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Golden Temple plaza evokes mixed response

Amritsar, Punjab: The Golden Temple entrance plaza, which is all set for a Diwali opening, has evoked a mixed response from Sikh intellectuals. A few term it “not in sync with the heritage character” of the holy city while others dubbed ...

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Golden Temple plaza to become functional by Diwali: Sukhbir

Amritsar, Punjab: Reviewing the progress of the ongoing construction work of the Golden Temple plaza, Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday said it would be dedicated to the devotees on Diwali. “The work has reached an advanced stage ...

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June 1984: The Painting

Nineteen Eighty-Four depicts the storming of the Golden Temple, the Sikh community’s holiest and most historic shrine, by Indian troops in 1984. It reflects the personal sense of suffering and injustice felt by Sikhs worldwide, during the attack and in ...

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Khalistan supporter Dhillon dies in US

Chandigarh: Khalistan protagonist Ganga Singh Dhillon’s wish to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple remained unfulfilled. He passed away in Washington DC on Tuesday. His body will be cremated tomorrow. Hailing from Bassi Pathana near Fatehgarh Sahib, Dhillon (86) migrated to ...

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