Fatehgarh Sahib

AAP says ‘Key Issues’ identified during SC/ST/Dalit Dialogue

As per a press release by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) acute shortage of affordable houses, inconvenience in issuance of SC certificates and improper implementation of welfare schemes for dalits emerged as key issues during the AAP’s dialogue with Dalits held here to finalise the Dalit specific poll manifesto.

SGPC owned University holds Educational Trip

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organised an educational tour for the hostellers of the University on 19th and 20th March 2016. In the two day educational tour students visited Pushpa Gujral Science City, Wagah Border and paid their obeisance at the Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar.

International Sikh Martial Art Academy to publish reference book on Gatka akharas

International Sikh Martial Art Academy (ISMAA) will compile an international directory of all Gatka Akharas and Gatka training centers running across the globe and affiliate them with the academy so that an exhaustive reference book could also be published for the first time.

12th Khalsa Khed Utsav starts at SGPC run university in Fatehgarh Sahib

12th edition of Khalsai Khed Utsav started off with much fervor and enthusiasm at the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib under the guidance of Vice Chancellor, Dr Gurmohan Singh Walia.

SGPC chief, Giani Gurbachan Singh face massive protest at Fatehgarh Sahib Shaheedi Sabha

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) may have been insisting to retain Giani Gurbachan Singh as Jathedar of the Akal Takhat Sahib, the Sikh sangat seems to be in no mood to see him continue.

Political Mudslinging, election over-tones ruled conferences at Fatehgarh Sahib

Political overtones prevailed in conferences held at Fatehgarh Sahib during “Shaheedi Sabha” which marks the memory of martyrdom of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh. It appeared that as if the parties have reduced the Sabha to an opportunity to test their strength to attract the crowds and launch attack on political opponents.

Not letting me speak will not serve any purpose, says angry Avtar Singh Makkar

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar had to face a symbolic protest from he Sikh sangat during his address at Fatehgarh Sahib yesterday (Dec. 25).

Three Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib burnt in fire

Three Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib were reportedly burnt in fire at village Rurisar Gurduara Sahib in Fatehgarh Sahib village. As per initial information the fire was sparked by electric short circuit. As soon as the news spread in this regard the Sikh sangat from adjoining villages began to reach at village Roorisar.

SGPC to hold World Punjabi Language Conference in October at Fatehgarh Sahib

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has announced you to hold a World Punjabi Conference at Fatehgarh Sahib in October.

SGGSWU to offer literature to Sikh prisoners in UK and Punjab jails

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) has announced to provide Sikh religious literature to Sikh prisoners lodged in jails in United Kingdom. The varsity, owned by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), has also announced seek permission from the Punjab government to provide such literature for prisoners in Punjab jails.

Mann Dal protests against RSS’ Shakha at Fatehgarh Sahib

The members of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) reportedly protested against ‘Shakha’ activity of Hindutva outfit Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) yesterday (on July 01) at Fatehgarh Sahib.

Aam Aadmi Party raised ‘forced conversions’, drug issue during Fatehgarh Sahib Shaheedi Sabha

Forced conversions by Hindu fundamentalists, drug trade and summoning of Revenue Minister Bikram Majithia by the Enforcement Directorate were the main issues that dominated the first political conference of the Aam Aadmi Party at the Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib.

Badal hits-out at BJP for it’s silence of ‘forced’ religious conversions

Indirectly hitting out at the BJP for its silence on "forced" religious conversions across the country, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said these were against the tenets of Sikhism. He was speaking at political conference at Fatehgarh Sahib on Dec. 27.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Harinder Singh Khalsa invites suggestions through Facebook

Aam Adami Party (AAP)'s Fatehgarh Sahib MP Harinder Singh Khalsa on recently listened to public woes and decided to get public suggestions through Facebook to prioritise developmental work in the constituency.

SGPC begins preparations for “Khalsa March” to mark “Sirhind Fateh Dihara”

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (May 04, 2014): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has started preparations at Fatehgarh Sahib and at Chappar Chhirri to observe the Sirhind Fateh Dihara to commemorate the victory of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and Sikh forces against the Mughal rulers in Sirhind.

Aam Aadmi Party fields Harinder Singh Norway from Fatehgarh Sahib; Jassi Jasraj from Bathinda

Singer-actor Jasraj Singh Longia, better known as Jassi Jasraj, has surprised many by securing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket from Bathinda constituency. Former director general of police Shashi Kant and AAP's state convener Sumail Singh were also in the race for the Bathinda ticket.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University to start nine new courses

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 31, 2014): It is learnt that the syndicate of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) has recently approved a budget of Rs. 72.34 crore with a deficit of Rs. 2.96 crore.

Family members of Sikh arrested for alleged links with BKI cries foul

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 20, 2014): The family members of Gurdeep Singh, who was arrested by Patiala police for his alleged links with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), cries foul and maintains that he has been falsely implicated in a terror plot case by the police.

Shaheed Beant Singh’s son Sarabjit Singh joins BSP; May contest Lok Sabha elections from Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 11, 2014): It is learnt that Sarabjit Singh Khalsa, son of Shaheed Beant Singh, joined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on March 10, 2014.

Lakhs pay homage to Sikh martyrs at Fatehgarh Sahib on Shaheedi Sabha

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 28, 2013): The three-day Shaheedi Sabha in the memory of two younger Sahibzadas (sons) of Guru Gobind singh and Mata Gujri Ji, mother of Guru Gobind Singh, concluded on December 27 at Fatehgarh Sahib.

« Previous Page — Next Page »