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India’s multiple requests to reduce Kartarpur corridor fee fall on deaf ears in Pakistan

Nov 10, 2023, at 11:08 pm

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has once again highlighted its concern regarding the $20 fee imposed on pilgrims by Pakistan, a matter that India has raised repeatedly but is yet to receive a response.

Kartarpur corridor welcomes ‘Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut’ for devotees

Nov 03, 2023, at 11:22 pm

A heartwarming development has taken place at the Kartarpur corridor, allowing devotees to further embrace the spirit of sharing and selfless service associated with Sikhism. The inauguration of the “Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut” signifies a significant milestone in the relationship between India and Pakistan, particularly in the context of religious pilgrimage.

Sidhu calls Pak PM 'Bada Bhai', BJP, Congress colleagues slam him

Nov 21, 2021, at 07:20 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Punjab Congress Chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has triggered yet another controversy by calling Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan his "bada bhai" (elder brother) during his visit to Kartarpur Corridor.

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu welcomes reopening of Kartarpur Corridor

Nov 16, 2021, at 09:37 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday welcomed the central government's announcement to reopen the historic Kartarpur Corridor from November 17.

Kartarpur Corridor to reopen from Nov 17: Amit Shah

Nov 16, 2021, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Tuesday announced its decision to reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from Nov 17 and said the decision will benefit the Sikh community.

Punjab BJP delegation calls on PM, requests reopening of Kartarpur corridor

Nov 15, 2021, at 06:44 am

Chandigarh/UNI: A high level BJP delegation, led by Punjab unit President Ashwani Sharma, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appeal that the Kartarpur corridor be opened by Gurupurab.

Amarinder Singh urges PM Modi to reopen Kartarpur corridor as Covid situation 'improves'

Jul 29, 2021, at 12:55 am

Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor, in view of the improvement in the Covid situation, to facilitate people to visit the historic shrine in Pakistan.

Kartarpur Corridor: Survey team from Pakistan visits India side for building bridge

Aug 29, 2020, at 01:11 am

Amritsar:  A joint survey with the Pakistan delegation on Dera Baba Nanak-Kartarpur corridor project for the part to be constructed on the Pakistan side has been conducted on Thursday, media reports said.

Will ensure Kartarpur corridor is not shut down: Capt Amarinder Singh

Feb 26, 2020, at 06:24 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday reiterated that his government will not let the Kartarpur Corridor shut down under any circumstances.

Antonio Guterres visits Kartarpur Corridor 

Feb 18, 2020, at 06:02 pm

Islamabad/UNI:  United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Kartarpur Corridor on Tuesday and termed it as a "corridor of hope" and symbol of interfaith harmony.

India takes up fee waiver issue on Kartarpur pilgrims with Pakistan

Nov 21, 2019, at 07:18 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India has taken up with Pakistan the issue of the waiver of US $ 20 fee being levied on each pilgrim for each visit to Kartarpur.

BJP slams Sidhu for praising Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Nov 10, 2019, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi/UNI: BJP on Sunday lashed out at the Congress on twin fronts - party MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu's conduct in Pakistan and on 'National Herald' for carrying an article slamming the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Temple.

US welcomes inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor between India, Pakistan

Nov 09, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Washington/New Delhi/Islamabad: The US State Department on Saturday welcomed the inauguration of the Kartarpur Corridor between India and Pakistan and described it as a step taken towards promoting greater religious freedom.

PM Modi inaugurates Integrated Check Post, flags off 1st batch of pilgrims at Kartarpur Sahib corridor

Nov 09, 2019, at 05:06 pm

Gurdaspur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Integrated Check Post and flagged off first batch of pilgrims at Kartarpur Sahib corridor in Gurdaspur, Punjab on Saturday.

Modi shares light moment with Manmohan Singh before former PM's departure for Kartarpur Sahib

Nov 09, 2019, at 03:17 pm

Dera Baba Nanak/IBNS: Ahead of the first batch of Indian pilgrims' departure for Kartarpur Sahib, which was thrown open on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged some light moments with his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks Imran Khan for respecting the sentiments of India on Kartarpur Sahib

Nov 09, 2019, at 02:10 pm

Gurdaspur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan for "understanding and respecting India's sentiments" and putting efforts to open the Kartarpur Corridor, the crossborder pathway, which will allow the Sikh pilgrims in India visit Gurudwara Kartapur Sahib in Pakistan. PM Modi inaugurated Kartarpur corridor today.

