Giani Gurbachan Singh

Manji Sahib Diwan Hall to go AC; Signs of June 1984 attack shall be preserved: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (November 13, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has got clearance from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to install air-conditioned system at historic Gurdwara Manji Sahib diwan hall near Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Nepal govt. agrees to facilitate Parkash Gurpurb celebrations in historic Gurdwara at Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal (November 6, 2013): According to media reports the Nepalese Government has agreed to celebrate the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji at Guru Nanak Math, a more than 400-year-old Gurdwara in Kathmandu, on November 17, 2013. The Nepalese government has agreed to allow pilgrims from all over the world to take part in the Gurpurb celebrations.

29th anniversary of the Sikh genocide 1984 marked at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (November 4, 2013): It is learnt that an Ardas was held at the Akal Takht on November 03 in memory of those who were killed during the Sikh genocide of 1984. After the Ardas, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, in his address, regretted that even after 29 years of the brutal massacre of the Sikhs there had been no justice for the victims. The wounds inflicted on the Sikhs have not yet healed, he added.

Sikh Nation honoured kin of Indira Gandhi’s assassins at Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): The SGPC along with Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardani today observed the martyrdom day of Bhai Beant Singh, who assassinated late Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India 29 years ago on this day.

Bhai Beant Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Akal Takht; Kin honored by Jathedar, Sikh bodies

Amritsar, Punjab (October 31, 2013): An annual function was held this morning at Akal Takht Sahib to mark the 29th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Beant Singh who had laid his life while punishing Indira Gandhi for ordering attack on holiest Sikh shrine – Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Issue of fireworks at Darbar Sahib on Diwali caught in debate, however SGPC to go ahead with the show

Amritsar, Punjab (October 27, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who is confined in Central Jail Patiala had urged Akal Takht Sahib to issue a directive/message to the Sikhs that they should not play crackers on November 03, 2013 – the day of Diwali, celebrated by Sikhs as Bandi Chhor Divas; and deposit donate that amount for the welfare of victims of November 1984 Sikh genocide.

Pak Punjab assembly’s Sikh member urged Akal Takht Jathedar to visit Pakistan

Amritsar, Punjab (October 23, 2013): It is learnt that a Sikh member of the provincial Assembly of Punjab in Pakistan is currently visiting Amritsar, Punjab. On October 22, 2013 he reportedly met the Akal Takht Jathedar at the Darbar Sahib, Amritsar and requested him to visit Pakistan at the earliest He urged Jathedar to take notice of the problems faced by the Sikhs in Pakistan.

Akal Takhat directs Sikh Groups to file 1984 Genocide Petition with UN

Amritsar (October 21, 2103): On the 29th year of 1984 genocidal attacks on Sikh community, Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh issued a historic edict directing the Sikh groups to submit a “Genocide Petition” with the United Nations in Geneva on November 01, 2013. “I ask All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) and ‘Sikhs for Justice’ (SFJ) who have collected million signatures on “Sikh Genocide” petition to file it with United Nations on November 1, and we hope that UN will deliver justice to the victims of 1984 Sikh Genocide”.

Giani Gurbachan Singh takes notice of Sayali’s petition in Delhi High Court

Amritsar, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, has taken notice of Delhi resident Jatinder Singh Sayali who had filed a petition in court against Akal Takht's directives directing former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) head Paramjit Singh Sarna to withdraw his petition (from Delhi High Court) against proposal of raising Sikh genocide 1984 memorial in Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib.

Akal Takht Jathedar takes notice against self-styled godman Lakha who equates himself to Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has taken strict notice of Lakha, a self-styled godman of Rajasthan's 8 LLB near Pili Banga. Lakha has been equating himself with the Sikh Guru Sahibs.

Akal Takht formally prohibits use of title “Paatshahi” except for Sikh Gurus; Impact expected on Namdhari sect

Amritsar, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that in wake of some miscreant attempting to dishonor the Sikh traditions the Akal Takht Jathedar, after consultation with Jathedars of other Sikh Takhts, has barred using the title of ' Patshahi' by any individual except while mentioning the Sikh Gurus.

Despite objections from “Singh Sahib” Sunny Deol starrer “Singh Sahib the great” going ahead

Akal Takht Jathedar Singh Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh had objected to the title of upcoming Bollywood movie “Singh Sahib the great”. On September 13, 2013 Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had taken notice of naming of the upcoming Hindi movie as “Singh Sahib”, because as per Sikh tradition the term is used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

Distribution of “Namdhari Nitnem” among Darbar Sahib Granthis trigger controvery

Amritsar, Punjab (October 03, 2013): According to a news published in a Punjab vernacular “Daily Pehredar” the Namdhari sect followers distributed clothes, along with “Namdhari Nitnem” gutkas among Raagis and Granthis of Sri Harmandar Sahib, Amritsar.

UK Sikhs have positive meeting with Jathedar of the Akal Takht

London, United Kingdom (September 29, 2013): A number of the members of the Board of Jathedars and Executive Committee of the Sikh Council UK met with Giani Gurbachan Singh the Jathedar of the Akaal Takht earlier today at Ramgharia Sabha, Southall.

Book ‘Gadari Babe Kaun San’ by Ajmer Singh released at Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (September 24, 2013): Ajmer Singh penned Punjabi book ‘Gadari Babe Kaun San’ was today released by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gubachan Singh at the Chief Khalsa Diwan run Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School.

Upcoming Sunny Deol movie “Singh Sahib the Great” courts controversy; Akal Takht Jathedar objects to the use of term Singh Sahib

Mumbai, India (September 13, 2013): According to certain media reports the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has taken notice of naming of the upcoming bollywood movie as “Singh Sahib”, because as per Sikh tradition the term is used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

Opposition to Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Sarna asked to withdraw petition and do Sewa

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): It is learnt that Jathedars of Sikh Takhts have held former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) chief Paramjit Singh Sarna guilty of creating hindrance in construction of Sikh genocide 1984 memorial in Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in Delhi.

Facebook abuse, Sarna’s opposition to Sikh memorial and Izhar Alam’s issue may be discussed in Akal Takht meeting

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): A meeting of five Singh Sahibs, jathedars of Sikh Takhts, is going to be held today at Sri Amritsar. The meeting is expected to discuss the issues concerning the Sikhs that recently surfaced.

Muslim delegation defends Izhar Alam; Say those were only re-conversions to Islam

Amritsar, Punjab (July 26, 2013): It is learnt that a delegation of Muslim representatives met Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh on the issue of conversion of Sikhs into Islam by former Director General of Police Mohammad Izhar Alam. The delegation has reportedly defended Izhar Alam and said that the conversion of Sikhs to Izlam, the details of which were made public by All India Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) were only "re-conversions" to Islam.

Opposition to Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Sarna summon for 26 July by Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (July 21, 2013): As per certain media reports Paramjit Singh Sarna, former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), could face religious action for creating hurdles in the construction of memorial to 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib complex in Delhi.

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