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    Surjit Singh

    Surjit Singh is a correspondent. He covers politics and agriculture, besides religious affairs and Indo-Pak border in Amritsar and Tarn Taran.

    Articles by Surjit Singh

    Amritsar police turn to gurdwara speakers to alert youth against drugs, crime

    Under the initiative, village granthis (priests) are making public announcements through gurdwara loudspeakers to raise awareness about anti-social elements targeting vulnerable adolescents. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 02:47 IST

    Bike-borne duo hurls grenades at Amritsar house, three hurt

    The Thursday evening attack at Jatta village in Amritsar’s Ajnala sub-division also left the house and a car damaged. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 02:51 IST

    Over 7,500 Sikh devotees seek Pakistan visas ahead of Guru Nanak Parkash Purb

    SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami-led delegation meets Pakistan High Commission officials in New Delhi to seek visas for Sikh pilgrims
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 19, 2026 04:50 IST

    Bullet hits SUV parked outside ex-Akal Takht Jathedar's Amritsar home, probe on

    Police investigate the crime scene after firing was reported outside the residence of former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in Amritsar on Friday.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 09:27 IST

    Nihang in 60s, a 'sewadar': What we know about Sukhbir Singh Badal's attacker

    Sukhbir Singh Badal's attacker was a Nihang dressed in blue attire and in his mid-60s.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 13:29 IST

    Punjab assembly polls: Amritpal’s two jailed aides among 5 named as Waris Punjab De nominees

    Party fields Daljit Singh Kalsi and Gurmeet Singh Bukanwala, who are lodged in jail in the police station attack case, from Ajnala and Moga. (HT PHOTO)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 03:16 IST

    Punjab: Damdami Taksal hints at throwing hat in poll ring

    Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 10, 2026 03:18 IST

    No disruption to services, staff salaries at Miri Piri medical institute: Dhami

    Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday visited the Miri Piri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research at Shahabad Markanda. (File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 9, 2026 03:32 IST

    Despite legal notice, pvt channel continues to air SGPC’s Gurbani broadcast

    Narayan is the former managing director of PTC Channel, which is owned by Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 03:06 IST

    Row over channel's unauthorised Gurbani broadcast from Punjab's Golden Temple

    SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami with members addresses a press conference in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 08:19 IST

    Gurdaspur ‘fake encounter’: Court asks police to produce CCTV footage, vehicle logbooks

    The specific establishments ordered to yield their records include police stations of Behrampur, Purana Shalla, CIA staff, Gurdaspur, office of the Dinanagar DSP, office of the Gurdaspur SP (detective), and the office of the Gurdaspur SSP.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 03:28 IST

    SGPC president raps AAP MLA Sukhanand for calling Miri Piri Khalsa March a roadshow

    The march, which began from Akal Takht on July 24, will culminate at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, on August 3. (HT FILE)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 3, 2026 02:59 IST

    {Punjab monsoon session} Aug 3 to 10 Don’t pass amendments sans consensus: Takht to Sikh MLAs

    chandigarh news
    Updated on Aug 1, 2026 03:26 IST

    Debate on anti-sacrilege law: Jathedar rejects govt’s offer, sets up expert panel for talks

    The jathedar’s remarks came a day after AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar submitted the state government’s 26-page response to the Takht decree on the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:20 IST

    Decree on anti-sacrilege law: Mann govt gives 26-page reply, Takht calls it ‘unsatisfactory’

    The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, on its part, has convened its monsoon assembly session from August 3 to August 10. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:01 IST

    Punjab government’s ‘silence’ on sacrilege law shows arrogance, says jathedar

    Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj during the Miri Piri Khalsa march in Moga.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 29, 2026 03:39 IST

    Massive fire destroys gurdwara in Adelaide

    There was no immediate confirmation on whether any saroops of Guru Granth Sahib were damaged in the fire. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:44 IST

    Amritpal will contest Punjab assembly polls: Ayali

    Amritpal contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from the Khadoor Sahib segment of Punjab and registered a thumping victory. (PTI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:34 IST

    Punjab: Khalra remembered as Takht holds prayers at Harike Pattan

    Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj leading a special prayer ceremony at Harike in Tarn Taran on Tuesday. (PTI)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:42 IST

    Jaswant Singh Khalra's wife breaks silence on 'Satluj' takedown from Zee5

    Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, urged the Akal Takht to establish a People’s Commission in 'Satluj' row
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 14, 2026 04:21 IST

    Khalra's wife breaks silence on ‘Satluj’ ban: ‘Unite in search for truth’

    Paramjit Kaur Khalra broke her silence over the ban on the movie 'Satluj' in India.
    india news
    Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:11 IST

    Blocking Satluj bid to suppress truth: Akal Takht acting jathedar

    Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh as human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra in Satluj. The film faced over three years of delays and a standoff with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)—which recommended nearly 100 cuts—before it was quietly released uncut on the OTT platform last Friday. Amid growing controversy, the film was abruptly taken down on Sunday night.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 09:45 IST

    Jathedar announces religious march on July 24 to mark Miri-Piri Divas

    Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a Panthic gathering organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at Gurdwara Manji Sahib Diwan Hall in the Golden Temple complex.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 03:43 IST

    Punjab: ‘Satluj’ OTT exit sparks storm

    SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the truth about the atrocities against Sikhs can never be suppressed.
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 02:45 IST

    Golden Temple pilgrims asked to remove IDs carrying Mann’s photo amid video row

    File photo of Sewadar or SGPC employees perform the "sewa" of pruning the "Dukh Bhanjani Beri", a sacred 400-year-old jujube tree at the Golden Temple. (Photo for representation)
    india news
    Updated on Jul 5, 2026 09:36 IST

    Gurdaspur cops’ killing: Police seek to discharge man who ‘admitted’ to paying shooters

    In their challan, Punjab Police stated that no incriminating evidence was found against Sukhjinder and placed his name among the persons discharged from the case, while naming only those who were allegedly involved directly in the crime. (Shutterstock)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 3, 2026 02:55 IST

    Anti-sacrilege law: Add provision to book dera heads for offences by followers, says jathedar

    The jathedar first raised the issue on Monday when 87 Punjab legislators, including the members of the ruling AAP, Congress and SAD, appeared before the Sikh clergy. (HT File)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 2, 2026 03:20 IST

    De-addiction centre owner among two held with 7 pistols in Amritsar

    Amritsar commissioner of police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar (second from left) showing the seven pistols recovered from the two accused on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 1, 2026 10:52 IST

    Jathedar asks community to identify those challenging Akal Takht’s authority

    Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a function marking the birth anniversary of sixth Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind on Tuesday. (HT)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jul 1, 2026 24:22 IST

    Akal Takht gives Punjab MLAs one-month ultimatum to amend anti-sacrilege law

    Aam Aadmi Party Sikh MLAs appearing before Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Monday. (HT Photo)
    chandigarh news
    Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:20 IST
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