Keeping in view the fourth installation centenary of Guru Granth Sahib falling next year, kar seva of the sarovar of historic Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib, situated near Gurdwara Shaheedan started here today.

The kar seva of the sarovar was being initiated by Baba Jagtar Singh, kar sevawale. The fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev had stayed here and recited the hymns of Sukhmani Sahib.

Baba Amrik Singh, under whose supervision kar seva is being carried out, said it was being done after 30 years. He said it would be completed within a fortnight. A two-storey parking lot, having the capacity of accommodating 500 vehicles, was also being constructed near the gurdwara.

The kar seva was inaugurated by Baba Jagtar Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, head Granthi, Giani Puran Singh, Baba Kirpal Singh kar sevawale and Jathedar Mall Singh Hare.