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Will come up with new policy for films on Sikh figures, says Akal Takht jathedar
Addressing a special gathering held on Friday at Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Gargaj said that keeping in mind the earlier decisions made by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in 1934, 1940, 2003, 2015, and 2022 regarding films and visuals, a basic policy framework was discussed.
Published on May 03, 2025 09:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Akal Takht, SGPC, hardliners condemn Pahalgam terror attack, term it a cowardly act
Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said the attack reminded him of the March 2000 massacre in Chittisinghpura, Kashmir, in which 35 Sikhs were killed. He called for justice to affected families in both incidents.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 07:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Appear before Takht with clarification: Giani Gargaj to Dhadrianwale
Responding to a media query, Giani Gargaj called upon the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Damdami Taksal, Nihang bodies, Sikh organisations, missionary colleges, institutions, and preachers to move forward unitedly to strengthen the campaign for preaching the Sikh faith.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Giani Gargaj launches drive to counter ‘religious conversions’
On this occasion, a special religious function was organised at the gurdwara where a large number of sangat (devotees) from the village and surrounding areas participated
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Gurdwaras mustn’t have govt interference, Giani Gargaj tells Haryana CM
Jathedar urged chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to ensure that students are taught Punjabi from the beginning in Haryana schools; says Haryana should hire employees who can read and write Punjabi.
Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar