New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The incident where slogan-shouting pro-Khalistan activists barged into an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, forcing police to be called in, is a stark contrast to the principles that Sikhism has championed for over five centuries, an article said. Political movements are meant to serve education, foster dialogue, create economic opportunities, strengthen communities, and persuade through reasoned argument, according to an opinion piece by Harleen Kaur in K…
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Ludhiana, June 7 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the life of the third guru of the Sikhs, Guru Amar Das, is a shining beacon for humanity that will continue to guide generations on the path of sacrifice, devotion, service and equality. He said Guru Amar Das strongly opposed social discrimination, caste divisions and outdated customs, and gave the timeless message of “Pehle Pangat, Pachhe Sangat” (first the community meal, then the congregation), which remains a…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tyrant Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and accused him of dishonestly occupying large parts of the country and now reached Punjab. Addressing a press conference in the backdrop of Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, Kejriwal said, “Punjab is the land of the Gurus. Several hundred years ago, Aurangzeb seized control of many parts of …
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) The Pakistan government has denied granting visas to 92 Indian devotees, according to an article published in Khalsa Vox news portal.The article said that initially the nation had issued visas to the devotees for the period from April 10 to 19, during which pilgrims celebrated Khalsa Sajna Diwas at Gurdwara Panja Sahib.Though these 92 devotees do not use “Singh” or “Kaur” in their names, all of them have firm faith in all the ten Sikh gurus, Sudeep Singh writes in Khal…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Baisakhi, highlighting the festival’s message of gratitude, renewal and hope, while also acknowledging the vital role of farmers in strengthening the nation.In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi. This vibrant festival marks the spirit of gratitude, renewal and hope. It celebrates the hard work of our farmers, wh…
Kurukshetra, April 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that both the Central and state governments are working continuously to spread the principles and teachings of the Sikh Gurus to every section of society. He added that these efforts were further strengthening the preservation and promotion of the Guru tradition and the country’s rich cultural heritage.The Chief Minister was addressing a gathering at the state-level Baisakhi Mahotsav, organised by the A…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Punjab Police officials and a senior Punjab Home Department official appeared before the Committee of Privileges of the Delhi Assembly in connection with Leader of Opposition Atishi’s video row, an official said on Friday. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said that the Committee will prepare a report – on the breach of privilege and contempt in the matter of alleged remarks of LoP Atishi against Sikh Gurus – which will be tabled in the House.“It is an ongoing process,…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Several videos of Islamic religious programmes in Pakistan have surfaced in which objectionable remarks are allegedly being made about the Sikh community and the Sikh Gurus, according to a report by Khalsa Vox.The report states that a recent video shows a Pakistani cleric claiming that Guru Nanak Dev Ji had accepted Islam, was buried in Baghdad by Muslims, and that a grave was constructed there. The cleric allegedly claimed that Sikhs “did not even have the courage” …
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Committee of Privileges of the Delhi Legislative Assembly has directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Government of Punjab, to submit by February 20 his written reply in the matter related to the alleged remarks attributed to the city’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi, an official said on Saturday.The Director General of Police, Punjab, and the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar, have also been asked to give their replies by the same date and treat it as the last…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The Punjab government has informed the Delhi Assembly that a formal reply from its Home Affairs department will soon be sent over proceedings in that state over Leader of Opposition Atishi’s remarks related to Sikh Gurus, an official said on Friday.“Currently, a comprehensive and formal response from the Additional Chief Secretary is being finalised to provide a definitive position on the matter. This reply, which incorporates the findings of Punjab’s top law enfor…