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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
cities
Published on Jun 12, 2026 12:11 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 03:20 am IST

Jathedar backs Sikh’s rights to reside in Shillong’s Punjabi Lane

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj with children in Shillong on Tuesday.
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 17, 2025 07:24 am IST

Congress MP Randhawa asks Akal Takht to take action against AAP MLA over ‘turban remarks’

Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa addressing media persons after meeting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj in Amritsar on Friday. (HT Photo )
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 06:54 am IST

‘Gurpurb, Shaheedi Diwas on same day’, DSGMC seeks clarity

President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Harmeet Singh Kalka has raised the issue regarding the overlap of two major Sikh observances on December 27 this year.
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 05, 2025 03:16 am IST

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

Sikhs must unite under SAD to reclaim control of religious institutions: Badal
india news
Published on Nov 25, 2025 08:10 pm IST

Akal Takht condemns caste-based discrimination amid Haryana IPS suicide

Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.
india news
Published on Oct 12, 2025 10:44 pm IST

Punjab: Akal Takht ex-jathedar honours Giani Gargaj

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj being honoured in Amritsar. (HT photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 27, 2025 08:44 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 29, 2025 08:44 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:50 am IST

Uphill task ahead for new Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Newly appointed jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (ANI)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:28 am IST

Jathedars who were shown the door abruptly

Giani Raghbir Singh
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:26 am IST

Black day for Sikh institutions, says Giani Harpreet Singh

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:58 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:42 am IST

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:18 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:06 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:26 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 06:16 am IST

SAD urges Takht to allow Sukhbir to campaign in bypolls

The Sikh clergy have yet to pronounce tankhah (religious punishment) for Sukhbir. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:36 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 05, 2024 07:20 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:48 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:46 am IST

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

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 08:14 am IST

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

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:38 am IST

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

Balwant Singh Rajoana (File Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:52 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 24, 2023 12:55 am IST

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

Teja Singh Samundri Hall, head office of the SGPC, in Amritsar. (HT file)
chandigarh news
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 10:12 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:38 am IST

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

Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 15, 2023 01:05 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:43 pm IST
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