Avtar Singh Makkar

SGPC suspends Panj Pyaras; Secretaries and Pracharaks who oppose Jathedars for pardon to dera chief

In clear indication of extreme degeneration, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Wednesday suspended ‘Panj Pyaras’ of Akal Takhat Sahib just hours after they summoned five Jathedars, including Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, for their role in granting pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a blasphemy case.

SGPC general house divided over move to approve pardon to Sirsa chief; Cracks in Badal camp turn visible

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)’s move to get announcement of pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim left SGPC general house divided. It is notable that SGPC is controlled by ruling party of Punjab which has massive majority in the general house.

Tug of war between SGPC and DSGMC: Badals responsible for denigration of Sikh institutions, says Dal Khalsa

Holding father-son ( read Badals) duo responsible for denigration of Sikh institutions mainly Akal Takhat & SGPC, the Dal Khalsa said nothing more was shameful than the tug of war between SGPC and DSGMC purely on egoistical reasons.

SGPC and Delhi Committee lock horns over Singh Is Bling Movie controversy

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) seems to have locked horns over the issue of alleged clearance to Singh Is Bling controversial movie.

Don’t release Singh Is Bling movie without our clearance: SGPC tells Akshay Kumar, filmmakers

Makers of "Singh Is Bling" movie have invited irk from Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC). SGPC has clarified that no clean chit was yet granted to the movie whose promo-song and trailer had triggered controversy, and further that the makers of the movie should get clearance from SGPC panel before releasing it.

SGPC chief writes to Central Transport and Highway minister against acquisition of Gurdwara land

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avatar Singh Makkar has written a letter to Central Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari urging him to prevent acquisition of land belonging to historic Gurdwara Baba Hazara Singh and Baba Hukam Singh, village Aladinpur in Tarn Taran district.

Police, Govt. may raise excuse of Gurdaspur incident against release of Sikh political prisoners; SGPC chief, Jathedar meet Surat Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar along with Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

SGPC to seek registration of Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act 1909

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Avatar Singh Makkar said that the SGPC will seek implementation of provisions providing for registration of Sikh marriage under the Anand Marriage Act.

SGPC can appoint chief secretary under it’s own rights: Makkar tells Rajnath Singh

In response to Indian Home Ministry’s letter seeking clarification about SGPC’s move to appoint a chief secretary, the SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar has said that the Sikh body could make appointments under it’s own rights.

SGPC chief meets Sikh political prisoner Prof. Bhullar; Demands his permanent release

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar and Takhat Kesgarh Sahib Jathedar Giani Mal Singh met Sikh Political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar on 9 July 2015.

Nanakshahi Calendar Issue: SGPC warns Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has asked Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) to start following amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar. In a written statement issued from Amritsar, SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar advised Pak Gurdwara panel to “follow directives of Akal Takht Sahib”.

Yatra showcasing relics of Sikh Gurus begins in Punjab; Also check full route of Yatra

Amid Gurbani recitation, Jaikaras and religious fervour, a procession carrying the relics of three Sikh Gurus started from Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Patiala today.

SGPC to launch relief camp in Nepal to help the earthquake victims

A SGPC team is surveying in Nepal about the needs of people effected by last week's massive earthquake. Talking in this regard, SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar said that the SGPC will chalk out a strategy for extending humanitarian aid to the effective people in more efficient way on the basis of report to submitted by the surveying team.

SGPC urges Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitley to stop release of Nanak Shah Fakir movie

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar has written a letter to the Indian government seeking ban the release and screening of controversial movie titled “Nanak Shah Fakir”. Avtar Singh Makkar says that the movie produced by Harinder Sikka violates Sikh tenets and norms by portraying Guru Nanak and his family members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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