AMRITSAR SAHIB : Renowned Sikh preacher Giani Pinderpal Singh received a special honour on October 13 by the SGPC. The recognition was made by SGPC Secretary Dr. Roop Singh and other officials for Giani Ji’s contributions to raising awareness of Gurbani within Sikh masses. This recognition was bestowed to Giani Pinderpal Singh for also narrating […]
Amritsar, October 12 : Rival Sikh groups brandishing swords clashed at the entrance plaza of the Golden Temple Complex here on Thursday, leaving several people from both the sides injured. The clash occurred when the SGPC task force forcibly tried to push Master Johar Singh, the president of managing committee of Chhota Ghallughara Gurdwara at Qadian, […]
Amritsar : The birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das was celebrated again today — two days after the SGPC commemorated the occasion. This was the result of a controversy over Nanakshahi calendar. Sikh outfits, including the Panthic Talmel Sangathan, Akal Purakh Ki Fauj, Shabad Kirtani Jatha and gatka parties, claimed they celebrated Gurpurb in accordance […]
Amritsar : Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today condemned former CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal and Arjun Singh Badal (son of Finance Minister Manpreet Badal) for not appearing before Takht to submit their apology for visiting the Sirsa dera ahead of the Assembly elections early this year.The Jathedar said: “Both Bhattal and Arjun are directed […]
Amritsar : Akal Takht today excommunicated former Akali minister Sucha Singh Langah from the community for hurting Sikh sentiments after his arrest in a rape case. The decision was taken at a meeting of the five High Priests in the light of complaints to Akal Takht. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh pronounced the ‘hukumnama’ (edict) […]