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Pilgrim died of poisonous substance: SGPC probe

Amritsar, Punjab: The pilgrim who died after partaking ‘langar’ outside a gurdwara in the city on Diwali had consumed a poisonous substance, the probe conducted into the incident by the SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee) has found out. SGPC assistant ...

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Pak denies 379 pilgrims visa to Nankana Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab: Following the denial of visa to 379 SGPC members, a 774-member jatha will leave for Pakistan tomorrow to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary at Sri Nankana Sahib on November 17. The SGPC had submitted a list of 1,153 ...

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Restoration of Golden Temple’s interiors to begin soon

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC is likely to launch restoration work of the interiors of Sri Harmandar Sahib soon and has roped in a private firm with expertise in the field. It had earlier planned to entrust the job to Baba Kashmir ...

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Hi-tech illumination to replace regular lights at Golden Temple

Amritsar, Punjab: Hi-tech lighting systems will replace the fancy or traditional lights for illuminating the Golden Temple complex during night. Instead of the traditional lights, the hi-tech lights will now reflect the grandeur and glory of the gold-plated, dome-shaped sanctum sanctorum ...

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