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1984 anti-Sikh Riots | Amitabh Bachchan ‘unexonerated’ in eyes of Sikh community: Akal Takht Jathedar

November 02, 2025 4:01 am

Urges boycott of individuals, Congress leaders linked to 1984

Akal Takht Jathedar asks Mohali MLA to remove garbage from Sector-74 ground

September 01, 2025 11:55 pm

Says ‘no fresh garbage at any new site’; MLA assures of action

Service Norms of Akal Takht jathedar: SGPC removes GNDU V-C from panel days after his interaction with RSS chief

August 01, 2025 10:59 pm

The Akal Takht in July 2004, had issued a directive asking all Sikhs to remain cautious about the activities of RSS and its Sikh wing — Rashtriya Sikh Sangat

Dhumma has his way: Jathedar skips annual message

June 07, 2025 2:36 pm

Damdami Taksal chief Harnam Singh Dhumma had earlier opposed Gargajj’s appointment as the acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht saying it was in violation of 'maryada' and 'panthic traditions'.

Akal Takht, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Operation Blue star, Chandigarh

Acting Akal Takht Jathedar Gargaj skips annual message on Op Blue Star anniversary amid tensions with Damdami Taksal head Dhuma

June 06, 2025 9:19 am

During the ardas, Akal Takht jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj referred to some community issues typically addressed in the annual speech.

Akal Takht Sahib removes ban on Sikh preacher Ranjit Dhadrianwale after he apologises for ‘misinterpreting Gurbani’

May 21, 2025 2:04 pm

Preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale, who is considered to be the archrival of Harnam Singh Dhuma, the head of Sikh seminary Damdami Taksal, was banned for allegedly insulting Sikh customs.

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.

Former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh

‘Extremely poor seats, substandard cleanliness’: Ex-Akal Takht Jathedar alleges ill-treatment by Air India staff

April 25, 2025 1:11 pm

The alleged incident took place when Giani Raghbir Singh was set to travel from New Delhi to San Francisco on Air India flight AI183 to participate in an event in California.

Akal Takht Jathedar condemns attack on Granthi Jeet Singh

April 18, 2025 11:43 am

“Such acts are a grave insult to Punjab’s culture and values, where Granthi Singhs have always been treated with respect,” Jathedar Gargajj said, calling for measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Akal Takht meeting with Jamia Ulema-e-Hind on Waqf Bill

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind delegation meets Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Gargaj, discusses Waqf Bill

April 04, 2025 6:29 pm

During the meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj raised concern over recent incidents where minority rights seemed to have been compromised.