Sunday, April 28, 2024

Sikh

1,500 Sikhs join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Punjab

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, 1,500 members from the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, along with Singh Sabha and other Sikh organisations, joined BJP on Saturday, just weeks ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Punjab.

Akal Takht Jathedar strongly condemned the police registering a case against an Amritdhari Sikh in Italy

AMRITSAR: Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh has strongly condemned the incident of the police registering a case against an Amritdhari Sikh in Italy for possessing a 'sharp weapon' due to the presence of Sri Sahib.

Crowds throng Sikh shrines in Punjab, Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi

CHANDIGARH: Tens of thousands of devotees on Saturday thronged gurdwaras across Punjab and Haryana to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the biggest festivals that marks the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth (Sikh order) by the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh.

Jatha of Sikh devotees will go to Pakistan on April 13

A Jatha of Sikh pilgrims will go to Pakistan on Khalsa Sajna Divas. 

Every Sikh should show Khalsai Jaho-Jalal by hanging the Khalsai sign on their houses: Five Sikh high priests

AMRITSAR: Five Sikh high priests have appealed to Sikhs on the completion of 325 years of Khalsa Sajna Day, on 13 April 2024, every Sikh should show Khalsai Jaho-Jalal by hanging the Khalsai sign on their houses. Along with this, there is a message to the whole nation that come! Come out of the spiritual darkness of ignorance and try to become a scholar of truth and religion.

Portraits of four personalities including Muslim poet Allah Yar Yogi installed in the Central Sikh Museum

AMRITSAR: Baba Hazara Singh, head of Karseva Samprada Guru Ka Bagh, former Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Sri Anandpur Sahib Giani Harcharan Singh Mahalon, Sangeet Mart and Padmasree Professor Kartar Singh and Martyrdom of Sahibzades Pictures of Alh Yar Khan Jogi, who recorded the narrative in poetic form, were decorated in Central Sikh Museum within Golden Temple complex here today.

Advocate Dhami takes strict notice of forcing Gursikh students to remove their karas in the JEE Mains examination

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has taken strict notice and ordered an investigation in the case of Sikh students taking off their Karras {iron bracelet} and putting tape on the collars during the JEE Mains paper conducted by the National Testing Agency at Mohali on April 6.

Pensions will be settled by Sikh Light Infantry Regiment at Sainik Welfare Office from 22 to 5 April

AMRITSAR: The District Defense Services Welfare Officer informed that from 02 April 2024 to 5 April 2024, the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment will hear the pension problem of ex-servicemen of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment and their widows at this office and their records to solve the problem.

Giani Sultan Singh jathedar Takhat Sri Kesgarh sahib praised the efforts of Budha Dal to preserve the glorious art of Sikh heritage

SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB: Giani Sultan Singh jathedar Takhat Sri Kesgarh sahib has praised the efforts of the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal and said that Baba Balbir Singh, the head of the Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal, is constantly striving to preserve the glorious art of Sikh heritage.

Leaders of Sikh Heritage Organization Brampton Canada met with Giani Raghbir Singh and Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: The leader of Sikh heritage organization Brampton (Canada) came to visit Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib. Kanwar Singh . Recently, Gurmanpal Singh met Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh and Shiromani Gurdwara parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and discussed Sikh affairs and the propagation of religion.

Principles above politics says SAD, asks center to fulfill commitment of releasing bandi sikhs

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Core Committee today unanimously spelt out the issues, policies and principles on which it will go to the people of Punjab to seek a mandate in the forthcoming Lok Sabha poll.

Hunger strike by Amrit Pal and other Sikh detainees in Dibrugarh jail in Assam ended

AMRITSAR: Hunger strike of Bhai Amrit Pal and other Sikh detained in Dibrugarh jail in Assam ended today with the Amrit of Har ki pouri sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today.

Akal Takht Jathedar advised the Sikh youths not to perform stunts on motorcycles, tractors and cars on Holla Mohalla

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh jathedar of Akal Takht highest seat of sikh religion has advised the Sikh youths who come to Sri Anandpur Sahib not to perform stunts on motorcycles, tractors and cars to celebrate the national festival of Hola Mahalla, the symbol of Khalsai Jaho-Jalal, from March 21 to March 26.

