American and Afghan officials investigating the Koran-burning episode that has brought relations between the countries to a new low say that the destruction could have been headed off at several points along a chain of mishaps, poor judgments and ignored procedures, according to interviews over the past week.
News: Guru Nanak in Uganda? ~ [OP-ED]
News: Sikh lifestyle alive in the Nicola Valley
News: Sikh Vatavaran Diwas (Environment Day) 2012 - 14th March
Sikhs around the world will gather to celebrate the second annual Sikh Vatavaran Diwas (environment day), on the 14th of March marking the Gurgaddi Diwas of Sri Guru Har Rai Ji, who is remembered for his deep sensitivity to nature, as well as the medicinal garden and animal sanctuary he kept at Kiratpur Sahib.
News: Schools with Sikh ethos are scheduled to open in UK
News: Sentences Handed Down in Mundill Mahill's Murder Trial
News: British Sikh Stars speak out about their Turban Identity
News: The Power Within
News: Sikh jatha readies for 'Jora Ghar Sewa' in Pak gurdwaras
Carrying with them boxes of shoe polish and brushes, members of Nankana Sahib Sikh Yatree Jatha are all ready to visit gurdwaras in Pakistan. This is one of its kind jatha that takes positions in Pakistan gurdwaras on various Sikh religious occasions, and had been doing the free shoe keeping and shining service for nearly 11 years.
News: Punjab to preserve Sikh monuments
These monuments were built to create awareness about the Sikh history amongst people. The inauguration was done by Badal just before the model code of conduct came in force in December last year. However, the administrative framework of these institutions is not yet ready and the recruitment process for the upkeep of the monuments is not yet complete.