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akal takht news

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

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 11:59 am 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
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:46 am IST

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

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:02 am 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
Published on Jun 14, 2026 04:52 am IST

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

42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 11:43 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:48 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 31, 2026 03:28 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 31, 2026 03:26 am IST

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

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami
chandigarh news
Published on May 28, 2026 08:44 am IST
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