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, 2019The Punjab Assembly, led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to press the Central government to pursue with Pakistan the issue of opening of Kartarpur corridor during the 550th birthday celebrations of the first Sikh Guru Nanak Dev. The resolution was moved by the CM on the second day of …
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August 28, 2018Taking a stand against Sukhbir Badal’s call to gherao the Punjab Assembly on the first day of the upcoming budget session, the Punjab Congress has lashed out at the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president for allegedly perpetrating a major fraud on the people of the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Punjab Congress president …
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February 16, 2018Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh has written a letter to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi requesting him to constitute an organising committee for the commemoration of 550th birth anniversary (Prakash Utsav) of Guru Nanak Dev. The CM mentioned in the letter that it would be most appropriate that PM heads this committee to …
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February 15, 2018West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday remembered the 10th and the last guru of Sikh community, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on his 351st birthday anniversary. Banerjee wrote on Twitter; “Heartiest greetings on the 351st birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji”. Heartiest greetings on the 351st birthday of Sri Guru Gobind Singh …
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January 5, 2018Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for organising a mega "Prakash Utsav" here, marking the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. He also hailed Nitish Kumar's decision of imposing prohibition in the state and urged all political parties and people to back his move. "Nitish Kumar, his government …
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January 5, 2017On the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 10th Sikh guru had inspired mankind 350 years ago. "Guru Gobind Singhji has inspired mankind 350 years ago, the world should know it," said Modi as addressed a gathering of devotees on the occasion of ‘Prakash Utsav’ at Gandhi …
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January 5, 2017Punjab Congress president Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday greeted Sikhs around the world on the auspicious occasion of the 350th birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. In his Prakash Utsav message, Captain Amarinder said the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh continue to inspire millions of people, while the Khalsa installed by him …
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January 5, 2017Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Thursday to attend 'Prakash Utsav', marking the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, officials said. Modi reached Patna in an Indian Air Force aircraft, Senior Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. The Prime Minister will return to Delhi later in the day. He was received by Governor …
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