International Sikh Confederation Holds Discussion on “Akal Takht: Principle and Institution”

July 7, 2026

The International Sikh Confederation held a discussion in Chandigarh on “Akal Takht: Principle and Institution”, where Sikh scholars deliberated on Akal Takht Sahib’s authority, institutional framework, governance, Sikh jurisprudence, and the need for structural reforms.

Copy of Memorandum Submitted by Sikh Bodies to Government of India (PDF)

May 24, 2026

Sikh bodies and prominent Sikh personalities have submitted a memorandum to the Government of India seeking talks on long-pending Sikh issues including Kirpan rights, SGPC elections, Sikh prisoners, Kartarpur Corridor, 1984 justice and Sikh identity concerns.

“Talk to the Sikhs”: Sikh Bodies Submit Memorandum to GoI

May 24, 2026

Several Sikh bodies, intellectuals and former SGPC officials have submitted a memorandum to the Government of India demanding formal talks on unresolved Sikh concerns. The memorandum raises issues related to Kirpan rights, Sikh identity, SGPC elections, Sikh prisoners, Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Punjabi language, NRI Sikh blacklists and 1984-related demands.

Deliberations Begin on Structure and Policy of Reviving Akali Dal During First Day of Seminar at Mastuana Sahib

August 2, 2025

A three-day discussion (Vichar-Goshti) focusing on the revival of the Shiromani Akali Dal and its constitutional, policy and structural reformation commenced on Friday (August 1) at Sant Teja Singh Hall, Mastuana Sahib (Sangrur)

Sikhs Need to Rebuild Their Autonomous Governance Structure for the Akal Takht: Giani Kewal Singh

June 19, 2025

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), long dominated by the Badal dynasty, has significantly lost credibility within the Sikh community. Likewise, the reputation of the Takht Sahibaan and their Jathedars has declined under the current system.

Panthic Talmet Sangathan Writes Open Letter to Sikh Bodies to Unite for Guru Granth Sahib’s Satikar

September 2, 2020

Panthic Talmet Sangathan (PTS) has written an open letter to Sikh groups, organizations, personalities and institutes to take strong notice of the issue of missing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and make joint efforts to press the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and other concerns persons and institutions to bring forth the truth.

Social Activists Step-in as Punjab Government Fails to Curb Water Pollution in Satluj River

February 15, 2019

Successive government in Punjab have drastically failed to control pollution of Satluj River as untreated industrial effluent continue poison its stream. A team of various social activists were shocked when the saw the ground reality alongside the river.

First Session of ‘Panthic Assembly’ Concludes; Copy of Resolutions

October 21, 2018

The two days event organised under the title of "Panthic Assembly" concluded in Amritsar today. The event took place on the lines of a 'session' of an assembly institution of parliamentary setup.

Sikh Bodies Call “Panthic Assembly” on Oct. 20-21 to Discuss Beadbi Issue

October 12, 2018

The Sikh citizens' Panthic Assembly comprising 117 individuals from Punjab and outside has been convened to chalk out a well-thought and deliberated policy and strategy to counter sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib in the State and neighbouring states, as well as to ensure that the guilty of sacrilege and police firing at Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura and Bargari are brought to justice.

Giani Kewal Singh | Agenda for Punjab Village Panchayat Elections 2018 | Need of Gram Sabha

August 21, 2018

Punjab Bachao, Pind Bachao Committee on July 29, 2018, held a discussion on Topic "Panchayat Elections, Village and Gram Sabha" in Chandigarh ahead of Village Panchayat Elections in Punjab. Sp