News for 'gurdwara'

Sikh groups march for Dera chief's arrest

Sikh groups march for Dera chief's arrest

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

Leaders have appealed to the participants to maintain peace and not to raise any kind of slogans.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

#Travel: 10 mesmerising images of India

#Travel: 10 mesmerising images of India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Rediff readers share their best travel memories.

Delhi Sikh body enforces turban code

Delhi Sikh body enforces turban code

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The notice by the DSGMC, which administers a number of schools and colleges, is also prompted by concerns over rapid vanishing of turbans in Punjab

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Lessons from the Farmer's Protest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'This confrontation could have been avoided by a less arrogant administration that initially listened, used whatever negotiating skills they had and tried to be more credible,' observes Ramesh Menon.

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Leaders from all political parties welcomed the conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'The Delhi-Washington stalemate can end only if India's concern over trans-border terrorism is addressed.' 'The Indian security establishment expects a spike in terrorist attacks in the months ahead.' 'And there is every likelihood that India may retaliate against Pakistan at some point,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Punjab holy book desecration: Situation tense, 2 brothers held

Punjab holy book desecration: Situation tense, 2 brothers held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The two brothers, identified as Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh, of Panjgrain village of Faridkot, were arrested in connection with the first incident of sacrilege in the state in Bargari village in Faridkot

'Home minister is solely responsible': Ex-Delhi cop

'Home minister is solely responsible': Ex-Delhi cop

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'The Delhi police is not acting only at the behest of the home minister; blame lies nowhere else but the home ministry.'

Dera chief tenders apology: SGPC sources

Dera chief tenders apology: SGPC sources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The apology letter addressed to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vidanti was delivered to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar by Congress legislator from Bathinda Harminder Singh Jassi.

Dera row: Police lathicharge Ambala protestors

Dera row: Police lathicharge Ambala protestors

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Police on Monday lathicharged Sikh protestors who tried to take out a procession defying prohibitory orders to protest against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's alleged insult to tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh.

Paramjit waits for husband along Indo-Pak border

Paramjit waits for husband along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

Having waited 35 years, Paramjit Kaur is glad to be reuniting with her husband Kashmir Singh, who spent half his life in Pakistani jails, but is anxious about know how to break the news about his mother's death two months ago. She has come here with her brother Tarlok Singh, son Shispal Singh and former AIR news director G C Bharadwaj -- who spearheaded the campaign for the death row prisoner's release from Lahore jail -- to welcome her husband back to India.

Narrow escape for Punjab CM as chopper crashes

Narrow escape for Punjab CM as chopper crashes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The helicopter fell from a height of about 25 feet while taking off from the helipad in the village.

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Sidhu under Sikh fire over ritual

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

DSGMC chief Paramjit Singh Sarna, who defeated SAD for a second time in committee elections last month, also demanded in a statement that the SGPC, the top Sikh religious administration controlled by Badal's SAD, take action against Sidhu.

Not all are happy with big fat Sikh weddings

Not all are happy with big fat Sikh weddings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee chief Paramjit Singh Sarna said he will hold a meeting of community leaders on July 28 to discuss ways to encourage simple weddings.

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

Kanishka victim's kin slams ceremony for suspect

Kanishka victim's kin slams ceremony for suspect

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

"I lost my daughter Indira in that bombing along with 328 other innocent people. So, Akhand Paath should be for these victims and not for the terrorists," Kalsi said.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Sudhir Kumar Ojha from Muzaffarpur, an advocate known for his penchant to file cases against the high and mighty, has fired a legal salvo at the irrepressible cricketer-turned-politician.

'Coronavirus came from China, not Markaz in Nizamuddin'

'Coronavirus came from China, not Markaz in Nizamuddin'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'No one should make coronavirus a Hindu-Muslim issue.'

'Please stop communalising Nizamuddin coronavirus issue'

'Please stop communalising Nizamuddin coronavirus issue'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'The administration failed in the coronavirus crisis so they are making it a Hindu-Muslim issue.'

Lashkar threat to blow up Golden Temple

Lashkar threat to blow up Golden Temple

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba has threatened to blow up the Golden Temple, the holy Sikh shrine which is visited by thousands of visitors everyday.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked the Centre to suggest names on Wednesday itself for its consideration and appointment in the proposed SIT.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Prince of many hats

Prince of many hats

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Prince Charles and Camilla pay a visit to a gurudwara.

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Three years after the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gurdwara by a gunman with ties to supremacist organisations, a federal system to help track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindu, Arab American communities has been formalised.

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

Pilibhit encounter: CBI court awards life sentence to 47 cops

Pilibhit encounter: CBI court awards life sentence to 47 cops

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Special judge Lallu Singh had on April 1 held the policemen guilty of a "fake encounter".

Remembering a martyr

Remembering a martyr

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

An image of Sikh devotees at the Golden Temple.

EU may take up turban issue with France

EU may take up turban issue with France

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

A visiting European Union team Friday promised the Sikh community that it would try to impress upon France the "cultural" sentiments attached with the turban and ask them to lift the ban on wearing it in schools.

Akali Dal (Badal) takes out march against ATR

Akali Dal (Badal) takes out march against ATR

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

The Delhi unit of the Akali Dal (Badal) took out a march in Delhi demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union Minister Jagdish Tytler.

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Cong not connected with 1984 riots, only some individuals were named: Amarinder

Cong not connected with 1984 riots, only some individuals were named: Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia had raised the issue of a recent statement by Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who had said in London recently that Congress, as a party, was never involved in the carnage.

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Makkar to replace Kaur as SGPC chief

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Makkar is a close confidant of SAD chief Prakash Singh Badal.

Jagir Kaur back as SGPC chief

Jagir Kaur back as SGPC chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Bibi Jagir Kaur is the first woman to occupy the post of SGPC chief, to which she has been elected for the second time.

Ganesh Chaturthi to be celebrated in London

Ganesh Chaturthi to be celebrated in London

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Ganesh Chaturthi to be celebrated in London

PM arrives in Amritsar

PM arrives in Amritsar

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006