Sikh Martyrs of Saka Nakodar 1986 Remembered by Leicester Sikh Sangat

February 3, 2020

Sikh martyrs of Saka Nakodar 1986 were remembered by local Sikh sangat at Leicester. A memorial diwan was organised at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara Sahib in Leicester where the Gurdwara president paid tributes to Shaheed Bhai Jhalman Singh, Shaheed Bhai Harminder Singh, Shaheed Bhai Baldhir Singh and Shaheed Bhai Ravinder Singh.

East and West Punjab Scholars to Join International Punjabi Mother Language Conference in England

February 28, 2019

East and West Punjab scholars will be joining each other during International Punjabi Mother Language Conference to be held in Leicester on 9 and 10 March.

Youth Leadership of Teer Group Gets Sewa of Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara Sahib in Leicester

October 1, 2018

The leadership of Teer Group has won election for the management committee of Gudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib in Leicester. The polling was held on Sunday, Sept. 30.

Leicester Sikh Footballer Gets Team’s Backing after Referee Barred Him on Ground Because of ‘Patka’

February 9, 2017

As per reports in local media, a Sikh footballer from Leicester in England was not allowed by a referee to play with Patka, which he wears in lieu of Dastar while on ground.

Burglar ransacks Leicester’s oldest Sikh Gurdwara

May 31, 2016

As per Leicester Mercury the Police are hunting a burglar who broke into Leicester's oldest Sikh Gurdwara Sahib and left a trail of destruction in his wake.

Leicester Gurdwara refutes information on the UK Welcomes Modi website

September 18, 2015

Following the Sikh Federation (UK) Press Release Sukhdev Singh Sangha, the General Secretary of Gurdwara Guru Amar Das Ji in Leicester has contacted Gurjeet Singh, the National Press Secretary of the Sikh Federation (UK) and is adamant that the management of the Gurdwara has not agreed to become a welcome partner for Modi’s reception on Friday 13 November.

Leicester Sikhs aim to collect 10 tonnes of food for charity to mark Visakhi

April 9, 2015

Leicester's Sikh community aims to collect 10 tonnes of food for charity as part of a drive to mark a religious occasion, notes a news report by Leicester Mercury.

Fire breaks out at Leicester Gurdwara; Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and Sangat taken out safely

February 24, 2015

Fire broke out today at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib localted at East Park Road in Leicester. The flames were spotted at around 11.15am from top story of the Gurdwara Sahib building, which is only used for storage . Five fire crews and an aerial ladder platform were called to the scene.

Leicester’s first free Sikh school proves good ethos is main ingredient for success

January 27, 2015

Leicester’s first free Sikh school has shown that a good ethos is the main ingredient in creating a successful learning environment.

Leicester’s Sikh free school, Falcons Primary, could open after half term

October 3, 2014

Leicester, UK (Oct. 03): The trustees behind Leicester’s first free Sikh school say they hope to open it shortly after half term. Falcons Primary, in Gipsy Lane, was due to open on September 3, but had its funding from the Department for Education (DfE) pulled at the last minute because of a “breakdown in relationships”.