SGPC gave 30 lakh 33 thousand rupees for the fees of Sikhligar and Vanjara Sikh children

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has released an amount of 30 lakh 33 thousand rupees for the school/call fees of the Sikh children of Sikligar and Vanjare.

On World Sikh Environment Day, saplings planted on bank of `Buddha Dariya'

LUDHIANA: On the occasion of World Sikh Environment Day, MP (Rajya Sabha) Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, MP (Rajya Sabha) Sanjeev Arora and Ludhiana East MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal who is also the Chairman of Vidhan Sabha committee formed for cleaning `Buddha Dariya', on Thursday, planted 1100 saplings of different varieties on the bank of `Buddha Dariya', near Jamalpur STP site.

Dal Khalsa urges Akal Takhat to resolve calendar dispute amicably to uphold distinct Sikh identity

AMRITSAR: On the first day of the Sikh calendar, Dal Khalsa held prayers at Akal Takht Sahib and released the original Nanakshahi calendar and submitted a letter to the 'Jathedar' of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, appealing to resolve the ongoing controversy and confusion regarding the Nanakshahi calendar.

Delegation of Sikhs,Hindus from Afghanistan and Pakistan settled in India meet Manjinder Singh Sirsa, thank PM and HM for CAA

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, March 13: A huge delegation of members of Sikh and Hindu community from Pakistan and Afghanistan who have settled in India met BJP National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa today and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Home Minister Mr. Amit Shah for implanting Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) granting them Indian citizenship and other facilities at par with Indians.

Assam CM downplays 'threats' issued by Sikh radical outfit

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday downplayed an alleged threat made by a pro-Khalistani leader demanding members of the hardline group 'Waris Punjab De' (WPD), including its leader Amritpal Singh, be moved from the Central Jail in Dibrugarh to Amritsar.

Famous Sikh scholar, educationist, writer, poet and senior journalist Dr. Harjinder Singh Majhail passed away

CHANDIGARH: With a heavy heart and profound sorrow, we share the incredibly sad news of the passing of Dr. Harjinder Singh Majhail, a renowned Sikh scholar, educationist, writer, poet, and senior journalist, who loved mysticism and wielded his pen on varied themes related to spirituality and the world diaspora. Dr. Majhail passed away peacefully on 26 Feb 2024 in Derby, UK.

A light and sound show based on Sikh history started at the Summer Palace

AMRITSAR: Under the Rangla Punjab Mela, where various programs are ongoing to promote the civilization and culture of Punjab in Amritsar with the help of the Department of Tourism and Culture, the Punjab Government has organized light and sound programme at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Summer Palace which is located at Company Bagh here today.

SGPC president advocate Dhami writes to CM Punjab, demands to shift Sikh youths from Dibrugarh to Punjab jail

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami today wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and demanded Sikh detainees in Dibrugarh jail should immediately be transferred to Punjab jail.

Akal Takht Jathedar asks Amritpal Singh and families of detainees to end their hunger strike, not permitted in Sikhism

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar Akal Takht highest seat of Sikh religion has appealed to Bhai Amritpal Singh and his companions and their families detained in the Dibrugarh Jail of Assam that since there is no concept of hunger strike in Sikhism, they should give up their hunger strike.

Bikram Majithia asks Haryana Police to hand over kidnapped Sikh youth to family-warns Punjab Government of consequences

CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia today demanded the Haryana government hand over a youth farmer who had been kidnapped by its police and grievously injured to the victim family, even as he condemned chief minister Bhagwant Mann for failing to take up the case with Haryana and forcing the family to approach the High court for justice.

SGPC President meets families of Sikh youths detained in Dibrugarh Jail of Assam

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami today met the families of Bhai Amritpal Singh and his companions detained in the Dibrugarh Jail of Assam during their dharna in the heritage street
here today.

Sukhbir Badal appeals for unity under the flag of the SAD to counter enemies of the Sikh Panth

JAITO: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today issued a clarion appeal for unity under the flag of the SAD to counter the enemies of the Sikh Panth, saying “attempts are being made to weaken the SAD as well as Sikh institutions to divide the Sikh community”.

