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Miri Piri Khalsa march commences with call for panthic unity

The Miri Piri Khalsa march dedicated to Miri Piri Day commenced on Friday from Akal Takht to Takht Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, with the message of sovereignty of Akal Takht and panthic unity.

Punjab: Khalra remembered as Takht holds prayers at Harike Pattan

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj directs the SGPC to establish a “Shaheedi Pattan Memorial” at Harike Pattan; the SGPC has also been told to document the details of all Sikh victims from 1982 to 1995

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

Kaur's remarks followed renewed public attention on the Khalra case after the release, and takedown, of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer film 'Satluj' from Zee5.

Jathedar announces religious march on July 24 to mark Miri-Piri Divas

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the united support shown by the Panth for the Sikh clergy’s directive was a clear response to those attempting to undermine the dignity, traditions, and authority of Akal Takht.

Golden Temple pilgrims asked to remove IDs carrying Mann’s photo amid video row

On Saturday, some Sikh activists and SGPC employees were seen asking the pilgrims to remove the ID card, besides asking them to shun ties with the CM.

Anti-sacrilege law: Add provision to book dera heads for offences by followers, says jathedar

In a communique, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said the law should not be limited to the offender alone, but should extend to the root causes of the offence

Jathedar asks community to identify those challenging Akal Takht’s authority

Addressing a function marking the birth anniversary of sixth Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind, who established Akal Takht, jathedar also called upon the community to strengthen its bond with Guru Granth Sahib and the Panth and inspire the younger generation to embrace the Guru’s principles.

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

Dispute concerns Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2026, which governs protection of the Guru Granth Sahib, Sikhism's holiest scripture.

Akal Takht gives Punjab MLAs one-month ultimatum to amend anti-sacrilege law

Sikh clergy questions AAP MLAs over legislative oversight and failure to prosecute Dera head in sacrilege and Maur; lawmakers ordered to put Act on hold.

All Sikh MLAs from AAP to appear before Akal Takht on June 29: Bhagwant Mann

Mann was speaking to the media after a meeting with party MLAs in Amritsar to decide the future course of action in view of the Akal Takht directions

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

Akal Takht Jathedar had summoned all Sikh MLAs and ministers, regardless of party affiliation, before the Akal Takht on June 29 regarding anti-sacrilege law.

AAP Sikh MLAs in fix over Akal Takht summons, to meet top brass on Sunday

Torn between party loyalty and religious decree over contentious anti-sacrilege law; Kejriwal, Mann to chair meeting in Amritsar ahead of Monday’s deadline.

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

Giani Harpreet Singh was addressing a press conference, after a meeting of the party held at its office in Amritsar, and attended by former SGPC presidents Jagir Kaur and Gobind Singh Longowal, SGPC executive member Mithu Singh Kahneke, senior party leaders and SGPC members.

Waris Punjab De presses for Mann’s resignation

Addressing mediapersons here, Tarsem Singh, father of jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh Khalsa, and Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali, who recently joined the outfit, said every Sikh was duty-bound to uphold the maryada and directives of Akal Takht.

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

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann denies involvement in a viral video, claiming it features a lookalike using a mask, and accuses a Canadian man of blackmail.

SGPC installs hoardings carrying Takht edict against CM Bhagwant Mann

The hoardings, put up by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) following a circular issued to gurdwara managers, carry an appeal to the Sikh community to boycott the CM in compliance with the Akal Takht directive. SGPC officials also directed managers to confirm installation of the displays

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.

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

Days after Akal Takht issued an ostracisation decree, Punjab minister presents independent findings analysing over 1,100 angles to prove video was fabricated.

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

The move follows the Takht’s directive on Monday, calling for the Sikh community to ostracise chief minister Bhagwant Mann over a video it said hurt Sikh sentiments. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), however, questioned the legitimacy of the clip, with Mann terming it “fake” and part of a “political conspiracy to defame him.”

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

Gargajj, who pronounced Monday’s edict, contended the CM told the Akal Takht on Jan 15 that the video was fake and had been generated using AI.

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

A video allegedly shows a man resembling Bhagwant Mann drinking alcohol and splashing it on pictures of Sikh Gurus. It's not AI-generated, the Akal Takht says.

Row as Akal Takht head calls Mann ‘anti-Panth’, AAP objects

Party dubs Giani Gargaj a ‘political pawn of SAD’ as clergy pronounces edict against Punjab CM over ‘objectionable video’, summons Sikh MLAs on June 29 over controversial anti-sacrilege law clauses

Anti-sacrilege law: Akal Takht key meet with Sikh bodies today, may issue decree

Meeting comes more than a month after the Takht asked the Punjab govt to remove what it termed “objectionable clauses” from the newly enacted law

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

Giani Raghbir Singh remarks came days after former acting Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, now heading Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), criticised the interaction, arguing that Akal Takht proceedings are governed by a strict religious code and principles.

Akalt Takht resolves Gulmarg gurdwara dispute, name to remain unchanged

Under an agreement reached between the rival Sikh groups, the gurdwara’s name will remain unchanged and the  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50-lakh donation made by Mumbai-based SGPC member Gurinder Singh Bawa for construction of the shrine will be returned

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

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

Earlier, the SGPC wrote to the Akal Takht, alleging that the SIT had been seeking information related to internal administrative affairs of the SGPC, such as its bank accounts, transactions, balance sheets, accounts and agreements signed with private channels for Gurbani telecast

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

According to people familiar with the matter, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, in his response, stated that the SGPC is an autonomous body and no state agency has the authority to seek records or information unrelated to the matter under investigation

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

The highest temporal seat of the Sikhs rejected the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, on May 8, terming certain provisions objectionable

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

Terming it interference in the internal administrative matters, the SGPC urged the Akal Takht to issue directive.

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SGPC stages protest against arrests of ‘innocent’ youths in Amritsar

Led by its SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, the Sikh body also decried the comments made by the Punjab chief minister on Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, which they said have “hurt the dignity and grace of Akal Takht.”

Akal Takht sets up panel amid row over using holy book in Ajnala protest

Defying prohibitory orders, the protesters clashed with police, broke through barricades, fought pitched street battles while carrying the Guru Granth Sahib to hold “amrit sanchar” (a Sikh ceremony) at the police station. Amritpal withdrew the stir only after police assured him of the release of Lovepreet