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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…

22 Sep

AAP Questions Silence of Akali, Congress and BJP Leaders Over Allegations Against Amarjit Singh Chawla

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Amarjit Singh Chawla, Baltej Pannu, Punjab News, Punjab politics, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Tuesday questioned the continued silence of Akali Dal (Badal) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee) leadership, senior Akali leaders, Congress leaders and BJP leaders over the serious allegations raised by a woman from Bahrain against Akali leader Amarjit Singh Chawla and others. He also questioned the silence of Akali leaders Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Bikram Singh Majithia, Congress leaders Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Partap Singh Bajwa, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and senior BJP leaders on the matter. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge…

30 Jul

Punjab Government to Amend Sacrilege Law; AAP Assures No Interference in Religious Affairs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGuru Granth Sahib, Legislation, Malvinder Singh Kang, Punjab, sacrilege, SGPC, Sikhism

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang on Thursday categorically clarified that the Punjab Government's law against sacrilege is aimed solely at ensuring the strictest punishment for those who deliberately commit acts of sacrilege and has no intention of interfering in Sikh religious affairs, Sikh Rehat Maryada, or the rights of religious institutions. Addressing a press conference, Kang said the Bhagwant Mann Government brought the legislation in response to the long-standing demand of the Sikh community for a strong legal framework to prevent repeated incidents of sacrilege and ensure that those responsible do not…

23 May

SGPC Chief Reviews Preparations for Panthic Conference at Baba Bakala, Calls for Strict Law Against Sacrilege

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Gurpreet Singh :- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday held a special meeting with preachers, dhadis and kavishars of the Majha region at Teja Singh Samundri Hall to review preparations for the upcoming Panthic conference scheduled to be held at Baba Bakala on May 31. Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the conference aimed to spread awareness among the Sikh community and strengthen Panthic unity. He also recalled the martyrs of the historic Paonta Sahib episode, stating that ‘Sri Akhand Path Sahib’ bhog and ardas were performed in their memory during the early morning hours.…

23 May

SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday organised a special Gurmat Samagam at Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall within the Golden Temple complex to commemorate the 11 Nihang Singhs who were martyred during the 1964 Paonta Sahib massacre. The martyrs had laid down their lives while fighting to free Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, associated with the legacy of Guru Gobind Singh, from the control of corrupt mahants. The religious programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by devotional kirtan performed by Hazoori Ragi jathas. A large number of devotees attended the gathering and paid…

29 Apr

SGPC Announces Key Administrative Appointments at Golden Temple

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday carried out significant administrative reshuffle, appointing Major Singh as the new General Manager of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib. The position is considered crucial as it oversees the day-to-day management and operations of the shrine. In another key decision, Balwinder Singh Kahlwan has been assigned charge of the important Section-85 of the SGPC, where he will supervise administrative functioning. Meanwhile, Gurinder Singh Mathrewal has been appointed as the new secretary of the Dharam Prachar Committee and will be responsible for handling religious outreach and related activities. The SGPC stated that…

21 Mar

Applications Open for Sikh Jatha to Pakistan on Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary; Passport Submission Deadline March 31

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has invited applications from Sikh devotees for a religious delegation set to visit Pakistan in June 2026 to mark the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Interested pilgrims have been asked to submit their passports by March 31 at the SGPC’s headquarters through its travel department. According to SGPC officials, the annual jatha is organized to facilitate devotees in paying obeisance at historic gurdwaras in Pakistan associated with the Sikh empire. Applicants are required to submit their passports along with a recommendation from their respective SGPC constituency member. The committee has…

07 Mar

SGPC Announces ₹1 Lakh Reward for Sikh UPSC Achievers and Dedicated Training Fund

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, SGPC, Sikh Achievers, Simrandeep Kaur, UPSC Results

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of ₹1 lakh each for Sikh candidates who successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. During a press briefing on Saturday, Dhami lauded the selection of these students into India’s prestigious administrative services, describing their achievement as a beacon of hard work and determination for the nation's youth. Special recognition was given to Simrandeep Kaur, who achieved a remarkable 15th rank across the country. Dhami noted with pride that Kaur is an alumna of Khalsa College Patiala, an institution…

06 Mar

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhai Tara Singh Wan, Budget 2026, Harjinder singh dhami, SGPC

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…

06 Mar

Sri Akal Takht, SGPC release Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, SGPC

Gurpreet Singh :- Nanakshahi calender for Sammat 558 (2026-27) in presence of SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and other representatives of the apex Sikh body. Meanwhile Jathedar Gargaj has appealed the Sikh community to celebrate and observe all the religious occasions as per the Nanakshahi calender in order to maintain unity and uniformity. This year's Nanakshahi calender marks the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, the centenary of Kirathpur Sahib, and the 450th foundation anniversary of Sri Amritsar Sahib. Akal Takht's acting Jathedar has ordered the SGPC’s Dharam Parchar Committee (DPC) and 'parcharaks' to ensure the availability of the Akal Takht…