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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SGPC introduces unique ID code to track holy saroops
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has introduced a modern printing system for publishing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The system includes state-of-the-art technology and a unique identification code, aimed at ensuring transparency and proper record-keeping. The revamped printing facility, located at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhavan on the premises of Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib in Amritsar, was inaugurated by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Monday. 'The highlight of this initiative is the introduction of a digital identification code—called Sewa Pehchan Ank (service identification number)—that will be printed on every saroop. This code is part of a unified identification system designed to maintain a digital database of each published saroop, enabling traceability, accountability and preserving the sanctity of the holy saroop,' Dhami said. This move comes in the wake of a major controversy in 2020, when 328 saroops were found missing from SGPC records due to alleged misappropriation by staff. The issue led to a serious backlash from the Sikh community and an investigation by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhs. Several SGPC employees were found guilty of negligence and misconduct. 'In light of the past incidents, it became crucial to establish a foolproof system for maintaining the sanctity and proper record of each saroop. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the central pillar of faith for the Sikh community, and maintaining the reverence and sanctity of the holy saroops is a major responsibility of Sikh institutions. It is our duty to ensure every saroop is handled with the highest level of respect and responsibility. The publication of the sacred saroop is solely carried out by the SGPC, from where the saroops are distributed to the sangat (community) according to religious protocol,' Dhami added. In addition to the printing system, hall number four of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhavan has been modernised to support the respectful handling, care, and preservation of the saroops. This seva (service) was carried out under the guidance of Baba Kashmir Singh Bhuriwale. Furthermore, the SGPC has constructed a new publications department office and literature house, overseen by Baba Sucha Singh and Baba Satnam Singh Qila Anandgarh Wale. 'The main objective of the renovation of the Bhavan is to make the process of publication and preservation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib more streamlined and respectful, ensuring complete security and reverence of the sacred saroops during their service and handling,' Dhami said. Similarly, the new publications department office and literature house will serve as a means to bring Sikh literature to the sangat. From here, the sangat will be able to obtain holy scriptures.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Stock market holidays: Is NSE, BSE closed for Bakrid tomorrow, on June 6?
Indian stock markets will remain open for trading on Friday, June 6 , despite the festival of Eid-ul-Adha ( Bakrid ) being celebrated in many parts of the country. Both the National Stock Exchange ( NSE ) and the Bombay Stock Exchange ( BSE ) will operate as per normal schedule. This clarification comes amid growing speculation among investors and traders about a potential market closure ahead of the weekend, especially with Bakrid falling between June 6 and June 7, depending on the regional calendar. Bakrid is one of the most significant religious observances in the country, and holidays are often declared by state and central government bodies. However, stock exchanges operate on a separate, pre-approved holiday schedule. According to the official holiday calendars of the NSE and the BSE, June 6 is not listed as a trading holiday, and trading across equity and derivatives segments will proceed as usual. The confusion stemmed from the Reserve Bank of India's calendar, which lists both June 6 and June 7 as holidays in some regions. Additionally, various public institutions and offices may remain shut for the observance of Id-ul-Zuha, prompting investors to question the operational status of capital markets. Live Events For investors, staying informed of exchange schedules is critical to ensure smooth execution of trades, settlements, and portfolio management. List of remaining stock market holidays in 2025 While June 6 will not see a market shutdown, there are 7 other holidays scheduled in the latter half of the year. As per the official exchange calendars, the following are the remaining stock market holidays for 2025: August 15, 2025 (Friday) – Independence Day / Parsi New Year August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) – Shri Ganesh Chaturthi October 2, 2025 (Thursday) – Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti / Dussehra October 21, 2025 (Tuesday) – Diwali Laxmi Pujan October 22, 2025 (Wednesday) – Balipratipada November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) – Prakash Gurpurab / Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti December 25, 2025 (Thursday) – Christmas Investors are encouraged to align their trading plans with this calendar and remain attentive to any exchange notifications for last-minute changes. For now, with Bakrid falling outside the scope of the official stock market holiday list, trading on June 6 will go ahead without interruption. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Video: Rahul Gandhi Visits Poonch Gurdwara Targeted By Pak Shelling
Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The key religious site was hit by Pakistani shelling earlier this month when border tensions peaked between the two countries in the aftermath of India's Operation Sindoor. In a video shared by news agency ANI on X, Mr Gandhi, in his trademark white shirt and a pair of black pants, is seen paying obeisance at the gurdwara. #WATCH | Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Poonch, which was hit by Pakistani shelling. (Source: Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Poonch) — ANI (@ANI) May 24, 2025 "Visited temple, gurdwara and madrassa affected by Pakistani attacks in Poonch today," the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha wrote on X and shared a video of his visit to the region. आज, पुंछ में पाकिस्तानी हमलों से प्रभावित मंदिर, गुरुद्वारा और मदरसे में गया। यहां हर धर्म के लोग साथ रहते हैं, साथ दुख सहते हैं। यही पुंछ है - यही हिंदुस्तान है, जहां सौहार्द है, एकता है, देशप्रेम है। हमें बांटने और तोड़ने की कोशिश करने वाले कभी सफल नहीं होंगे - हम हमेशा… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 24, 2025 Thirteen civilians, including two students, died in Poonch district, the worst-hit by Pakistan shelling between May 7 and 10. Mr Gandhi visited the Union Territory for the second time since 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Before this, he visited Srinagar on April 25 and met those who sustained injuries during the terror attack. At the time, the Congress MP also spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. On Saturday morning, the Rae Bareli MP arrived at the Jammu airport and left for Poonch in a helicopter. Soon after his arrival, Mr Gandhi visited the areas severely affected by Pakistani shelling and met the bereaved families. During his visit, he also met school students who lost two of their friends - Zain Ali and Urwa Fatima - to the Pakistani shelling in Poonch town on May 7. Consoling them, Gandhi told the students to "study hard, play hard and make lots of friends," PTI reported. He assured them not to worry, adding, "Everything will come back to normal". Besides this, he visited the families of people who died in shelling and inspected damages to houses and other religious places. आज पुंछ में पाकिस्तान की गोलाबारी में जान गंवाने वाले लोगों के परिवारों से मिला। टूटे मकान, बिखरा सामान, नम आंखें और हर कोने में अपनों को खोने की दर्द भरी दास्तान - ये देशभक्त परिवार हर बार जंग का सबसे बड़ा बोझ साहस और गरिमा के साथ उठाते हैं। उनके हौसले को सलाम है। पीड़ित… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 24, 2025 During their meeting with the Congress leader, a few residents sought his intervention to enhance the compensation for their damaged houses. Post the Pahalgam terror attack, India retaliated strongly with Operation Sindoor and targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
