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Court Order Directing Compensation to Jodhpur (June 1984) Sikh Detainees: Punjab AG Advises Government Against Filing Appeal

As per media reports the Advocate-General of Punjab has advised the statement government against filing of appeal against an Amritsar court order directing the Centre and state governments to award compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to 40 Sikhs who were detained in a Jodhpur jail for four to five years after invasion of Indian Army at Darbar Sahib Amritsar complex in June 1984.

SGPC May Approach New Indian President On Looted Manuscripts

The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has stated that it may approach newly elected

Kar Sewa For Shaheedi Gallery Begins, May Figure Portraits Of The Sangat Killed By Indian Army

The Damdami Takhsal has its boots up to start up with the 'Kar Sewa'  (voluntary service) for  setting up a Shaheedi (martyrs) gallery at the June 1984 Indian army's

Exemplary Self-Less Sewa: Provide Free Ride To Darbar Sahib In His E-Rickshaw

Surinder Singh, a rickshaw puller known for offering a free ride to devotees from the Amritsar railway station to the Darbar Sahib, now owns an e-rickshaw,

Objectionable Ads Near Darbar Sahib: Congress, SAD (Badal) indulge into blame-game

The ruling Congress party and opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) have indulged into blame game over advertisements near the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.

Congress says Ads near Darbar Sahib are legacy of Badal Government

A day after the SGPC chief Kirpal Singh Badungar urged Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh to stop display of Ads on giant LED screens on a street leading to the Darbar Sahib, the Congress party today alleged that the Ads were legacy of previous government led by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal).

SGPC Objects to Ads on Giant LED Screens on Street leading to Darbar Sahib; Want Govt. to revive Gurbani Telecast

Raising objections to advertisements being displayed on giant LED screens set on a street leading to the Darbar Sahib complex, the SGPC has approached the Chief Minister to pass orders to restart the telecast of Gurbani on these screens.

Who Ordered Military Attack on Darbar Sahib ? Ministries Are Silent

Despite routine demand over the years to make documents related to attack on Darbar Sahib complex public, the Union cabinet secretariat, home ministry and

Sikh Activists Hold ‘Sikh Genocide Remembrance March’ in Amritsar; Calls For Amritsar Shut Down On 6 June

Pro-freedom Sikh group Dal Khalsa took out a Genocide Remembrance Parade on the streets of holy city displaying photographs of damaged Akal Takht Sahib and Sikh martyrs

SAD (Mann) Criticises Dal Khalsa For Bandh Call, Praises SGPC Chief For Collective Samagam

The Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) chief Simranjit Singh Mann today criticised pro-freedom Sikh group Dal Khalsa for calling ‘Amritsar Bandh’ on 6 June.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara Welcomes Unity Move on June 1984 Ghallughara Samagam

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara today welcomed SGPC and various Sikh groups' move to bring in unity and work hand in hand on the issue of observing June 1984 Ghallughara Samagam.

Sikh bodies to take out ‘Ghalughara Yadgari March’ In Malwa region on June 4

Dal Khalsa and Sarb Sanjivalta Sewa Dal today announced to take out a 'Genocide Remembrance March in Malwa area on June 4 to protest against the army attack codenamed Operation Blue Star in June 1984.

Sikh Activists, Police Take Action Against those Selling Tobacco near Darbar Sahib Complex

Even after strict instructions to the administration to impose a strict ban on sale of tobacco products inside the walled city which hosts many Sikh shrines including the Darbar Sahib to uphold its sanctity, the illicit practice continues smoothly a few yards away from the shrine.

Canadian Defense Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan Pays Obeisance At Darbar Sahib, Amritsar

Canadian defense minister Harjit Singh Sajjan here on Thursday paid obeisance at theDarbar Sahib here where he was presented with a customary siropa.

Return Rare Sikh Manuscripts Looted During The Army Invasion Of Darbar Sahib : Dr Dharamvir Gandhi

As per the media reports former Aam Adami party (AAP) leader and member of parliament from Patiala Dr Dharamvir Gandhi here on Monday, has sought return of rare Sikh manuscripts,

Amritsar Court Orders Grant Of Compensation to 40 Jodhpur (June 1984) Detainees

A sessions court in Amritsar on Wednesday (April 12) announced to grant compensation worth Rs. 4 Lakh each (along with 6% interest) to forty persons who were detained by the Indian government at Jodhpur jail

Objectionable Ad On LED Screen Near Darbar Sahib Complex Irks Sikh Sangat

LED screens installed at Heritage Street that leads to Darbar Sahib complex were depicting commercial advertisements with objectionable content that hasn't gone down well with the visiting Sikh Sangat.

A view of fireworks at Darbar Sahib

Eco-Concerns: Fireworks show on Parkash Gurpurab only for 10 minutes, says SGPC

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to limit the time period of using fireworks for celebrations of Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji to ten minutes.

Singh Sabha Punjab lashes out at SGPC over paintings of gods & goddesses in Darbar Sahib

SGPC' move to allegedly wall-paint gods and goddesses on the walls of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) has invited strong reactions.

Bullet hits Sewadar standing inside Parikrama of Darbar Sahib; Police clueless

A bullet reportedly pierced through the Dastar and jacket of an employee (Sewadar) of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) standing in the Parikarma of the Darbar Sahib on Thursday.

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