Punjab: KMSC Halts Railway Track Blockade In Amritsar After 169 Days
The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on March 11 halted its rail track blockade in Amritsar against the Centre's farm laws after 169 days. Blocking the tracks near Amritsar's Jandiala, KMSC had reportedly affected around 60% of the state’s railway traffic. The committee cited the approaching harvest season as a reason to suspend the blockade and expressed commitment to join the farmers at Delhi border and even resume the blockade if not… read-more
Tags: Farmers, Farm Laws, Amritsar, Punjab
Courtesy: The Indian Express
PM's Stance Caused Great Damage To Farmers: SGPC Chief
Accusing PM Narendra Modi of taking an "anti-farmer" stand, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Bibi Jagir Kaur stated that the committee would not invite PM Modi for upcoming Sikh events. The SGPC chief said, "The Prime Minister’s stance has caused great damage to farmers". Bibi also demanded an immediate reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor, which was closed due to the pandemic.
Tags: SGPC, Narendra Modi, PM Modi, Amritsar, sikh community
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Irked By 'COVID Test' Waiting, Flyers Protest At Amritsar Airport
The passengers of Air India flight from the UK, which landed at the Amritsar airport, protested against the airport authorities over delay in COVID-19 tests. Their families also complained against waiting for hours. However, the authorities cited that passengers had to wait because of the fresh mandatory guidelines for testing passengers arriving from the UK due to new COVID-19 strain. Reportedly, the flight landed with 250 passengers at 12:… read-more
Tags: Britain, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Amritsar, Airport
Courtesy: Tribune India
Devotees Seek Blessings At Golden Temple On 551st Guru Nanak Jayanti
Celebrating the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, devotees from across the country offered prayers at the Golden Temple and sought blessings on November 30. The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) was decorated with lights and candles to commemorate the anniversary of the Sikh guru. Extending his greetings, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted "let us resolve to conduct ourselves in a manner so as to emulate his teachings.”
Tags: Guru Nanak Jayanti, PM Narendra Modi, RamNath Kovind, Golden Temple, Guru Nanak Dev, Amritsar
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Rail Blockade In Punjab Comes To End After Two Months
After two months of suspension, train services in Punjab, for both passengers and goods, will resume from November 23. The decision came after the protestors accepted CM Amarinder Singh's request to call off the blockade. Amarinder has assured the farmers that their demands would be presented before PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The suspension of trains was a part of the protest against the Centre's farm laws.
Tags: Punjab, Amritsar, Farm Laws, Amrindersingh
Courtesy: The Times of India
Sikh Organisation SGPC Turns 100; Celebrations At Golden Temple
Sikh organisation Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) on November 15 celebrated its 100th anniversary. The centenary was celebrated at the Akal Takht in Golden Temple, Amritsar. The SGPC, notified under Sikh Gurudwara Act, 1925, looks after the management of gurudwaras in India while running world's largest community kitchen, langar, which feeds lakhs every day. Its president Gobind Singh Longowal said that history of… read-more
Tags: SGPC, sikh, Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, Langar, Community Kitchen, Centenary Birth Celebrations
Courtesy: Tribune India
Amritsar: "Langoor Mela" Starts at Bada Hanuman Mandir On First Day of Navaratri
The boys in Amritsar dressed up as baboons to please Lord Hanuman as the popular Langoor Mela kickstarted at the Bada Hanuman Mandir on the first day of Navaratri on October 17. During the festive season, newborns to youngsters dress like baboons and practice ten days of celibacy. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the devotees were restricted from entering the temple and was instructed to maintain a safe distance.
Tags: lord hanuman, Amritsar, langoor mela
Courtesy: Zee5
Golden Temple gets Permit to Receive Foreign Donations: Amritsar
On September 10, Union Home Ministry registered The Golden Temple under Foreign Contributions Regulations Act (FCRA). The registration enables the receiving foreign donations, which can be used for Gurudwara's public services. Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The decision on FCRA at the Sri Harmandir Sahib is a path breaking one." The Gurudwara had applied for the registration in May, and now will be permitted to receive donations from foreign… read-more
Tags: Amritsar, Golden Temple, FRCA, Donations
Courtesy: The Hindu