The Ghallughara day began with a prayer (Ardas) at 8 a.m. at Akal Takht Sahib, following which a section of attendees raised pro-Khalistan slogans and carried posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

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Tourism within Amritsar has witnessed a sharp nosedive due to the conflict and geopolitical strife at the Indo-Pak border, said Amritsar District Tourist Officer Sukhman Singh.

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 “Darbar Sahib is not just a monument—it is a sacred space that must not be included in political or defence-related controversies,” Iqbal Singh Lalpura 


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Kulwant Singh Manhan said, "It is painful to think of an attack on the shrine of Shri Guru Ramdasji.”


SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh calls Harmandir Sahib attack news a “Political stunt”

The Indian Army on Monday showcased a demonstration of how Indian Air Defence systems, including AKASH missile system, L-70 Air Defence Guns, saved the Golden Temple in Amritsar and cities of Punjab from Pakistani missile and drone attacks.

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Originally launched as the Frontier Mail on September 1, 1928, it was introduced during the British colonial era to connect Bombay to Peshawar.


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Five Sikh high priests, headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, on Wednesday pronounced religious punishment, also known as "tankhah" for Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami for allegedly making offensive remarks against Bibi Jagir Kaur, a three-time chief of the gurdwara management body.

SGPC chief Dhami undergoes punishment, cleans shoes in Golden Temple

Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced religious punishment, also known as “tankhah” for Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was earlier declared guilty of religious misconduct. The former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister has been ordered to clean utensils and shoes in the Golden Temple.

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