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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

      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

      2015 Behbal Kalan firing: Giani Raghbir defends statement to SIT, calls criticism ‘politically motivated’

      Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 14, 2026 23:32 IST

      Congress sweeps Gurdaspur civic polls; Dinanagar, Qadian return hung houses

      Of the 29 wards in Gurdaspur municipal council, Congress comfortably won 21, while AAP secured seven and an independent candidate won one seat. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 13, 2026 23:40 IST

      Akalt Takht resolves Gulmarg gurdwara dispute, name to remain unchanged

      Following complaints by DGPC members Rajinder Singh and Manmeet Singh, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj summoned representatives of both sides to the Akal Takht Secretariat in Amritsar and facilitated discussions aimed at resolving the dispute. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 13, 2026 23:22 IST

      2015 Behbal Kalan firing: Sukhbir admitted to ‘wrongdoings’ before Takht, ex-jathedar tells SIT

      Sukhbir rejected the allegations and accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of attempting to falsely implicate him through political vendetta. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 12, 2026 24:16 IST

      Bluestar anniversary: Akal Takht acting jathedar urges diaspora to preserve roots in Punjab

      Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj leading the ‘ardas’ (prayers) offered to pay tribute to those killed during Operation Bluestar on its 42nd anniversary at Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 6, 2026 10:14 IST

      ‘Tiger aje zinda hai’: Poster war in Majitha as Majithia eludes police

      After posters describing Majithia as a “missing fugitive” appeared across Majitha town, his supporters retaliated on Friday by putting up fresh hoardings carrying the defiant message. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 5, 2026 11:56 IST

      Afghan among six held as Punjab Police bust cross-border arms, drug network

      Amritsar police seized three Austrian-made 9MM Glocks, one .30-bore Zigana, and another .30-bore pistol—along with two live cartridges and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh in drug money from six accused.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 5, 2026 11:50 IST

      Majitha police station fracas: Assault on public servant, rioting among nine charges slapped on Majithia, others

      Following the incident, police teams have conducted raids at several locations linked to Majithia, including his residences in Amritsar and Chandigarh. However, the senior Akali leader has reportedly remained untraceable. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 4, 2026 21:44 IST

      Majitha police station fracas: Amritsar court directs cops to share FIR with Majithia

      An Amritsar court on Wednesday directed the Punjab Police to furnish a copy of the FIR registered against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia within 24 hours.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 4, 2026 24:08 IST
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