jhatka


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jhatka

(ˈdʒætkə)
n
(Other Non-Christian Religions) the slaughter of animals for food according to Sikh law
[Punjabi]
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Prime Minister: This wasn't a Jhatka. We had warned people a year in advance that we have a scheme wherein if you have such wealth (black money), you can deposit it, pay the penalties and you will be helped out.
They believed that Muslims would prohibit jhatka (sudden slaughter of animals that renders meat non-kosher for Muslims) meat, Persian would be made the official language and Sikhs would be subject to higher rates of taxes and land revenues than Muslims.
A quick answer to halal is jhatka, the method of severing the animal's head with one stroke, favoured by Sikhs.
He wanted someone who can give that little nakhra and jhatka. My look and styling is also done accordingly considering it is a number shot in a dingy bar.
"It was thought that the Congress will not be able to fight the BJP in Gujarat.You saw the results and it has dealt a 'zabardast jhatka' [a massive jolt] to the BJP in Gujarat," he told reporters.
The agreement permitted both the Muslim and the Sikh communities to use the meat of Halal and Jhatka. The facilities, according to the pact, would be provided for the teaching of Gurmukhi in the primary and middle classes to the Sikhs' children.
Will anyone support if the Muslims demand a ban on jhatka meat?
Prior to that, he has hosted TV game show Zor Ka Jhatka - Total Wipeout in 2011, Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 3 in 2007 and Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai in 2008.
(Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader) and Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout.
Radio DJ Rana Bobby started his career as the RJ of Radio Mast FM 103 in 2004, and has a weekly show, Zor ka Jhatka broadcast in Faisalabad, Pakistan.