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Amid rise in border tensions, Golden Temple footfall drops by 70%

On normal days, the shrine is typically filled with long queues of devotees. However, on Wednesday and Thursday, the premises appeared noticeably empty with no crowd congestion at the shrine

Golden Temple in Amritsar wears a deserted look amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on May 09, 2025 08:40 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Guest Column| Op Black Thunder-1: Power of persistent persuasion

This mandate of ‘no-entry’ and ‘no-fire’ towards the sanctum sanctorum applied equally to us. We had two options – to continue the siege in the hope to wear out those inside Golden Temple, or withdraw the caveat and permit NSG to proceed. In this precarious situation, then SSP SS Virk and I took a risk.

The persistent persuasion finally paid off. As many as 135 people came out of Golden Temple in a single-line formation, without anyone firing a shot. It was a peaceful end to a perilous situation. (File photo)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2025 02:25 PM IST

ByRamesh Inder Singh

Punjab: Sukhbir elected Akali Dal president for 4th time

He was first elected as the party president in 2008 and at 45, was the youngest person to occupy the post. Sukhbir, the son of late party patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, was the only candidate for the post of party president.

Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple after being elected president of the Shiromani Akali Dal in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:02 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Punjab: Sukhbir Badal elected SAD president for the 4th time

Sukhbir had resigned from the post on November 16 last year after being declared a tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, for the mistakes of the party and its government from 2007 to 2017.

Sukhbir Singh Badal after being elected the SAD president during the delegate meeting of the party, held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall, the headquarters of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, at the Golden Temple complex on Saturday. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2025 03:14 PM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

SAD polls: Sukbhir likely to take over reins of party again

As many as 567 delegates, four each from 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab will cast their vote during the session.

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Published on Apr 12, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Amritsar/chandigarh

HC notice to Punjab on Sukhbir’s plea for CBI probe into bid on life

Shiromani Akali Dal leader says Punjab Police inquiry into attack by former militant Narain Singh Chaura on him outside Golden Temple in Amritsar on December 4 last year was “biased and marred by ulterior motives”. Chaura was recently granted bail.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal (in photo) had a narrow escape as the attacker, Narain Singh Chaura, a former militant, was overpowered by policemen in plainclothes at the Golden Temple entrance on December 4 last year. (HT file photo)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 02:22 PM IST

BySurender Sharma

Damdami Taksal holds protest over removal of jathedars

The protest come after a call by Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma; the protesters gave the committee an ultimatum to revoke the decision by April 15

Police stop protesters from moving towards Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) headquarters in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

SGPC general house: Opposition resolution on removal of jathedars stalled

The session, conducted by SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, started amid high-security arrangements made by the SGPC and Punjab Police at Teja Singh Samundri Hall, the headquarters of the gurdwara body in Golden Temple complex amid a call by opposition members to present a resolution against the removal of jathedars.

The budget session of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:58 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Sukhbir shooter Chaura gets bail, to walk out of Ropar jail tomorrow

Chaura had opened fire at Sukhbir from close range when the SAD leader was undergoing tankhah (religious punishment) awarded by Akal Takht for the mistakes committed by his party and its government from 2007-17

Chaura’s bail bond would be furnished on Wednesday after which he would be released. (HT File)

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Updated on Mar 25, 2025 05:25 PM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Delhiwale: At home, Nony Singh’s Mahal

88-year-old artist Nony Singh recalls her painting, now returned to her, which depicts Jaipur's Jal Mahal and has a unique backstory.

The oil painting hangs in a balcony-facing corner of the artist’s residence in Vasant Vihar. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByMayank Austen Soofi

UK jatha starts cleaning Golden Temple’s gold plating

To maintain the sheen of gold plating of the Golden Temple, UK-based Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha has begun the ‘sewa’ of cleaning these. The sewa has entered its 25th year.

