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 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.
Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has announced you to hold a World Punjabi Conference at Fatehgarh Sahib in October.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (November 25, 2013): According to certain media reports over 30 per cent of the panchayat land in the Fatehgarh Sahib district has been encroached upon. The District Development and Panchayat Office (DDPO) has been fighting legal battles for the past two decades to reclaim the land.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (October 19, 2013): It is learnt that the advisory board of Guru Nanak Dev centre for Sikh music at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organised its first meeting on October 14, 2013 on the premises of the campus, under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor, Dr Gurmohan Singh Walia. An encyclopaedia of Sikh music (Gurmat Sangeet), to be complted in a time period of 11 years, was also proposed on the occasion.
Fatehgarh Sahib/ Amritsar, Punjab (September 18, 2013): For last few days the Punjab police is on the hunt for the Sikh youth again as at least 19 young Sikhs have already been arrested by Punjab police from various places in Punjab.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 25, 2012): More than a million Sikh devotees are expected to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib as part of the three-day Shaheedi Jor Mela, that begun here on December 25, 2012.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (October 27, 2012): It is learnt that the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate of Fatehgarh Sahib has fixed October 31, 2012 as a date to hear arguments for summoning Bollywood actor and producer Ajay Devgn on a criminal complaint filed against him.
Fatehgarh Sahib (July 06, 2011): Fatehgarh Sahib has turned to be first district of Punjab to fully and firmly stand up in favour of clemency for Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar. All the 428 village Panchayats and four municipal councils, besides 57 other recognized bodies in the district have adopted resolutions seeking clemency for Prof. Bhullar. Bhullar's clemency petition was rejected by President of India on 26th May.
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