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14 Oct

SGPC Launches Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Web Channel Ahead of 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Ninth Guru

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab350th martyrdom anniversary, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, SGPC, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib

Jaito, October 14: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has launched the official web channel of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib, to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The channel, available on YouTube and other digital platforms, will broadcast live Gurbani Kirtan daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., enabling devotees worldwide to connect with the holy shrine and its spiritual ambiance.In addition to the digital initiative, the SGPC has set up a special office at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib to oversee the smooth organization of events and coordinate arrangements related to the…

13 Oct

SGPC presidential elections to be held on November 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2025, Amritsar, Elections, Punjab News, SGPC, Sikh

National Times Bureau :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee elections will be held on November 3. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the SGPC's executive committee, which was presided over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami. Elections will be held for the posts of President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, General Secretary, and 11 members of the Interim Committee. "The elections will be held on November 3 during the General House Session by members of the SGPC", said Harjinder Singh Dhami. The elections are conducted every year in November to elect…

17 Sep

Shiromani Committee Acts Against Staff Over Protocol Breach During Rahul Gandhi’s Gurdwara Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGurdwara Baba Budha Sahib, protocol breach, Rahul Gandhi, SGPC

Amritsar, September 17: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken disciplinary action against staff members of Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji, Ramdas, after a breach of religious protocol during the visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.SGPC Secretary Pratap Singh said the inquiry was ordered by Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and the findings were received today. Based on the report, Katha Vachak Bhai Palwinder Singh and Sevadar Bhai Harvinder Singh have been suspended, while the services of Granthi Bhai Kulvinder Singh were terminated. Manager Pragt Singh has also been issued a warning and transferred.The probe revealed that Rahul…

05 Sep

SGPC Launches Major Relief Drive for Punjab Flood Victims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, SGPC

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Extending support to people hit by the recent floods in Punjab, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced financial aid of Rs 1 crore for immediate relief and rehabilitation work. SGPC President Sardar Harjinder Singh Dhami said the committee is also preparing to raise another ₹1 crore shortly to strengthen the ongoing assistance for affected families. According to Dhami, the disaster has left thousands struggling for survival, and collective responsibility is the only way forward. To encourage wider participation, the SGPC has opened a special account where individuals, especially those living abroad, can contribute directly to…

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…