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SGPC task force prevents Jhinda from entering Amb Sahib Gurdwara; Police prevents Sikh orgs. from holding meeting on Sikh political prisoners issue

Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC - ad hoc) chief Jagdish Singh Jhinda was reportedly stopped by members of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) task force from entering into Gurdwara Amb Sahib complex in January 12. Jhinda was at Mohali to hold a meeting on the issue of Sikh political prisoners.

SGPC executive is all set to remove Nanadgarh on Jan 17 on the orders of Sukhbir: maintains Dal Khalsa

Dal Khalsa has revealed that on the orders of the SAD president Sukhbir Badal, the SGPC is all set to remove Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Gaini Balwant Singh Nanadgarh from the august post at its executive meeting scheduled for Jan 17. The organization also revealed that to oust Jathedar, a signature campaign amongst SGPC executive members was underway.

No question of softening stand on Sikh political prisoners: Indian Home Ministry

As Punjab government sought release of Sikh political prisoners, the Home Ministry fo India yesterday indicated that ‘legal opinion could be taken in select cases like old people’ and those having completed 20 years in prison but not ‘those convicted in serious charges’.

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar meets Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar reportedly met Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa yesterday (Jan. 06) on his 54th day of hunger strike.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa resumes drinking water; Hunger Strike enters 53th day

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who has been on continues hunger since November 14, 2014 is surviving only on water for last 53 days. He is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners namely Bhai Gurmeet Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Shamsher Singh, Lal Singh, Wariam Singh, Gurdeep Singh Khera and Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Now SGPC decides to make movie on Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee President has declared to produce an animation movie on the life of Sikh martyr Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.

Cartoon movie depicts Guru Nanak Ji, Disrespects Sikh religion, tradition

A cartoon movie has appeared on YouTube, which depicts the Guru Nanak Ji in ‘cartoon’ / ‘animation’ mode. The video titled Guru Nanak ( Hindi ), uploaded by ‘Fountain Kids’, on YouTube personifies Guru Nanak ji in cartoon form and is a high offensive film. The description added to the video is also objectionable as it refers to Guru Nanak Ji in improper terminology and tends to present ‘Guru Nanak Ji’ as an ‘ordinary person’.

SGPC to built memorial library for Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Hijacker

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) recently decided to build a library as a memorial to Bhai Gurbax Singh Hijacker, who had hijacked an Air India plane in 1982.

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

SGPC seeks apology from US based Glen Cove Gurdwara management after offensive photos went viral

The photograph of a young woman in bridal attire, posing before the Guru Granth Sahib inside a Gurdwara Sahib in Glen Cove town of New York, has triggered a controversy after it went viral over social media.

SGPC appeals to the Sikhs to avoid celebrations during martyrdom days of Chaar Sahibzaade

The month of ‘Poh’ (which starts around mid of December) marks the memory of martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s four sons - the ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’. This month brings sadness for the Sikhs as it reminds how Guru Sahib’s Sahibzaade, especially Chhote (younger) Sahibzaade, were martyred by cruel regime of that time.

Sikhs bodies serve ultimatum to Punjab Govt. for closure of Noormehal Dera branches

Sikh Sangat in large numbers and representatives of various Sikh bodies today gathered at village Jodhpur near Tarn Taran where a saroop of Guru Granth Sahib was burnt on December 01. Sikh gathering served an ultimatum to the Punjab government, civil administration and the Police to ban the activities and seal the various Deras of Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan across Punjab by December 12.

SGPC President says ‘high hopes’ with Centre govt. for release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh: Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has written a letter a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the release of Sikh political prisoners who are confined in jails even after serving the terms of their sentences.

Nanakshahi Calendar issue is in focus again: Pakistan Gurdwara Committee to convene ‘Sikh Convention’

Amritsar, Punjab: The issue Nanakshahi Calendar is once again in focus. The Pakistan Sikh Grudwara Prabhandal Committee (PSGPC) is reportedly preparing to hold a ‘Sikh Conference’ at Nankana Sahib this issue. PSGPC was set to hold the convention on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji but it was postponed after the participants faced visa issues.

SGPC distributes relief of Rs. 2 crores to flood hit Sikh familiies in J&K

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC has disbursed financial aid worth Rs 2 crore for the rehabilitation of Sikh families in the flood-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir.

SGPC secretly holds Akhand Path for DGP Sumedh Saini in Darbar Sahib complex

Amritsar, Punjab: There are reports in media that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) organized an Akhand Path Sahib of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji inside the Darbar Sahib complex for well-being of Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini and his family.

Committee of Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh to appoint Chief of Gurdwara Elections Commission

New Delhi, India: A committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will choose the next Chief Commissioner for Gurdwara elections, slated to be held in September 2016.

BJP Govt. declares to hold SGPC elections in September 2016; Modi, Rajnath to appoint CGEC

New Delhi/ Amritsar: Narendra Modi led BJP government has declared to hold Gurdwara elections for Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhdandk Committee (SGPC) in September 2016. Last elections of SGPC were held in 2011 but no notification was issued to give effect to the 2011 elections. Moreover the validity of 2011 elections is under scanning of Supreme Court of India.

SGPC head Avtar Singh Makkar wants BJP govt. to review HSGMC Act

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab: With the BJP getting absolute majority in the Haryana Assembly, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to urge the Haryana Government to review the Act passed by the previous Congress government for the formation of a separate Gurdwara management committee.

SGPC decides to grant Rs 2 crore relief for flood hit J&K Sikh families

Amritsar, Punjab: The SGPC executive committee has decided to extend a financial aid of Rs 2 crore to the Sikh families affected by floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

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