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India to grant e-visas to over 100 Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan on priorit
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Following the attack on Karte Parwan Gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday that resulted in the death of two persons, India has decided to grant e-visas to over 100 Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan on priority.
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Blasts at Kabul Gurudwara: Bhagwant Mann urges Centre to ensure safety of
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Sangrur (Punjab) [India], June 18 (ANI): Hours after explosions and gunfire were reported from a Gurudwara in Afghanistan's capital Kabul that claimed two lives on Saturday morning, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged the Central government to summon the Afghan ambassador and ensure
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Intelligence agencies issue alert after SFJ calls on Punjab gangsters to j
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Intelligence agencies have issued an alert for the concerned security agencies and state police after the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) released a video allegedly asking Punjab-based gangsters to join SFJ in killing Indian Army office
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International 'Water for All' conference at the Peace Palace
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
The Hague [Netherlands], June 3 (ANI): From Rabbis to Sufis, from Swamis to Sikhs - practising spiritual leaders from around the world gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, to draw global attention to the need to preserve the sanctity of holy water sources, to protect water bodies from polluti
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Sikh community faces 'existential crisis' in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Peshawar [Pakistan], May 31 (ANI): Islamic outfits have made an unlivable environment for religious minorities in Pakistan through targeted killings, abductions and forced conversions. Attacks on Sikhs have become a regular affair in the country and it has triggered tension among communities
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Indian World Forum writes to Delhi Police Commissioner for action against
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Indian World Forum President Puneet Singh Chandhok has filed a criminal complaint with Delhi Police against the banned Sikhs For Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannu for "instigating violence, purporting to disturb the communal harmony" and national security
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Pakistan sees upsurge in terrorism with recent killings of Sikhs, Shias
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 18 (ANI): Pakistan is witnessing a new wave of terrorism with several incidents of target killings of Sikh and Shia minorities reported in the Peshawar region in recent years.
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Punjab Congress chief flays killing of Sikhs in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 15 (ANI): Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today condemned the killing of two Sikh shopkeepers in Peshawar in Pakistan.
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'Khalistan' flag incident: Banned outfit Sikhs for Justice general counsel
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 8 (ANI): After 'Khalistan' flags were found tied on the Himachal Pradesh Assembly main gate and walls, the state police on Sunday booked banned outfit 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and called him the 'main accused' in
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Sikh Delegation expresses gratitude to PM Modi; calls meeting 'historic'
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, hosted a Sikh delegation at his residence in New Delhi. After the meeting, members of the delegation expressed their gratitude to the PM for the work done (seva) by his government to safeguard the interests of Sikh
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South Asian community in New York shaken by string of hate crimes against
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], April 16 (ANI): The South Asian community in New York has been shaken in recent weeks by a string of hate crimes against Sikh men in Richmond Hill, a neighbourhood sometimes called Little Punjab that is home to a large Sikh community and a prominent Sikh temple.
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Sikh 'Jatha' depart for Lahore to celebrate Baisakhi
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], April 12 (ANI): A group of Sikh Jatha departed for Pakistan's Lahore on Tuesday for celebrating the festival of Baisakhi (Khalsa Sajna Day).
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