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Khalsa meets Jathedar for detainees’ release

Amritsar, Punjab: A 20-member delegation led by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, comprising Sikhs from Canada, today met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and urged him to keep his word regarding the permanent release of Sikh detainees. Talking to The ...

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Jathedar Sahiban of Sri Akal Takht Sahib releases calendar

Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today said they were still getting suggestions on the Nanakshahi Calendar and the amended calendar would remain in force till a final decision on the matter. Releasing the amended Nanakshahi Calendar for 2014 ...

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Bhai Puran Singh and his sons ‘thrashes’ genocide victim [Allegedly]

Amritsar, Punjab: A 1984 genocide victims’ body today accused former Jathedar Puran Singh and his sons of thrashing one of their members who was a resident of a colony owned by them. A land dispute was stated to be the reason ...

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Sikh historian among three honoured

Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takht felicitated three Sikhs for their contribution to their respective fields at a programme in the Golden Temple Complex here today. Former hazuri raagi Bhai Gurmej Singh, who prepared the bir of Guru Granth Sahib in Braille, was ...

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