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Akal Takht jathedar says forces behind sacrilege bid at Golden Temple complex must be exposed

Akal Takht jathedar says forces behind sacrilege bid at Golden Temple complex must be exposed

Published 33 days ago

Prove charges within 72 hours or face action: SGPC to Giani Raghbir Singh

On Wednesday, the head granthi had made allegations during a press conference in Jalandhar, accusing the Badal family of “grievously hurting” Sikh religious sentiments for political gains and calling for a Sarbat Khalsa to “liberate” the SGPC (HT)

Published 144 days ago

Sikhs must unite under SAD to reclaim control of religious institutions: Badal

Sikhs must unite under SAD to reclaim control of religious institutions: Badal

Published 231 days ago

Akal Takht condemns caste-based discrimination amid Haryana IPS suicide

Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

Published 275 days ago

Punjab: Akal Takht ex-jathedar honours Giani Gargaj

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj being honoured in Amritsar. (HT photo)

Published 352 days ago

Punjab: HC notice to state govt over ex-jathedar ‘killing’ case

Gurdev Singh Kaunke was allegedly tortured in custody and murdered in January 1993. (Shutterstock)

Published 411 days ago

SGPC seeks suggestions on framing rules for Akal Takht jathedar’s appointment

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday appealed to all Sikh organizations, scholars and intellectuals residing in India and abroad to send their suggestions regarding the framing of rules for the qualifications, appointment, jurisdiction, responsibilities, and retirement of the Akal Takht jathedar.

Published 471 days ago

Uphill task ahead for new Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Newly appointed jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (ANI)

Published 490 days ago

Jathedars who were shown the door abruptly

Giani Raghbir Singh

Published 492 days ago

Black day for Sikh institutions, says Giani Harpreet Singh

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh

Published 493 days ago

SGPC calls executive body meet on March 7

This will be the second meeting of the executive committee since Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from the top post of the gurdwara body on February 17.

Published 498 days ago

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief

Published 529 days ago

Akali rebels seek clarity on Sukhbir Badal’s resignation

Sukhbir Singh Badal with ASIs Jasvir Singh and Hira Singh, who saved his life by foiling the murderous attack on him. (HT Photo)

Updated 585 days ago

Stop trying to ‘influence’ jathedar ahead of Dec 2 meet: Dhami urges Sikh bodies

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh left for Dubai and is set to return a day ahead of the meeting (HT File)

Updated 591 days ago

Sukhbir’s resignation: Bhundar, Dhami hold closed-door meet with jathedars

SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in presence of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh.

Updated 600 days ago

SAD urges Takht to allow Sukhbir to campaign in bypolls

The Sikh clergy have yet to pronounce tankhah (religious punishment) for Sukhbir. (HT File)

Updated 629 days ago

Man thrashed to death in Ferozepur village over alleged sacrilege

A 25-year-old man was hacked to death with swords by a mob, allegedly after he tore off the pages of Guru Granth Sahib in a village in Ferozepur. (HT File)

Updated 800 days ago

Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calendar

Akal Takht jathedar Raghbir Singh along with Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami release the Nanakshahi calendar in Amritsar on Saturday. (HT photo)

Updated 870 days ago

Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara clash: Takht jathedar blames CM for violation of maryada

The Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Sunday blamed chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Police for firing and violation of maryada (religious protocol) at Gurdwara Akal Bunga Chhauni Nihang Singhan at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district. (PTI File Photo)

Updated 904 days ago

Kaunke disappearance case: Mount pressure on Punjab government to ensure arrest of culprits, Akal Takht to SGPC

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh

Updated 931 days ago

SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)

Updated 952 days ago

Withdraw mercy plea or else will go on hunger strike, says Balwant Singh Rajoana

Balwant Singh Rajoana (File Photo)

Updated 979 days ago

Same-sex marriage: Akal Takht suspends Bathinda gurdwara granthis, ragis, orders probe

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh termed the wedding a sheer violation of religious code of conduct and general ethics, in an official press release. (PTI)

Updated 1024 days ago

Punjab: SGPC bans offering toys in gurdwaras; circular issued to managers

Teja Singh Samundri Hall, head office of the SGPC, in Amritsar. (HT file)

Updated 1061 days ago

Akal Takht, SAD decry denial of UK visa to Khalistani leader Avtar Khanda’s kin

Pro-Khalistan supporter Avtar Singh Khanda, who led an anti-India protest in London died in England's Birmingham. (ANI)

Updated 1079 days ago

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh attends Raghav-Parineeti engagement, sparks row

Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh. (HT Photo)

Updated 1156 days ago

Amritpal Singh's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped at airport. Akal Takht says...

Amrit Pal's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped from boarding a flight to London at the Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport here on Thursday.

Updated 1180 days ago

Will give befitting reply to govt at right time: Ex-CM Channi

Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi. (HT File Photo)

Updated 1187 days ago

Don’t let the Amritpal saga damage the future of Punjab

Unlike Bhindranwale, Amritpal cannot command any significant section of the street. There were only a handful of people who came out to protest in his support.

Published 1201 days ago

Punjab government ‘flip-flops’ on Akal Takht Jathedar’s security

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh being escorted by guards provided by the SGPC at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Saturday, May 28, 2022. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated 1507 days ago

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