CM condemns BJP leaders for questioning the patriotism of Sikh Police officer in WB

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday condemned the BJP leaders for questioning the patriotism of Sikh Police officer in West Bengal.

Rakul and Jackky to have Sikh and Sindhi wedding ceremonies

MUMBAI: Bollywood couple Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, who are set to tie the nuptial knot on Wednesday, will have two wedding ceremonies. The first will be a Sikh ceremony of Anand Karaj, and the second will be Sindhi style ceremony, reflecting both Rakul and Jackky’s cultures.

Akal Takht Jathedar strongly condemned racial comments to the Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal .

AMRITSAR: Giani Raghbir Singh Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib has strongly condemned incident of some local people making hateful racial comments to the Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal .

Appointment letters given to 37 Sikh youths educated in Sikh missionary institutions of SGPC

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has given appointment letters to 37 Sikh youths who received Gursikhi education from their Sikh missionary institutions for the services of Sikh propaganda and Gurdwara management.

UK university slammed for confusing Sikhs with Muslims in social media post

LONDON: Members of the Sikh community in the UK have slammed the University of Birmingham for confusing them with Muslims in a social media post, saying that "these mistakes should not happen in 2024".

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has announced its firm support for the farmers' struggle

AMRITSAR: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has announced its firm support for the farmers' struggle and said that the Delhi Committee will provide whatever kind of help the struggling farmers need.

A 3-day conference on entitled “Concept of Martyrdom in Sikhism” held at PU Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Three Days Conference entitled “Concept of Martyrdom in Sikhism” dedicated to unique martyrdom of Sahibzadas; was organized by the Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University Chandigarh and Virasat Punjab Manch (A Platform of various thinkers, scholars and academicians).

'I heard my mother's last screams': Canadian Sikh shooting survivor slams cops for 'inaction'

TORONTO: With 13 bullets pumped inside her body, the lone survivor of a shooting spree in Canada last year who watched her Sikh parents die in front of her, wants swift justice and says police didn't do their duty well.

Another Sikh separatist's house hit by gunfire in Canada

TORONTO: The house of a Sikh separatist, associated with pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who is a designated terrorist in India, has been hit by gunfire in Canada's Ontario province, a media report said.

Ardas Samagam organized by SGPC for release of Sikh detainees

AMRITSAR: After the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, prayers were offered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for the release of Sikh prisoners detained in various jails of the country for the last three decades.

Indian Consulate condemns Connecticut statement on 'Sikh Independence' as promoting hatred

NEW YORK: The Indian Consulate General in New York has condemned a statement by the Connecticut State General Assembly purporting to show support for what it called the "Declaration of Sikh Independence".

Govt should immediately release Sikh detainees facing life sentences - Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: After the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, prayers were offered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee for the release of Sikh prisoners detained in various jails of the country for the last three decades.

Modi should also hold meetings with struggling farmers similar as elite Sikhs: Rajwinder Kaur Raju

CHANDIGARH: Scoffing at the unusual meetings being hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence for the past few months with prominent religious, political and social Sikh figures including former bureaucrats and prominent Sikhs from across the country and abroad, Mahila Kisan Union President Bibi Rajwinder Kaur Raju said the PM Modi, who has been in power for a decade, had not held a single such direct meeting or discussion with the struggling farmers of the nation for their betterment, as a result, there was great anger and resentment among the toiling community and farm workers.

Shiv Sena Bal Thakrey holds anti-Khalistan protest in Patiala, clashed with Sikh groups

CHANDIGARH: Without any provocation from Sikhs, the members of Shiv Sena Bal Thakrey today held an anti-khalistan protest in Patiala which led to clash with the Sikh groups who opposed Shiv Sena's action.

PM to host Sikh delegation on Friday evening

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting a Sikh delegation on Friday evening.

"SGPC should give a representation to foreign-based Sikhs for spread of Sikhism"

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwarwa Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) should give a representation to foreign-based Sikhs given its shrinking jurisdiction and spread of Sikhism.

Akal Takht Jathedar convened meeting of various Panthic Sikh organizations on May 3

AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib hads convened a meeting of various Sikh organizations to discuss on the issue of printing of Saroop with additional additions to the Holy Gurbani of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. May 3 at Akal Takht.

Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib stressed, center should fulfill every promise made to the Sikhs

AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib said that the purpose of martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was to give everyone the right to worship their deity. Is being suppressed. Sikh issues are not being resolved.

Whole country is indebted to Sikh gurus: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI:The whole country is indebted to the great Sikh Gurus, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, adding that he feels blessed by attending the 400th Prakash Utsav of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

SGPC takes strong notice of disappearance of first Sikh cop in Pakistan

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has termed the harassment of minority Sikhs in Pakistan as unfortunate.

Arrangements have been completed to celebrate the 400 birth anniversary of 9th Guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

AMRITSAR: All arrangements have been completed to celebrate the 400 birth anniversary of 9th Guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

Our main objective was to liberate Sikh institutions from the Badal family: Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

AMRITSAR: The meeting of Shiromani Akali Dal(Dhindsa) was held under the presidentship of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa at Chandigarh to discuss the present political situation in Punjab and to strengthen the SAD (United ).

SGPC executive meeting on April 26 to discuss about Siropa to Patit Sikhs

AMRITSAR: The executive Committee of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will be held at Teja Singh Samundari Hall here on April 26.

Anita Lerche releases her first Sikh Devotional Hymn “Simran”

INDIANAPOLIS: Internationally renowned singer and composer, Anita Lerche, celebrated and recreated the time-honored Sikh devotional tradition of rhythmic chanting of sacred words during worship in her new SIMRAN release. The mesmerizing and beautiful SIMRAN was created by Anita Lerche and her accomplished team from Punjab and the US. Speaking of and thrilled by her exciting devotional music project, Lerche joyfully expressed a prayerful hope:

IPL 2022: CSK's Deepak Chahar ruled out due to back injury, Harshit replaces Rasikh at KKR

MUMBAI: In a massive blow for defending champions Chennai Super Kings, their fast bowler Deepak Chahar on Friday was ruled out of the IPL 2022 due to a back injury.

SGPC President strongly condemned the attack on two Sikhs in the United States

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has strongly condemned the attack on two Sikhs in the United States.

NY Police arrest two in alleged attacks on Sikhs

NEW YORK; The New York Police have arrested two men in connection with two separate attacks on Sikhs in the city amid rising fears in the community in an area with a prominent gurdwara.

A 705 Sikh pilgrims jatha left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib Pakistan to celebrate baisakhi

AMRITSAR: The jatha of 705 Sikh pilgrims left for Pakistan to attend the main function to be held at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib on the occasion of Khalsa Creation Day Vaisakhi.

Pictures of seven personalities including martyrs of Behbal Kalan adorned in Central Sikh Museum

AMRITSAR: Phitograps of seven personalities were displayed today at the Central Sikh Museum at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib Sri Darbar Sahib. Committee member Jathedar Harbans Singh Ghuman, who contributed in the carving of Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib. Sohan Singh, Sant Prithipal Singh Syed, Engg: Dr. Jaswant Singh Gill, Brigadier Pritam Singh.

SGPC President condemns racist attack on elderly Sikhs in US

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has expressed grave concern over the racially motivated attacks on Sikhs in the United States and called on the Gurdwara Committees and Sikh leaders to speak out against the practice.

SGPC demands action against policeman not allowing baptised Sikh to enter metro in Delhi

AMRITSAR: The incident of stopping an Amritdhari Gursikh youth from entering a metro station at Amritsar-Delhi with a kirpan is a violation of the Constitution of the country and the perpetrators should be severely punished.

Sant Samaj Stressing on the need to ban the emigration of Sikh youth from Punjab, he appealed to the Sikhs living abroad to invest in Punjab: Baba Harnam Singh

AMRITSAR: Baba Harnam Singh head of Damdami Taksal president of Sant Samaj Stressing on the need to ban the emigration of Sikh youth from Punjab, he appealed to the Sikhs living abroad to invest in Punjab.

Government should take care of the religious sentiments of all religions including Sikhs

AMRITSAR: The Indian government has withdrawn an order barring Sikh workers from carrying out their duties with kirpans at the country's airports.

SGPC President congratulate Sikh Sangat On New Year Nanakshahi Sammat 554

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, congratulated the Sikh Sangat on the occasion of Nanakshahi Sammat 554 and encouraged them to live according to Gurbani.

