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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

      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

      All Sikh MLAs from AAP to appear before Akal Takht on June 29: Bhagwant Mann

      Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing the media with AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal in Amritsar on Sunday. (AFP)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 29, 2026 01:45 IST

      AAP Sikh MLAs in fix over Akal Takht summons, to meet top brass on Sunday

      Since Kejriwal is on a three-day Punjab tour from June 27-29, starting from Amritsar, he has called all legislators for this crucial meeting in the holy city alongside CM Bhagwant Mann to analyse the situation. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 27, 2026 21:40 IST

      Video row: SGPC passes resolution seeking FIR against Mann, calls for his resignation

      A special general house meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) held on Saturday at Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar endorsed the Akal Takht’s decision declaring chief minister Bhagwant Mann as “anti-Guru” and “anti-community”. The members pledged commitment to uphold Akal Takht’s decree against the CM over the objectionable video row. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 27, 2026 17:24 IST

      Punjab Police bust cross-border arms network; 4 held with 10 pistols in Amritsar

      Amritsar commissioner of police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar (centre) on Saturday announcing the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of 10 sophisticated pistols along with nine cartridges. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 27, 2026 10:44 IST

      4 dead in Batala land dispute as man kills 3, ends life

      The 35-year-old accused shot dead his aunt, cousin and friend before turning the gun on himself at a village in Batala on Tuesday night, police said. (Representational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 24, 2026 09:31 IST

      Punjab: Letters sent to all Sikh MLAs, to meet clergy at Takht secretariat room

      SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami addressing the media in Amritsar on Tuesday. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 24, 2026 24:48 IST

      Akal Takht releases Mann hearing video, AAP says CM’s stance vindicated

      Akal Takht released a clip of chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s January 15 appearance before acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, alleging contradictions in the CM’s stance over the “objectionable footage”, evoking a sharp reaction from the AAP that said the video clearly exposes the “misinformation campaign” being run by the Shiromani Akali Dal over the issue
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 21, 2026 02:44 IST

      Will develop Punjab as envisioned by Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Nabin

      BJP national president Nitin Nabin with BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon and Union railway minister Ravneet Singh Bittu at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 20, 2026 22:58 IST

      BSF seizes cache of arms along Amritsar border, 1 detained

      The BSF’s 117 Battalion in the Ajnala sector conducted a search operation in Harar Khurd and detained a suspect after recovering a haul of arms and ammunition on Friday.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 19, 2026 10:09 IST

      Row as Akal Takht head calls Mann ‘anti-Panth’, AAP objects

      The five Sikh high priests pronouncing the religious verdict against Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann from the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 16, 2026 24:02 IST

      Anti-sacrilege law: Akal Takht key meet with Sikh bodies today, may issue decree

      Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj will chair the meeting. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 15, 2026 24:16 IST
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