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India condemns demolition of 125-yr-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province

Jaiswal contended the demolition of the gurdwara was “not an isolated incident”. (HT Sourced /Screengrab)

Published on Jul 01, 2026 08:49 pm IST

Jathedar asks community to identify those challenging Akal Takht’s authority

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj addressing a function marking the birth anniversary of sixth Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind on Tuesday. (HT)

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Published on Jul 01, 2026 05:52 am IST

Guest column | Why Satkar Act needs dialogue, not discord

The Punjab government, SGPC and Akal Takht share a common responsibility to safeguard the security, sanctity and reverential sambh sambhaal of the holy saroops while preserving public confidence and communal harmony. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 28, 2026 08:51 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)

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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.

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Published on Jun 25, 2026 05:44 am IST

SAD condemns Mann for ‘challenging’ Takht’s authority

At a meeting chaired by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the committee said the chief minister was “deliberately creating fissures in the Sikh community”. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:50 am IST

Guru Arjan Dev’s sacrifice an eternal message of truth, righteousness, says Haryana CM

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini along with Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjeet) chief Giani Harpreet Singh during a state- level event to mark the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev in Panchkula. (Sant Arora/HT)

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Published on Jun 19, 2026 07:32 am IST

'False propaganda': Mann rejects Akal Takht decree over viral video

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann during Lok Milni’ (public interaction) at Bihala village in the Chabbewal assembly segment in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2026 10:31 am IST

Row as Akal Takht head calls Mann ‘anti-Panth’, AAP objects

The five Sikh high priests pronouncing the religious verdict against Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann from the Akal Takht in the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Monday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Jun 16, 2026 11:59 am IST

Sikh jatha forced to return from Wagah border: Haryana SAD demands apology from state govt, defends HSGMC

He along with other SAD members submitted a memorandum in the name of Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to district administration in Ambala, Yamunanagar and Kurukshetra. (HT Photo)

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Published on Jun 13, 2026 05:34 am IST

19-year-old UP youth held for sacrilege bid at Amritsar gurdwara

Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj said the incident bore a striking resemblance to a sacrilege attempt in 2021, when an individual crossed the safety grill inside Golden Temple and picked up a kirpan. (HT File)

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Published on Jun 12, 2026 07:38 am IST

Mohali: Airport Road choked as protesters stage march over alleged sacrilege in Sohana

DSP traffic Karnail Singh confirmed that traffic disruption occurred due to the protest march and said normal movement was restored after police intervention. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

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Published on May 24, 2026 04:30 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 .

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Published on May 21, 2026 07:46 am IST

Akal Takht writes to Punjab Speaker, says remove contentious clauses

Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (HT File)

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Published on May 12, 2026 07:50 am 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)

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Published on May 09, 2026 05:15 pm IST

Deterrence or state interference: New anti-sacrilege law sparks panthic debate

The Punjab government’s recent enactment of the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, designed to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege (beadbi) of the Sikh holy scripture, has sparked significant debate and divided the Sikh community. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Published on May 09, 2026 06:30 am IST

7 Indian-origin persons deported over extortion-related crimes

The collage posted by Canadian police of the seven Indian-origin persons charged with alleged extortion-related crimes. (Credit: Surrey Police Service)

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Published on May 08, 2026 02:44 pm 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)

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Published on May 04, 2026 06:32 am IST

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

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Published on May 03, 2026 10:44 pm 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.

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Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:00 am IST

4 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany; police launch probe

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Published on Apr 21, 2026 12:37 pm IST

New Zealand PM, Akal Takht jathedar discuss Sikh community’s contributions

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with Akal Takht jathedar at Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in Otahuhu, Auckland, on Sunday. (HT)

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Published on Apr 20, 2026 05:40 am IST

Carney hails Sikh community contributions to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the stage following his speech at the Liberal national convention in Montreal on Saturday. (AP)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2026 02:00 pm IST

Punjab: Dhami backs bill, says effective enforcement crucial

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami

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Published on Apr 14, 2026 06:54 am IST

When is Baisakh in April? Know date, time and how to celebrate the festival

Baisakhi is celebrated as harvest festivak by Punjabi community.

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Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Sukhbir accuses Mann of double standards on anti-sacrilege bill

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, with senior party leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and Balwinder Singh Bhunder in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, on Saturday. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

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Published on Apr 12, 2026 06:26 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)

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Published on Apr 07, 2026 06:22 am IST