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Sukhbir’s ‘tankhah’: Akal Takht key meet on December 2

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 26, 2024, 8:46 AM IST

Want to appear before Akal Takht as a ‘humble Sikh’: Sukhbir in fresh letter

Sukhbir’s resignation came three days after he approached the Akal Takht and appealed to jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh to convene a meeting of the Panj Singh Sahiban (Sikh clergy) soon to pronounce tankhah (religious punishment) to him, citing that it had been two-and-a-half-months since he was declared a tankhaiya. (HT)

Updated on Nov 23, 2024, 7:22 AM IST

Punjab: Sukhbir’s ‘tactical move’ ahead of Takht verdict

Sukhbir Singh Badal (ANI file)

Updated on Nov 17, 2024, 6:06 AM IST

Sukhbir Singh Badal resigns as Shiromani Akali Dal president

Sukhbir Singh Badal, then Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president, carrying an envelope containing a letter to be submitted to the Akal Takht at Golden Temple in Amritsar on November 13. (Sameer Sehgal/HT file)

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 3:02 PM IST

SGPC chief Dhami calls for panthic unity

Speaking during a function held on the occasion of the 104th foundation day of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), its president Harjinder Singh Dhami said that this Sikh organisation has run the gurdwara management as per the panthic (community’s) spirit during its glorious journey of more than a century and has always played a leading role for preaching Sikhi and guarding Sikh concerns. (ANI File)

Updated on Nov 16, 2024, 5:22 AM IST

Punjab: Sukhbir urges Akal Takht to pronounce punishment soon

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal carrying the letter to be submitted to the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Wednesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Nov 13, 2024, 5:00 PM IST

Punjab: Jakhar takes a dig at SAD’s political plight

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar (HT File)

Updated on Nov 8, 2024, 9:08 AM IST

Punjab: Sikh scholars bat for political, religious punishment to Sukhbir

The meeting at theTakht secretariat in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 7, 2024, 9:24 AM IST

Akal Takht calls meeting of Sikh scholars to address Sukhbir issue

The office of the Akal Takht is located in the Golden Temple complex. (HT File)

Updated on Nov 4, 2024, 6:48 AM IST

Akal Takht jathedar asks Sikhs to refrain from using decorative lights on Nov 1

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh asked the Sikh community go for traditional ghee diyas instead of decorative lights this year. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 30, 2024, 7:52 AM IST

Punjab: SGPC forms 11-member advisory board to assist Takht

The office of the Akal Takht is situated on the premises of the Golden Temple. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 29, 2024, 5:36 AM IST

Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring apologises to Akal Takht for remarks

Punjab Congress chief and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring issued a written apology to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday.

Published on Oct 28, 2024, 4:40 PM IST

Focus on freeing SGPC from SAD’s influence: Jagir Kaur

Jagir Kaur. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 26, 2024, 9:00 AM IST

Akal Takht slams Amarinder Singh Raja Warring’s ‘controversial’ remarks

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

Updated on Oct 25, 2024, 9:32 AM IST

‘Beleaguered’ Shiromani Akali Dal opts out of bypoll contest

Senior SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema addressing mediapersons in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Sourced)

Updated on Oct 25, 2024, 9:06 AM IST

Punjab: SAD accepts Valtoha’s resignation

SAD vice-president Daljit Singh Cheema (HT File)

Updated on Oct 17, 2024, 5:50 AM IST

{Allegations against Sikh clergy} Hours after Akal Takht rap, Valtoha quits SAD

Sikh clergy, which also comprised Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, found the party spokesperson guilty of character assassination of the Singh Sahiban (Sikh clergy). (HT File)

Updated on Oct 16, 2024, 5:14 AM IST

Akal Takht directs Shiromani Akali Dal to expel Valtoha for 10 years

Akal Takht on Tuesday took strict action against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Virsa Singh Valtoha for levelling allegations against the Sikh clergy and directed SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar to expel him from the party for 10 years. (HT file photo)

Published on Oct 15, 2024, 4:33 PM IST

Takht summons SAD leader Valtoha over allegations against Sikh clergy

Valtoha has been asked to appear before the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs on October 15 with proofs. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:32 AM IST

SAD to approach Takht over delay in announcing Sukhbir’s punishment

“We would apprise the jathedar of the important developments in the matter of complaints made to the Akal Takht against the SAD president and other leaders,” party vice-president Daljit Singh Cheema said. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 14, 2024, 5:30 AM IST

Punjab: 5 weeks on, no word on Takht meet on Sukhbir

The office of the Akal Takht is located on the premises of the Golden Temple. (HT File)

Updated on Oct 7, 2024, 7:40 AM IST

Ex-minister Langah re-inducted into Akali Dal fold

Sucha Singh Langah

Updated on Oct 4, 2024, 8:52 AM IST

Complaint against me baseless, politically motivated: Jagir Kaur

Jagir Kaur at the Golden Temple Complex in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT photo)

Updated on Oct 3, 2024, 9:26 AM IST

Akal Takht’s notice to Jagir Kaur invites criticism

Akal Takht jathedar has sought an explanation from Jaqir Kaur in seven days. The complaint is regarding a case related to her daughter’s death in 2000 besides hair trimming.

Updated on Sep 30, 2024, 5:04 AM IST

Chandigarh: Court issues notice to Kangana over ‘Emergency’ movie plaint

The petition has been filed by an advocate in Chandigarh’s district court against Kangana Ranaut, Ritesh Shah ScreenPlay and Zoo Studio. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 18, 2024, 7:47 AM IST

Letter to Akal Takht: Former minorities’ panel chairman raises issue of turban ban in Canada’s Quebec

Wearing a turban is banned for Sikh students in government schools In France. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 15, 2024, 5:00 AM IST

Punjab: Ex-SAD minister Kairon submits explanation to Akal Takht

The office of the Akal Takht is located on the premises of the Golden Temple. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 12, 2024, 5:04 AM IST

Punjab: Maluka, Phillaur appear before Takht, submit replies

The office of the Akal Takht is situated on the premises of the Golden Temple (HT File)

Updated on Sep 11, 2024, 9:20 AM IST

Punjab: Akali rebels Jagir Kaur, Dhindsa appear before Takht, submit replies

The Akal Takht office in the Golden temple complex in Amritsar. (HT File)

Updated on Sep 10, 2024, 5:42 AM IST

Former SAD ministers Sucha Singh Langah, Manpreet Badal appear before Akal Takht

Former SAD minister Manpreet Singh Badal paying obeisance at Akal Takht on Friday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 7, 2024, 5:40 AM IST

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