the government had allocated 35 kanals (4.3 acres) of land in 2002 near the Ravi River for Hindus and Sikhs to cremate their dead.
The 19th century historian Rattan Singh Bhangu described Nihangs as “unaffected by pain or comfort”, “given to meditation, penance and charity” and “complete warriors”.
Captain Amrinder Singh Ghuman, a Royal Australian Engineer officer has won a prestigious scholarship from the John Monash Foundation, which will enable him to earn a Masters of Business Administration degree from a chosen overseas university, to further enhance his leadership skills and service to the community.
It commemorates the Battle of Saragarhi. Although little-known, it is considered by some military historians as one of history's great last-stands.
The Woolgoolga Sikhs’ first gurdwara, or temple – a modest brick room built in 1968 – was officially recognised in October 2020 as a NSW state heritage site.
“This acknowledgement of the historic inception of the first and largest Gurdwara on the east coast, which established the first place of worship for the Sikh community is a welcomed inclusion to our celebration of the birthday of Baba Nanak,” Toor said.
Thousands of devotees in various countries celebrate one of the most important festivals in the Sikh religion.
Renaming of part of Havelock Road, believed to be named after a British colonial military figure, welcomed as a move towards diversity.
The main ceremony will be held on November 30 at Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib in Punjab province
The ceremony was held amidst controversy over the Imran Khan government’s handing over the administrative control of the corridor to the ETPB.