Anandpur Sahib Archives - National Times

01 Oct

AAP Questions SGPC Chief Over CBI Demand in Sri Anandpur Sahib Sarai Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Akali Dal, Anandpur Sahib, Baltej Pannu, CBI probe, Punjab Police, SGPC

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) — The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday sharply criticized Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami for seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into a woman’s eight-month stay at an SGPC-run sarai in Sri Anandpur Sahib, questioning why the apex Sikh body is resisting cooperation with the Punjab Police. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab media in-charge Baltej Pannu urged Dhami to stop deflecting accountability and immediately hand over all relevant documentation to state investigators. Pannu questioned why an outside agency is being sought when the crucial evidence—including guest registers, financial logs, and details regarding…

25 Sep

AAP Questions SGPC Inquiry Panel Over Anandpur Sahib Sarai Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Anandpur Sahib, Baltej Pannu, Harjinder singh dhami, SGPC, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Friday launched a sharp attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee) President Harjinder Singh Dhami over the controversy surrounding the SGPC sarai at Sri Anandpur Sahib and the FIR registered against Amarjit Singh Chawla and Malkit Singh. Baltej Pannu said that even after Amarjit Singh Chawla and Malkit Singh were expelled from the Panth, the SGPC had not put up even a single signboard outside its institutes and gurdwaras informing the Sikh sangat that no association should be maintained with them. In…

05 Aug

Malvinder Singh Kang Urges Nitin Gadkari to Declare Banga–Naina Devi Route as National Highway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnandpur Sahib, Banga, Garhshankar, Malvinder Singh Kang, National Highway, Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Wednesday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and strongly reiterated the long-pending demand to declare the Banga–Garhshankar–Sri Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Road as a National Highway. During the meeting, Kang discussed the strategic, religious and economic importance of the road and urged the Union Government to expedite the project. Kang said that the proposed National Highway is not merely a road infrastructure project but a lifeline for lakhs of people across the region. He pointed out that the…

24 Nov

Punjab Assembly Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as ‘Holy Cities’ on Historic Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Holy Cities, Punjab Assembly, Talwandi Sabo

Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 24 — The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Sunday unanimously approved a landmark resolution recognising Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as “Holy Cities,” marking a significant cultural and spiritual moment for the state.The special session, held at Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, saw rare unity across political parties as members supported the resolution introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The three towns, each tied closely to Sikh history, will now be governed under stricter cultural norms. The sale and consumption of liquor, tobacco and meat will be…

09 Oct

Punjab Planning to Declare Anandpur Sahib as 24th District to Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAnandpur Sahib, Punjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark decision that is expected to hold deep cultural and historical significance, the Punjab government is preparing to announce Anandpur Sahib as the 24th district of the state. The move, which will coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24, aims to honor the revered Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice and his legacy. Sources within the Punjab government have confirmed that the announcement will be made during a special Assembly session planned for November 24, the date which marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who stood for religious freedom…

08 Oct

Anandpur Sahib likely to become 24th district of Punjab, may include seats from Hoshiarpur constituency

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAnandpur Sahib, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government is likely to declare Anandpur Sahib as Punjab's 24th district to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The region holds significant religious revarence and residents have long been demanding district status for it. Currently, the Anandpur Sahib region is divided between the assembly constituencies of Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar (Ropar) districts. Local citizens, religious bodies, and public representatives have been consistently urging the government to create a separate district. The proposal is also being considered substantial from administrative convenience and regional development perspective. A high-level committee formed by the government has…

13 Apr

Anandpur Sahib Clash: Minister Bains, Akal Takht Jathedar Argue Over Roadwork and Religious Authority

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Anandpur Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Harjot Singh Bains

Anandpur Sahib, April 13, 2025 — A fiery confrontation unfolded today between Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains and the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, during a public event in Anandpur Sahib. What began as a question about local infrastructure turned into a charged debate over religious authority and the role of politics in Sikh institutions.The tension sparked when Jathedar Gargaj demanded answers about the long-pending construction of the road leading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. “Minister Bains, you’ve made announcements from this very stage. When will the road actually be built?” he pressed.Bains responded…

04 Apr

Bhagwant Mann Pushes for Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Ropeway to Ease Pilgrim Travel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnandpur Sahib, Bhagwant Mann, Naina Devi, Ropeway Project

Naina Devi, April 4, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced a renewed push to kickstart the long-pending ropeway project between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Naina Devi ji, aiming to ease travel for thousands of pilgrims.Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the revered Shaktipeeth Sri Naina Devi ji temple during Navratras, Mann said he would soon request the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to form a joint task force of officers to fast-track the project. He called the ropeway a vital step for improving connectivity between the two major pilgrimage sites separated by tough terrain.Mann expressed disappointment…

14 Mar

Hola Mohalla: How Guru Gobind Singh’s Vision Turned into Sikhism’s Grand Festival of Strength and Unity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAnandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh, Hola Mohalla, Sikh festival

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab — Every year, thousands of Sikhs from across the world gather at Anandpur Sahib to witness the breathtaking spectacle of Hola Mohalla. This festival, marked by impressive martial displays and deep spiritual devotion, traces its roots to a period of conflict and resilience in Sikh history. But what inspired Guru Gobind Singh to create this extraordinary tradition? The story behind Hola Mohalla is as powerful as the festival itself. A Tradition Born from Resistance The origins of Hola Mohalla lie in one of the most turbulent periods of Sikh history. By the late 1600s, the Mughal Empire,…