Kartarpur corridor inauguration: PM Modi thanks Imran Khan for 'understanding India's thoughts'

Nov 09, 2019, at 02:06 pm

Dera Baba Nanak/IBNS: Amid tension between the two countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan for taking steps to contruct the Kartarpur corridor and "understanding India's thoughts".

Kartarpur Corridor to be inaugurated today

Nov 09, 2019, at 07:05 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The much-awaited Kartarpur Corridor will be inaugurated for Sikh pilgrims on Friday.

U-turn: Pakistan to charge USD 20 fee even on inaugural day of Kartarpur Corridor

Nov 08, 2019, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Hours before the inauguration of the much-awaited Kartarpur Corridor, Pakistan reportedly informed the government of India on Friday that it will charge USD 20 as fee from all pilgrims on Saturday itself.

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate the integrated check post at Kartarpur Corridor tomorrow

Nov 08, 2019, at 03:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall inaugurate the Integrated Check Post of the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur in Punjab on the 9th of November 2019.

Kartarpur U-turn: Pakistan Army snubs Imran Khan, says Sikh pilgrims will need passport

Nov 08, 2019, at 12:27 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: In a significant U-turn and showcasing the domination of Pakistan Army over the country's government of the day, military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor on Wednesday said that Indian Sikh pilgrims would require a passport to visit Kartarpur Corridor.  Later India's External Affairs Ministry also confirmed the same.

No clarity on Navjot Singh Sidhu's travel to Kartarpur, Centre submits Manmohan Singh's name in list

Nov 06, 2019, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Government of India has submitted a list of 550 plus pilgrims, including the likes of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, to Pakistan government for Nov 9 maiden travel of first batch of pilgrims to Kartarpur.

India-Pakistan sign agreement on Kartarpur Corridor

Oct 24, 2019, at 06:29 pm

Dera Baba Nanak (Gurdaspur)/UNI: India and Pakistan on Thursday signed the agreement on the modalities for operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Zero Point.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal slams Pakistan government over charging $20 service fee for Kartarpur visit

Oct 21, 2019, at 04:28 pm

New Delhi: Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Sunday attacked the Pakistani government for charging a 'service fee' of USD 20 from pilgrims who will  visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara through the highly anticipated Kartarpur corridor.  

Don't levy fee on Kartarpur pilgrims: India tells Pakistan

Oct 21, 2019, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi: The Indian government on Monday asked Pakistan not to levy USD 20 fee on pilgrims visiting the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara through the highly anticipated Kartarpur corridor.

Agreement done on all Kartarpur Corridor issues, except service fee: MEA

Oct 17, 2019, at 09:31 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that after several rounds of discussion with Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, India has reached an agreement on all other issues, except the matter of service fee.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Kartarpur corridor on Nov 8: Harsimrat Badal

Oct 12, 2019, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi, Oct 12 (UNI) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kartarpur corridor on November 8, Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said on Saturday.

Kartarpur corridor: Pakistan, India hold technical level talks

Aug 31, 2019, at 10:24 am

Despite ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over the recent developments in Kashmir, an Indian delegation on Friday held talks with its Pakistani counterpart over the Kartarpur Corridor issue.

Punjab CM appreciates Pakistan decision to accept his demand for removal of permit

Jul 14, 2019, at 08:49 pm

Chandigarh, July 14 (UNI): Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to remove the requirement of separate permit system to allow pilgrims to travel through the historic Kartarpur corridor, as had been demanded by him, but requested waiver of passport also to facilitate devotees from the rural areas of the state.

Kartarpur issue: India rakes up 'zero tolerance' on terror, seeks Pakistan actions against SFJ

Jul 14, 2019, at 06:31 pm

Attari (Punjab), Jul 14 (UNI) India on Sunday mounted pressure on Pakistan to act against New York-based 'Sikhs for Justice', which the Government of India has outlawed, and linked it to further progress in Kartarpur Corridor talks even as Islamabad has done a damage control exercise and ejected Khalistani separatist leader Gopal Singh Chawla from its official panel.