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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

Uphill task ahead for new Takht jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj

Newly appointed jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj (ANI)
Published on Mar 11, 2025 07:28 AM IST

Jathedars who were shown the door abruptly

Giani Raghbir Singh
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:26 AM IST

Black day for Sikh institutions, says Giani Harpreet Singh

Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:58 AM IST

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

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief

Takht jathedar objects to parole granted to dera chief
Published on Jan 31, 2025 05:18 AM IST

Akali rebels seek clarity on Sukhbir Badal’s resignation

Sukhbir Singh Badal with ASIs Jasvir Singh and Hira Singh, who saved his life by foiling the murderous attack on him. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 07:06 AM IST

Stop trying to ‘influence’ jathedar ahead of Dec 2 meet: Dhami urges Sikh bodies

Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh left for Dubai and is set to return a day ahead of the meeting (HT File)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:26 AM IST

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

The Sikh clergy have yet to pronounce tankhah (religious punishment) for Sukhbir. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Man thrashed to death in Ferozepur village over alleged sacrilege

A 25-year-old man was hacked to death with swords by a mob, allegedly after he tore off the pages of Guru Granth Sahib in a village in Ferozepur. (HT File)
Updated on May 05, 2024 07:20 AM IST

Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calendar

Akal Takht jathedar Raghbir Singh along with Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami release the Nanakshahi calendar in Amritsar on Saturday. (HT photo)
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 08:48 AM IST

Sultanpur Lodhi gurdwara clash: Takht jathedar blames CM for violation of maryada

The Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Sunday blamed chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Punjab Police for firing and violation of maryada (religious protocol) at Gurdwara Akal Bunga Chhauni Nihang Singhan at Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district. (PTI File Photo)
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:46 AM IST

SAD leaders stopped from meeting Rajoana: SGPC chief slams ‘autocratic attitude’ of govt

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami (HT file)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:38 AM IST

Withdraw mercy plea or else will go on hunger strike, says Balwant Singh Rajoana

Balwant Singh Rajoana (File Photo)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:52 AM IST

Same-sex marriage: Akal Takht suspends Bathinda gurdwara granthis, ragis, orders probe

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh termed the wedding a sheer violation of religious code of conduct and general ethics, in an official press release. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 12:55 AM IST

Punjab: SGPC bans offering toys in gurdwaras; circular issued to managers

Teja Singh Samundri Hall, head office of the SGPC, in Amritsar. (HT file)
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 10:12 PM IST

Akal Takht, SAD decry denial of UK visa to Khalistani leader Avtar Khanda’s kin

Pro-Khalistan supporter Avtar Singh Khanda, who led an anti-India protest in London died in England's Birmingham. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 12:38 AM IST

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh attends Raghav-Parineeti engagement, sparks row

Acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 15, 2023 01:05 AM IST

Amritpal Singh's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped at airport. Akal Takht says...

Amrit Pal's wife Kirandeep Kaur was stopped from boarding a flight to London at the Sri Guru Ram Dass International Airport here on Thursday.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:43 PM IST

Will give befitting reply to govt at right time: Ex-CM Channi

Former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 01:01 AM IST

Don’t let the Amritpal saga damage the future of Punjab

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Unlike Bhindranwale, Amritpal cannot command any significant section of the street. There were only a handful of people who came out to protest in his support.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 09:45 PM IST

Punjab government ‘flip-flops’ on Akal Takht Jathedar’s security

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh being escorted by guards provided by the SGPC at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Saturday, May 28, 2022. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)
Updated on May 29, 2022 02:03 AM IST