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Sikh US body urges SGPC to secure Guru Granth Sahib from Iran

June 20, 2025, 07:48 PM - 3 min read

The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) on Friday urged the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and Panthic leaders to take immediate steps to secure the sacred saroops (scriptures) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib from a gurdwara in conflict-hit Tehran, Iran.

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SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami.

Protect holy saroops from war zones: SGPC to Centre

June 19, 2025, 07:37 PM - 1 min read

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has urged to the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safe and respectful relocation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji's saroops (sacred scriptures) from gurdwaras situated in conflict-affected regions.

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SGPC official Harbhajan Singh Vakta.

Amid border tensions, SGPC cancels Sikh pilgrims’ visit to Pak

June 17, 2025, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

Citing the current diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced the cancellation of the Sikh jatha scheduled to visit Pakistan for the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Lahore on June 29

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SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami and DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai. File photos.

‘Trust deficit’ between SGPC, Army

May 21, 2025, 07:28 PM - 6 min read

Given the trust deficit, as was evident in the SGPC’s reaction to the Army statement, it becomes more important to ensure security and protection from any possible attack on the Golden Temple. The Pakistan Army is capable of doing anything to sow the seeds of discord in India.

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YouTuber Dhruv Rathee had recently unloaded a video on Sikh history.

SGPC slams Dhruv Rathee over Sikh history video, seeks action

May 19, 2025, 02:45 PM - 2 min read

SGPC general secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal condemned the video, accusing Rathee of distorting key historical facts — including the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur — through the use of artificial intelligence-generated content.

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SGPC urges SC to direct Centre on Balwant Singh Rajoana’s death sentence commutation.

SGPC urges SC to push Centre on Rajoana commutation

April 16, 2025, 09:29 PM - 3 min read

In the meeting, the SGPC accused the Centre of adopting a "policy of delay" in the matter of Rajoana, a death row convict in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995 and other "Bandi Singhs" (Sikh prisoners).  

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Additional visas to Indian pilgrims: Baisakhi bonanza by Pak

April 8, 2025, 06:04 PM - 3 min read

This is the first time in over 50 years that record number of visas had been issued for Baisakhi

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Punjab Assembly debates Jathedars' removal issue

Punjab Assembly debates Jathedars' removal issue

March 28, 2025, 09:36 PM - 4 min read

Lawmakers expressed strong dissatisfaction, emphasising that the move had deeply hurt the sentiments of Sikhs worldwide.

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Harjinder Dhami withdraws resignation, stays SGPC chief

Harjinder Dhami withdraws resignation, stays SGPC chief

March 18, 2025, 05:44 PM - 2 min read

The decision was made following a meeting with SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

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Sirsa urges Punjab govt to act on Golden Temple attack

Sirsa urges Punjab govt to act on Golden Temple attack

March 15, 2025, 03:51 PM - 3 min read

The attack, which took place on Friday, left five people injured, including a Golden Temple attendant and a devotee who are in critical condition.

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The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab.

Five injured as man goes on rampage at Golden Temple

March 15, 2025, 08:54 AM - 2 min read

A man armed with an iron rod went on a rampage at the Golden Temple, injuring two ‘sewadars’ and three devotees before being subdued. The SGPC handed him over to the police, urging strict action. The motive behind the attack is under investigation.

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Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj assumes charge as jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in a solemn ceremony at Anandpur Sahib on Monday, receiving ceremonial honours from the ‘Panj Piaras’ and Sikh clergy.

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj assumes charge at Takht Kesgarh

March 10, 2025, 10:36 AM - 3 min read

Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Monday took charge as jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, assuming a key religious role amid controversy over the SGPC’s removal of two senior Sikh leaders. Addressing the congregation, he urged the Sikh community to remain united in the face of contemporary challenges.

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