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06 Aug

Govt Should Grant Gurpreet Kaur a Special Chance After Missing Exam Due to Officials’ Misconduct: Advocate Dhami

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdvocate dhami, Gurpreet kaur, Punjab News, SGPC, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Top news

National Times Bureau :- The Shromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President, Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, honoured Gurpreet Kaur, a young Sikh woman, for firmly standing by her Sikh identity during a recent incident in Rajasthan. Gurpreet Kaur was reportedly stopped from appearing in a judicial service examination in Rajasthan after she refused to remove her kirpan and kara two of the five sacred (Kakaars) of faith worn by Amritdhari Sikhs. The exam authorities allegedly asked her to remove them before entering the venue, but she declined, citing the Sikh Rehat Maryada (Code of Conduct). As a result, she was denied…

01 Aug

GNDU Vice-Chancellor Removed from SGPC Panel After Controversial Interaction with RSS Chief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Dr. Karamjit Singh, GNDU Vice Chancellor, RSS Chief, SGPC

Amritsar, August 1, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Dr. Karamjit Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), from a key committee following a controversy surrounding his alleged remarks during a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief.The decision came in the wake of a viral video circulating on social media in which Dr. Singh was reportedly seen expressing views perceived as anti-Sikh during his interaction with the RSS leader. The footage sparked immediate outrage within the Sikh community, prompting strong reactions from various quarters.SGPC Secretary S. Pratap Singh confirmed the development and stated…

22 Jul

Punjab Govt–SGPC Clash Escalates Over Guru Tegh Bahadur Event: Mann Questions SGPC’s Sole Authority

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, SGPC

Chandigarh (National Times): A sharp war of words has broken out between the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the organization of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The controversy began when the SGPC accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of bypassing Sikh traditions by announcing a state-level event independently. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that centenary functions linked to Sikh Gurus must be held under the leadership of the SGPC, the apex religious body of the Sikh community. He further said that the government's duty should…

13 Jul

SGPC Convenes Special Session on August 5 to Discuss Takht Sahibans Protocol

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingSGPC

Amritsar (National Times): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced a special meeting of its members on August 5, 2025, to discuss matters related to etiquette and protocol at the Takht Sahibans, the five temporal seats of Sikh authority. SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan confirmed that the session will be chaired by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, and formal invitations to all committee members were issued on July 11. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the SGPC headquarters located in Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Amritsar. According to Mannan, the core focus will be to review…

20 Jun

SGPC Urged to Take Immediate Action to Evacuate Guru Granth Sahib Saroops from Iran Amid Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, Israel, SGPC

Amritsar/Tehran (National Times): With rising tensions in Iran due to the Israel-Iran conflict, calls for the urgent evacuation of sacred Sikh scriptures from the region have grown louder. The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has made an emotional appeal to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), urging immediate action to protect the saroops (physical copies) of Guru Granth Sahib Ji from the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Tehran. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has requested the SGPC to send a team of five dedicated Sikhs on a chartered flight to bring back the saroops with full maryada (religious…

16 Jun

SGPC Cancels Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary Amid Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabdeath anniversary, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, SGPC, Sikh pilgrims

Amritsar, June 16, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided not to send Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan this year to observe the death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a revered figure in Sikh history. The commemoration, traditionally held on June 29 at his samadhi in Lahore, will be missed by devotees due to rising cross-border tensions and prevailing government advisories.SGPC Secretary Partap Singh confirmed that although many Sikh devotees had already submitted their passports to the SGPC’s Travel Department for the annual pilgrimage, the trip has been called off as a precautionary measure. He emphasized that…

13 Jun

Speaker Sandhwan Defends Government Role in Sikh Celebrations, Urges SGPC to Rise Above Politics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab government, SGPC

Chandigarh: In a deeply felt and assertive statement, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan responded to recent objections raised by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami regarding the Punjab government’s involvement in organizing official celebrations of Sikh centenaries and historical religious events.Sandhwan strongly asserted that Sikh history such as the birth anniversary of Baba Budha Ji, the first Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, and the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib belongs to all of humanity, not to any single institution or political party. He reminded that similar centenaries were officially commemorated in 1975 and 1999 under previous governments…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann Slams Akalis for Politicizing SGPC, Misusing Religious Platforms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, Bhagwant Mann, SGPC, Shiromani Golak Prabandhak Committee

Amritsar, Punjab | June 8, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a scathing attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal leadership on Sunday, accusing them of turning the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) into a money-centered institution. Referring to it sarcastically as the “Shiromani Golak Prabandhak Committee,” Mann alleged that greed and political manipulation under the Akalis have eroded the sanctity of the premier Sikh religious body.Addressing a public gathering in Amritsar, CM Mann accused the Badal family and Akali leaders of exploiting their political dominance to interfere in the internal religious affairs of Sikhs. He alleged that appointments…

23 May

SGPC puts decision to display former PM Manmohan Singh’s portrait in Central Sikh Museum on hold

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Manmohan Singh, SGPC

Amritsar, May 23, 2025: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to temporarily defer the matter of displaying a portrait of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in the Central Sikh Museum at the Golden Temple here. SGPC secretary Partap Singh on Friday said that a recent meeting of the SGPC's Executive Committee had approved the installation of late Manmohan Singh's portrait in the Central Sikh Museum. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has, however, ordered the matter to be put on hold for the time being following objections raised by various groups, he said. The SGPC respects the sentiments…

19 May

Dhruv Rathee Deletes Controversial Video on Sikh Gurus After Backlash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAI controversy, Banda Singh Bahadur, Dhruv Rathee, SGPC, Sikh Gurus

Chandigarh, May 19: Popular YouTuber and influencer Dhruv Rathee has taken down his controversial video on Sikh Gurus and historical events following widespread outrage from the Sikh community. The video, which used AI-generated visuals to depict revered figures like Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Banda Singh Bahadur, had sparked backlash from both religious bodies and individuals for allegedly distorting history and hurting religious sentiments.The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), along with the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), had earlier issued strong objections to the video's content. They accused Rathee of trivializing Sikh history, presenting inaccuracies, and showing a lack…