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In a U-turn, Takht tells SGPC to cooperate with govt in missing saroops case

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 3:02 AM IST

In U-turn, Akal Takht tells SGPC to cooperate with Punjab govt in missing saroops case

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Monday directed the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to cooperate with the Punjab government in the case of 328 missing sacred saroops (scriptures) of Guru Granth Sahib. (HT file photo)

Published on Jan 12, 2026, 4:01 PM IST

Punjab CM Mann requests for live telecast of his appearance before Akal Takht

The acting jathedar on Monday summoned the chief minister to appear in person before the Akal Takht secretariat.

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 4:06 AM IST

Punjab CM Mann requests Akal Takht to allow live telecast of his appearance before it on Jan 15

Punjab CM Mann requests Akal Takht to allow live telecast of his appearance before it on Jan 15

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 5:02 PM IST

Punjab minister Tarunpreet Sond submits clarification before Akal Takht

Sond had been summoned after objections were raised regarding a picture displayed at the memorial of Bhai Jaita ji on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadar at Anandpur Sahib (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 6:50 AM IST

‘Derogatory’ remarks on Sikh tenets: Akal Takht summons Punjab CM on Jan 15

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann.

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 5:24 AM IST

‘Derogatory’ remarks on Sikh tenets: Punjab CM to appear before Akal Takht on Jan 15

Bhagwant Mann is the second sitting Punjab chief minister to be summoned by the Sikhs’ highest temporal seat. (HT file photo)

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 5:06 PM IST

328 missing saroops: SIT seeks SGPC records, Dhami asks govt to avoid ‘confrontation’

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 6:02 AM IST

Case of missing saroops: SGPC followed Takht directive, govt overstepping, says Dhami

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that the gurdwara body had already taken action against all employees involved in the case of missing saroops, and that the state government had no justification to interfere in what he termed an internal matter of the Sikh community. (ANI File)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Missing saroops: SGPC took strict action based on probe report, no one spared, says president

Missing saroops: SGPC took strict action based on probe report, no one spared, says president

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 7:19 PM IST

SGPC to place all facts on missing ‘saroops’ before public, says Dhami

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 6:04 AM IST

Punjab: Don’t interfere in Sikh affairs, Takht warns govt

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing mediapersons in Amritsar.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 3:10 AM IST

FIR on missing saroops: Top clergy asks AAP govt to stop meddling in internal matters of Sikhs

FIR on missing saroops: Top clergy asks AAP govt to stop meddling in internal matters of Sikhs

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 10:34 PM IST

Akal Takht, SGPC at odds with Centre over ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ name

Akal Takht acting jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has called a meeting of Sikh clergy on December 28 to discuss the issue

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

328 missing saroops: Bail plea of 9 accused dismissed

The FIR was registered on the basis of the inquiry report prepared by Telangana high court lawyer Ishar Singh-led panel that was appointed by the Akal Takht. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Dec 21, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

FIR in case of missing 328 saroops: Jathedar terms FIR ‘politically’ driven, SGPC calls for meeting on Dec 11

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 8:08 AM IST

Akal Takht hands out tankhah to Guru Nanak Dev University VC, five others

Sikh high priests pronouncing tankhah at Akal Takht on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Dec 9, 2025, 7:54 AM IST

Akal Takht orders religious punishment for Valtoha, ex-jathedar, GNDU V-C

The Akal Takht on Monday ordered religious punishment for former jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, former SAD MLA Virsa Singh Valtoha, GNDU vice-chancellor Karamjit Singh, linguist Jaswant Singh and preacher Harinder Singh after they tendered written apologies.

Published on Dec 8, 2025, 3:33 PM IST

Akal Takht jathedar slams fancy-dress events to mark ‘Sahibzadas’ martyrdom day

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 7:12 AM IST

Akal Takht opposes screening of ‘Hind Di Chadar’ over Sikh sentiments

The decision follows objections raised by various Sikh groups, who have expressed concerns over the film’s portrayal of Sikh history and principles (HT Photo)

Published on Nov 18, 2025, 7:06 AM IST

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj urges Centre to reopen Kartarpur Corridor

Akal Takht acting jathedar and Takht Kesgarh jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj appealed for the reopening of Kartarpur Corridor. (HT File)

Published on Nov 10, 2025, 7:20 AM IST

Punjab: Giani Sultan Singh transferred to Sri Muktsar Sahib ahead of SGPC polls

Giani Sultan Singh (HT File)

Published on Oct 31, 2025, 5:48 AM IST

Sarna brothers, GK to appeal to Akal Takht over cancellation of membership

Manjit Singh GK claimed that this decision has no meaning as what is being claimed by the office-bearers of the gurdwara body, including president Harmeet Singh Kalka, is a set of weird allegations which has no truth. (HT File)

Published on Oct 27, 2025, 6:14 AM IST

SGPC holds mega event to mark Giani Gargaj’s ‘Dastarbandi’

For the second time during his eight-month service as Akal Takht acting jathedar and Takht Kesgarh Sahib jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj’s “Dastarbandi” (coronation as per Sikh tenets) was organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday at Sri Anandpur Sahib. (HT Photo)

Published on Oct 26, 2025, 7:08 AM IST

Bandi Chhor Divas: Akal Takht jathedar bats for reopening of Kartarpur Corridor

In accordance with Panthic tradition, Akal Takht jathedar delivered a message to the Sikh community from the Darshani Deori of Golden Temple on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas on Tuesday. (HT)

Published on Oct 22, 2025, 5:42 AM IST

Akal Takht condemns caste-based discrimination amid Haryana IPS suicide

Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

Published on Oct 12, 2025, 10:43 PM IST

Wadala named secretary general, Dhindsa treasurer of SAD breakaway faction

Gurpartap Singh Wadala

Published on Oct 10, 2025, 8:38 AM IST

Akal Takht launches website to streamline flood-relief in Punjab

Volunteers on their way to assist in distribution of relief material in flood-affected areas, at Talwandi Rai Dadu village of Ajnala, in Amritsar district. (PTI FILE)

Published on Sep 20, 2025, 5:46 AM IST

Guru Nanak’s birth aniv: Akal Takht slams Centre for denying permission to Sikh jatha

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Sep 16, 2025, 7:48 AM IST

Punjab: Giani Gargaj for coordinated relief ops under Akal Takht

Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a meeting with NGOs, Sikh bodies in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

Published on Sep 14, 2025, 7:04 AM IST

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