Amritsar

SGPC lodges FIR against Bhai Dhian Singh Mand & others

After the Punjab Government booked the organizers of the Sarbat Khalsa 2015 under the charges of sedition, the SGPC has also lodged an FIR against Bhai Dhian Singh Mand who was appointed “interim jathedar” of Akal Takht during the Sarbat Khalsa 2015 on November 10.

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.

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.

Six granted imprisonment in 2010 explosives recovery case

A court of additional District and session judge in Amritsar reportedly convicted Sukhdev Singh Sukha and 5 others in a case related to recovery of explosives in 2010.

Jathedar asks Sikhs to observe August 14 as Ardas Divas to seek Darshan Didar of Gurdwaras in Pakistan

In a message addressed to the Sikh Panth the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has told the Sikh community to mark August 14 as "Ardas Divas" and offer prayer for easy access to Sikh Gurdwara that became part of Pakistan following partition in 1947.

Ajit Poohla’s associate gets life imprisonment in Khanpur Massacre case of 1991

In a 25 years old cases related to brutal massacre of 7 members of a Sikh family of village Khanpur (Amritsar), a local court today convicted Joga an associate of infamous police cat Ajit Poohla.

Govt. says no plans to get UNESCO’s Heritage site tag for Darbar Sahib

The Central government of India has reportedly clarified that there was no proposal to get Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) declared as World Heritage. There were speculations that the Central government has been ‘conspiring’ to take over control of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) after getting UNESCO’s World Heritage site tag for the Sikh shrine.

Arrested Sikh youth sent to Gumtala jail under preventive detention on complaint of SGPC

Amritsar: Amritsar police yesterday (June 7) presented 31 young Sikhs before a local magistrate. They were arrested from Darbar Sahib complex on 6 June. The ...

Clash on 6 June: Derby (UK) Sikh youth arrested by Amritsar police

A 29 years old British Sikh was also arrested by Punjab police from Darbar Sahib complex on June 06. Dapinder Singh, who hails from Derby in England, was one of the youth arrested by the Punjab police after a clash broke out between SGPC's task force and a group of youth who were raising slogans with in the Pariarma of Darbar Sahib complex.

Amritsar remains closed: Dal Khalsa leaders detained in party office by police

Dal Khalsa thanked people of Amritsar for responding positively to its call for bandh. Kanwar Pal Singh in a statement said there was almost complete and peaceful shut down in the city and this was made possible by support and co-operation extended by people of all religion to their call.

Sant Bhindrawale is part of Sikh collective psyche, Sikhs won’t tolerate his disrespect: Dal Khalsa

To carry forward the legacy of martyrs of June 1984, hundreds of Dal Khalsa youth activists carrying photographs of damaged Akal Takhat and Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale today marched on the lanes and streets of the holy city of Amritsar on the eve of attack on Darbar Sahib in 1984.

Governing Council want Khalsa College Amritsar to be listed as World Heritage on UNESCO’s list

Governing Council of Khalsa College has reportedly appointed a five member committee to dig into the possibilities of getting Khalsa College enlisted in UNESCO heritage list. The five member committee comprises Dr. JS Brar, Dr. Mehal Singh, Dr. JS Dhillon, and DS Rataul lead by Dr. HS Soch (former Vice Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University).

Amritsar shut down on June 6: Panthic groups lends support to Dal Khalsa call

Giving a call for Amritsar shut down on June 6 to mark army attack on Darbar Sahib 31 years ago, the Dal Khalsa today launched a public campaign to create awareness about their objective and mobilize support in their favour.

Attari Railway station renamed after Sirdar Sham Singh Atariwala

Punjab government has reportedly renamed Attari railway station in Amritsar as "Attari Sham Singh" railway station in a tribute to the great Sikh General. Atari railway station is located at India-Pakistan border. It's last railway station in East Punjab linking to Wagha railway station on the other side of border in West-Punjab side.

Sikh sangat marks Gurta Gaddi day of Guru Hargobind Ji

Thousands of Sikh devotees marked the 'Gurta Gadhi Diwas' of sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind ji at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar on May 11.

High Court summons Secretaries of Punjab Government & SGPC and PUDA officials in Corridor Project fraud case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently summoned the Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to appear on May 8 with all documents of Corridor Sundrikarn Project. The project was launched in 1988 under the garb of providing beautiful appearance to Sri Harmandir Sahib Complex, but it concludes up with a big fraud.

Centre on studies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib chalks out plan to reach out to youth

British historian and a philosopher professor Arnold Toynbee has aptly remarked, “Mankind’s religious future may be obscure yet one thing can be foreseen — the living higher religions are going to influence each other more than ever before in the days of increasing communication between all parts of the world and all branches of human race. In this coming religious debate, the Sikh religion and its scriptures, The Adi Granth, will have something of special value to say to the rest of the world.”

Is there any conspiracies to enlist Darbar Sahib on UNESCO Heritage list?

Rumours are making around amongst Sikh circles worldwide that there were efforts to enlisting Darbar Sahib on UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World heritage sites list. Its being said that SGPC is plotting conspiracies to get Sri Darbar Sahib enlisted in UNESCO’s heritage list.

EcoSikh USA Donates Bus for Amritsar Cleanliness Drive

Amritsar, Punjab: EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, has launched a bus in Amritsar to help a volunteer group to clean the holy city. EcoSikh has ...

Heritage experts visit Amritsar city

A 15-member team of heritage experts, including US archaeologist John Rupert and notable sculptor Avtarjeet Dhanjal, visited Amritsar city on a personal tour.

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