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Maharashtra govt meddling in Sikh religious affairs: Akal Takht, SGPC

As per the amendment, which was passed on February 5, the state government has allowed direct nomination of 12 of 17 members of the Board (Representational Image/HT File)

Updated on Feb 8, 2024, 9:38 AM IST

SGPC general house passes resolution against police action at Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami (c) with other members addressing a press conference on Thursday. Several SGPC members in their addresses condemned the police attack on Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib and asked for a strict action into this incident based on the report of sub-committee formed on the orders of the Akal Takht besides approving this report also. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Updated on Feb 2, 2024, 6:40 AM IST

SGPC forms expert panel for legal action in ‘extrajudicial murder’ of Kaunke

SGPC forms expert panel for legal action in ‘extrajudicial murder’ of Kaunke (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 4, 2024, 5:28 AM IST

Akal Takht bans weddings at beaches, resorts citing religious norms

Akal Takht Jathedaar Giani Raghbir Singh held his first meeting since taking charge. (AFP)

Updated on Oct 17, 2023, 6:08 AM IST

Akal Takht bans destination Sikh weddings at beaches, resorts

The trend of conducting Sikh marriages at beaches, resorts, banks of lakes and other natural sites, including parks, is fast growing. (Representational photo)

Published on Oct 16, 2023, 4:17 PM IST

Scuffle among office-bearers: Akal Takht bars HSGMC from holding meetings

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh (above) has barred Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee from holding any more administrative meetings till further directions. (HT File)

Updated on Aug 26, 2023, 12:48 AM IST

Ardas performed at Akal Takht in memory of Partition victims

Ardas being performed at the Akal Takht in Amritsar on Wednesday. (HT photo)

Updated on Aug 16, 2023, 10:59 PM IST

Damdami Taksal publishes traditional interpretation of Guru Granth Sahib

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh releasing Guru Granth Sahib's complete interpretation in 16 volumes at Akal Takht in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal /HT)

Updated on Jul 26, 2023, 12:59 AM IST

SGPC urges PTC to continue Gurbani broadcast till its channel is launched

SGPC members address mediapersons in Amritsar on Friday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 21, 2023, 10:26 PM IST

Akal Takht, SGPC flay parole given to Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh said a murderer and rapist is being provided special favour in the form of repeated parole. (File Photo)

Updated on Jul 20, 2023, 8:02 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar forms advisory panel on Sikh issues

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on June 22. (PTI File)

Updated on Jul 9, 2023, 1:18 AM IST

Live telecast of Gurbani: SGPC to launch YouTube channel

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami after general house meeting in Amritsar on June 26. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 30, 2023, 12:43 AM IST

Gurbani telecast row: Govt should have waited for SGPC decision, says new Takht jathedar

New Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh during his charge taking ceremony at Golden Temple in Amritsar, Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal /HT)

Updated on Jun 23, 2023, 12:27 AM IST

{Gurbani telecast row} Govt has made mockery of Gurdwaras Act: Ex-Akal Takht jathedar

Former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, who continues to be jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, expressed doubts about the legal validity of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill passed by the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on June 20. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 23, 2023, 12:21 AM IST

Akal Takht jathedar exhorts Punjab government, SGPC to find amicable solution on gurbani telecast row

Akal Takht’s newly-appointed jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh. (HT File)

Updated on Jun 20, 2023, 2:15 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar’s installation ceremony to be held on June 22

A ceremony will be held at Akal Takht Sahib to hand over charge of service as jathedar to Giani Raghbir Singh. (PTI File Photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2023, 10:10 PM IST

Harpreet Singh quits, Raghbir Singh is new Akal Takht jathedar

Giani Raghbir Singh was the jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib before being appointed as jathedar of the Akal Takht. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2023, 12:05 AM IST

Punjab: Giani Harpreet Singh quits as Akal Takht acting jathedar, Raghbir Singh new head

Giani Raghbir Singh was the jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, before being appointed jathedar of the Akal Takht. (HT file photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2023, 1:00 PM IST

Sink differences, let’s unite for community: Parallel jathedar to Akal Takht head

Teja Singh Samundri Hall, head office of the SGPC, in Amritsar. (File photo)

Updated on Jun 14, 2023, 12:13 AM IST

Op Bluestar anniversary: ‘Akhand path’ starts at Akal Takht

To mark anniversary of the operation, a function is held at the highest Sikh temporal seat annually. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 4, 2023, 9:41 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar visits slain KCF chief’s home

The jathedar met Panjwar’s brothers, Sarabjit Singh and Baldev Singh to express condolences. (HT File Photo)

Updated on May 17, 2023, 11:06 PM IST

High court to examine legal sanctity of Akal Takht ‘hukamnamas’

Punjab and Haryana high court has said it would examine the legal sanctity of ‘hukamnamas’ (edicts) by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, and other provisions of the law which bars any individual from preaching Sikh religion as a follower. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Apr 26, 2023, 2:04 AM IST

Over 25 lakh participate in signature drive for Sikh prisoners’ release: SGPC

The proformas filled under the signature campaign started by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on December 1 last year for the release of Sikh prisoners lodged in different jails even after completing their sentences will be handed over to Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on April 27.

Updated on Apr 23, 2023, 12:54 AM IST

Akal Takht condemns stopping of Amritpal’s wife at airport

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2023, 2:12 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.

Updated on Apr 21, 2023, 4:43 PM IST

Anti-Punjab forces trying to defame state: Jathedar

Addressing a gathering at Talwandi Sabo, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh says all sections are living in peace, brotherhood in Punjab.

Updated on Apr 15, 2023, 12:38 AM IST

Takh jathedar says there’s “complete communal harmony” in Punjab in Baiskahi address

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh delivered the Baisakhi address from the historic Takht Damdma Sahib Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda. (HT File)

Updated on Apr 14, 2023, 11:10 AM IST

‘Stop trying to create panic’: Akal Takht slams heavy security cover

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh (HT)

Updated on Apr 8, 2023, 4:22 AM IST

Takht jathedar announces new platform to track, bust ‘anti-Sikh’ content online

Akal Thakt jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh addressing gathering during the meeting with media persons at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

Updated on Apr 7, 2023, 3:55 PM IST

No ‘Sarbat Khalsa’, jathedar announces three-day congregation on Baisakhi

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh

Updated on Apr 7, 2023, 1:30 AM IST

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