Giani Gurbachan Singh

Akal Takht, Mann Dal, AISSF seek ban on ‘Messenger of God (MSG)’ by controversial Sirsa godman

Controversial Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim has again landed in a controversy after different Sikh organisations have demanded a ban on his film, which releases early next year.

Takht Jathedars’ should shun the culture and practice of enjoying state security and privileges, Dal Khalsa

Urging the Jathedar’s of all Takhts to shun the culture and practice of enjoying state security and privileges, the Dal Khalsa has asked the SGPC to provide them with adequate security guards keeping in view their respect and requirement.

Jodhpur Incident: Punjab Govt. announces closure of Noormehal Dera’s branch; Forms probe panel

Sikh bodies held a mass gathering at village Jodhpur near Tarn Taran where a srrop of Guru Granth Sahib was burnt by Noormehal Dera followers on December 01. The gathering was called to ensure closure of controversial Dera’s Tarn Taran based branch and arrest of culprits who had burnt saroop of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Akal Takht Jathedar wants Noormehal Dera branch closed in Tarn Taran

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh yesterday (Dec. 11) said 'administration' should ensure that Noormehal Dera (or Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan) branch in Tarn Taran was closed. He said that it was necessary for the peaceful atmosphere of the region that Noormehal cult's Tarn Taran branch is closed.

Jatehdars to ‘review’ norms regarding movies of Sikh history

Five Sikh Jatehdars are expected to review the norms related to films or movies to be made on Sikh history. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh’s personal assistant Jaswinderpal Singh confirmed that the issue is likely to be deliberated upon by in next meeting of five Sikh Jatehdars.

Jathedar again changes Parkash Gurpurb date to Dec. 28; Demand for permanent solution grows stronger

Amritsar, Punjab: Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib, announced that Guru Gobind Singh ji's Parkash Gurpurb will be celebrated on December 28 as per the amended Nanakshahi calendar.

Navjot Sidhu lands in trouble: AISSF want Akal Takht Jathedar to take action in Gurbani distortion case

Amritsar, Punjab: Former cricketer, comedian and former Member of Parliament (MP) from Amritsar Navjot Sidhu has landed himself in yet another controversy. Navjot Sidhu often referred as ‘Hindutva propagandist’ in Sikh attire distorted a Shabad of Gurbani. He went on to release a Gurbani Shabad by fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Ajran Ji to a mythological Hindu character Pandav ‘Arjun’.

Akal Takht Jathedar wants Punjab govt. to solve the issue of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar/ Chandigarh: In wake of indefinite hunger strike by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has discussed the issue of ‘Bandi Singhs’ with the Punjab government. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who are still confined in various Indian jails despite serving their sentences.

Dal Khalsa want Jathedar to decalre date for Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Guru as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

Hoshiarpur, Punjab: The Dal Khalsa has criticized Giani Gurbachan Singh for creating further confusion on the Parkash day of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh by ...

Akal Takht Jathedar cautions Sikhs against RSS activities

Amritsar, Punjab: After holding a meeting of “Five Sikh Jathedars” at Akal Takht secretariat at Amritsar, Akal Takht Jathedat Giani Gurbachan Singh, in his message to the Sikhs, raised alarm against Rashtriya Sewayamsewak Sangh’s activities. Giani Gurbachan Singh said that the Sikhs should remain alert against the activities of Hindutva bodies.

Sikhs want Justice, not compensation: End impunity, punish culprits of 1984 Sikh genocide

Amritsar, Punjab: Narendra Modi government’s calculated step to announce enhance compensation for 3325 victim families whole family members were killed in November 1984 massacre of Sikhs in Delhi, has failed to convince the Sikh community and the victims and survivors of the genocide.

Akal Takht Jathedar slams Begian government for closing Gurdwara

The Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today criticized the Belgian authorities for forcible closure of a Gurdwara Sahib in Brussels on the ground that illegal immigrants and unauthorized persons were visiting the Gurdwara Sahib to partake 'langar'.

Giani Gurbachan Singh welcomes decision of Belgium Supreme Court on Turban issue

Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has welcomed the decision of Belgium Supreme Court's allowing a Sikh student to wear turban in School.

DSGMC resolves to set-up press in Europe and Canada for preparing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib

New Delhi: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has decided to set up a printing press in Europe and Canada for preparing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib in accordance of Rehat Maryada.

Characters depicted in “Kaum De Heere” are martyrs of the Sikh nation: Akal Takht Jathedar

Amritsar, Punjab (August 23, 2014): While refusing to offer any comment without watching the movie, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh clarified that Bhai Beant Singh, Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh were "great martyrs" of the Sikh nations.

Gurmeet Pinky’s premature release: Vicitim’s father meets Akal Takht Jathedar

Amritsar, Punjab (August 22, 2014): Disappointed over the "out of the way" premature release of former police cat turned cop Gurmeet Pinky, Amrik Singh of Ludhiana met Akal Takht Jathedar Gurbachan Singh on August 21. He demanded Giani Gurbachan Singh's intervention in this matter and wanted him to issue directions to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) asking them to explain their favour for the human rights abuser.

HSGMC issue: Giani Gurbachan Singh still clueless about form of coordination committee he had proposed

Amritsar, Punjab (August 15, 2014): According to media reports Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh is still to give shape to the coordination committee that he had proposed for finding a solution to the HSGMC issue. According to a news reported by Hindustan Times (HT), Giani Gurbachan Singh has once again indicated that the coordination committee would be formed soon.

Mann Dal’s Haryana unit meets Giani Gurbachan Singh on HSGMC issue

According to media reports the Haryana unit of Simranjeet Singh Mann led Shiromani Akali Dal Mann (Amritsar) wants the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to play the lead role in finding an amicable solution to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) issue that is acceptable both to the Sikhs of Haryana as well as to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

Haryana Committee-SGPC face-to-face at Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, Haryana (August 3, 2014): A day after their efforts of takeover of Gurdwara Sahib Patchhahi Chhevin could not bore fruits, Sikh supporters of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (HSGPC) sat on indefinite “Dharna” outside the Gurdwara Sahib.

Crucial meeting of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGPC) on 31 July

Kaithal, Haryana (July 30, 2014): As per information the first and crucial meeting of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGPC), which was scheduled to be held at Manji Sahib Gurdwara, Kaithal on July 29 would now be held on July 31.

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