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Takht-appointed panel’s call for polls at Teja Singh Samundri Hall leaves SGPC in fix

The Teja Singh Samundri Hall, which is the SGPC headquarters, has been holding major gatherings here. (HT File)

Published on Jul 24, 2025, 9:50 AM IST

Only amritdharis can be members of Chief Khalsa Diwan, says jathedar

Only amritdharis can be members of Chief Khalsa Diwan, says jathedar

Published on Jul 23, 2025, 9:36 AM IST

Punjab: Takht-appointed committee invites Sukhbir to join joint election process

The rebel faction of the SAD plans to elect 500 delegates, nearly the same number as the delegates of the SAD led by Sukhbir Singh Badal . (HT File)

Published on Jul 18, 2025, 7:02 AM IST

Patna Sahib blinks, accepts Akal Takht’s supremacy

Presided over by Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, a meeting of the Panj Singh Sahiban (Sikh clergy) was held at the supreme temporal seat in the Golden Temple complex to discuss two letters sent by the clergy and management of Takht Patna Sahib. (HT File)

Published on Jul 15, 2025, 10:48 AM IST

Friction between Takhts: SGPC calls General House on August 5

The meeting will be held at SGPC headquarter at Teja Singh Samundri Hall.

Published on Jul 14, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

Satyajit Majithia among 63 members reinstated by Chief Khalsa Diwan

Satyajit Singh Majithia, a prominent figure of the Sikh community and president of the Khalsa College Governing Council, along with other members, were sacked by the CKD executive committee and general house in March this year. (HT)

Published on Jul 13, 2025, 8:42 AM IST

Punjab: Act in 15 days over missing saroops, Dallewal tells state govt, SGPC

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal addressing mediapersons in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jul 13, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

Order investigation into ‘fake encounters’: Jathedar to guv

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria being honoured by Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj at Anandpur Sahib on Friday.

Published on Jul 12, 2025, 10:18 AM IST

Row after Sukhbir declared ‘tankhaiya’: Golden Temple head granthi extends support to jathedar Giani Gargaj

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj paying obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple in presence of head granthi Giani Raghbir Singh in Amritsar on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 7, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

Punjab: SGPC pays tributes to Sikh separatist leader Nijjar

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

Published on Jul 6, 2025, 9:12 AM IST

Punjab: Patna Sahib edict on Sukhbir raises hackles of Akal Takht

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, along with other Sikh high priests, pronouncing the edict from the Akal Takht at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jul 6, 2025, 9:02 AM IST

SAD leader Sukhbir declared ‘tankhaiya’ by panj pyare at Takht Patna Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has been declared ‘tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct) by the panj pyare at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, one of Sikhism’s five supreme temporal seats of authority. (HT file photo)

Published on Jul 5, 2025, 1:00 PM IST

Akal Takht summons CKD panel over ‘non-compliance’ of Sikh ‘maryada’

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has summoned the executive committee of the Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) over various issues, including non-compliance of Sikh ‘maryada’ by its majority members, said spokesperson on Tuesday. (HT File)

Published on Jun 25, 2025, 6:14 AM IST

Takht ex-jathedar alleges illegal selling of Tarn Taran gurdwara’s land; SGPC rubbishes allegations

Akal Takht former jathedar Ranjit Singh on Wednesday accused the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) of committing misappropriation in the sale of Tarn Taran historic Sikh shrine’s land worth crores of rupees. (HT File/ Representational image)

Published on Jun 19, 2025, 9:14 AM IST

In Punjab, violence in the name of religion

The faithful look up to his office for religious and moral guidance. He ought to be a sobering voice in a state that has seen sectarian violence. (Kanchana Kumari/Instagram)

Updated on Jun 17, 2025, 7:50 PM IST

Week on, Giani Gargaj addresses two events without disruption

After skipping address at the Akal Takht during the event organised to observe the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar on June 6 amid opposition from Harnam Singh Dhumma-led Damdami Taksal, acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has delivered his speeches at the highest Sikh temporal seats twice without any disruption during the key events. (HT File)

Published on Jun 17, 2025, 8:20 AM IST

Akal Takht-appointed committee to end SAD membership drive on June 18

Manpreet Singh Ayali

Published on Jun 16, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

Akalis reduced SGPC to ‘golak’ committee: Bhagwant Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses a gathering at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 9, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

BJP leader Jagmohan Singh Raju writes to PM Narendra Modi for release of Sikh prisoners

BJP’s Punjab general secretary and former IAS officer Jagmohan Singh Raju wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the Sikh prisoners have served the adequate punishment for their offences and time has come now to show compassion for them. (HT File)

Published on Jun 7, 2025, 10:24 PM IST

Op Bluestar anniversary: Jathedar skips ‘sandesh’ amid opposition

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj performing’ ardas’ on the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar at Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 6, 2025, 3:18 PM IST

Op Bluestar anniv: Jathedar to deliver ‘sandesh’ amid opposition by Taksal

Punjab Police personnel stand guard ahead of the 41st Operation Bluestar anniversary outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Thursday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Jun 6, 2025, 9:44 AM IST

Jathedar meets Rajoana, calls for unity ahead of Op Bluestar aniv

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj met Sikh prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana in the Patiala central jail.

Published on Jun 4, 2025, 9:06 AM IST

Operation Bluestar anniversary: SGPC panel meets Damdami Taksal’s head to strike a compromise

SGPC panel meeting with Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma on Monday. (HT)

Published on Jun 3, 2025, 10:06 AM IST

Giani Gargaj pushes for unity as Taksal to oppose his Akal Takht address during Op Bluestar anniversary event

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Jun 2, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Punjab: SGPC panel meets Takht Patna Sahib mgmt over edict dispute

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

Published on May 30, 2025, 8:48 AM IST

Virsa Singh Valtoha tenders apology before Akal Takht

Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Virsa Singh Valtoha on Tuesday tendered a written apology to the Akal Takht and urged the jathedar to reconsider the decree that asked the party to expel him for 10 years for allegedly levelling allegations against the then jathedars — Giani Raghbir Singh (Akal Takht) and Giani Harpreet Singh (Takht Damdama Sahib).

Published on May 28, 2025, 7:34 AM IST

SGPC panel to visit Takht Patna Sahib to settle dispute

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

Published on May 25, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Panj Pyaras of 3 Takhts pass resolution against Takht Patna Sahib move

Akal takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

Published on May 23, 2025, 7:30 AM IST

Row after Takht Patna Sahib Panj Pyaras declare Akal Takht jathedar ‘tankhaiya’

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

Published on May 22, 2025, 8:30 AM IST

Akal Takht pardons Sikh preacher Dhadrianwale

The Akal Takht on Wednesday pardoned prominent Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale for his controversial remarks on Sikh principles and traditions. The Sikh clergy also lifted the ban on his religious discourses and participation in public congregations, nearly five years after directing a community-wide boycott.

Published on May 22, 2025, 8:24 AM IST

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