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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…

31 Oct

SGPC jatha to depart for Pakistan on November 4 to attend Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabJatha, Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- A jatha (group) of Sikh devotees organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will leave for Pakistan on November 4, to participate in the celebrations marking the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib. According to SGPC officials, passports of the pilgrims who have received visas will be distributed at the SGPC office on October 31 and November 1. Each year, the SGPC sends a delegation of Sikh devotees to Pakistan to pay obeisance at various historic gurdwaras associated with the Sikh faith, especially on the occasion of…

27 Oct

Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s 350th martyrdom: PU denies permission to hold seminar, claims student body; SGPC flays refusal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCanada, Punjab News, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- Uncertainty prevails over holding a special seminar to commemorate Guru Teg Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom at Panjab University. While the students have claimed that the university denied permission, the university has maintained that the procedure seeking approval was not followed. The university authorities, meanwhile, said the organisers had been told to submit the necessary documents and no “refusal” had been given on record by any university officials. “As per the rules, if a person is invited to any seminar his/her CV gets attached with the request, citing his/her contribution towards the topic. It has been cross-checked with…

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…