SAI NSNIS Patiala will play host to the first phase of the North Zone Amritsar leg. The competition will take place in the cycling velodrome inside the NSNIS campus on December 20 and 21. The North Zone phases will then shift to the Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana and the Guru Nanak
Border Security Force (BSF), the country's first line of defence, on Sunday organised a ceremonial parade, at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on the occasion of its 58th Raising Day.
On the occasion of the 58th Raising Day, Border Security Force (BSF) organized a ceremonial parade at Guru Nanak Dev University Stadium, Amritsar (Punjab).
On the occasion, the President in a statement on Tuesday said, "On the sacred occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I extend my heartiest greetings to all fellow citizens and Indians settled abroad, especially the brothers and sisters of Sikh community."
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev to treat everyone as equal and walk on the path of love and compassion are relevant even today.
On sacred occasion of Parkash Purab (Guru Nanak Jayanti), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday paid obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and announced that Anand Marriage Act will be implemented in the state.
Extending his warm greetings to the people on Guru Nanak Dev's 'Prakash Parv' in the state capital, the chief minister said, "Sikh Gurus spread the light of strength and faith wherever they went. Their lives and teachings inspire generations to remain selflessly dedicated to nation, 'dharm'
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a sacred festival that marks the birth of the first guru of Sikhism - Guru Nanak Dev. The auspicious occasion is observed on the full moon date of Kartik month or Kartik Purnima every year.
PM Modi expressed his happiness for having the opportunity to celebrate key Prakash Parvs such as 350th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh, 400th Prakash Parv of Guru Teg Bahadur and 550th Prakashotsav of Guru Nanak Dev.
PM Modi offered prayers to Guru Nanak Dev and also addressed the gathering on the occasion. Meanwhile, the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted the nation on the eve of Guru Nanak Dev's birthday.