Fatehpur Sangat

Everything you need to know about Fatehpur Sangat: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Fatehpur Sangat: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Woman, daughter jump off moving truck in UP, die

May 25, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Lucknow, May 25 (IANS) A mother and her three-year-old daughter were killed in Uttar Pradesh late Friday after they jumped off a speeding truck while resisting a sexual assault by the driver, police said Saturday.

Bhullar is innocent, says Sikh writer to NHRC

April 17, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) An eminent Sikh writer has appealed to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene and pardon 1993 Delhi bombing convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar.

Badal imposes property tax, blames centre for it

April 2, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Chandigarh, April 2 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday blamed the central government for the recent imposition of property tax in urban centres in Punjab.

Third front a 'figment of imagination': Badal

March 26, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal Tuesday said the proposed constitution of a political Third Front at the national level was nothing but a "figment of an imagination".

Film fest, dance, night marches at One Billion Rising

November 27, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) A bouquet of films from India and abroad, highlighting the trials and tribulations and triumphs of women against oppression, will be screened Jan 4?6 as part of the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign at the Rotary Sadan here.

Seven electrocuted as high-tension wire falls on bus

October 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) Seven people were killed and over two dozen others injured in Fatehpur Tuesday when a high-tension power cable fell on a bus and electrocuted its passengers, police said.

Two minors raped in 24 hours in Delhi

October 6, 2012 at 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Two eight-year-old girls were allegedly raped in two separate incidents here in the last 24 hours, police said Saturday evening. The accused involved in both the incidents have been arrested.

Heavy showers hit Taj city

August 21, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Agra, Aug 21 (IANS) Heavy showers Tuesday disrupted normal life in the Taj city.

Souvenir shop owners in Fatehpur Sikri complain of neglect by state authorities

February 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Fatehpur Sikri, Feb 14 (ANI): With assembly polls underway in Uttar Pradesh, souvenir shop owners in Fatehpur Sikri have expressed dismay against state authorities, saying the tourism industry has been neglected.

Militant Sikhs in UK trash own community centre to protest booze, meat being served

May 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

London, May 30 (ANI): Two hundred militant Sikhs trashed their own community centre in the UK in a violent protest against the sale of meat and alcohol at a private party.

Four Brits held in UK over Indian Sikh's murder

July 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM

London, July 14 (ANI): Police in the West Midland area of Britain have arrested four men for their role in the murder of a controversial and high profile Sikh politician in India last year.

Incumbents win Fremont Gurdwara Elections, support former version of Nanak Shahi Calendar

March 15, 2010 at 6:39 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (ANI): "Sadh Sangat Salte", a Sikh body in U.S, today won the Fremont Gurdwara Elections with a big margin defeating "Panthic Salte", jointly represented by Shiromani kali Dal (Badal) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Mann), on Sunday in San Francisco Bay Area.

Punjab Police recover arms and explosives from militants' in Patiala

September 4, 2009 at 8:17 PM

Patiala (Punjab), Sep 4(ANI): Punjab police on Friday arrested three persons in Patiala, including two suspected militants, and recovered large cache of weapons and 2.5 kilograms of RDX from their possession.

Children having a gala time attending summer camps in Punjab

June 20, 2009 at 6:59 PM

Jalandhar/ Chandigarh, June 20 (ANI): While most children are enjoying summer vacations by watching cartoon network or playing indoor games, some children in Punjab are utilising this time learning various skills.

California will have an Act telling people why Sikhs wear Kirpans

June 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM

New Delhi. June 3, 2009 (ANI) To prevent incidents of mistaken identity of Sikhs in the United States, the California State Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a proposed law which would educate law enforcement personnel about Sikhs and Kirpans.

50,000 pound reward offered for catching London gurdwara 'arsonist'

May 16, 2009 at 7:27 AM

London, May 16 (IANS) Complaining of police inaction, members of a London gurdwara which was gutted in a suspected arson attack two months ago have offered a 50,000 pound reward for catching the culprit.

Uttar Pradesh's fourth phase shows better turnout

May 7, 2009 at 9:32 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Voters of western Uttar Pradesh, where polling was held for 18 constituencies, displayed more enthusiasm - registering 50 percent turnout - compared to the three preceding phases to elect the country's next government.

45 percent vote in third phase in Uttar Pradesh

April 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) The country's most populous state Uttar Pradesh recorded 45 percent voting in the third phase of elections Thursday, Election Commission said. More than half of the state's 22.3 million voters chose to stay away from polling.

Police treating London gurdwara blaze as suspicious

March 18, 2009 at 8:06 PM

London, March 18 (IANS) A huge fire that destroyed most of an important London gurdwara is being treated as suspicious, the city's police force said Wednesday after the temple management insisted it was started by an intruder.

Racist attack on London gurudwara: report

March 17, 2009 at 8:49 PM

London, March 17 (IANS) A Sikh gurudwara in London was gutted in an alleged racist attack, a British newspaper reported Tuesday.

65-year-old appears in class 10th exams for the 44th time in Uttar Pradesh

March 7, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Fatehpur, Mar 7 (ANI): Undeterred by past failures, a 65-year-old man in Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh is appearing in class 10th standard exams for the 44th time.

Dhadhi singing finding hard to carry on its legacy

December 15, 2008 at 1:36 PM

Amritsar, Dec.15 (ANI): There was a time when Dhadhis, the traditional Sikh musicians and singers, used to educate and inspire people by singing the sagas of Gurus' heroic deeds and valour. It was done in the service of their community.

Jathedar Vedanti challenges his removal

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Amritsar, August 14, (ANI) Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, has challenged his removal from the post.

State government detects more irregularities in recruitment

September 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM

On the basis of the report of enquiry committee which said that there have been irregularities in the recruitment of the police constables in 2005, state government taking further action in the investigation has cancelled the appointment of 3,964