with a fashion show, Vastra Katha, in the city.Industries minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the govt had formed a comprehensive plan to revive the board, which was currently in bad shape. It is CM Rekha Gupta's vision to revive the board, he added. "To start with, Delhi will host a first-of-its-kind handloom day event for climat ...Read More >
Amritsar, Jul 14 (PTI) The standoff between the Akal Takht and Takht Sri Patna Sahib was resolved on Monday after Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj held a meeting with the five Sikh high priests. Takht Sri Patna Sahib in Bihar has now withdrawn all previous edicts that had declared Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and the jathedars (high priests) of the Akal Takht and Takht Damdama Sahib guilty of religious misconduct. Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of t ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Monday tabled a stringent bill to tackle acts of sacrilege. The proposed legislation includes provisions that could lead to life imprisonment and a fine up to Rs 10 lakh for individuals found guilty of desecrating any religious scripture. Before this bill was introduced, the assembly was adjourned for an hour. During the break, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan called representatives of all parties to inform them about the bill's introduction. Once the House re ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday told a Delhi court that the Gandhi family's claim of having no control over Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of National Herald, is false. During the hearing at the Rouse Avenue Court, the agency accused senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of fraudulently acquiring property worth Rs 2000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the original publisher of the Nati ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided ...Read More >
Tarn Taran: Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), a political outfit being run by jailed MP Amritpal Singh's father Tarsem Singh, on Sunday announced that it would contest the upcoming Tarn Taran assembly byelection and would try to field Paramjit Kaur Khalra, the widow of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, as a potential candidate."We are in touch with Paramjit Kaur Khalra to field her as the party candidate, but the final decision is yet to be taken," said Tarsem Singh.During the 2024 Lok Sabha elec ...Read More >
Patna: In a significant development that has stirred the Sikh community, the high priests of Takhat Shri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on Saturday pronounced Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious punishment) on Saturday. The declaration came after Badal repeatedly failed to appear before the religious body despite multiple summons.This is the second time Badal has faced such religious censure, following a similar pronouncement by the Akal Takht in Aug last ye ...Read More >
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