Sikh high priests release the calendar of Nanakshahi Sammat 554

AMRITSAR: The calendar of Nanakshahi Sammat 554 (Year 2022-23) was released today by Panj Singh Sahiban. Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Giani Malkit Singh, Head Granthi of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

Defeat of Shiromani Akali Dal in the elections is a big challenge for the Sikh community: Jathedar Akal Takht

AMRITSAR: Giani Harpreet Singh Jathedar Akal Takht highest seat of Sikh religion said that the defeat of Shiromani Akali Dal in the elections is a big challenge for the Sikh community. He said that all the groups of Akali Dal unite and unite on Akal Takht Sahib.

Advocate Dhami takes stern notice to stop Sikh employees from wearing Sri Sahib at Indian airports

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has taken stern notice of the ban on the use of kirpans by Amritdhari Sikh workers at airports in India.

Barrier to release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar reveals Kejriwal government's anti-Sikh mentality: Advocate Dhami

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami Criticizing the Kejriwal government in Delhi for obstructing the release of Davinderpal Singh Bhullar said the anti-Sikh face of the Aam Aadmi Party has now been exposed over the Bhullar case.

Raising the issue of banned Hindi book 'Sikh Itihas' again and again is a mischievous act: SGPC

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has warned the sangat that some anti-Sikh forces are trying to discredit the SGPC, the leading religious body of Sikhs, of which the Sikh Panth needs to be aware.

Wearing turban is constitutional right of Sikhs, Karnataka Minister assures Sukhminderpal Grewal

PHAGWARA: BJP National Leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal has welcomed the assurance and statement of Primary and Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka BC Nagesh who has clarified the controversial issue of turban wearing Sikh students in schools/colleges and openly said that wearing the turban is the constitutional right for the Sikh community and the high court’s interim order is only applicable to the wearing of hijab, saffron
stole and religious flags only.

Advocate Dhami strongly condemns non-admission of Sikh boy to school in Karnataka

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has termed the denial of admission to a six-year-old Sikh boy by a school in Mangalore, Karnataka, as an attack on the religious freedom of Sikhs. 

Sikh boy denied admission to Karnataka school over turban?

BENGALURU:Close on the heels of a reputed college at Bengaluru asking a Sikh girl student to remove her turban in wake of hijab row, a private school in Karnataka's Mangaluru has allegedly denied admission to a 6-year-old Sikh boy for wearing a turban.

SGPC has strongly objected to a college in Bangalore, Karnataka, asking an Amritdhari Gursikh girl to take off her turban

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has strongly objected to a college in Bangalore, Karnataka, asking an Amritdhari Gursikh girl to take off her turban and come to the college.

I&B Ministry orders blocking of apps, website, social media accounts linked to Sikhs For Justice

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ordered the blocking of apps, website and social media accounts linked to the banned organisation, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).

SGPC president strongly condemns gangrape and murder of Sikh girl in Hyderabad, Telangana

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee*SGPC) has strongly condemned the gangrape and murder of a minor girl in Hyderabad, Telangana.

PM meets Afghan Sikh-Hindu delegation

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met the members of the Sikh-Hindu delegation from Afghanistan who came to thank him for their safe evacuation from the war-torn nation along with the Guru Granth Sahib Swaroop.

Sikh bizman Sandeep Chahal named to Contra Costa Transportation Authority

JALANDHAR: Prominent Sikh Businessman in California Sandeep Singh Chahal has been named to a Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) for a four-year term through February 8,2026.

Home Minister Amit Shah's meeting with the Jathedar was a significant step towards strengthening community spirit with the Sikh community.

AMRITSAR : Amit Shah met Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh in a closed room at the Secretariat Sri Akal Takhat for about 50 minutes. BJP National Spokesperson Tarun Chugh, Manjinder Sirsa and Union Minister Hardeep Puri were also present in the meeting.

It's a battle among Sikhs to choose 'Sardar' of Punjab

CHANDIGARH: It's the battle among Sikhs to choose the 'Sardar' of Punjab, the state with a debt burden of at least Rs 2.82 lakh crore at the end of the current government's tenure.

