akal takht jathedar news
Latest from akal takht jathedar
SGPC seeks suggestions on framing rules for Akal Takht jathedar’s appointment
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday appealed to all Sikh organizations, scholars and intellectuals residing in India and abroad to send their suggestions regarding the framing of rules for the qualifications, appointment, jurisdiction, responsibilities, and retirement of the Akal Takht jathedar
Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Uphill task ahead for new Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj
Politically aware, aggressive and vocal, Giani Gargaj will have to find a way to navigate the present Sikh politico-religious turmoil in SAD and SGPC
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Jathedars who were shown the door abruptly
This is not the first time that the SGPC has removed jathedars, whose positions are considered sacrosanct within the community, with many critics dubbing it as a direct attack on the supremacy and sacredness of Sikh temporal seats founded by the Gurus.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Black day for Sikh institutions, says Giani Harpreet Singh
Sikh leaders criticize SAD and SGPC for removing jathedars, calling it a black day for Sikh institutions and damaging community trust in leadership.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC calls executive body meet on March 7
This will be the second meeting of the executive committee since Harjinder Singh Dhami resigned from the top post of the gurdwara body on February 17.
Published on Mar 03, 2025 08:42 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief
Rape-convict Dera chief walked out of the Sunaria jail in Rohtak after he was granted a 30-day parole on January 28. This is his 12th temporary release from jail since 2017, and eighth ahead of assembly polls in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Delhi, where he has a significant following.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:18 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Akali rebels seek clarity on Sukhbir Badal’s resignation
The SAD, on its part, has called an emergency meeting of the party’s core committee on Friday to discuss the further course of action after the assassination attempt on Sukhbir.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Stop trying to ‘influence’ jathedar ahead of Dec 2 meet: Dhami urges Sikh bodies
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Harjinder Singh Dhami, in an official statement, said ‘some people’ are trying to influence the jathedar with their advice and suggestions
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Sukhbir’s resignation: Bhundar, Dhami hold closed-door meet with jathedars
SAD working president Balwinder Singh Bhundar and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh in presence of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 06:16 AM IST
SAD urges Takht to allow Sukhbir to campaign in bypolls
Sukhbir Badal was declared tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) by the highest Sikh temporal seat on August 30 for mistakes committed by the SAD and its government from 2007 to 2017 on complaint of the rebel party leaders.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:36 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Man thrashed to death in Ferozepur village over alleged sacrilege
According to a complaint filed by Lakhvir Singh of Mahalam village, Bakhsish Singh of Talli Gulam village had visited the gurdwara in Bandala village.
Updated on May 05, 2024 07:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ferozepur
Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calendar
An SGPC spokesperson said the calendar of the upcoming year is dedicated to the Jyoti Jot Purb of third Sikh Master Guru Amardas Jee.
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara clash: Takht jathedar blames CM for violation of maryada
The incident took place on November 23 last year when Kapurthala police tried to intervene between the two Nihang groups who had been at loggerheads over the control of the gurdwara. A home guard jawan was killed while 10 persons including four policemen and two local journalists were injured in the clash.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Kaunke disappearance case: Mount pressure on Punjab government to ensure arrest of culprits, Akal Takht to SGPC
Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, in a communiqué to SGPC, said it must be ensured that culprits are arrested and brought to justice.
Updated on Dec 26, 2023 08:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt
In a statement issued here, Rajoana has been in jail for the past 27 years and is forced to go on a hunger strike due to the “stubborn attitude” of the government. “Instead of helping improve the situation, obstacles are being created before the Sikh community by the Bhagwant Mann-led government,” he said.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Withdraw mercy plea or else will go on hunger strike, says Balwant Singh Rajoana
In his two-page letter, a copy of which is with HT, Balwant Singh Rajoana said that there has been no decision on the plea even after 12 years
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:52 AM IST
Karam Prakash, Patiala
Same-sex marriage: Akal Takht suspends Bathinda gurdwara granthis, ragis, orders probe
As per the press release issued by the Akal Takht office, jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh termed the wedding a sheer violation of religious code of conduct and general ethics
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 12:55 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Punjab: SGPC bans offering toys in gurdwaras; circular issued to managers
In the circular issued by the SGPC secretary to the gurdwara managers, the managers were asked to ensure that no devotee offers toys
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 10:12 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Akal Takht, SAD decry denial of UK visa to Khalistani leader Avtar Khanda’s kin
Khalistani leader Avtar Singh Khanda, who had political asylum in the UK, was on the radar of Indian intelligence agencies for his alleged involvement in anti-India activities. He died after a brief illness in a hospital on June 15.
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Amritsar
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh attends Raghav-Parineeti engagement, sparks row
The presence of Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh at an AAP MP's engagement party has caused controversy. After a video of the event went viral, SAD leader Virsa Singh Valtoha accused Singh of allowing the Sikh code of conduct to be breached at the party, where liquor and meat were served. AAP spokesperson Malwinder Singh Kang said the party could not be told where the jathedar could go, while Congress state president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring saw "nothing objectionable in it". The jathedar has not commented.
Updated on May 15, 2023 01:05 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Amritpal Singh's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped at airport. Akal Takht says...
In a video statement issued here, Singh said that stopping Kaur at an airport in Amritsar was not right from any angle as she was headed to her parental home.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:43 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Will give befitting reply to govt at right time: Ex-CM Channi
Former CM Channi, summoned by the vigilance bureau in a DA probe, accused ruling party AAP of political vendetta, criticized law and order, and challenged the appointment promise of a Dalit deputy CM. He also criticized the inadequate compensation to farmers and said that the state government is committing fraud with farmers.
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 01:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Jalandhar
Don’t let the Amritpal saga damage the future of Punjab
The radical preacher’s sudden appearance, alleged ties to Pakistan, dramatic escape, and video leaks raise unanswered questions.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 09:44 PM IST
Punjab government ‘flip-flops’ on Akal Takht Jathedar’s security
The Punjab Police on Saturday withdrew the security of 424 people, including the Akal Takht jathedar, who had a few days ago advised Sikhs to keep licensed weapons, drawing criticism from chief minister Bhagwant Mann.
Updated on May 29, 2022 02:03 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht Jathedar’s resignation will lessen anger among Sikhs, says former SGPC chief Makkar
Makkar had stated that Sukhbir Singh Badal, the then deputy chief minister, had informed him about the plans to pardon the Dera head, but he had advised him against it.
Updated on Oct 19, 2018 02:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Ludhiana | Mohit Khanna