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Granthi who forgot to report on duty in Darbar Sahib resigns

Giani Jaswinder Singh, who was demoted to the post of Grathi from the Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib about half and a year ago, has now resigned from the post of Granthi.

Nanak Shah Fakir film controversy deepens: SGPC seeks ban, as Harinder Sikka heading for release on April 17

The opposition to upcoming controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir grew stronger with the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) demanding complete ban on the screening of the movie.

SGPC again objects to Nanak Shah Fakir Movie; Producers heading for release ignoring opposition

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has once again objected to the release of Nanak Shah Fakir as the makers of the movie seems decided to head with proposed release of the controversial movie on April 17 despite opposition from various Sikh circles.

Capt. Amrinder supports appointment of RSS man as Takht Hazoor Shaib Mgt. Board chief

Whereas the global Sikh circles have expressed outrage over appointment of Hindutva/ RSS man Tara Singh (BJP MLA) as chairman of management board of Takhat Hazoor Sahib, Congress party’s leader and former Chief Minister of Punjab Captain Amrinder Singh has supported the controversial decision of Government of Maharashtra selecting Tara Singh for the Sikh religious post.

SGPC changes rules for free education to students; Replaces free education with Scholarship

Following complaints of non-Amritdhari Sikh students getting free education facility meant for Amritdhari Sikh students at its educational institutions, the SGPC has now changed its policy and decided to extend scholarships to Amritdhari Sikh students.

Mann criticises CM Badal, SGPC for demanding subsidy on cooking gas

Criticizing Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) for demanding subsidy on cooking gas used for preparing Langar at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar), Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) president S. Simranjeet Singh Mann said that the SGPC has hurt the honour of the Sikh nation at the behest of SAD (B) and CM Badal.

Controversy deepens: SGPC has already rejected Nanak Shah Fakir movie, says Avtar Singh Makkar

Upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir " is caught into huge controversy as the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the movie. SGPC Avtar Singh Makkar said that the SGPC has already rejected the movie.

High Court directs SGPC to give Giani Nandgarh his appointment letter

Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh, former Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib has moved to Takht Damdama Sahib against Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC)'s move to remove him from the post of Jathedar.

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

Jalandhar, Punjab: Sikh organizations across the globe stands divided on the issue of amendments to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Whereas the SGPC has reportedly reverted back to Bikrami Calendar (a lunar calendar) this year, various Sikh organizations, majority of which comprises Sikh diaspora bodies, have taken a stand in favor of 'original' Nanakshahi calendar (a solar calendar).

Committing fraud, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly: Dal Khalsa

Stating that the cat is out of the bag, the Dal Khalsa today fired a salvo against the SGPC accusing the so-called premier institution of the Sikhs for playing a fraud on Sikhs. The organization has stated that committing sin, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly.

SGPC likely to revert to Bikrami Calendar, may keep ‘Nanakshahi’ label; Media reports

There are reports that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) may revert to Bikrami Calendar replacing out Nanakshahi Calendar. As per media reports SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar yesterday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to seek clarity over the issue of calendar for the Sikh New Year beginning March 14, 2015.

In-Depth: Booked for blasphemy, US citizen questions SGPC’s authority regarding publication of Guru Granth Sahib

A US citizen, who faces a complaint under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging (so-called) monopoly of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for printing/ preparing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib.

Only Sarbat Khalsa, not the SGPC, has powers to appoint or remove Jathedars: Sikh bodies

Three Sikh religious organisations on Friday (Feb. 06) held a meeting at Chandigarh and criticized the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over its recent decision of forming a five-member committee to go into the terms of the working of Jathedars of Sikh Takhts.

Akal Takht Jathedar takes notice of SGPC refusal to give Saroop of SGGS to Jathedar Nandgarh

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has taken notice of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) officials' refusal to give a Saroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib to Giani Balwant Singh Nandgar, former Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

SGPC form panel to frame “service rules” for Jathedars

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has reportedly nominated members to a panel constituted to frame "service rules" for the Jathedars of Sikh Takhts. The issue was particularly in focus after controversial dismissal of Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh.

US Sikhs seek Independent status for Takht Jathedars

More than 70 Gurdwara committees in the US, under the aegis of American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC), have shot off a letter to Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, demanding “independent status” for the Takht Jathedars.

SGPC officials refused Sehaj Path request by Jathedar Nandgarh

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) officials reportedly denied "permissions" to "dismissed" Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nanadgarh to take a saroop of Guru Granth Sahib Ji to his residence to hold a Sehaj Path Sahib. Jathedar Nanadgarh was willing to hold Sehaj Paath at his located in residence in the Takht Damdama Sahib complex.

Dal Khalsa takes exception over the unceremoniously sacking of Jathedar Nanadgarh

Dal Khalsa takes exception over the unceremoniously sacking of Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar and practice of appointing granthis as Takht Jathedar.

SGPC executive removes Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh

In a contested move Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) today "released" Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh from his "duty" as Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib.

SGPC all set to sack Jathedar Nandgarh; Executive committee to meet at Fatehgarh Sahib tomorrow

Media reports ideicate that the stage is set for the crucial SGPC executive committee meeting at Fategharh Sahib on January 17 which may see the removal of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Jathedar Balwant Singh Nandgarh and the setting up of a committee to resolve the Nanakshahi calendar issue.

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