Tag: Langar

‘Sticking to langar which we have brought with us’: Farmers refuse food offered by government during meet

The farmers have brought their own food and eat it sitting at the floor, the visuals showed.

December 3, 2020

When is Gurupurab 2019?

Some scholars believe the birthday should be celebrated on Vaisakhi, which falls on April 14 according to the original Nanakshahi Calendar passed by Sri Akal Takht.

August 1, 2019

GST waiver to community kitchens historic decision: SAD

The waiver will be applicable on all religious shrines and charitable institutions (with riders) where free food is served

June 1, 2018

GST on langar hurting Sikhs, says Union food processing min

Union food processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has apprised Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi of the urgent need to waive off the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on ‘langar’ (food) served in Gurdwaras (Sikh shrines). The Union minister, who apprised the Prime Minister on this issue on Wednesday, said the GST on langar at Gurdwaras …

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May 3, 2018

Punjab waives off GST on langar at Golden Temple, two other shrines

Amritsar's Durgiana Mandir and Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal are other shrines that have been exempted from GST

March 21, 2018