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SGPC takes out protest in support of ‘Satluj’

SGPC members and employees taking out a protest march in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:29 am IST

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

Former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet), on Friday alleged that the sanctity and dignity of the Akal Takht were being compromised to protect “a particular individual and fulfil political ambitions”. (HT File)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 10:58 pm IST

Punjab: SGPC House to take up Mann decree, anti-sacrilege law on June 27

The meeting will be held at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall at the SGPC headquarters in Amritsar. (HT File)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:24 am IST

SGPC installs hoardings carrying Takht edict against CM Bhagwant Mann

Hoardings carrying the edict issued by Akal Takht against chief minister Bhagwant Mann have been installed across gurdwaras in Amritsar, including near the Golden Temple complex.
Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:44 am 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)
Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:48 am 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)
Published on May 31, 2026 03:28 am IST

Missing 328 holy saroops case: SIT overstepping its scope by seeking Gurbani telecast pact details, says Dhami

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami alleged that the Punjab government, through the SIT, was attempting to target the constitutional rights of the Sikh community’s apex institution. (HT)
Published on May 27, 2026 07:36 am IST

SGPC calls Panthic meet to discuss objections to anti-sacrilege Act

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said the a Panthic conference will be held at Baba Bakala village in Amritsar district on May 31 .
Published on May 21, 2026 07:46 am IST

Punjab: High Court dismisses Miri Piri Trust petition against HSGMC ‘interference’

The court noted that all trustees were appointed by the SGPC, the land had been provided by it through lease or grant and the Trust’s head office functioned from the SGPC office in Amritsar. (HT File)
Published on May 13, 2026 07:06 am IST

Akal Takht writes to Punjab Speaker, says remove contentious clauses

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (HT File)
Published on May 12, 2026 07:50 am IST

SGPC announces year-long events for Sant Ravidas’ 650th birth anniv

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami said a special nagar kirtan would be taken out from Govardhanpur (Varanasi), the birthplace of Sant Ravidas, and would travel through various states before reaching Punjab.
Published on May 10, 2026 05:38 am IST

SGPC takes U-turn on anti-sacrilege Act, calls it ‘political conspiracy’

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday took a U-turn on the recently enacted Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, terming it a “political conspiracy challenging Guru Granth and Guru Panth”.
Published on May 08, 2026 05:10 am 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)
Published on May 04, 2026 06:32 am IST

SGPC suspends supply of Guru Granth Sahib saroops till May 20

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has suspended the service of providing Guru Granth Sahib’s holy saroops to gurdwaras and congregation till May 20.
Published on May 01, 2026 05:06 am 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.
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:00 am IST

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

SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami
Published on Apr 21, 2026 07:06 am 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).
Published on Apr 09, 2026 11:23 am IST

Must consult SGPC before framing anti-sacrilege law: Panthic bodies to Punjab government

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami addressing the panthic gathering organized at its headquarters Teja Singh Samundri Hall to deliberate the proposed law concerning sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib on Monday. (HT)
Published on Apr 07, 2026 06:22 am IST

Scrap fee on Sikh pilgrims visiting Pak, says SGPC

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday raised objections to a reported decision to levy a 200 fee on Sikh pilgrims at the Attari border during both departure and return while visiting Pakistan.
Published on Apr 02, 2026 07:42 am IST

Punjab: SGPC’s April 6 meet to build consensus on sacrilege law

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami
Published on Mar 31, 2026 03:30 am IST

SGPC raises alarm over AI videos of Golden Temple, seeks action

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami
Published on Mar 18, 2026 07:16 am IST

SGPC suspends secy over Mohali gurdwara land sale

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) headquarters in Amritsar.
Published on Mar 10, 2026 07:48 am IST

SGPC to convene annual budget session on March 28

Acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami released the calendar of Nanakshahi Samvat 558 (year 2026-27) in Amritsar on Friday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 07, 2026 03:56 am IST

SGPC retires Golden Temple's head granthi who raised graft allegations

SGPC retires Golden Temple's head granthi who raised graft allegations
Published on Feb 26, 2026 08:10 pm IST

Health minister slams SGPC, seeks clarification on Giani Raghbir’s allegations

Health minister Dr Balbir Singh
Published on Feb 21, 2026 07:32 am IST

SGPC reduced to servitude to one family: Bains

The allegations must be investigated through a high-level and impartial inquiry, said Punjab cabinet minister Harjot Singh Bains. (ANI file photo)
Published on Feb 19, 2026 05:24 am IST

Giani Harpreet seeks probe into sale of Rupnagar gurdwara land

Giani Harpreet Singh
Published on Feb 18, 2026 06:06 am IST

HC grants interim bail to three in missing saroops case

The high court took note of the prolonged delay in registration of FIR, and legal action on complaint of a private body and not SGPC. (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 04:34 am IST