Golden Temple celebrates Guru Ram Das Ji’s birth anniversary with grandeur
Amritsar, a city steeped in history and spirituality, witnessed a breathtaking transformation on Monday as the Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, celebrated the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Ram Das.
Security enhanced at the Golden Temple; dedicated women force to also be deployed
In response to recent incidents of ‘low intensity’ explosions, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken proactive steps to strengthen security in and around the revered Golden Temple. This significant move includes the deployment of an all-women force at every entry point, marking a noteworthy milestone in the temple’s history.
Amritsar/IBNS: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to install the portrait of the former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh's assassin and suicide bomber Dilawar Singh in the central Sikh museum of the Golden Temple, media reports said.
Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann visit Golden Temple, to hold roadshow in Punjab
Amritsar/IBNS: Punjab chief minister-elect Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal will hold a roadshow in Amritsar on Sunday to celebrate the party's landslide victory in the Punjab assembly polls.
Harbhajan Singh pays tribute to Khalistani terrorist Bhindranwale, draws flak
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh drew massive flak from netizens after he paid tribute to Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and others who were killed inside Golden Temple in Operation Blue Star conducted in 1984, media reports said.
Decision to grant FCRA registration to Golden Temple pathbreaking move: Amit Shah
New Delhi/IBNS: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the government’s decision on Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 “pathbreaking”, which will enable Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib-Darbar Sahib, Punjab to accept foreign donations for public service.
Doormats, rugs with image of Golden Temple 'sold' on Amazon, triggers outrage
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS): A prominent Sikh body protested strongly after reports emerged that doormats and rugs with the image of the Golden Temple were sold on e-commerce giant Amazon.
British diplomat apologises after calling Golden Temple a 'mosque'
London, Apr 25 (IBNS): A British diplomat has apologised after he called the Golden Temple a 'mosque' instead of a temple.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Golden Temple, Partition Museum
Amritsar, Feb 21 (IBNS): Spending a busy day in Punjab, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday visited the Golden Temple and the Partition Museum here.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh to meet today
Amritsar, Feb 21 (IBNS): Ending his Maharashtra visit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday will arrive in north Indian state of Punjab where he will meet state Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Narendra Modi reaches Amritsar
Amritsar, Dec 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Amritsar city to take part in the 'Heart of Asia' conference.
PM Modi to visit Golden Temple today
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab on Saturday evening.