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Bhagwant Mann and Akal Takht dial down the heat, but why their truce is only surface deep
January 18, 2026 1:23 pm
Both the Punjab CM and the acting Jathedhar of the Takht, the highest temporal seat in Sikhism, exercised restraint at their recent meeting. However, differences remain over the viral video that had fuelled the row and triggered the summons to Mann.
‘I neither have courage nor stature’: Mann appears before Akal Takht, clarifies remarks
January 16, 2026 4:12 am
A photo released by the Akal Takht showed Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and Jathedar Giani Tek Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib presenting Mann with a copy of the monthly Gurdwara Gazette and Sikh Code of Conduct.
No meat, intoxicants to be sold in Punjab’s 3 new ‘Holy Cities’: Reasons for their selection
December 22, 2025 7:49 pm
Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo are associated with three of the five Sikh Takhts. Here is what changes for them.
Former Akal Takht chief Giani Harpreet Singh steps out of race for president post of new SAD faction
August 08, 2025 11:10 am
The other key contender for the post is committee member Satwant Kaur, daughter of Amrik Singh, former president of the All India Sikh Students Federation, who was killed inside the Golden Temple on June 6, 1984, during Operation Blue Star.
‘No group should claim to operate under Akal Takht patronage’: Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj after Sikh clergy meet
August 06, 2025 2:37 pm
Certain factions were attempting to gain political advantage by claiming patronage from the Akal Takht, acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj said on Wednesday.
Sikh institutions at odds as Akal Takht, Patna Sahib exchange jabs, Sukhbir Badal in the mix
May 23, 2025 10:18 pm
After Akal Takht, highest seat of Sikh authority, imposed bans on Patna Sahib’s leadership, the latter declared the heads of two Punjab-based Takhts guilty of religious misconduct. The two bodies had also clashed in 2008
No tobacco, bidi, paan, or halal shops to run in Mohali, says acting Akal Takht jathedar Gargajj
May 12, 2025 12:41 pm
Expressing concern over the growing social challenges faced by native Punjabis, Jathedar Gargajj urged the Sikh community to strengthen internal unity.
Relief for Badal faction as SAD (Amritsar) objects to Akal Takht panel formed for reorganisation
April 02, 2025 7:29 pm
Akal Takht had formed a panel to carry out the membership drive to elect new delegates and president.
As the new Akali faction takes shape, Akal Takht panel eyes SGPC elections
April 01, 2025 1:45 pm
After concluding its membership drive, the Akali Dal started the process of electing delegates, after which a president will be chosen.
PM Modi refused to meet Akal Takht panel formed to take up release of Sikh prisoners: SGPC
March 26, 2025 5:49 pm
Harjinder Singh Dhami said the Centre's response to multiple attempts to arrange a meeting with PM Modi concerning the release of Sikh prisoners has been disappointing.
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