Articles by Surjit Singh
Chief minister Mann ignoring demand for direct Canada-Amritsar flights: Punjabi diaspora
The Punjabi diaspora, which has been demanding air service from Amritsar to Canada, expressed disappointment over chief minister Mann’s push for direct flights from Mohali airport to other countries

Updated on May 25, 2022 01:31 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC finally initiates process to renovate Tarn Taran’s historic deori
The Tarn Taran’s historic deori at gurdwara Darbar Sahib was partially demolished by hundreds of men permitted by the SGPC that led to outrage among devotees who prevented further damage to the structure

Published on May 23, 2022 01:05 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Deal with post-sacrilege police firing cases sternly, Punjab CM urged
AAP MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay writes to Bhagwant Mann, alleging Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura firing cases not being pursued in “just manner” and influential accused trying to get off the hook

Published on May 20, 2022 05:03 PM IST
Sikh preacher Daduwal wants Sukhbir out from SGPC-led joint panel on Sikh prisoners
Daduwal demanded that Sukhbir Badal must be expelled from the panel on Sikh prisoners, saying that role of the SAD president has not remained in favour of the community during the previous SAD-BJP regime

Published on May 20, 2022 12:25 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol’s absence from constituency riles residents
Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol visited the segment last time in September 2020 when he met senior officials to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and other issues of his constituency

Published on May 16, 2022 01:39 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Gurdaspur
Panthic gathering: Moderate, radical Akalis put up united front for release of Sikh prisoners
The rare display of unity took place during a “panthic gathering” called by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at its headquarters Teja Singh Samundri Hall in Amritsar on the directive of Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat.

Published on May 12, 2022 12:30 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Sikh bodies divided over panthic gathering called by SGPC on prisoners’ issue
The SGPC has called the meeting of Sikh bodies on May 11 over the issue of the release of the Sikh prisoners

Published on May 10, 2022 12:49 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC to cover historic structure at Golden Temple with concrete slab, glass walls
SGPC is going to cover the historic structure at the sacred place which is called Gurdwara Manji Sahib and related to Guru Arjan Dev, with a concrete slab and glass walls in the name of preservation.

Published on May 09, 2022 01:20 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
AAP MLA Nijjar likely to face tough contest in CKD presidential election
AAP MLA Nijjar is being considered as a strong candidate and the CKD presidential election was viewed as a one-sided contest earlier

Published on May 08, 2022 12:49 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Parwana, others falsely framed in Patiala violence: Akal Takht jathedar
The Akal Takht jathedar said that the Patiala violence is nothing but polarisation of votes to garner support of a particular community during elections

Published on May 07, 2022 01:13 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht declares US Sikh publisher ‘tankhaiya’ for distortion in Gurbani
The Akal Takht, which is the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, listened to various stakeholders from the community on Tuesday before reaching its decision against the US Sikh publisher

Updated on May 03, 2022 11:33 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Sidhu ducks queries on complaint against him for anti-party activities
AICC Punjab affairs in-charge Harish Chaudhary has written to party president Sonia Gandhi, seeking disciplinary action against Navjot Singh Sidhu for trying to “portray himself above the party”

Published on May 03, 2022 03:47 PM IST
Phoolka urges all Akali groups to fight together for Panthic issues
Senior advocate and former AAP legislator HS Phoolka on Friday released a video message, calling Punjab-based Panthic and splinter Akali groups to fight together for common issues of the Sikh qaum

Updated on Apr 30, 2022 01:10 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
For foolproof security, SGPC resolves to install scanners at Golden Temple entrances
Notably, an unknown person had made a sacrilege bid at the sanctum sanctorum in December last year. Prior to this, a person threw a gutka (handy book of gurbani) into the sarovar (holy tank) here. Recently, a woman was found smoking on the premises of the shrine. In view of these untoward incidents, SGPC resolved to install scanners at Golden Temple entrances

Published on Apr 27, 2022 12:19 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht likely to declare verdict against US Sikh publisher for distortion in gurbani
Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said that concrete action will be taken on the matter of the US publisher during the panthic gathering next month for distortion in gurbani

Published on Apr 25, 2022 12:26 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
To win trust of Sikhs, Centre must correct wrongs by Congress regimes: Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
Addressing a gathering during the concluding event of the 400th Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) celebrations of ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur at Manji Sahib Diwan Hall in Golden Temple complex, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh no government has made any efforts to fulfil the promises made to Sikhs during Independence.

