Sri Lanka Extends Public Emergency in December 2025
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
The 359th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh culminated at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib with grand ceremonies. Read about the spiritual events and the new charitable healthcare centre announced.
Patna witnessed grand celebrations for Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 359th Prakash Parv. Nagar kirtans, langar, and a foundation stone for a medical centre marked the festivities. Read more.
Explore the profound history and spiritual importance of the annual 3-day Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib, commemorating the martyrdom of Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Discover why it's a cornerstone of Sikh faith.
Punjab Police deploys 3,400+ personnel with drones & CCTV for the Shahidi Sabha in Fatehgarh Sahib, ensuring safety for lakhs of devotees from Dec 25-27. Read about the elaborate arrangements.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka to hear their firsthand account of the devastating DITWAH economic crisis. Learn about their urgent concerns and India's response.
Bibi Jagir Kaur addresses rumours of resignations and discord within the reorganised Shiromani Akali Dal, clarifying recent meetings as brainstorming sessions. She details Giani Harpreet Singh's appointment and rules out reconciliation with Sukhbir Badal.
Punjab govt's SIT to probe 328 missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops faces strong opposition from SGPC, which calls it interference in religious affairs. Details inside.
Akal Takht & SGPC condemn a far-right Christian group's disruption of a Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand. They urge the NZ govt to act and protect communal harmony. Read more.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces a complete ban on the sale of meat and alcohol in Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sri Chamkaur Sahib. The decision, effective immediately, aims to uphold the sanctity of these historic sites.
The SGPC has suspended the Heritage Street project near Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib following a dispute with the Anandpur Sahib Foundation. Learn the details and implications for pilgrims.
A rare clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK at a cost of £80,000. Discovered damaged, it's set for reinstallation in January 2026.
Sri Lankan MP C. V. Vigneswaran warns of systematic land acquisition from Tamils in the island's north-east. He seeks India's diplomatic support to uphold the 13th Amendment and protect minority rights.
Key figures behind the 2015 Sarbat Khalsa reject officiating Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj's decisions, alleging lack of Panthic support. They plan a grassroots campaign.
Former students of Damdami Taksal oppose chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma for allegedly violating Akal Takht's hukamnama during a Nagpur event. They plan to lodge a formal protest. Read the full story.
The Punjab government officially declares three Takht towns as holy cities. The move aims to preserve Sikh heritage and regulate commercial activities. Discover the new rules and their impact.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating fury leaves at least 627 dead and several hundred missing in Sri Lanka. Rescue operations intensify as the nation grapples with the aftermath.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, killing 627 with hundreds missing. Rescue operations intensify amid widespread destruction. Read the latest updates.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a ship carrying rice and relief materials to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, continuing the state's tradition of aid. Read more about this humanitarian gesture.
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University organized a legal awareness camp to combat drug abuse. Experts discussed laws, rehabilitation, and community action. Read more.
Akal Takht officiating jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj demands cancellation of school fancy dress competitions on Sikh figures. He criticizes govt orders as anti-Sikh. Read the full story.
Giani Harpreet Singh, former acting Jathedar of Akal Takht, demands liberation of SGPC and SAD from dynastic control, citing damage to Sikh intellectual and political growth. Calls for urgent Gurdwara elections.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh calls on Shiromani Akali Dal to adhere to the Sikh edict for organizational restructuring. The move aims to resolve internal conflicts and restore the party's core principles.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating impact in Sri Lanka sees fatalities exceed 450. The Met Department warns of enhanced rainfall from Thursday. Read the latest updates.
Sikh and farmer leaders demand a police probe into 328 missing Sri Guru Granth Sahib copies from SGPC, announcing a major protest in Amritsar on December 7 for accountability.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, death toll rises to 366. PM Modi speaks with President Wickremesinghe, assures India's full support. Details on rescue and relief efforts.
PM Modi expressed India's solidarity with Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. The death toll has risen to 334. Read about India's 'First Responder' role and Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews acknowledges rescue efforts by Indian, Pakistani forces amid Cyclone Ditwah devastation. Over 150 rescued in joint operations.
PM Modi expressed India's solidarity with Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah. Operation Sagar Bandhu has delivered 53 tonnes of relief, rescued over 2000 Indians. Read more on India's 'First Responder' role.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods and landslides have claimed 355 lives in Sri Lanka, with 366 still missing. Read the latest updates on the rescue efforts and the nation's worst disaster in a decade.