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While India has already been building a bridge on its side to provide all-weather connectivity for the Kartarpur corridor, it has urged Pakistan to build a similar bridge on their side as it would provide safe and secure movement of the pilgrims while also addressing concerns over flooding. (Photo: ANI)

Kartarpur talks: Pilgrims' safety high on India's agenda

Officials of the two countries are slated to meet on July 14 to finalise modalities of the Kartarpur corridor and related technical issues.

12 Jul 2019 6:36 PM

Our security forces are well equipped and capable of maintaining our territorial integrity & sovereignty. (Photo: ANI)

'No need to take them seriously': MEA on Al-Qaeda chief's threat to India

'We listen to these kinds of threats on a daily basis,' MEA's Raveesh Kumar said.

11 Jul 2019 4:50 PM

12 cases have been filed against the SFJ, while 39 people associated with the organization have been arrested by various security agencies. Many social media handles of the organisation have also been blocked. (Photo: ANI)

Centre bans Pak backed 'Sikhs for Justice' for its secessionist activities

Sources said that Centre took the decision to call SFJ an unlawful association in consultation with state governments, including Punjab.

10 Jul 2019 7:58 PM

The total cost of the project is Rs 177.50 crore. (Photo: AFP)

‘India to promptly complete work on Kartarpur corridor’

The work was awarded on May 29, 2019 to Shapoorji Palonji company.

10 Jul 2019 3:16 AM

He also said the appointment was made to ensure that no work is disrupted or delayed due to any reason whatsoever. (Photo: ANI)

Kartapur corridor: Pakistan creating 'obstacles', says Sukhbir Badal

The next meeting of India-Pakistan on Kartarpur corridor is slated to be held on July 14.

03 Jul 2019 12:07 PM

‘Pakistan remains committed to expediting progress on the matter to ensure that the Corridor is operationalized in time for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak in November 2019,’ a press release said. (Photo: ANI)

India-Pak to hold second meet on Kartarpur corridor on July 14

Second round of talks was postponed by India after reports on appointment of ‘controversial elements’ by Pak in committee for Kartarpur.

02 Jul 2019 7:34 PM

Several religious sites in Punjab are frequented by Sikhs from several countries including India. (Photo: AP)

500-yr-old gurdwara in Pak's Punjab province opens doors for Indian Sikh pilgrims

Earlier, Indians were not allowed to visit the Babe-de-Ber gurdwara which is situated in Sialkot city.

01 Jul 2019 2:18 PM

Kartarpur is located in Pakistan's Narowal district across the Ravi river, about four km from Dera Baba Nanak. (Photo: File)

India suggests July 11-14 to Pak for talks on Kartarpur corridor: Report

New Delhi had also sought clarifications from Islamabad over certain other issues related to the project.

30 Jun 2019 8:19 AM

On 28 November, the Pakistani Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the 4-kilometre corridor which is expected to be completed before the end of 2019. (Photo: File)

Pak govt presents 2019-20 budget, grants Rs 100 Cr for Kartarpur corridor project

Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar presented in Parliament the budget for fiscal year 2019-20, which starts from July 1.

12 Jun 2019 12:50 PM

The construction of the Kartarpur corridor on the Indian side will be completed by September 30, said Punjab PWD minister Vijay Inder Singla on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Kartarpur corridor on Indian side to be completed by Sept 30: Punjab minister

The Union cabinet last year had decided to develop a passage from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur to the Indian side of international border.

01 Jun 2019 5:40 PM

The Kartarpur Corridor links Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Narowal with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district in Punjab. (Photo: File)

Pak expects to resume talks on Kartarpur Corridor after elections in India

A senior Pakistani official said there was no delay on Pakistan's part.

13 May 2019 1:16 PM

Faisal said that work is proceeding rapidly on the Pakistani side on the Kartarpur corridor. (Photo: Twitter | @ForeignOfficePk)

India delaying talks to finalise agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor: Pak

The corridor is scheduled to operationalise on the occasion of the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak.

25 Apr 2019 8:50 PM

After the Pulwama attack, a fresh proposal to designate Azhar under the 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council was moved by France, the US and the UK. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan will not be 'pressured' by anyone on Masood Azhar: Foreign Official

India says Pakistan-based Azhar's Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group was behind the deadly February 14 attack.

18 Apr 2019 9:05 PM

The statement said, 'It has been conveyed that the next meeting on the modalities can be scheduled at an appropriate time after receiving Pakistan’s response.' (Representational Image)

India conveys concerns to Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor

The next round of talks are scheduled to be held on April 2 at Wagah border.

29 Mar 2019 1:03 PM

The India and Pakistan officials held the first meeting on Thursday to discuss the modalities and the draft agreement for facilitation of pilgrims to visit Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib using the Kartarpur Corridor at Attari, India in a cordial environment. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

India, Pakistan hold ‘cordial’ talks on Kartarpur

New Delhi also asked Islamabad to allow another 10,000 pilgrims to visit the holy shrine on festivals like Baisakhi and Gurupurab.

15 Mar 2019 1:13 AM

India-Pakistan held detailed, constructive talks on Kartarpur corridor

It was agreed to hold the next meeting at Wagah on April 2, 2019.

14 Mar 2019 3:37 PM

India said that Kartarpur Corridor are in no way a resumption of bilateral dialogue with Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Talks on Kartarpur Corridor are not resumption of bilateral dialogue: India

However, Kumar refused to comment on whether an Indian delegation would be visiting Islamabad on March 28, as claimed by Pakistan.

09 Mar 2019 5:01 PM

Pakistan should continue to extend its hand of cooperation irrespective of a lack of response from India.

Both India & Pak need to keep talking

The US is still the world’s mightiest and only comprehensive global power.

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM

The decision to build the corridor - from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district to the international border - was taken by the Union Cabinet on November 22. (Photo: File | PTI)

Pak shares Kartarpur draft pact, calls India 'urgently' to finalise deal

The proposed agreement aims to facilitate travel of Indian Sikh pilgrims to Darbar Sahib Kartarpur Gurudwara.

22 Jan 2019 8:44 AM

Pakistan shares Kartarpur pact draft with India

Khan had inaugurated the ground-breaking ceremony of the corridor on Nove-mber 28, 2018

22 Jan 2019 1:29 AM

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