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Anti-sacrilege law: Akal Takht-appointed panel seeks compliance report from Punjab govt

Takht secretariat’s media adviser Jaskaran Singh also participated in the deliberations. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 08, 2026 08:29 am IST

Uproar in House after Ganieve Kaur questions Punjab govt over anti-sacrilege law

Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia speaking in the assembly. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 06, 2026 03:19 pm IST

Fix anti-sacrilege law or face action: Jathedar

Without naming anyone, Gaibi Gargaj registered his objection to the statements comparing the religious march with political gatherings or supporters of any particular political party. (HT PHOTO)
others
Published on Aug 05, 2026 08:59 am IST

{Punjab monsoon session} Aug 3 to 10 Don’t pass amendments sans consensus: Takht to Sikh MLAs

chandigarh news
Published on Aug 01, 2026 08:56 am IST

Debate on anti-sacrilege law: Jathedar rejects govt’s offer, sets up expert panel for talks

The jathedar’s remarks came a day after AAP MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar submitted the state government’s 26-page response to the Takht decree on the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 31, 2026 08:50 am IST

Punjab government’s ‘silence’ on sacrilege law shows arrogance, says jathedar

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj during the Miri Piri Khalsa march in Moga.
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 29, 2026 09:09 am IST

People being stopped from attending Miri-Piri march, alleges jathedar; AAP denies charge

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 27, 2026 09:00 am IST

Miri Piri Khalsa march commences with call for panthic unity

A Sikh priest carries Sri Guru Granth Sahib on his head at the start of the Miri Piri Khalsa march, organised by the SGPC from Akal Takht to commemorate the Miri Piri Diwas in Amritsar on Friday. (ANI)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 25, 2026 09:04 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 15, 2026 09:12 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Jul 14, 2026 06:02 am 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 07, 2026 09:13 am 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 05, 2026 03:06 pm 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 02, 2026 09:40 am 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
Published on Jul 01, 2026 05:52 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 06:00 pm 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 09:00 pm 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 07:15 am IST

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.
india news
Published on Jun 28, 2026 07:07 pm 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
Published on Jun 28, 2026 03:10 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 27, 2026 10:58 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 27, 2026 06:10 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 03:14 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:44 am 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 08:14 am IST

SAD condemns Mann for ‘challenging’ Takht’s authority

At a meeting chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the committee said the chief minister was “deliberately creating fissures in the Sikh community”. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:50 am IST

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
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Akal Takht decree against Mann: SAD to announce next course of action today

The meeting of the party’s top decision-making body, chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, began in the evening and continued late into the night.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 04:58 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 18, 2026 05:02 pm IST

'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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 10:31 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST
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