Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) Nirmal Singh, President of the Central Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Alambagh, Lucknow, has welcomed the laying of the foundation stone for a proposed Sikh museum in Kurukshetra, Haryana, calling it a historic step to preserve the rich legacy of Sikh Gurus and traditions. Speaking to IANS, Nirmal Singh said the museum would play a vital role in connecting future generations with Sikh history, the sacrifices of the Gurus and warriors, and India’s cultural heritage, while stre…
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Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the unparalleled sacrifices made by Sikh Gurus for humanity and the country while putting in focus the continuous efforts made by his government to preserve the rich Sikh heritage in the country. Addressing the huge gathering of Indian diaspora in Auckland at the ‘Kia Ora Modi’ event just before concluding his visit to New Zealand, PM Modi reflected on bringing back the sacred forms of Guru Granth Sahib from Afghanista…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) In a pointed rebuke to the media fraternity, the Akal Takht has voiced deep regret over what it described as a deliberate “blackout” of coverage, particularly in Punjabi and regional outlets, regarding the sensational FIR registered by Gurugram Police in the controversial video case involving the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The apex Sikh temporal authority had earlier this month taken the unprecedented step of declaring Chief Minister Mann “guru dokhi” (anti-gu…
Chandigarh, June 24 (IANS) Amid a row over a viral video clip allegedly linked to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday called him a “liar” and “alcoholic”, while questioning his “disgusting actions”.The controversy intensified following allegations that a forensic report connected to the video had been fabricated.Speaking to IANS, Bikram Singh Majithia said: “The Chief Minister is shameless, a liar, and an alcoholic person. And …
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…
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…