Mass migration of Sikhs into Europe began in the post war period where large numbers of migrant workers came to the UK to carry out the manual due to labour shortages. Mostly due to language and historical associations with the British Empire, much smaller numbers of Sikh settled in other European countries, most significantly, Germany, […]
Chandigarh : Punjab would witness on Thursday start of the most intense and longest ever electoral battle from the sacred soil of Muktsar on Maghi, the anniversary of martyrdom of 40 muktas, the warriors of Guru Gobind Singh from Majha who had deserted him at Anandpur Sahib to rejoin at what was then known as […]
AMRITSAR SAHIB : In a notification shared with Sikh24, Additional Secretary of the SGPC, Diljeet Singh Bedi said that the deadline to submit paperwork for Pakistan visa is January 15. SGPC is facilitating visas for Sikh pilgrims who are interested in celebrating Vaisakhi at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Pakistan.In the statement, Diljeet Singh Bedi […]
LUDHIANA : Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for the release of political prisoners will complete one year on January 16, 2016. In the past 12 months, him, his family and supporters have gone though a massive struggle, accompanied by many hardships. Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa remains steadfast and is looking forward to the release of […]
Amritsar : Despite Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh’s warning, the manufacture and sale of idols of the Sikh Gurus continues. The markets are flooded with idols costing between Rs 50 and Rs 1,500. Made of marble powder, metal or stone and gold plated, they are being sold in leading gift shops. SGPC additional secretary […]