Updated on Apr 22, 2022 01:41 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Navjot Sidhu skips Warring’s maiden visit to Amritsar as Punjab Congress chief
Former PCC chief Navjot Sidhu skipped a meeting held by Amarinder Singh Raja Warring during his maiden visit to Amritsar as the state Congress chief.

Updated on Apr 16, 2022 01:30 AM IST
, Amritsar
Surjit Singh & ANIGurbani telecast row: SGPC mum on pact with PTC, to launch web channel in 10 days
It was on Friday that Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh after receiving complaints from the Sikh community had issued directions to the SGPC --- which manages affairs of the holiest Sikh shrine --- to launch its own web channel for live-streaming the kirtan.

Published on Apr 11, 2022 01:16 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
HT Explainer: Gurbani telecast row puts SGPC in tight spot
The row over exclusive rights granted by the SGPC for the live telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple to PTC, a channel owned by the Badal family, is not new. In a letter to the election commission in 2017, the PTC management admitted that the channel was owned and operated by the company whose majority share-holding was with SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal

Published on Apr 09, 2022 01:13 AM IST
Punjab to build two bridges to connect border villages across Ravi
The two bridges, to come up at a cost of ₹190 crore, will be built at Makora Pattan in Gurdaspur and Keeri Pattan in Pathankot district of Punjab

Published on Apr 08, 2022 12:21 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Gurdaspur clash happened right under the nose of cops, shows video
The bloody clash over a land dispute had claimed four lives, including that of sarpanch’s husband, at Phulra village in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district on Monday

Published on Apr 07, 2022 01:23 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Ex-forest guard among 14 booked for killing 3 in Gurdaspur village clash
Gurdaspur police have booked 14 persons, including a retired forest guard, for allegedly killing three persons in a clash that took place at Phulara village over a land dispute on Monday.

Published on Apr 06, 2022 01:19 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Missing ‘saroops’: SGPC reinstates 3 staffers on court order
In its judgement issued on March 22, the HC had said the SGPC did not follow rules while dismissing then assistant secretary Gurbachan Singh, clerk Baaz Singh and helper Dalbir Singh.

Published on Apr 04, 2022 11:17 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Amritsar: Rising pollution taking the shine off Golden Temple
The gold plating and marble surface of Golden Temple in Amritsar are losing their sheen, thanks to the rising pollution in the holy city. This has made the SGPC getting it cleaned frequently

Published on Apr 03, 2022 01:37 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Missing ‘saroops’: HC reinstates 3 SGPC staffers, says rules not followed in sacking them
The HC said the SGPC did not follow rules while dismissing then assistant secretary Gurbachan Singh, clerk Baaz Singh and helper Dalbir Singh

Updated on Apr 03, 2022 01:14 AM IST
Majitha village clash: 2 Amritsar villages adopt resolution to ostracise Gujjars
“Nobody should lease or sell land to Gujjars, fodder should not be sold to them and milk should not be purchased from them. They should be warned against grazing their cattle in the fields,”reads the resolution signed by village sarpanch and others.

Published on Mar 31, 2022 11:54 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar:
Row over gurbani telecast from Golden Temple by pvt channel deepens
Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Wednesday asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to launch its own channel.

Updated on Mar 31, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC spares a whopping ₹718 crore for management of gurdwaras in its budget
The expenses exceed the revenue estimates of ₹958.45 crores in the SGPC budget for the second consecutive year

Updated on Mar 30, 2022 11:47 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Tension simmers 5 days after clash in Majitha village
Heavy police force has been deployed at Anaitpura village after a clash that left two persons dead and several injured on March 22

Published on Mar 28, 2022 01:21 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Kejriwal, Mann lead grand road show in Amritsar
Addressing the gathering, Mann invited people to attend his swearing-in ceremony at the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and take a pledge for the holistic development of the state and betterment of its people

Published on Mar 14, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar