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11 Nov 2022

Bibi Jagir Kaur's threat looms over SGPC President Dhami for 2022 elections

Harjinder Singh Dhami was elected as SGPC president and garnered 122 votes, defeating his opponent candidate Mithu Singh Kahanke

28 Oct 2022

SGPC jatha to participate in 'Saka Panja Sahib' centenary event in Pakistan

SGPC jatha to departs for Pakistan It will participate in the ‘Saka Panja Sahib’ centenary event

27 Oct 2022

Pak to organise Saka Panja Sahib this week; aims to portray its secular stance

The spokesperson of the ETPB Aamir Hashmi informed the media that they had made all relevant arrangements to receive the devotees from India The akhand path will begin on October 28 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib and the bhog will be performed on October 30 when the main function will be held Saka Panja Sahib is being observed jointly by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Pakistan’s Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB)

26 Oct 2022

SGPC demands release of Sikh prisoners in letter to VP Jagdeep Dhankar

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is the largest Sikh representative body This body has demanded the release of nine Sikh Prisoner They have made this request from the visiting Vice President of India

23 Oct 2022

Analysis of SGPC election: Bibi Jagir Kaur once again in the race for top post

Kaur who has been the minister in the SAD(B) government didn’t make an impetuous decision to contest for the presidentship of SGPC but a well-considerate one and she has not even denied her aspirations in public and media.

Sukhbir Singh Badal

10 Oct 2022

Bereft of issues, are Badals losing their charm in Sikh politics?

The desperate attempts to inject a new lease of life into SAD–B by Sukhbir Singh Badal appears to be yielding poor results It was apparent from the scant gathering of party workers recently during SAD(B)-led three protests The protests were against the validation of the Haryana Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Act, 2014 by the SC

04 Oct 2022

SGPC blames govt for adopting biased standards

SGPC demanded cancellation of Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management Act ) 2014 It blamed the government for allegedly adopting a biased attitude on this issue It alleged BJP is following Cong's path to suppress minority Sikhs

04 Sep 2022

Should SGPC interfere in politics?

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee continues to interfere in political matters SGPC is benefiting its parent body Shiromani Akali Dal -Badal SAD(B) SAD(B) strongly opposes the intervention of the government in the affairs of SGPC

18 Aug 2022

Row after Cong worker visits Golden Temple wearing T-shirt with Tytler's pic

Congress worker visited Golden Temple wearing a T-shirt with Jagdish Tytler's pic This has angered the SGPC The SGPC has filed a police complaint in this regard

16 Aug 2022

Sikh bodies unite to overturn Badal family's regime from SGPC

The political detractors of (SAD-B) are joining hands to overturn the ‘Badal family's regime from SGPC They have also launched their campaigns to garner support from Sikh living abroad and at home turf The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is the single largest representative body of Sikhs

01 Jul 2022

After losing Sangrur by-election, what now for the SAD(B)?

The election results surprised everyone when Simranjit Singh Mann was declared the winner. Even more surprising was the near rejection of joint Panthic candidate Kamaldeep Kaur Rajoana who polled only 44428 votes. BJP candidate Kewal Singh Dhillon was polled 66298 votes.

24 Jun 2022

Help pours in for terrorism-affected Sikhs and Hindus of Afghanistan

SGPC has offered help to the Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who wish to migrate to India. SGPC has offered to provide air tickets to the Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who are willing to migrate from Afghanistan. Several philanthropic organizations have also extended a helping hand towards terrorist victims

07 Apr 2022

Take 'Gurbani' to every nook and corner of the world: Punjab CM to SGPC

Punjab CM has urged SGPC to take 'Gurbani' to every nook and corner of the world He said that the Punjab govt is ready to bear the expenditure for it In a video message, CM said 'it is our duty to propagate the message of Gurbani to everyone'

07 Apr 2022

Indian Sikh jathas to leave for Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi

Various Sikh religious organizations will send Sikh jathas to Pakistan to celebrate Vaisakhi. Its main function is being held at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hasan Abdal, Pakistan. Over 2500 Indian Sikh devotees are expected to be part of various jathas going to Pakistan.

31 Mar 2022

SGPC lauds US Congress' resolution for April 14 as 'National Sikh Day'

April 14 marks founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. Resolution to observe April 14 as National Sikh Day was submitted by the US Congress in its second session on March 28.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

27 Mar 2022

SGPC, Sikh Book Club at loggerheads over printing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

SGPC has appealed to Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib to take strict action against a person associated with the Sikh Book Club, who has committed an "unacceptable act" by adding extra lagan-matravan (punctuations of Gurmukhi) and bindis (dots) by changing the original verses of Gurbani.

09 Mar 2022

Kirpan banned for Sikh employees at airport: SGPC seeks repeal of order

SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the notification of the government as an attack on Sikh rights, in which, Sikh employees are barred from wearing Kirpan, one of the five Kakaars (symbols of faith).

18 Feb 2022

SGPC president strongly condemns rape, murder of minor Sikh girl in Telangana

SGPC chief demanded immediate arrest of the culprits. A minor Sikh girl was raped, killed in Hyderabad.

18 Dec 2021

Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' attempt at Golden Temple

The angry crowd beat the man badly. Sikh outfits slammed the SGPC for its laxity. Heavy police force has been deployed at SGPC complex.

Sukhbir Singh Badal

08 Dec 2021

Did political necessity compel Sukhbir Singh Badal to replace SGPC chief?

In the recently concluded elections for the president of Shiromani Akali Dal backed SGPC, the SAD (B) inclined SGPC member had proposed the name of SGPC’s Honorary Chief Secretary Harjinder Singh Dhami for the post of president of the Sikh’s single largest representative body.

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