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SGPC executive member opposes Jathedars’ Dera Sauda Sirsa move

Two days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) backed Jathedars on their controversial move to grant "pardon" to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram RAim, SGPC executive member and senior SAD vice-president Karnail Singh Panjoli said there was strong resentment among the Sikh panth over the move.

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

Five Singh Sahibs' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa Gurmeet Ram Rahim has sparked strong criticism from various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Patiala court withdraws summons issued to Guru Granth Sahib

A Patiala court has reportedly withdrawn the summons that were issued to Guru Granth Sahib. Taking back the wrongfully issued summons the court reissued the same to the managing committee/manager/head granthi of Gurdwara Sahib of Maddo Majra village.

Images on social media show SGPC chief secretary as RSS man

Controversies surrounding SGPC's newly appointed chief secretary refuse to die down. Some images purportedly that of Harcharan Singh as a worker of Hindutva fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) have gone viral over social media.

Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Granth Sahib Ji celebrated at Darbar Sahib Amritsar [PICTORIAL]

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) celebrated anniversary of first Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib at Darbar Sahib Amritsar on September 14 this year. Various Samagams, including a Nagar Kirtan, were held to mark the Parkash Gurpurb.

Ragi Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala shifted to Jind as “punishment” for opposing SGPC chief secretary

Bhai Wadala is reportedly asked to report at Guru Nauvin Patshahi Jind by next day and mark his attendance for the day there. He was relieved instantly.

SGPC lifts restriction on media entry after criticism

A day after newspapers highlighted SGPC move to restrict media entry at it's amritsar based headquarters, the Sikh body reportedly lifted the restrictions.

Tug of war between SGPC and DSGMC: Badals responsible for denigration of Sikh institutions, says Dal Khalsa

Holding father-son ( read Badals) duo responsible for denigration of Sikh institutions mainly Akal Takhat & SGPC, the Dal Khalsa said nothing more was shameful than the tug of war between SGPC and DSGMC purely on egoistical reasons.

SGPC and Delhi Committee lock horns over Singh Is Bling Movie controversy

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) seems to have locked horns over the issue of alleged clearance to Singh Is Bling controversial movie.

Don’t release Singh Is Bling movie without our clearance: SGPC tells Akshay Kumar, filmmakers

Makers of "Singh Is Bling" movie have invited irk from Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC). SGPC has clarified that no clean chit was yet granted to the movie whose promo-song and trailer had triggered controversy, and further that the makers of the movie should get clearance from SGPC panel before releasing it.

Sikh bodies tell SGPC to install portrait for Bhai Dilawar Singh at Sikh Central Museum

Taking a dig at the SGPC for its meek response to this Panthic demand, Sikh groups namely Dal Khalsa, SAD (Amritsar) and Panch Pardhani has urged the Jathedar of Akal Takht, Gaini Gurbachan Singh to direct the SGPC to install the portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh in the Sikh Central Museum.

SGPC to provide homes to 250 Afghan Sikh families in Amritsar

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will provide homes to 250 Sikh families from Afghanistan that have taken shelter in Punjab.

SGPC move to appoint Harcharan Singh as chief secretary draws flak

The SGPC move to appoint Harcharan Singh, former director of Punjab and Sindh Bank, as its chief secretary has drawn strong criticism from several quarters. Those opposed to the move including some SGPC executive members, besides Sikh organisations and intellectuals.

Harcharan Singh appointed as first Chief Secretary of SGPC amidst protest

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has appointed Harcharan Singh, former Deputy Chairman of Punjab and Sind Bank, as its first chief secretary for three years.

SGPC likely to announce Harcharan Singh’s name as Chief Secretary today

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee is likely to announce the name of appointee for controversial seat of a Chief Secretary today. As per media reports the SGPC has convened a meeting of the executive committee for today (August 24) at Anandpur Sahib.

SGPC to hold World Punjabi Language Conference in October at Fatehgarh Sahib

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has announced you to hold a World Punjabi Conference at Fatehgarh Sahib in October.

SGPC move for Chief Secretary at Rs 3 lac per month plus perks raises suspicion

The secrecy and speed with which SGPC is pursuing the appointment of the “Chief Secretary”, a non-existent post in SGPC Act, is matter of grave concern.

SGPC to conserve Sikh heritage structures, including Gurdwara buildings

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced to launch a special move to conserve all heritage buildings, including Gurdwaras, that are managed by it.

SGPC all set to appoint Chief Secretary; Interviews held amidst protest

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) held interviews for the post of Chief Secretary amidst protests. As many as seven candidates appeared in the interview but their names were not made public by SGPC.

Supreme Court of India defers hearing on Haryana Committee till Sept. 24

The Supreme Court of India has reportedly deferred hearing on the issue of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee that was nominated by Bhupinder Singh Hooda led Congress government in Haryana in 2014.

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