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Basant Raag Darbar Organized at Gurdwara Sahib Craigieburn
Craigieburn, Melbourne —A Basant Raag Darbar recital event was organized this past Saturday on 29th Feb 2020 by Bhai Mardana Gurmat Sangeet Academy at Gurdwara Sahib Craigieburn. The hymns, or shabads, were...
New helmet laws for Sikhs and Muslims in Canberra
Aussie Sikhs and Muslims no longer have to wear a helmet on bikes – while other riders still face fines of up to $344 for cycling without one Sikh and Muslim riders...
Punjabi to be taught in NSW schools from Kinder to Year 10
NSW, Australia: Public Schools in New South Wales state of Australia is going to teach Punjabi language from Kindergarten To Year 10 from next session. Gurmeet Kaur, who has been working for development...
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott visits Harmandir Sahib Amritsar
Amritsar - Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott visited Harmandir Sahib, also known as Golden Temple on November 17, as part of celebrations for the 550th birthday of the religion's founder,...
#GuruNanak550 – Thousands take part in Nagar Kirtan in Craigieburn
CRAIGIEBURN - Thousands of Sikhs from Craigieburn and the surrounding areas participated in the Nagar Kirtan through Craigieburn's streets on Saturday 16 November. The Sikh Parade celebrated the 550th birth anniversary of Guru...
Australian Firefighters Thank Sikh Community for Serving them Meals While They Tackle Bushfires
A group of Australian firefighters have thanked the local Sikh community for bringing them home-cooked meals as they tackled devastating bushfires. Flame retardant was dropped from the sky as firefighters desperately tried to...
Sikh community’s Ik Oankar structure Unveiled at Great Stupa Peace Park
Victoria Sikh community has unveiled a golden Ik Oankar statue at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo. More than 200 people gathered on Tuesday to see the sculpture take pride of...
PM Scott Morrison wishes on Guru Nanak 550th Birth Anniversary
On the occasion of 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak, The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison has sent his good wishes, signifying His teachings of honesty, equality and goodwill. "Commemoration of the...