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The Attari-Wagah border (File photo) NEW DELHI: An Indian national who joined a Sikh jatha that crossed into Pakistan to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev — the first of the 10 Sikh Gurus and the founder of Sikhism — has alleged that Pakistani officials sent him and six of his…
As nation gears up to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, people are left wondering if the stock markets will operate on Wednesday. So, notably, trading across India’s stock exchanges will remain suspended today, November 5, as both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) observe a holiday for Guru Nanak Jayanti.According to…
Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. With physical branches shut in multiple regions, customers planning in-person visits or time-sensitive transactions are advised to check local schedules in advance. States observing a bank holiday on November 5 According to the Reserve Bank…
Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and one of India’s most revered spiritual teachers, shared teachings that transcend time, culture, and religion. Born in 1469, his wisdom emphasised compassion, equality, humility, and service to humanity. Even in today’s fast-paced, divided world, his words continue to guide people toward truth, peace, and spiritual balance….
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji — the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. It is one of the most sacred festivals for Sikhs and is celebrated with deep devotion, love, and unity by followers of this faith across India…
Guru Nanak Jayanti (PC- Freepik) Schools and educational institutions across several Indian states will remain closed on November 5, 2025, to mark Guru Nanak Jayanti, one of the most significant festivals in the Sikh calendar. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the…
Trading on the stock markets will take a pause on November 5, Wednesday, as both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed for Guru Nanak Jayanti. The NSE’s and BSE’s official trading calendar listed the holiday under Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev. With the closure, there will…
Banks across several states will remain closed on Wednesday, November 5, as the country observes Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima. With banking counters shut in multiple regions, many customers are looking for clarity on which states will have bank holidays, especially those planning in-person branch visits or time-sensitive transactions. Banks in which states remain…
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR: Centre has allowed Sikh pilgrimage groups (jathas) to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary (Parkash Purb), reversing an earlier ban imposed over security concerns.Reviewing its Sept 12 restriction, govt acknowledged the pilgrimage’s religious and cultural significance. However, MHA stressed that security threats persist and advised travellers to exercise extreme caution.In a letter…
