New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The Pakistani government and the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) charging Indian pilgrims a fee of $20 and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) pilgrims $5 for visiting the Kartarpur Sahib, has remained a subject of continuous controversy, wrote Sudeep Singh in an editorial in ‘Khalsa Vox’.Significantly, no major Gurdwara in the world imposes a mandatory charge for just paying obeisance. He asserted: “Pakistan’s policy reflects a mindset that views religious sites not as plac…
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Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is giving history lessons to his followers. On Sunday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of a Hindu Vishnu Temple in Bandar Abbas, Iran. He used the Persian song ‘Ae Vishnu Jaan’ in the video. However, the actor misrepresented it as an ancient temple when it is actually close to 135 years old. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “The Ancient Hindu Vishnu Temple in Abbas Bandar, Iran .. Bui…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday, offered heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Union government at the 40th-day mourning ceremony (Chehlum) organised by the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi. Chehlum, a significant observance in Shia tradition marking the 40th day after a passing, is a time of solemn reflection, prayers, and remembrance.MoS Margherita’s presence underscored India’s deep respect for Iran’s cultural and religious s…
Ahmedabad, Jan 21 (IANS) Slaughterhouses across Gujarat will remain closed on January 22 to mark the completion of two years since the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the state government announced on Wednesday. The Urban Development and Urban Housing Department has issued a directive to commissioners of all municipal corporations and municipalities, instructing them to ensure the closure of slaughterhouses within their respective jurisdictions on Thursday.According to …
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 13 (IANS) In a major development in the Sambhal violence case, a local court has ordered the registration of an FIR against 12 police personnel, including Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anuj Chaudhary. The order was passed by the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Vibhanshu Sudhir.The case relates to allegations of police firing during violence in Sambhal, in which a 24-year-old youth was reportedly shot and seriously injured. The order follows a pet…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) On the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh’s Parkash Purab on Saturday, the Congress said that ideals and path shown by the tenth Sikh Guru, for human welfare, courage and truth will continue to inspire generations. Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took to social media platform X to convey his greetings.“Many many congratulations to all of you on the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. The ideals and path shown by him for human welfa…