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02 Feb

SGPC Sets Up Expert Sub-Committee to Counter Misuse of AI Content Targeting Sikhism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessAI misuse, artificial intelligence, digital content, SGPC, Sikh religious sentiments, Social Media

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The decision was taken following a resolution adopted by the SGPC’s executive committee, which observed an increase in AI-generated videos and content circulating on social media platforms that allegedly undermine Sikh beliefs and traditions. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami approved the formation of the panel to formulate legal and technological strategies to curb such misuse. Providing details, SGPC Secretary Pratap Singh said instances of AI-driven content targeting Sikh religious dignity have grown noticeably in recent times. Keeping this in view, the executive committee decided to set up a dedicated sub-committee comprising legal professionals and specialists with…

19 Jan

SGPC Chief has become soldier of Sukhbir Badal instead of serving Guru Sahiban, which is deeply painful for Panth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCm bhagwant maan, SGPC

People will not allow SGPC Chief’s ploys to push Punjab back into beadbi & goondagardi to succeed: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann People can never forget goondagardi & beadbi witnessed during Akali rule: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann National Times Bureau :- At a public function in Majithia on Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a clear message on faith, governance and the future of the constituency while laying the foundation stone for 23 rural link roads worth ₹11.32 crore. The Chief Minister said it would have given him heartfelt happiness if the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) President, Advocate…

18 Jan

Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on Sikh Institutions Rekindle Controversy in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Bhagwant Mann, jathedar controversy, SGPC, Sikh institutions

Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again sparked controversy with sharp remarks targeting Sikh religious institutions, raising questions over the functioning of jathedars and the leadership of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), despite having recently assured restraint on such statements. Addressing a state-level programme at the grain market in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar, Mann made comments that were perceived as objectionable by religious and political circles. His remarks questioned the process through which jathedars are appointed or removed and how religious pardons are granted or withdrawn, triggering strong reactions from panthic organisations. The controversy has gained…

16 Jan

SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAtishi remarks, condemnation resolution, Executive Committee meeting, Harjinder singh dhami, SGPC, Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, January 16: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was held today at the SGPC office in Amritsar under the chairmanship of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. During the meeting, a condemnation resolution was unanimously passed against the alleged derogatory remarks made about the Sikh Gurus by former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, with a decision to initiate strict action against her. Addressing the meeting, Advocate Dhami said that the use of objectionable language about the Sikh Gurus by an elected representative on the floor of the Delhi…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKultar Singh Sandhwan, Missing Sacred Swaroops, Punjab, SGPC

SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

04 Jan

Police Step Up Action in 328 Sacred Saroops Case, One more Former SGPC Employee Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2 Arrested, 328 Saroop Missing, Punjab, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- Police have intensified their investigation in the case involving the disappearance of 328 sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, leading to the arrest of a former employee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). According to official sources, the accused, who previously served with the SGPC, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe aimed at uncovering the full chain of responsibility behind the missing sacred scriptures. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention and concern within the Sikh community. Investigating agencies stated that the action…

16 Dec

Bibi Kiranjot Kaur Questions Punjab Government’s ‘Holy City’ Decision, Flags Sikh Traditions on Meat Practices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBibi Kiranjot Kaur, Holy City status Punjab, Jhatka meat, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: SGPC member, senior Akali leader and granddaughter of Master Tara Singh, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur has raised strong objections to the Punjab government’s decision to grant Holy City status to three cities in the state, questioning the proposed restrictions linked to the move.In a social media post, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur said that in Sikhism, tobacco and Kutha (Halal) meat are regarded as bajjar kurehit, or major religious prohibitions. She added that alcohol and other intoxicants are also forbidden under Sikh tenets, while Jhatka meat is the religiously sanctioned practice for Sikhs.Referring to historical precedents, she stated that…

12 Dec

Centre Declines Demand to Rename ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, BJP Backs Decision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAkal Takht, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, SGPC, Sikh organisations, Veer Bal Diwas

Chandigarh, December 12, 2025 — The Central Government has declined requests from several Sikh organisations and political parties to change the name of ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, reaffirming that the current title will remain unchanged. The decision follows sustained appeals from Sikh bodies urging the Centre to revise the nomenclature.BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa defended the government’s stance, asserting that the existing name suitably honours the unmatched martyrdom of the Sahibzaade. He said the terminology reflects the spirit of sacrifice associated with the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh.The move comes days after the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib wrote…

20 Nov

Youtube suspends SGPC’s official channel for one week over policy violation; Live Gurbani shifted to alternate channel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingSGPC, YouTube

National Times Bureau :- YouTube has suspended the official channel of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), SGPC, Sri Amritsar, for one week citing a violation of its content policies. The suspension was enforced on the evening of November 19, during the live broadcast of Rehras Sahib from Sri Harmandir Sahib. According to YouTube, the action stems from objections raised over a video uploaded on October 31, 2025, in which a Sikh preacher discussed historical events related to Sikh warriors and references connected to the 1984 period. The platform flagged the video as a breach of its content guidelines. SGPC…

03 Nov

Clash of Factions Looms as SGPC Set to Elect New President and Office-Bearers Today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingSGPC

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A charged atmosphere prevails within the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) complex as members gear up for what promises to be one of the most closely contested presidential elections in recent years. The voting, scheduled for today at the historic Teja Singh Samundari Hall, will decide not only the next SGPC president but also key office-bearers of the influential Sikh religious body. The upcoming contest is being seen as a litmus test for Harjinder Singh Dhami, who is eyeing a fifth consecutive term as president. Backed by the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Dhami faces…