SGPC urges Civil Aviation ministry to withdraw notification barring Sikh employees from wearing Kirpan at Indian airports
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).
Mar 09, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami strongly condemns rape, murder of minor Sikh girl in Telangana's Hyderabad
SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said the heinous crime that took place in Telangana has shamed humanity.
Feb 18, 2022, 22:09 PM IST
Man beaten to death over 'sacrilege' attempt at Golden Temple
The incident took place when the man jumped golden grills inside the sanctum sanctorum, picked a sword and reached near the place where a Sikh priest was reciting the holy Guru Granth Sahib.
Dec 18, 2021, 22:17 PM IST
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.
Dec 08, 2021, 14:50 PM IST
Sikh bodies oppose SGPC’s decision of printing ‘saroop’ of Guru Granth Sahib abroad
The SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur had justified the decision on the basis that there was a high demand for the holy scripture by Sikh families living abroad.
Sep 01, 2021, 22:43 PM IST
Pakistan invites Jathedar Akal Takht and SGPC chief to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur
Almost thirteen months after the suspension of Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage via Kartarpur Corridor, the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) has extended an official invitation to the Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib via the Kartarpur Corridor.
Jul 13, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
Pakistan denied visit to Indian Sikhs on death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The Sikh ‘jatha’ was scheduled to leave for Pakistan on June 21 and return to India on June 30.
Jun 16, 2021, 19:09 PM IST
SGPC raises eyebrows at dilapidated condition of historical Sikh shrine in Pakistan
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has approached the Pakistan government for immediate repair of historical Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib, whose building is on verge of collapse.
Jun 16, 2021, 13:05 PM IST
Amazon under fire, served notice for selling sacred Sikh texts online
Amazon has received a legal notice from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for selling copies of holy books Guru Granth Sahib and Gutka Sahib.
Jun 03, 2021, 22:16 PM IST
Australia Kirpan ban controversy deepens, SGPC seeks GoI intervention
New South Wales government had on May 6 announced a ban on wearing kirpan in public schools after a 14-year-old baptized Sikh student of Glenwood High School allegedly stabbed a 16-year-old student.
May 20, 2021, 22:41 PM IST
SGPC seeks Punjab government’s intervention for regular supply of oxygen
While talking to Zee News on Wednesday (April 21) SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur expressed concern over poor supply of oxygen as well as COVID-19 vaccine.
Apr 21, 2021, 21:09 PM IST
Indian Sikh pilgrims visiting Panja Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan are safe: SGPC
The information about the safety of Sikh pilgrims was shared by Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) secretary Mohinder Singh.
Apr 14, 2021, 15:25 PM IST
SGPC notice to Kangana Ranaut over remark on elderly lady
She had compared the octogenarian woman, who belongs to a farmer family, with Bilkis daadi of Shaheen Bagh protest.
Dec 05, 2020, 21:41 PM IST
Elderly Sikh man assaulted in California, Union City police chief's son held
Tyrone, the son of a top cop, had allegedly kicked the elderly Sikh man to the ground in a fit of rage.
Aug 10, 2018, 14:09 PM IST
SGPC demands ban on TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday demanded an immediate ban on TV serial "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah", alleging that it has hurt the sentiments of Sikh community by portraying a series of blasphemous acts.
Sep 17, 2017, 14:48 PM IST
Centre declines permission to Sikh delegation to visit Pakistan
A 251-member Sikh delegation is scheduled to go to Pakistan from June 21 to 29.
Jun 17, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Akali Dal, SGPC upset at Italy Supreme Court ruling on ''kirpan''
The Shiromani Akali Dal and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Tuesday expressed anguish over the Italian Supreme Court upholding a ban on wearing of `kirpan` and plan to raise the issue at appropriate platforms to ensure "justice" to Sikhs settled in Italy.
May 16, 2017, 21:54 PM IST
Kirpal Singh Badungar elected SGPC president
Sikh intellectual Kirpal Singh Badungar was on Saturday elected as the new president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the mini parliament of the religion, officials said.
Nov 05, 2016, 16:26 PM IST
Golden Temple priest refuses to honour Punjab CM
The senior SGPC officials, who were present on the spot, tried to coerce the priest but he refused to budge.
Jun 03, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Kohinoor issue: Sukhbir Badal asks SGPC to file caveat in SC
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to file a caveat in the Supreme Court so that the committee could be heard before the court gives a judgment on the return of the Kohinoor diamond to India.
Apr 20, 2016, 22:58 PM IST
