Avtar Singh Makkar

Dal Khalsa Releases Orignal Nanakshahi Calender (Samvat 549) From Shri Akal Takhat Sahib

In a meticulous attempt to step up its campaign to restore the original Nanakshahi Calendar, the pro-freedom Sikh party Dal Khalsa launched the year 549 calendar

Former SGPC Chief Avtar Singh Makkar’s son dies of Cardiac Arrest

Manvinder Pal Singh Raju, son of former SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar, reportedly died of cardiac arrest on Friday.

Not Attacked by Anyone, Its Mere Rumour: says Avtar Singh Makkar

Whereas reports of alleged attack on former Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar is making rounds over social media, Makkar while talking to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) said he was not attacked by anyone.

Won’t Hesitate in Heading SGPC once again If Badal Dal wants it: says Avtar Singh Makkar

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar on Saturday (Oct. 22) said he would not hesitate in heading the SGPC once again, provided the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) wanted it.

SGPC General House to elect Office bearers & New chief on Nov. 5

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)'s General House meeting is likely to be held on November 05, where new SGPC chief will be elected.

SGPC Does It Again: International Meet on Punjabi Language Cancelled for Third Time

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) has cancelled the "International Conference on Punjabi language". The cancellation counts for the third time in the last one year.

SGPC to setup museum at Chamkaur Sahib in the memory of Shaheeds

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to set-up a museum at Chamkaur Sahib in the memory of Bhai Sangat Singh and other Shaheeds who had attained martyrdom at Chamkaur Sahib during the battle of Chamkaur.

SGPC questions CBI role in probing 1984 Sikh Massacre related cases

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has questioned the working of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in investigating the 1984 Sikh Massacre related cases.

SGPC chief slams Govt., Punjab police for inaction on Beadbi incidents

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has criticised the government and the police over persistent incidents of beadbi of Gurbani and other sacred texts in the state.

SGPC ‘rejects’ resolutions of acting Jathedars

A day after the "acting jathedars" pronounced a their resolve summoning Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal, the SGPC has refused to acknowledge it.

SGPC to form panel to settle conflict between Bhai Dhadrianwale and Baba Dhumma

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has announced to form a panel to settle down dispute between the Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma and Sikh pracharak Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale.

Fire at Gurdwara Ramsar: 14 Saroops burnt; Ajnala Taksal seeks case against SGPC chief

Fourteen Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib were reportedly burnt in a fire at Gurdwara Ramsar Sahib in the early hours on May 19. Nine Saroops were completely burnt.

Anti-Panthic forces behind attack on Bhai Dhadrianwale: Sikh bodies and leaders

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and several Sikh organisations on Wednesday flayed the murderous assault on Sikh pracharak Bhai Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale.

SGPC moves Supreme court seeking notification of 2011 house

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has moved the Supreme Court of India (SCI) seeking notification for SGPC house that was elected in 2011.

SGPC joins issue of files of 1984 attack with Harsimrat & Subramanian Swamy

SGPC has joined the issue of making public the official files of Indian government related to June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib, with BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and Central food-processing minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

Court summons to Sukhbir Badal, SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar

A local court in Amritsar has issued summons to Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal and SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar along with five other persons, to appear before the court in connection with a contempt of court case against them.

Badal Dal tells SGPC to file caveat in SCI on Koh-i-noor issue

SAD Badal has asked the SGPC to file a caveat in SCI so that it could be heard before the court passes a judgement on a PIL demanding the return of the Koh-i-noor diamond to India.

SGPC corners Giani Gurbachan Singh; Forces him to cancel Akal Takhat meet on current issues

Giani Gurbachan Singh, who was rejected as Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib by a vast majority of Sikh organisations, including diaspora groups, was today cornered but the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) also.

Call for Sarbat Khalsa at Talwandi Sabo unprincipled: SGPC chief Makkar

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) chief has alleged that the call for holding Sarbat Khalsa 2016 on November 10 at Talwandi Sabo was “unprincipled”.

Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala suspended by SGPC

Ragi Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala, who has been opposing 'misdeeds' of ruling regime of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has reportedly been suspended by the SGPC.

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