Volunteers of the UK jatha, Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha, cleaning the gold plating of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025 09:34 PM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Akal Takht-constituted committee launches SAD recruitment drive

Five-member panel, comprising Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Iqbal Singh Jhunda, Manpreet Singh Ayali, Santa Singh Umaidpuri and Satwant Kaur, discusses Panthic unity with Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

Former Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh performing ‘ardas’ in the presence of the committee members to launch the membership drive for the Shiromani Akali Dal in Amritsar on Tuesday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 03:42 PM IST

BySurjit Singh

Akal Takht-appointed panel to start membership drive today

Two members of the committee, including SGPC president and former SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar, have since resigned from the committee, and now, five members, including Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Manpreet Singh Ayali, Iqbal Singh Jhoondan, Santa Singh Umaidpur and Bibi Satwant Kaur will start the membership drive

Akali leader Gurpartap Singh Wadala (HT File)

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:24 AM IST

ByGurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh

Kejriwal, Mann offer prayers at Golden Temple as Punjab govt marks 3 years

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Amritsar after a 10-day Vipassana meditation session in Hoshiarpur

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann during a visit to the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Sunday, March 16, 2025.(PTI)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:12 PM IST

ANI |

Punjab: Attacked by rod-wielding man, 5 hurt in Golden Temple ‘sarai’

Accused turned violent when asked about his antecedents, claims Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s secretary Partap Singh; he and his companion handed over to the police

The injured were rushed to Sri Guru Ramdas Hospital in Vallah.

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Amritsar

Man attacks pilgrims with iron pipes inside Golden Temple, five injured

Doctors said that one victim was in a serious condition and was admitted to intensive care unit (ICU)

An assailant named Zulfan allegedly attacked people with iron pipes in the Shri Guru Ramdas Sarai, a lodging facility for pilgrims(HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)

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Updated on Mar 15, 2025 01:54 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Decisions against Sikh institutions will trigger outrage: Giani Raghbir Singh

On March 7, the SGPC’s executive committee terminated the services of Giani Raghbir Singh as jathedar of Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, and Giani Sultan Singh as jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib nearly four weeks after removing Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:38 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

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

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Multi-storey building coming up near Golden Temple triggers row

The building, which is being built by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), appears to be higher than Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat.

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

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 08:44 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna offer prayers at Golden Temple. See pics

On Monday, Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna paid a visit to the Golden Temple and offered prayers there with 'Chhaava' team.

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna at the Golden Temple.

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Updated on Feb 11, 2025 07:09 AM IST

ANI | ByHT Entertainment Desk

SGPC writes to CM, seeks holy city status for Amritsar

SGPC urges CM Mann to declare Amritsar a holy city, demanding a ban on liquor and tobacco near the Golden Temple to protect its sanctity.

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

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Updated on Jan 20, 2025 05:08 AM IST

BySurjit Singh

No ‘rift’ in Akali Dal (WPD), says MP Amritpal’s father

Radical Sikh leaders launched the regional party at a political conference on the sidelines of the annual Maghi Mela in Muktsar on January 14.

Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh (extreme left) with other leaders of the Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) party at the Golden Temple on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Ananya Panday’s simple kurta set for Golden Temple visit costs just ₹4000. Pics

Ananya Panday kept her look simple and stylish with a ₹4000 kurta set for her Golden Temple visit, embracing comfort and elegance.

Ananya Panday shines in stunning ethnic kurta set during Amritsar visit.(Instagram)

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Published on Jan 11, 2025 04:13 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

SAD to hold ‘akhand path’ in memory of Manmohan Singh

Sukhbir’s wife and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday personally conveyed the party’s humble wish and decision in this regard to Manmohan Singh’s widow Gursharan Kaur, according to a party spokesperson

Dates for the path and ardas will be announced soon in consultation with the family of late former PM and the SGPC. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 04, 2025 06:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Punjab: SGPC rescinds resolution to excommunicate Chaura

In another decision, the gurdwara body extended the deadline for probe against Giani Harpreet Singh by a month

SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami (center) during the executive meeting in Amritsar on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:37 PM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Sonu Sood offers prayers at Golden temple ahead of Fateh release

Sonu Sood recently made a heartfelt visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, ahead of the release of his much-anticipated directorial debut, 'Fateh'.

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood (R) visits the Golden temple in Amritsar on December 29, 2024. (Photo by Narinder NANU / AFP)(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:42 PM IST

ANI | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Yami Gautam joins Sanjay Dutt, Aditya Dhar to offer prayers at Golden Temple

Sanjay Dutt is currently in Amritsar for the shoot of his upcoming films with director Aditya Dhar. Yami Gautam joined them for a sacred visit to the Gurudwara.

Yami Gautam, Aditya Dhar, Sanjay Dutt at the Golden Temple.