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Former Punjab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest

CHANDIGARH: Former Punab DGP Mohammed Izhar Alam who created 'Alam Sena' during militacy period to kill Sikh youth died of cardiac arrest today.

SGPC honours Bilawal Singh, a young Sikh enlisted in the Indian Army

AMRITSAR: Sikh youth enlisted in the Indian Army Bilawal Singh Sandhu along with his family paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib and thanked Guru Sahib.

Bibi Jagir Kaur strongly condemned the attack on Sikhs in Afghanistan

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Bibi Jagir Kaur has condemned the grenade attack targeting the minority Sikh community in Jalalabad, Afghanistan and called on the Government of India to negotiate with the Government of Afghanistan and take the lives of Sikhs there. . - Ensure the safety of goods.

Head of Damdami Taksal, stressed on the need to unite and work for the solution of the issues facing the Sikh community

AMRITSAR:Bhai Jasveer Singh Khalsa, former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht, said that the great status of the Sikh community is honorable to us but the indifference of some of the incumbents to national duties is hampering the progress of the community.

Kidnappers of Sikh girls in the valley should be severely punished: Kochhar

AMRITSAR:Panthak Seva Dal General Secretary Kartar Singh Kochhar today strongly condemned the abduction of Sikh girls in Kashmir and demanded from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to search for the abductors. Punish and hand over the abducted girls to their heirs as well as ensure the safety of the Sikhs.
In a statement issued here, . Kochhar said that in Sikhism, keeping in view the ideology of Guru Nanak Dev, no one is allowed to harbor animosity and Sikhs have always helped the victims of natural calamities.

Sikhs seek action against conversion of 2 girls in Kashmir

LUCKNOW:Sikh organizations in the Uttar Pradesh capital have condemned alleged religious conversion of two Sikh girls in Jammu and Kashmir and demanded action against those responsible.

Baba Harnsm Singh Khalsa has took strong notice of the attempt to kidnap two Sikh girls in Kashmir

AMRITSAR:Head of Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnsm Singh Khalsa has took strong notice of the attempt to kidnap two Sikh girls in Kashmir Valley and convert them to Islam and marry them, saying that Kashmir is now completely under the control of the Indian government, which is tragic for the Sikh community. Why are events happening?

Damdami Taksal took a strong notice the attempt to kidnap two Sikh girls in Kashmir Valley

AMRITSAR:The head of Damdami Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa took strong notice of the attempt to kidnap two Sikh girls in Kashmir Valley and convert them to Islam and marry them, saying that Kashmir is now completely under the control of the Indian government, which is tragic for the Sikh community. Why are events happening?

Sikh Federation has asked the union government to unconditionally invite the farmers for dialogue

AMRITSAR: Sarchand Singh leader of Sikh Federation has asked the union government to unconditionally invite the farmers for dialogue .Sarchand Singh while addressing the gathering after the bhog of sehaj paths for success of farmers struggle at Manawala 10 kilometres from here on Sunday.

Haryana CM working for release of youth arrested in Australia for attacking Sikhs

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said efforts were on for the release of Karnal youth Vishal Jude, who is lodged in an Australian jail. He was arrested for murderous attacks on Sikhs.

Bibi Jagir Kaur releases new edition of 1984 book on 'Massacre of Sikhs'

AMRITSAR: The new edition of the book 'Massacre of Sikhs' on the details of the shameful massacre that took place across the country against the Sikhs in November 1984 was released by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee(SGPC) President Bibi Jagir Kaur.Senior Vice President. Surjit Singh Bhitewad and Chief Secretary Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami were also present on occasion.

Sikhs should be included in decision-making meeting on Kashmir: Sarna

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi President Paramjit Singh Sarna while welcoming the steps taken by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the Kashmir issue said that there was a resentment among the Sikhs which The Prime Minister has held a meeting with the leaders of Kashmir to find out why the Sikhs have been overlooked when the Sikhs have more than 200 villages and the Sikhs contribute equally to all kinds of development of Kashmir.

Sikhs will never tolerate replica of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib: Bibi Jagir Kaur

Kejriwal's statement fuels speculations, Would Navjot Sidhu be AAP's Sikh face for post of CM ?

