Giani Gurbachan Singh

Izhar Alam who killed Sikhs in 1990s; indulges in forced conversions of poor Sikhs to Islam

Malerkotla/ Amritsar, Punjab (July 19, 2013): It is learnt that the All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF), Peer Mohammad faction, has submitted a memorandum with Jathedar of Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh seeking his intervention into the incident of conversion of Sikhs into Islam by former DGP Mohammad Izhar Alam Khan.

Amritsar’s 436th Foundation Day celebrated on July 6

Amritsar, Punjab (July 11, 2013): As per information the "Amritsar Sthapana Diwas" (Amritsar Foundation Day) was celebrated with much enthusiasm over a three day period by Eco-Amritsar, an initiative of Washington-based EcoSikh, and its partner organizations. Hundreds of people participated in several separate events organized all over the city by various stakeholders, including religious programs, art shows by city artists, educational seminar and marches by Gurdwaras and several organizations.

Sarnas shall have to face action for opposing Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (June 13, 2013): It is learnt from various media sources that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said on June 13, 2013 that action was imminent against Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) President and former chief of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee(DSGPC) Paramjeet Singh Sarna and his brother Harvinder Singh Sarna for creating hurdles against the construction of the Sikh genocide 1984 memorial to be constructe by DSGMC at Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in the memory of victims of the genocide.

Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (June 06, 2013): Sikhs observed 29th anniversary of Ghallughara (holocaust) June 1984 at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib on today. The Shiormani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) organized a function to mark the day, called Ghallughara Dihara (holocaust day).

Giani Gurbachan Singh defends his directive asking Bibi Nirpreet Kaur to end her fast

Amritsar, Punjab (May 15, 2013): It is learnt that on May 14, 2013 the Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh justified his directive to end the indefinite hunger strike by Bibi Nirpreet Kaur, a key witness in the November 1984 Delhi Cant area massacre case at Jantar Mantar on May 8, 2013.

Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, submits memo to Jathedar Akal Takht on memorial issue

Amritsar, Punjab (May 15, 2013): The Dal Khalsa has submitted a memorandum requesting Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh to resolve the memorial row keeping collective will of the community and historical traditions in mind in the meeting of the high priests.

Sikh genocide survivor Bibi Nirpreet Kaur writes to Giani Gurbachan Singh protesting his directive forcing her to end fast

New Delhi, India (May 15, 2013): Bibi NirpreetKaur, a witness against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar who sat on a fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for six days to protest against Sajjan's acquittal by a Delhi court, has written a very strong worded letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

Website of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib launched

Amritsar, Punjab (April 01, 2013): It is learnt that an exclusive website of the Sri Akal Takhat Sahib was launched from the Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) complex on April 01, 2013.

Sikh Environment Day declared Annual Sikh event by Five Takhats; EcoSikh Welcomes the move

Amritsar, Punjab (March 29, 2013): EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh body, has welcomed a directive by the Jathedars of Five Sikh Takhats to celebrate Sikh Environment Day on March 14th by all Sikhs.

Sikh Jathedars took serious note of Rochester Gurudwara Kirpan ban; Santokh Singh Badesha summoned before Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (March 26, 2013): As per media reports Akal Takhat Sahib has taken a serious note of the role of the management committee of a Gurdwara located in the US city of Rochester in getting a ban imposed by a judicial court on wearing of 'kirpan' in the premises of the Gurudwara Sahib.

Akal Takht Jathedar should have urged Sikhs to boycott funeral of Swaran Ghotna: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (February 23, 2013): The Sikh Federation UK has expressed it's opinion that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat should have asked Sikhs not to attend last rites of an infamous Punjab cop who reportedly died on February 16, 2013. 

Nanakshahi Calendar released by Giani Gurbachan Singh; Discord in Pak & US remains

Amritsar/Ludhiana, Punjab (February 8, 2013): Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today released the amended Nanakshahi Calendar for the New Year and said the Sikh community had widely accepted its amended version.

AISSF urge Akal Takhat Jathedar not to attend Maha Kumbh mela

Chandigarh, Punjab (January 13, 2013): The All India Sikh Student Federation (AISSF) has taken a serious view of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) decision to attend the Khumb Mela, which is going to start in Allahabad from tomorrow. 

Akal Takhat Sahib & SGPC honour victims of Wisconsin terror strike

Akal Takhat Sahib & SGPC honour victims of Wisconsin terror strike

Declare November 01 As “The Sikh Genocide Day” – Sikh body To Akal Takht

Amritsar/Punjab (September 30, 2012): All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) has approached Sri Akal Takhat Sahib urging to issue directive declaring November 01 as “Sikh Genocide Day” and asking the community to commemorate the same internationally.

More trouble for Ajay Devgan – Son of Sardar; AISSF approached Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (August 27, 2012): Ajay Devgan's upcoming movie “Son of Sardar” has more trouble to face as Karnail Singh Peermohammad, President of All India Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) has sought intervention of Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib against objectionable parts of the controversial movie.

Giani Gurbachan Singh sees justification for his decision in poll results

Amritsar, Punjab (February 7, 2012): After the victory of Badal Dal-BJP combine in Punjab assembly elections, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has justified his controversial "decision" for bestowing the ‘Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Quam’ title to Badal Dal Patron and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. He is reported to have said today that "now masses of Punjab has stamped his decision by giving thumping majority in the Punjab assembly second time in a row". He was signaling towards victory of the Badal Dal-BJP combine in Punjab assembly elections.

Sikh intellectuals say Jathedar need volunteer force to implement edicts

Amritsar (December 19, 2011): As per media reports certain on December 18, 2011 Sikh intellectuals have suggested to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh that ...

Badal receives Fakre-e-qaum; Gaini Gurbachan Singh has written a black chapter in the history- Sikh bodies

Amritsar, Punjab (Decmber 05, 2011): Despite stong opposition from a large section of the Sikh nation, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has been honoured with title “Panth Rattan - Fakhar-A-Qaum” award by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar and others today at Amritsar. Jathedar (Chief) of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh, who is appointed by Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), controlled by Badal Dal, presented the award to Chief Minister in the Golden Temple complex in the presence of Chiefs (Panj Singh Sehban) of all the Takhats.

Remembering two legendary martyrs of the Sikh nation

Ludhiana (October 09, 2011): The Sikh Siyasat Network pays its' heartiest tribute to Shaheed Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha and Shaheed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda, on their martyrdom day. Their martyrdom day is being observed by the Sikh nation at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Sri Amritsar today, under leadership of the Akal Takhat Jadhedar Giani Gurbachan Singh.

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