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Punjab celebrates 350th years of foundation of Sri Anandpur Sahib
Punjab state is celebrating the 350th years of foundation of holy city Sri Anandpur Sahib. The celebrations began after Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal dedicated the 81 feet high ‘Khanda’, installed at Sri Anandpur Sahib to the humanity. The installed ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015
Ghadar Movement
The Ghadar Movement was an important episode in India’s freedom struggle. A ship named Komagatamaru, filled with Indian immigrants was turned back from Canada. As the ship returned to India several of its passengers were killed or arrested in a ..
Martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur observed on 24 November
Martyrdom Day of 9th Sikh guru, Guru Teg Bahadur was being observed on 24th November 2014. It was on this day in 1675, Guru Teg Bahadur had sacrificed his life in Chandni Chowk, Delhi on the orders of the sixth ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Gunman kills 6 at Sikh Temple in Wisconsin
A gunman shot 6 worshippers dead at a Sikh temple at Oak creek in Wisconsin. Oak Creek: A city in Milwaukee County of Wisconsin state of US. Wisconsin: A state located in north central region of the US. The US ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Jammu & Kashmir: Jhiri Mela
Famous Jhiri Mela commenced near village Kalyanpur in the Kanhachak area in Jammu on occasion of Gurupurab, the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The fair is held to commemorate the martyrdom of the Baba Jitto, who fought against exploitation ..