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Parkash Singh Badal (R) and Giani Gurbachan Singh (L) - [File Photo]

Can not take back Fakar-e-Qaum award from Parkash Singh Badal: says Giani Gurbachan Singh

Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today said that he cannot take back Fakar-e-Qaum award from Prakash Singh Badal.

Singh is Bling movie caught into controversy: Jathedar want filmmakers to remove offensive contents

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie "Singh is Bling" seems to be caught into a controversy as Akal Takht Jathedar Gurbachan Singh has raised objections against movie's promotional song and trailer that were recently released by the film makers.

Sangharsh Committee want Jathedar to withdraw “Fakhr-e-Qaum” from Badal

A delegation of the Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee, formed to spearhead the movement for the release of Sikh political prisoners, yesterday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and demanded the withdrawal of “Fakhr-e-Qaum” title bestowed upon Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Akal Takhat Jathedar condemns murder of Bapu Surat Singh’s son in law

Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has condemned the murder of Satwinder Singh Bhola, son-in-law of fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, in Chicago in the US.

Dal Khalsa reacts to Jathedar’s call for Ardas Divas on August 14

Dal Khalsa Dr. Manjinder Singh Jandi has raised questions to Giani Gurbachan Singh for directing Sikhs to mark August 14 as Ardas Divas to seek "Darshan Didar and Seva Sambhal" of Gurdwaras (Visit and service of Gurdwaras in Pakistan) that were 'separated from the Panth' during the partition of 1947.

Jathedar asks Sikhs to observe August 14 as Ardas Divas to seek Darshan Didar of Gurdwaras in Pakistan

In a message addressed to the Sikh Panth the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has told the Sikh community to mark August 14 as "Ardas Divas" and offer prayer for easy access to Sikh Gurdwara that became part of Pakistan following partition in 1947.

Police, Govt. may raise excuse of Gurdaspur incident against release of Sikh political prisoners; SGPC chief, Jathedar meet Surat Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar along with Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

Giani Gurbachan Singh condemns police action against Sikhs

In a statement issued yesterday, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh condemned the Punjab government and Punjab police for use of "force" to shift Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa to hospital.

Italy government want Akal Takhat to clear Kirpan design

Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats are likely to deliberating, in their next meeting, upon the Italian Government’s specific design for the kirpan so it could be worn over one’s clothes. The design has been prepared by the Italian government so that the kirpan.

Akal Takhat Jathedar meets Prof. Bhullar; Ensures help to speedup efforts to get him released

Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, yesterday, met Sikh political prisoners Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar at Guru Nanak Hospital in Amritsar. Giani Gurbachan Singh was accompanied by SGPC's executive committee member Rajinder Singh Mehta and Sikh Students Federation (Mehta faction) President Paramjeet Singh Khalsa.

Message to the Sikh Panth by Giani Gurbachan Singh on 6 June Ghallughara Day 2016

This is audio recording of speech of Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on 6 June, 2015 during a Shaheedi Samagam held in the memory of martyrs of Ghallughara June 1984.

Sikh Panth remembers Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs; Observes 31st anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984 at Akal Takhat Sahib

An annual “Shaheedi Samagam” was held at Akal Takhat Sahib today in the memory of Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other great Sikh martyrs who had laid their lives during Indian Army's attack on Darbar Sahib in June 1984.

Akal Takhat Jathedar to hold meeting with Sikh bodies about Ghallughara day samagam

Amritsar, Punjab: A meeting of five Singh Sahibs was held at Akal Takhat Sahib on May 27. Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats reportedly held discussions about “Ghallughara” ...

Jathedars prohibit use of Mobile phones during Paath/Kirtan by Granthis/Ragis

In an importance directive issued from Akal Takht, five Sikh Jathedars on Wednesday issued a directing prohibition on use of mobile phone during the Akhand Paath or recital of Kirtan by the Granthis (priests).

Akal Takht Jathedar want people to abstain from holding Paath at “prohibited places”

Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has asked Sikh sangat to abstain from holding Paath of Guru Granth Sahib at “prohibited places” like ‘Jatheras’, ...

Sikh Gurdwara granthi brutally beaten up, jailed by Punjab police over loud speaker announcement

A stunning information has come out with regard to Sidwan Bet incident where police and villagers had clash on May 16 over handing over a disputed land to the family of a deceased Indian army veteran. As per information the Punjab police had brutally beaten up the “granthi” of local Gurdwara Sahib for allegedly making an announcement about arrival of the police in village.

Spirit matters more than numbers, AISSF to Giani Gurbachan Singh

All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has reacted sharply to a statement by Gaini Gurbachan Singh that Sikh couples should have at least four children.

A 2008 video goes viral: Chandumajra, Preneet Kaur and Surjit Rakha violated Maryada, Gave “Tilak” to Guru Granth Sahib

A video has surfaced over social media which shows that Prem Singh Chandumajra (currently MP from Anandpur Sahib), Punjab’s current Education Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra and Congress leader Preneet Kaur gave ‘Tilak’ to Guru Granth Sahib.

Akal Takht Jathedar orders Canadian Sikh to halt preparation of Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib

The Akal Takht has reportedly taken a serious note of the Guru Granth Sahib being prepared in two parts instead of as a ‘single entity’ in Canada. The issue was brought to the notice of takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh by members of the Sant Samaj in a memorandum submitted to him.

Beating Incident: Some SGPC members want Akal Takht Jathedar to take action against Satikar Committe members

The matter of beating up few professional Granthis who were involved in facilitating Akhand Paath of Guru Garnth Sahib in violation of an edict of Akal Takht Sahib has reportedly reached Akal Atkhat Sahib.

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