CHANDIGARH: The statement by Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener that a prominant Sikh will be CM face of Party has triggerred speculations that rebel Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu may be the CM candidate of AAP in Punjab.

SGPC demands immediate ban on 1984 Sikh genocide related web series 'Eclipse'

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Bibi Jagir Kaur has demanded from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India that the web series 'Eclipse' based on the events of 1984 Sikh genocide be released on Disney + Hotstar platform on June 24. Stop immediately.

AAP's Punjab CM face will be from Sikh community, says Kejriwal

AMRITSARI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that the party will contest assembly elections on all seats in Punjab and a person from Sikh community would be the chief ministerial candidate, if the party comes to power.

Punjab CM mourns death of eminent Sikh scholar Dr. Jodh Singh

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday condoled the sad demise of the noted Sikh scholar and Professor of Sikhism Dr. Jodh Singh (70), who passed away at his residence in Patiala this afternoon after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter in law.

Punjab Sports Minister mourns passing away of 'Flying Sikh' Padma Shri Milkha Singh

CHANDIGARH: Expressing a huge shock over the sad demise of legendary athlete Padma Shri Milkha Singh decorated as a Flying Sikh, Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, on Saturday, said that it is shocking to learn about the death of the greatest athlete of Asia.

Jagir Kaur strongly condemned the killing of two Sikh youths Gurbhej Singh and Gurkirtan Singh

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur strongly condemned the killing of two Sikh youths Gurbhej Singh and Gurkirtan Singh residents of Preet Nagar in Rudrapur city area of Uttarakhand state, who have been shot dead and demanded strict action against the culprits.

Ban on Jatha by Pakistan hurts Sikh sentiments: Bibi Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: A jatha of Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib Lahore on the occasion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary will not be able to visit Pakistan this time. The jatha was not allowed by the Pakistan government due to the Corona epidemic.

Sikhs join 100 leaders supporting Biden’s Climate agenda

WASHIGTON: 102 leaders from many religions joined to express their support for President Biden’s climate agenda. EcoSikh was represented by Dr. Rajwant Singh. He recited a hymn by Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh faith and shared the Sikh perspective on environment.

If Pakistan have any difficulty in repairing Sikh shrine, it should handover Sewa to SGPC: Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur has written a letter to the Pakistan government and urged to repair Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib built in the memory of Sri Guru Nanak Dev situated in Chakk Fateh Bhinder village in Daska tehsil of Sialkot district.

Punjab CM Amrinder shielding Bargari culprits the way Cong protected leaders involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Chugh

CHANDIGARH: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today warned Punjab chief Minister Amrinder Singh against making political capital out of the incidents of sacrilege of Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

Nearly Century Old Sikh History Research Centre at Khalsa College Gets New Head

AMRITSAR: The newly-preserved Sikh History Research Centre (SHRC), Khalsa College, Amritsar today got a new head as noted historian Dr. Joginder Singh was appointed as Professor of Eminence at the Centre.

Sikh nation can never forget June 1984 Ghallughara: Giani Harpreet Singh

AMRITSAR: The Sikh martyrs including Damdami Taksal 14th chief Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale, All India Sikh students Federation (AISSF) Bhai Amrik Singh, Baba Tthara Singh, General (RETD) Subeg Singh and others, who were killed during the blue star by the Congress government of India in June 1984 on Sri Akal Takht Sahib, were remembered during the annual ‘Shaheedi Samagam’ (Martyrdom Ceremony) held on June 6 at Sri Akal Takht Sahib here today.

Sikh jatha not given permission by Pak to visit on Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev: SGPC

AMRITSAR: Sikh devotees from India will not be able to visit Pakistan this year to observe the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev ji since Pakistan government has not given permission due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Valtoha urged Jathedar of Akal Takht to declare Gandhi family and Giani Zail Singh enemies of Sikhs

AMRITSAR: ShiromanI Akali Dal (SAD) Senior leader and Former chief Parliamentary Secretary Virsa Singh Valtoha today urged Giani Harpreet Singh Jathedar of Akal Takht  to declare Gandhi family including Indira Ganghi, Sonia Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi and Giani Zail Singh former President as enemies of Sikh community for their role in third holocaust of June 1984 and Sikh Genocide in November 1984 on anniversary of Operation Blue Star on June 6.

