MHA does a U-turn, tells EC no relief announced for Sikh genocide victims

New Delhi: In a dramatic about-turn, the Central Government has told the Election Commission (EC) that no decision was taken to give additional Rs 5 lakh compensation each to the families of those killed in the 1984 Sikh genocide. This comes ...

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Gurpurb celebrated amid tight security in Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab: Thousands of pilgrims from India, Pakistan and other countries participated in Guru Nanak Dev birth anniversary celebrations at Nankana Sahib amid tight security arrangements by Pakistani agencies. Talking to The Tribune on phone from Pakistan, former Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara ...

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Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial to display paintings on Sikhs

Kolkata, Punjab: To celebrate Gurpurb, the Victoria Memorial Hall here has put on display a relatively modern miniature painting of the first Sikh Guru and plans to hold an exhibition of old paintings centred on the community next year. The miniature ...

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Anti-Sikh genocide: Dal Khalsa seeks UN intervention

Hoshiarpur, Punjab: Alleging that the Union Government has failed to provide a resolution to political conflicts in various regions of the country, Sikh group Dal Khalsa has appealed to the United Nations to intervene. Dal Khalsa along with hardliner groups of ...

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