News for '-akhand-path'

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The post, which has now been deleted, read, "June 1, 1984'?' 'Saka Neela Tara'. A humble tribute to all the martyrs of the day one of the attack on the Darbar Sahib by the Congress government."

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Dr Singh's eldest daughter Professor Upinder Singh gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades.

No air defence guns deployed in Golden Temple: Army

No air defence guns deployed in Golden Temple: Army

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The Army Tuesday said no air defence guns or any other air defence resource were deployed within the Golden Temple premises during Operation Sindoor.

Dr Singh's Asthi Visarjan

Dr Singh's Asthi Visarjan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh's ashes were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila gurdwara by members of his family following Sikh rituals.

EC reschedules UP, Punjab, Kerala bypolls to Nov 20

EC reschedules UP, Punjab, Kerala bypolls to Nov 20

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Nine seats are going to polls in Uttar Pradesh, four in Punjab and one in Kerala.

Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna after rituals

Manmohan Singh's ashes immersed in Yamuna after rituals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The ashes of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were immersed in the Yamuna river near the Majnu ka Tila Gurdwara in New Delhi. The immersion ceremony was conducted by Singh's family members following Sikh rituals. The ashes were collected from the Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday morning and taken to the 'Asth Ghat' on the Yamuna river bank near the gurdwara. Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, their three daughters -- Upinder Singh, Daman Singh and Amrit Singh -- along with other relatives were present at the immersion site.

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Why Cong didn't attend Manmohan Singh's 'Asthi Visarjan'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The Congress party on Monday defended its decision not to accompany the family of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during the immersion of his ashes in the Yamuna, stating it was to ensure their privacy. Congress leader Pawan Khera said senior leaders did not accompany the family to gather and immerse the ashes of Dr Singh "out of our deference to the privacy of the family."

Assembly bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala rescheduled

Assembly bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala rescheduled

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Election Commission on Monday rescheduled from November 13 to November 20 the assembly bypolls to all nine and four seats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, respectively, and one seat in Kerala in view of festivals, an official statement said.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

Kapil Sharma's wedding celebrations begin!

Kapil Sharma's wedding celebrations begin!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Kapil takes over from Ranveer and Nick!

PIX: Kapil weds Ginni

PIX: Kapil weds Ginni

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Here comes MrS and Mr Kapil Sharma!

AI bombing: Gurdwara organises prayer service

AI bombing: Gurdwara organises prayer service

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The three-day, 24-hour-running, Akhand Path began on Friday but with the portrait of Babbar Khalsa leader Talwinder Singh Parmar hanging inside, staring at the faces of the congregation -- some of them being members of the victims' families.

$3 million gurdwara opened in Nevada

$3 million gurdwara opened in Nevada

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Sikhs in the Reno, Nevada, region opened a $3 million gurdwara with three days of celebrations, including an akhand path (continuous recitation from the holy Guru Granth Sahib). The new gurdwara, a two-story facility at 1380 Selmi Drive in Reno located on 2.4 acres of land, features a traditional gold dome.

Centre trying to defame farmers: Sukhbir Badal

Centre trying to defame farmers: Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Modi should call an emergency Parliament session and repeal these acts, said the SAD chief, adding that people have the final say in a democracy.

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states on Tuesday offered 'antim ardas' -- the final prayers in the Sikh tradition -- for the protesters killed in the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, with their leaders vowing to intensify the agitation against the Centre's new agri laws.

PIX: Sumona, Krushna at Kapil's wedding celebrations

PIX: Sumona, Krushna at Kapil's wedding celebrations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Jagran before Ginni and Kapil's wedding.

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Lakhimpur: Farmers say won't allow politicians during final prayers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

But the Congress said its leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will attend the event.

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Held under the aegis of the Sikh Student's Federation at Moti Bagh Gurdwara here, the event saw a bhog (feast) being organised "in the memory" of Gandhi's killers Kehar Singh, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, and recitation of the 'Akhand Path'.

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

We must not forget the Battle of Saragarhi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

September 12 marked the 122th anniversary of one of the most incredible battles in Indian history.