United Sikhs in association with Karan Gilhotra Foundation dedicates Covid-19 center in Sector 43 Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: United Sikhs and Karan Gilhotra Foundation dedicated a Mini COVID-19 Care Centre which gets operational today at the Sports Complex, Sector 43, Chandigarh. The Covid-19 Care Centre is inaugurated by V.P. Singh Badnore, (Governor) and Manoj Kumar Parida, IAS (Adviser to the Administrator) and our special guest Gurpreet Ghuggi.

SGPC condemns attack on Sikh youth in Rajasthan

AMRITSAR: BIbi Jagir kaur president Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) condemned brutal assault and desecration of ‘Kes’ (hair) of a Sikh youth in Rajasthan.

Sikh pilgrims jatha will leave for Pak on june 5

AMRITSAR: A jatha of sikh devotees led by Amarjit Singh and RamPal Singh members SGPC Will leave for Pakistan to observe shaheedi divas of 5th guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Arjan Dev which falls on june 6

Sikh charity to set up 100-bed Covid hospital in Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Sikh charity Sri Guru Granth Sahib Society will urgently set up a 100-bed Covid Care Centre with an oxygen facility at the PGI Hospital's Infosys Sarai, Chandigarh Adviser Manoj Parida said on Tuesday.

Ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur led a dharmic path

In Indian history, Guru Shri Tegh Bahadurs personality shines resplendent like a bright constellation. He was born in Amritsar to Guru Hargobindji and Nankiji on Krishna Panchami in the Baisakhi month. As per the Nanakshahi calendar, Guru Tegh Bahadurs 400th birth anniversary falls on May 1 this year.

At least 100 Sikh devotees returning from Pak test positive

National and interfaith leaders join for prayer at Sikh Satsang Gurdawra in Indiapolis

INDIANAPOLIS:Shock-waves continue to ripple through Hoosier Sikhs and our friends across the USA and the other communities in American and around the world, following the mass shooting on April 15 night at the FedEx facility in Indianapolis that claimed eight innocent lives and injured several others. We pray for the departed souls to be reunited through eternity with the Highest Spirit. We pray for the departed souls to be reunited with the Highest Spirit through eternity. We extend our deepest condolences and prayers for healing to the families of all victims.

Sikhs Welcome the Verdict in George Floyd's Killing; Support the call for Police Reform in America

WASHINGTON: Sikh community has welcomed the verdict of Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, being declared guilty of killing George Floyd, a black man. Chauvin kept Floyd’s neck under his knee for more than 9 minutes last year, killing George Floyd and sparking a national and global reckoning about race and police brutality in America.

U.S. Senator Todd Young to visit Gurdwara Sikh Satsang

INDIANAPOLIS: United States Senator U.S. Senator Todd Young of Republican Party will visit the Gurdwara Sikh Satsang, Acton, on April 18 (Sunday) to express his support and solidarity to the grieving Hoosier Sikh community over the deaths of eight innocent employees, including four members of the Sikh community, in a shooting in FedEx parking area on Thursday night.

Four Sikh community members among 8 killed in shooting in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS: Three female and one male employees of Sikh community were among eight FeDEx employees killed in a shooting in FedEx parking area,near Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday night. Former FexEx employee Brandon Scott Hole, 19, of Indiana has been identified as the suspect who committed suicide before the police arrived.

A sad day for Americans, Hoosiers, and Sikhs: Khalsa

INDIANAPOLIS: Sikhs Political Action Committee chairman Gurinder Singh Khalsa, who originally hails from Haryana, described killing of eight innocent persons, half of them were Indian American Sikhs as "Today is a very sad day for Americans, Hoosiers, and particularly for the Sikh community."

PM hails social service by Sikhs, calls for proper research

NEW DELHI: Hailing the social service by Sikh community and Gurudwaras all over the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the need to do "proper research and documentation" on this aspect of the Sikh tradition.

United Sikhs supports farm protestors, helps a martyr’s family in Bathinda with milk dairy

MOHALI: International social organisation of Sikh community – ‘United Sikhs’ has been providing financial aid to the needy farmers, who have suffered loss of life or property due to the ongoing farmers protest. Assistance of Rs 50,000 each is being given to many victim families.

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