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SGPC wants House to get five years, moves apex court

May 14, 2016 4:49 am

The SGPC House, however, could not come into existence as, in 2011, the High Court quashed the Centre’s 2003 notification debarring Shejdharis from voting.

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Under amended Sikh law, those who smoke, drink can't vote in SGPC polls

May 09, 2016 2:02 am

The new law makes it clear that "no person shall be registered as an elector who trims or shaves his beard or 'keshas', smokes and takes alcoholic drinks".

Jathedar Tota wins but may lose case for Assembly

September 20, 2011 3:07 am

Senior Akali leader Jathedar Tota Singhs victory celebrations from Moga after the SGPC polls had a tinge of disappointment as the candidate supported by him from Dharamkot,Gurmail Singh,had to face defeat at the hands of rebel SAD (B) leader Sukhjeet Singh Kaka.

CN & Heard

September 19, 2011 2:05 am

Rushing to be in the front while posing for a press photograph,the teacher awardees got into a tussle during the state award function last week.

All set for SGPC polls today

September 18, 2011 3:20 am

Heavy security arrangements are in place for the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee polls,the voting for which will take place on Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Ensure free and fair elections: HC

September 17, 2011 3:37 am

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday directed Punjab chief secretary,director general of police and the chief commissioner of Gurdwara Elections to ensure that the SGPC polls are conducted in a fair and free manner.

Around Town

September 16, 2011 1:39 am

A person can vote in the SGPC elections by showing his driving licence,pan card,ration card,arms licence,SC/ST certificate,old age pension card,kisan pass book and passport in case they do not have a voter identity card.

Now,SGPC chief in a spot for spending Rs 1.62 cr to fuel his official car

September 14, 2011 2:54 am

With canvassing for SGPC polls reaching its crescendo the issue of Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkars extravaganza of using fuel worth crores and budget deficits have hit the election campaign.

Briefly Region

September 12, 2011 1:21 am

Asserting that the SGPC polls have little meaning if the Sehajdharis are not allowed to vote,the newly appointed in-charge of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committees Intellectual Cell SRS Lally Majithia on Sunday said it was unfortunate that major sections of Sikh society were being left out of the Sikh bodys electoral process.

Phoolka to file complaints against erring SGPC candidates

September 08, 2011 12:47 am

Harvinder Singh Phoolka said that the committee will file complaints against the erring candidates if they fail to remove billboards and posters from public places within two days time given by the Gurudwara Election Commission.