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Published on Dec 17, 2024 08:37 PM IST

ANI | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Sukhbir attacker Chaura’s remand extended by 2 days

Police told the court that they have named Dharam Singh, who met the former militant before the attack, in the FIR

Former militant Narain Singh Chaura being produced by Punjab Police in the local court in Amritsar on Saturday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon

During his 10-day atonement, Sukhbir performed the duty of ‘sewadar’ at the entrance of the Golden Temple and other historic gurdwaras

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar on Friday. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

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Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:47 AM IST

BySurjit Singh, Amritsar

Sikh hardliners call meet to oppose SGPC demand to excommunicate Sukhbir attacker Chaura

The Dal Khalsa has called for a gathering of panthic organisations and personalities at Akal Takht on December 18 to express its opposition.

Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura being presented in court in Amritsar earlier this week. (ANI)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Amritsar

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On normal days, the shrine is typically filled with long queues of devotees. However, on Wednesday and Thursday, the premises appeared noticeably empty with no crowd congestion at the shrine

He was first elected as the party president in 2008 and at 45, was the youngest person to occupy the post. Sukhbir, the son of late party patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, was the only candidate for the post of party president.

Sukhbir had resigned from the post on November 16 last year after being declared a tankhaiya (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, for the mistakes of the party and its government from 2007 to 2017.

As many as 567 delegates, four each from 117 assembly constituencies in Punjab will cast their vote during the session.

Shiromani Akali Dal leader says Punjab Police inquiry into attack by former militant Narain Singh Chaura on him outside Golden Temple in Amritsar on December 4 last year was “biased and marred by ulterior motives”. Chaura was recently granted bail.

The protest come after a call by Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma; the protesters gave the committee an ultimatum to revoke the decision by April 15

Chaura had opened fire at Sukhbir from close range when the SAD leader was undergoing tankhah (religious punishment) awarded by Akal Takht for the mistakes committed by his party and its government from 2007-17

88-year-old artist Nony Singh recalls her painting, now returned to her, which depicts Jaipur's Jal Mahal and has a unique backstory.

To maintain the sheen of gold plating of the Golden Temple, UK-based Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha has begun the ‘sewa’ of cleaning these. The sewa has entered its 25th year.

Five-member panel, comprising Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Iqbal Singh Jhunda, Manpreet Singh Ayali, Santa Singh Umaidpuri and Satwant Kaur, discusses Panthic unity with Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal arrived in Amritsar after a 10-day Vipassana meditation session in Hoshiarpur

Accused turned violent when asked about his antecedents, claims Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s secretary Partap Singh; he and his companion handed over to the police

Doctors said that one victim was in a serious condition and was admitted to intensive care unit (ICU)

On March 7, the SGPC’s executive committee terminated the services of Giani Raghbir Singh as jathedar of Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, and Giani Sultan Singh as jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib nearly four weeks after removing Giani Harpreet Singh as jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

The building, which is being built by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), appears to be higher than Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat.

On Monday, Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna paid a visit to the Golden Temple and offered prayers there with 'Chhaava' team.

SGPC urges CM Mann to declare Amritsar a holy city, demanding a ban on liquor and tobacco near the Golden Temple to protect its sanctity.

Radical Sikh leaders launched the regional party at a political conference on the sidelines of the annual Maghi Mela in Muktsar on January 14.

Ananya Panday kept her look simple and stylish with a ₹4000 kurta set for her Golden Temple visit, embracing comfort and elegance.

Sukhbir’s wife and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday personally conveyed the party’s humble wish and decision in this regard to Manmohan Singh’s widow Gursharan Kaur, according to a party spokesperson

In another decision, the gurdwara body extended the deadline for probe against Giani Harpreet Singh by a month

Sonu Sood recently made a heartfelt visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, ahead of the release of his much-anticipated directorial debut, 'Fateh'.

Sanjay Dutt is currently in Amritsar for the shoot of his upcoming films with director Aditya Dhar. Yami Gautam joined them for a sacred visit to the Gurudwara.

Police told the court that they have named Dharam Singh, who met the former militant before the attack, in the FIR

During his 10-day atonement, Sukhbir performed the duty of ‘sewadar’ at the entrance of the Golden Temple and other historic gurdwaras

The Dal Khalsa has called for a gathering of panthic organisations and personalities at Akal Takht on December 18 to express its opposition.

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