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      akal takht

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      Akalt Takht resolves Gulmarg gurdwara dispute, name to remain unchanged

      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 13, 2026 23:22 IST
      Following complaints by DGPC members Rajinder Singh and Manmeet Singh, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj summoned representatives of both sides to the Akal Takht Secretariat in Amritsar and facilitated discussions aimed at resolving the dispute. (HT File)

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

      42nd anniversary of Operation Blue Star passes off peacefully in Amritsar
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 6, 2026 06:13 IST

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

      SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami during a meeting of executive members in Amritsar on Monday. (HT photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jun 2, 2026 02:18 IST

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

      The SGPC chief had approached the Akal Takht after the SIT allegedly sought information beyond the scope of the investigation, including details of the SGPC’s bank accounts, financial transactions, balance sheets and agreements with private television channels for Gurbani telecast. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 30, 2026 21:58 IST

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

      The Punjab Vidhan Sabha unanimously passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill on April 13. Following this, governor Gulab Chand Kataria granted his official assent, bringing the Act into force on April 20. (HT photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 30, 2026 21:56 IST

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

      SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 28, 2026 03:14 IST

      Governor hints at talks with Punjab government on sacrilege law

      Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria with SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 22, 2026 02:16 IST

      MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit

      MLA Ayali quits SAD rebel faction, set to join Amritpal’s outfit
      others
      Published on May 21, 2026 02:22 IST

      Unite to oppose anti-sacrilege law, Gargaj appeals to Sikhs

      On May 8, the Akal Takht had formally rejected the Act, enacted by the state government on April 20, issuing a 15-day ultimatum to the Punjab government to remove “objectionable clauses”.
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 23:52 IST

      Anti-sacrilege law: SGPC puts up hoardings listing objections outside gurdwaras

      The development comes days after the Akal Takht formally rejected the anti-sacrilege law. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 17, 2026 01:22 IST

      Punjab: Granthis seek changes in anti-sacrilege law in line with Sikh sentiments

      The meeting called by the Golden Temple head granthi, Giani Amarjeet Singh, also saw the participation of other granthis of the Golden Temple and Akal Takht. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 13, 2026 01:44 IST

      Akal Takht writes to Punjab Speaker, says remove contentious clauses

      Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 12, 2026 02:20 IST

      Anti- sacrilege Act: Punjab government duty-bound to resolve objections raised by Akal Takht, says Sukhbir

      Sukhbir Singh Badal
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 11, 2026 01:34 IST

      No question of anti-sacrilege law rollback, Punjab CM defies Akal Takht ultimatum

      Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during the Shukrana Yatra in Patiala on Saturday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 9, 2026 11:45 IST

      Akal Takht asks Punjab to take back sacrilege law

      Akal Takht asks Punjab to take back sacrilege law
      india news
      Published on May 8, 2026 23:14 IST

      Akal Takht rejects sacrilege law, gives Punjab govt 15 days to amend clauses

      Punjab assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan appearing before Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (left) and Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Tek Singh Dhanaula at the Akal Takht secretariat in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 9, 2026 01:02 IST

      ‘Panth not consulted on anti-sacrilege law’: Akal Takht summons Punjab speaker on May 8

      Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a gathering of representatives of Sikh organisations, seminaries, sects, scholars and lawyers at Bhai Gurdas Hall in the vicinity of Golden Temple on Sunday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 4, 2026 01:02 IST

      Anti-sacrilege law brought in without taking Akal Takht into confidence: Jathedar

      Anti-sacrilege law brought in without taking Akal Takht into confidence: Jathedar
      chandigarh news
      Published on May 3, 2026 17:14 IST

      Concerns over ‘state interference’: Gargaj calls Sikh bodies, scholars’ meet to discuss anti-sacrilege law

      As Sikh sections are divided over the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act-2026, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has taken notice of the objections being raised over the Act by a section of the community.
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 28, 2026 01:30 IST

      SGPC asks Akal Takht to take call on withdrawal of Rajoana’s mercy plea

      SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 21, 2026 01:36 IST

      Gargaj joins community food drive in New Zealand, hails Sikh service

      Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Saturday participated in a food distribution drive organised by the Supreme Sikh Society of New Zealand.
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 18, 2026 23:52 IST

      Stricter anti-sacrilege legislation: Jathedar hails bill but objects to provision seeking saroops details

      Stricter anti-sacrilege legislation: Jathedar hails bill but objects to provision seeking saroops details
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 15, 2026 01:20 IST

      Punjab minister slams Badal for saying religious penance was attempt to finish him politically

      Punjab minister slams Badal for saying religious penance was attempt to finish him politically
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 9, 2026 17:00 IST

      SGPC chief, Akal Takht jathedar invited to honour Khamenei by Iranian delegation

      A banner depicting Iran's supreme leaders since 1979: Ayatollahs Ruhollah Khomeini (L, until 1989), Ali Khamenei (R, until February 2026), and Mojtaba Khamenei (C, incumbent).
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 9, 2026 05:53 IST

      Prove decree was ‘conspiracy’, Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

      Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh
      chandigarh news
      Published on Apr 9, 2026 01:20 IST

      Rejection of Bhullar’s release petition unfortunate: Takht jathedar

      Devinderpal Singh Bhullar is serving the life sentence for his role in the 1993 car bomb blast in Delhi that killed nine persons and injured 31 others. (HT)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Feb 12, 2026 22:00 IST

      Punjab: Jathedar seeks Amritdhari Sikh officers in SIT on saroops case

      He said that due to the functioning of the SIT officers, doubts have arisen in the minds of the community. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Feb 10, 2026 01:48 IST

      Message to political, religious outfits: Refrain from indulging in politics over missing saroops: Akal Takht

      The Akal Takht acting jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Monday again reiterated that the political and religious parties should refrain from indulging in politics, allegations, or making statements regarding this matter of missing 328 sacred saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and demanded inclusion of Amritdhari Sikh police officers in the police team probing the matter. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Feb 3, 2026 01:34 IST

      Punjab: 6 SGPC staffers among 38 appear before SIT

      SIT head AIG Jagatpreet Singh, along with other team members, arrived from Chandigarh for the statements. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jan 30, 2026 22:52 IST

      SGPC submits records sought by SIT in missing saroops case

      Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami speaking to media.
      chandigarh news
      Published on Jan 29, 2026 17:23 IST
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