Stating that from the time of the first Sikh settlers in 1911 to the significant migration of Sikhs in the 1950s, he said Sikhs have made huge contributions in various walks of life to become the fourth largest religious group in Britain.“It is a matter of great pride for the Sikh community...
LAHORE: A 64-year-old Indian national, who was part of a group of over 450 Sikhs who had gone to Pakistan for a religious pilgrimage, died at the Wagah-Attari border after reportedly suffering a heart attack while returning. Media report on Tuesday.According to The Express Tribune newspaper...
Faisalabad [Pakistan], Ameen Butt, deputy mayor of Faisalabad, has apologized for his earlier opposition to the reopening of a Gurdwara in the city that had been closed for 76 years.In a video posted on social media by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC), Butt stated: "A few...
Faisalabad [Pakistan] A video widely shared on social media shows local Muslims in Faisalabad, Pakistan, opposing the reopening of a Gurdwara that has been closed for 76 years.Defying the authority of the Punjab government, a protester could be seen threatening to disrupt the reconstruction of...
Lahore, the restored statue of the first ruler of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, which was earlier damaged by religious extremists, was unveiled at Kartarpur Sahib on Wednesday in the presence of over 450 visiting Indian Sikhs.Members of the Sikh community in Pakistan and India posed...
LAHORE: Pakistan's Punjab government on Tuesday said it will install the restored statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh Empire, at Kartarpur Sahib on Wednesday so that Sikhs coming from India can also get a chance to see it.Kartarpur Sahib is also known as Gurdwara...
The local police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Gujarat-based fashion designer and influencer Archana Makwana for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Sikhs by practicing yoga on the Sarovar bank at the Golden Temple.The incident sparked outrage among the...
New York [US], Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday criticized former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal, terming his inappropriate comments against Sikhs as "childish" and asked if Akmal knew about the history of the community.The veteran spinner said that Akmal should never...
ISLAMABAD [Pakistan], Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal on Monday issued an apology for his remarks about Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, which sparked widespread outrage.Akmal made controversial comments about Arshdeep Singh during a show on ARY News, which covered the India-Pakistan...
LAHORE: Over 800 Sikhs from India arrived here on Saturday to take part in the Jor Mela, a three-day festival commemorating the death anniversary of the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji.Jor Mela will be organized at Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore from June 15.Evacuee Trust Property Board...
Operation Bluestar was a military action ordered by late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to flush out Bhindranwale-led terrorists hiding in the Golden Temple complex.Operation Bluestar was conducted between June 1 and 8, 1984, and resulted in the loss of many lives and damage to the temple and...
CHANDIGARH: A local BJP leader here on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative for Sikhs and claimed that due to his efforts Gurbani is now being translated into 19 Indian languages as well as Spanish.The effort, which began to commemorate the 550th 'Prakash Parv' birth...
Addressing the media here at the launch of BJP's "Chandigarh Manifesto", the Union Minister said the Congress was responsible for the genocide of Sikhs that followed the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984.Hardeep Puri said that Congress is calling it an anti-Sikh riot...
"Who knows the real face of the India alliance better than Punjab? They have given the biggest wounds to our Punjab. The wounds of partition after independence, the long period of instability due to selfishness, the long period of unrest in Punjab and the wounds." Attack on Punjab's brotherhood...
The atmosphere of hurt feelings among the Sikhs was compounded by Operation Blue Star in the Golden Temple, the rise of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale as the center of the 'Khalistan movement' in the state, and the situation was taken full advantage of by Pakistan, which spread arms. At that...
New Delhi [India], Singer Daler Mehndi lauded the efforts made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Sikh community. He was in Delhi to participate in the 'Special Contact Campaign', an interactive session in which eminent personalities from various fields participated. Speaking on the...
New Delhi, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday interacted with eminent members of the Sikh community to discuss the achievements of the Modi government's 10-year tenure and the Prime Minister's vision of "Developed India 2047".The event launched by Puri at his residence was attended by...
New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that due to the efforts of the BJ government, Ram temple has been constructed in Ayodhya and this time when the party returns to power, Lord Shri Krishna will also smile in Mathura.The BJP leader was in Delhi to campaign...
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) Attacking the BJP for fielding Union minister Ajay Mishra again from UP's Kheri, BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday said it is a chance for revenge for the people, especially farmers, By ensuring that their security is forfeited.Mishra's son had allegedly run his car over...
London, The devotional sounds of Gurbani and messages of harmony were celebrated for the first time as Baisakhi festival in the Houses of Parliament complex in London this week.The event, organized by British Indian think tank 1928 Institute and expatriate membership organization City Sikhs...