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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)

Published 3 days ago

Satluj row: Khalra's wife urges Akal Takht to form 'People's Commission'

Directed by Honey Trehan, 'Satluj' depicts the life of Khalra, who investigated the "illegal" cremation of thousands of "unidentified" bodies in Punjab between 1984 and 1994.

Published 5 days ago

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.

Updated 11 days ago

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)

Updated 13 days ago

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)

Updated 16 days ago

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)

Published 17 days ago

Why Punjab's Sikh MLAs were summoned before Akal Takht, one-month deadline set

AAP MLAs during proceedings at the secretariat of the Akal Takht in Amritsar on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Updated 19 days ago

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)

Updated 18 days ago

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)

Updated 19 days ago

Punjab CM says all Sikh MLAs to appear before Akal Takht over anti-sacrilege law

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said he has not been summoned.

Published 20 days ago

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)

Published 21 days ago

Dignity of Akal Takht being risked for political ambitions: Giani Harpreet

Former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet), on Friday alleged that the sanctity and dignity of the Akal Takht were being compromised to protect “a particular individual and fulfil political ambitions”. (HT File)

Published 21 days ago

Waris Punjab De presses for Mann’s resignation

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) on Friday demanded chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s resignation over the controversial video, alleging that he had undermined the authority of the Akal Takht. (ANI File)

Published 21 days ago

Mask used to create objectionable video, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addressing a press conference in Mohali on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Updated 23 days ago

SGPC installs hoardings carrying Takht edict against CM Bhagwant Mann

Hoardings carrying the edict issued by Akal Takht against chief minister Bhagwant Mann have been installed across gurdwaras in Amritsar, including near the Golden Temple complex.

Published 23 days ago

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

Updated 27 days ago

Two govt-recognised labs found video on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘fake’: AAP

AAP counters Akal Takht edict, says forensic tests prove viral video is not Bhagwant Mann

Updated 29 days ago

Anti-sacrilege law: Letters being sent to Sikh MLAs, ministers, says Akal Takht

The Akal Takht office on Wednesday started sending letters to all Sikh legislators across political parties and cabinet ministers in accordance with the decree issued by the Sikh clergy over the recently enacted Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act.

Published 31 days ago

'False propaganda': Mann rejects Akal Takht decree over viral video

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during Lok Milni’ (public interaction) at Bihala village in the Chabbewal assembly segment in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. (Sourced)

Updated 31 days ago

A viral video and 'anti-Guru' tag for Bhagwant Mann: Big row in Punjab

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has accused his opponents of spreading a smear campaign to defame him.

Updated 32 days ago

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)

Updated 32 days ago

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)

Published 33 days ago

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

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh

Published 34 days ago

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)

Published 35 days ago

42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar

42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar

Updated 42 days ago

Missing 328 saroops: Won’t share ‘irrelevant’ info sought by SIT, says SGPC

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami during a meeting of executive members in Amritsar on Monday. (HT photo)

Published 46 days ago

Missing saroops probe: Akal Takht advises SGPC against sharing ‘irrelevant’ info with SIT

The SGPC chief had approached the Akal Takht after the SIT allegedly sought information beyond the scope of the investigation, including details of the SGPC’s bank accounts, financial transactions, balance sheets and agreements with private television channels for Gurbani telecast. (HT File)

Published 49 days ago

Anti-sacrilege Act: Deadline over, Akal Takht to decide on next move after ‘Panthic’ meeting today

The Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill on April 13. Following this, governor Gulab Chand Kataria granted his official assent, bringing the Act into force on April 20. (HT photo)

Published 49 days ago

Missing saroop case: SGPC seeks Akal Takht’s directions on SIT queries

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published 51 days ago

Governor hints at talks with Punjab government on sacrilege law

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria with SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)

Published 57 days ago

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