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 23 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited nominations till July 31 for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026, which celebrates the determination, ability, zeal, and enthusiasm of children, said an official on Tuesday. The children nominated for this award must be Indian citizens and residents of India, between 5 and 18 years of age (as on July 31, 2026), and not previous recipients of the award in any category, said the statement.The act, incident…
Chandigarh, June 10 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Wednesday said India has emerged as a global leader in digital transactions under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Marking PM Modi’s completion of 12 years of service to the nation, Dhillon paid obeisance at a gurdwara and offered prayers for the continued well-being, prosperity and success of the Prime Minister, the country, Punjab and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).On the occasion, he offered an ardas (pr…
Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday lauded the Sikh community’s unparalleled contribution to the nation, saying their legacy of courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the protection of faith continues to inspire generations and remains a matter of pride for every Indian. Addressing a ‘Dhanyawad’ programme organised by the Sikh Sangat here, the Chief Minister said the Sikh community has set extraordinary examples of bravery and self-sacrif…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) BJP legislator from Gandhi Nagar Arvinder Singh Lovely on Tuesday called for repair and revival of the Guru Tegh Bahadur memorial in Delhi so that it could host annual events to highlight the Sikh Guru’s sacrifice. He praised Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and PM Narendra Modi for recognising the Sikh Gurus’ sacrifices.Speaking in the Assembly’s Winter Session, Lovely praised PM Modi and CM Gupta for their understanding of the country’s history, sentiments and recognisi…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will begin a four-day visit to Goa, Karnataka and Jharkhand from Saturday, an official said.She will leave for Goa on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the President will undertake a sea sortie aboard a submarine from Karwar Harbour in Karnataka.The following day, December 29, the President will grace the centenary celebrations of Ol Chiki at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. On the same day, she will also address the 15th convocation ceremony of NIT, Jamshedpur…
Agartala, Dec 26 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that forced religious conversions or conversions carried out through inducements are wrong, asserting that faith and self-sacrifice must come from conviction, not coercion.Addressing a Veer Bal Diwas programme organised at a Gurdwara, the Chief Minister said the observance of the day helps instill values of courage, sacrifice and morality among the younger generation.“The main purpose of Veer Bal Diwas is to convey that r…
Jaipur, Dec 26 (IANS) Children in Rajasthan will soon study the inspiring story of Guru Gobind Singh’s Sahibzadas as part of their school education.On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced that the martyrdom and bravery of the four Sahibzadas will be included in the primary education curriculum to instil values of patriotism, courage and moral strength among students.Speaking at a programme in Jaipur, the Chief Minister said the sacrifices of Sahibzada Ajit S…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday visited Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk to pay obeisance and offer prayers, a party leader said. Nadda said that the foundation of Sikhism rests on the sacrifices of its Gurus and that Sikhs are the foremost sentinels of the nation.Along with him, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Minister Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, senior BJP leader Sardar Kuldeep Singh, Chandn…