Akal Takht Sahib

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa serves “ultimatum” on Giani Gubachan Singh on Sikh political prisoners’ issue

Amritsar, Punjab (August 18, 2014): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who observed a 42-day fast seeking release of Sikh prisoners languishing in various jails last year, reached completed his foot journey and reached Akal Takht on August 17, where they submitted a memorandum at Akal Takht secretariat in absence of Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

American Gurdwara Committee to convene Sikh conclave on sovereign authority of Akal Takht

New York, USA (July 18, 2014): American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has declared to organize a world Sikh conclave in United States of America (USA), India and other countries to discuss sovereign authority of the Akal Takht Sahib.

Kiranjot Kaur declined be part of “recommendation” for excommunication of HSGPC Sikh leaders

Amritsar, Punjab (July 16, 2014): According to YesPunjab.Com, [t]he decision to excommunicate HSGPC leaders Jagdish Singh Jhinda, Didar Singh Nalvi and Harmohinder Singh Chatha was taken in a meeting at Akal Takht chaired by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Haryana Sikh leaders Jhinda, Nalvi “excommunicated” from Sikh panth in unconventional and highly contested way

Amritsar, Punjab (July 16, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Haryana Sikh leader, including Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (ad hoc) headers Jagdish Singh Jhinda and Didar Singh Nalvi have been “excommunicated” from the Sikh panth. A directive in this regard has reportedly been issued by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Sending Saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib to other countries, Jathedar Akal Takhat seeks suggestions

Amritsar, Punjab (June 16, 2014): The jathedar of Akal Takhat has invited suggestions from gurdwara management committees and Sikh religious organisations and groups on sending saroops of the Guru Granth Sahib to Gurdwaras in various countries. The Jathedar decided to invite suggestions as criticism has come in from certain quarters, expressing reservations on packing the scripture in containers and then shipping it.

Decision on June 6 clashes after SGPC’s report: Jathedar; Families of arrested youths led by AAP leader HS Phoolka approach Akal Takhat

The Akal Takhat Jathedar Gurbachan Singh has stated that the decision on the issue of clashes of June 6 would be taken by the five Jathedars of various Takhats after receiving report of a committee formed Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar.

Five Jathedars to meet today, 6 June violent clash, Nankshahi Calendar also on agenda

According to media reports Jathedars Five Sikh Takhats are going to hold a meeting at Amritsar on June 15.

Violance on 6 June: Jathedar want SGPC to submit report; 21 sent to jail on 14 days Judicial custody

A day after the violent clash between some youth and Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee task force broke out near Akal Takht Sahib in Darbar Sahib Complex, Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh reportedly issued directions the SGPC to constitute a sub-committee to probe the incident. He has asked SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar to submit a report.

Bikram Majithia to appear before Akal Takht on May 01

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has directed the Punjab Cabinet Minister Bikram Majithia to appear before the Akal Takht Sahib on May 1.

Jathedars give ‘another chance’ to Gurdwara Buddha Jaur committee members

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): As per information the Akal Takht Jathedar has given another chance to the eight management committee members of Gurdwara Buddha Jaur Sahib in Rajasthan to appear before the Akal Takht.

Hamilton (NZ) Gurdwara committee member declared Tankhaiya

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): It is learnt that the two Sikhs of a Hamilton-based gurdwara in New Zealand has been declared as 'tankhaiya'.

Eco-Concerns: Akal Takht urged to take lead against genetically-modified crops; NGOs submit memorandum

Amritsar, Punjab (March 18, 2014): On the occasion of Sikh Environment Day on March 14, a group of environmentalists and members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Friday called upon the Akal Takht to take the lead in preventing the entry of genetically-modified (GM) crops into Punjab.

Akal Takht Sahib Honours Bhai Gurmej Singh, Dr. Kirpal Singh and Bhai Amrik Singh Zakhmi

Amritsar, Punjab (Febraury 25, 2014): It is learnt that Akal Takht Sahib, on February 17, honoured Bhai Gurmej Singh (former Hazoori Ragi of Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) with the title of ‘Sikh Ratan’.

Akal Takht Secretariat to get new look

Amritsar, Punjab (February 09, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Secretariat will soon have an new building at its existing location with Baba Narinder Singh Hazoor Sahibwale taking up the 'kar sewa' for the same.

Akal Takht to honour Dr. Kirpal Singh with title of National Professor of Sikhism

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 18, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht has decided to bestow the title of National Professor of Sikhism on Dr Kirpal Singh, a Sikh historian and author of several books. The title will be bestowed upon him early next week by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib.

Dire need to evolve code of conduct for Takht Jathedar’s : Dal Khalsa

Nawanshahr, Punjab (January 10, 2014): In view of the internecine clash at Takht Patna Sahib and subsequent suspension of jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh, the Dal Khalsa said in an effort to avoid such shameful and regrettable incidents, the Sikh community must evolve a code of conduct for the exalted offices of heads of all five Takht’s.

Tributes paid to Shaheed Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh at Akal Takht on 25th martyrdom day

Amritsar, Punjab (January 06, 2014): An annual ardas samagam marked memory of Shaheed Satwant Singh and Shaeed Kehar Singh at Akal Takht Sahib, in Darbar Sahib complex at Amritsar. The samagam was attended by family members of Shaheed Satwant Singh besides Sikh sangat and representatives of various Sikh organizations.

Martyrdom day of Bhai Satwant Singh & Kehar Singh to be observed at Akal Takht on Jan. 06

Amritsar, Punjab (January 02, 2014): Sikh bodies Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) have appealed to the Sikh sangat to attend the Shaheedi ardas samagam to be held near Akal Takht Sahib (Darbar Sahib complex) in the memory of Shaheed Bhai Satwant Singh and Shaheed Bhai Kehar Singh.

Akal Takht Jathedar condemns denial of visa to Canadian Sikh lawmaker; Terms it part of ill-treatment of Sikhs by India

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has criticized the Government of India for denying visa to Jagmeet Singh NDP, a Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario) in Canada.

Jat Sikhs reservation issue: Resorting to competitive politics, SAD & Congress vitiating fragile social fabric, says Dal Khalsa

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (December 26, 2013): Vehemently opposing the reservation on caste system, the Dal Khalsa has appealed to Jathedar of the Akal Takht to seek explanation from SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal for perpetuating the caste system by seeking reservation for Jat Sikhs in the OBC category.

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