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SGPC rejects Dhami’s resignation, appeals him to reconsider decision

The executive body of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) held on Monday rejected the resignation tendered by committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on February 17. The committee appealed to Dhami to resume charge and met him at his residence in Hoshiarpur. (HT File)

Published on Mar 18, 2025, 9:14 AM IST

Executive committee rejects Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation as SGPC chief

Executive committee rejects Harjinder Singh Dhami's resignation as SGPC chief

Published on Mar 17, 2025, 7:14 PM IST

Mumbai gurdwara body opposes jathedars’ removal

Kuldeep Singh Gargaj was recently appointed as jathedar.

Published on Mar 17, 2025, 8:38 AM IST

I am not SAD’s rep... Panth is supreme, says Giani Gargaj

Acting jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Wednesday said he does not represent the Akali Dal but is committed to serving the entire Sikh Panth.

Published on Mar 13, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

Guest Column| Time for reforms in Sikh institutional governance

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj at Akal Takht in Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published on Mar 12, 2025, 5:37 PM IST

Giani Raghbir alleges ‘violation’ of maryada during installation of new jathedar

Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj during a ceremony at Akal Takht Sahib. (PTI File)

Published on Mar 12, 2025, 9:12 AM IST

Row over jathedars' removal: SAD warns party leaders against breaching discipline

Row over jathedars' removal: SAD warns party leaders against breaching discipline

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 8:24 PM IST

Giani Kuldeep Singh’s installation tomorrow

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 8:28 AM IST

Rift in Akali Dal over removal of jathedars

Bikram Singh Majithia and other leaders expressed their dissent regarding the SGPC action. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 9, 2025, 8:18 AM IST

Removal of jathedars seems act of vengeance: Punjab CM Mann

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann at an event in Chandigarh to flag off a batch of school principals for training in Singapore on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

Published on Mar 8, 2025, 3:02 PM IST

Ahead of SGPC panel meet, Dhami says won’t withdraw his resignation

A day before the crucial meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) executive committee, Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday called on Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh at his residence at the Golden Temple complex and asserted that he would not withdraw his resignation from the top post of the gurdwara body.

Published on Mar 7, 2025, 7:38 AM IST

Multi-storey building coming up near Golden Temple triggers row

The under-construction building is taller than Akal Takht and is spoiling the ambience of the Golden Temple, say Sikh groups. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 4, 2025, 8:44 AM IST

SGPC, Akal Takht condemn attack on Sikh businessman, brother in Rishikesh

A video grab of the mob assaulting the Sikh businessman and vandalising his showroom in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh on Sunday.

Updated on Mar 3, 2025, 3:04 PM IST

SC refuses to hear SGPC plea against dera chief’s temporary release

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) against the temporary release of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (HT file photo)

Updated on Feb 28, 2025, 5:11 PM IST

SGPC releases ₹13 lakh to fund Sikligar & Vanjara Sikh kids’ education

SGPC members Rajinder Singh Mehta, Surjit Singh Bhittewad, Dharam Parchar Committee member Sukhwarsh Singh Pannu and Dharam Parchar secretary Balwinder Singh Kahlwan personally handed over the amount to school principals. (Sourced)

Published on Feb 27, 2025, 7:26 AM IST

Takht jathedar-SGPC tussle: 1999 resolution surfaces, adds new twist to row

The ongoing controversy over questioning of authority of the Akal Takht jathedar by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has intensified following the resurfacing of a 1999 resolution.

Published on Feb 26, 2025, 8:40 AM IST

Takht jathedar hits back, flays SGPC for questioning his authority

A day after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) said that it was the appointing authority of the jathedars, Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Saturday hit back and said, “Earlier, I believed that hukam (decree) of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is implemented universally, but I came to know it yesterday that I was wrong and this hukam is only implemented within the boundary of Akal Takht Sahib premises.” (HT File)

Published on Feb 23, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

SGPC executive committee asks Dhami to reconsider his resignation

Sameer Sehgal/HTSGPC general secretary Sher Singh Mandwala addressing a press conference in Amritsar on Friday.

Published on Feb 22, 2025, 3:10 AM IST

Dhami turns down SAD’s request to withdraw resignation

Harjinder Singh Dhami

Published on Feb 20, 2025, 8:36 AM IST

Sikh deportees ‘sans’ turbans sparks row

Indians deported from the US being escorted by the police as they leave the airport upon their arrival, in Amritsar, early Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 17, 2025, 10:48 AM IST

‘Unfortunate’: Akal Takht jathedar on sacking of Giani Harpreet Singh

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Thursday broke his silence on the removal of Giani Harpreet Singh as the jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, saying the decision will harm the independent status of Sikh temporal seats. (HT File)

Published on Feb 14, 2025, 8:02 AM IST

Punjab: SGPC sacks Giani Harpreet as Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar

Giani Harpreet Singh (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 11, 2025, 9:30 AM IST

SAD leaders ‘conspiring’ to remove me from post: Giani Harpreet Singh

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh

Updated on Jan 28, 2025, 9:58 AM IST

SGPC delegation meets Pak envoy over visas for Sikh pilgrims

SGPC delegation meets Pakistan high commission’s charge d’ affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich in New Delhi on Friday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 25, 2025, 7:18 AM IST

Gurdwara body polls: SGPC flags irregularities in voters’ list, seeks extension for fresh registrations

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday called for extending the time period for the registration of new voters for the apex gurdwara body polls, alleging large-scale registration of bogus voters as well as incomplete voter lists.

Updated on Jan 23, 2025, 8:12 AM IST

SGPC writes to CM, seeks holy city status for Amritsar

SGPC demands ban on sale of liquor and tobacco in vicinity of Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Updated on Jan 20, 2025, 5:08 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut on calls to ban Emergency in Punjab: ‘It is complete harassment'

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency released on the big screen on January 17.

Published on Jan 17, 2025, 2:28 PM IST

Complete harassment of art and the artist: Kangana after SGPC calls for ban on 'Emergency'

Complete harassment of art and the artist: Kangana after SGPC calls for ban on 'Emergency'

Published on Jan 17, 2025, 1:37 PM IST

Ban Emergency in Punjab: SGPC to CM on eve of Kangana film release

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut as former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the poster of her film, Emergency.

Published on Jan 16, 2025, 3:29 PM IST

Stage set for first Hry gurdwara body elections this month

Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi of Kurukshetra, considered the power centre of gurdwara politics in Haryana. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 4, 2025, 6:24 AM IST

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