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SGPC urges PM to take up Quebec’s proposed bill with Canada

Amritsar, Punjab: As the authorities in the Canadian state of Quebec moved a step closer to framing a law on banning wearing of religious symbols, including turban, in public places, Shiromani G u r d w a r a P ...

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SGPC flays attack on Shopian Sikh families

Ludhiana, Punjab: Avtar Singh Makkar, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president, presided over the SGPC executive meeting at Gurdwara Katana Sahib here today. He rubbished talks of his being replaced. He said the SGPC had acquired 14 acres of land ...

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The light of Guru Granth Sahib spreads far

Amritsar, Punjab: In 1604 began the journey of Guru Granth Sahib from Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib to Harmandar Sahib, where the first “parkash” (sermon) of the Sikh scripture was done, and has since continued through the centuries. Commemorating this historic journey, ...

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SGPC seeks report from conservationists, puts off ‘kar sewa’

Amritsar, Punjab:  Apparently treading with caution after certain quarters raised concern about the heritage character of the Golden Temple, the SGPC has postponed the “kar sewa” on the interiors of the shrine which was to begin on August 18. Talking ...

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