Tag: Akal Takhat Sahib
Fakhr-e-Qaum Title Revoked from Parkash Singh Badal
In a historic and unprecedented move, Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal authority of the Sikhs, has revoked the Fakhr-e-Qaum (Pride of the Nation) title previously awarded to former Punjab Chief...
Akal Takht Jathedar Urges to Celebrate Bandi Chhod Divas with Ghee Lamps
Akal Takht Jathedar Urges Sikhs to Mark 40 Years of 1984 Sikh Genocide Solemnly with Ghee Lamps on Bandi Chhod Divas Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s Jathedar, Giani Raghbir Singh, has issued a directive...
Akal Takht bans destination Sikh weddings at beaches, resorts
A decree by the supreme Sikh authority the Akal Takht has officially banned "destination weddings", forbidding the sacred Anand Karaj Sikh marriage ceremony from being conducted at beaches, resorts and such locations...
Giani Raghbir Singh appointed Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib
Giani Raghbir Singh, who was serving as the Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, has been today appointed as Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Sri Amritsar, in a meeting of the...
Akal Takht gives 24-hour ultimatum to Govt to release Sikh youth
An important gathering of Sikh sampradas, organizations, scholars, journalists and intellectuals was held today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib to discuss the atmosphere of restlessness in the minds of Sikhs due to...
Two Fake pastors booked for forced conversions in Kalanaur
GURDASPUR - Punjab police have booked two “self-styled” pastors for forceful conversions allegedly trying to change the religious beliefs of a local. SSP Deepak Hilori confirmed that a case under Section 295A of...
Akal Takht declares Thaminder Anand Tankhaiya for distortion in Gurbani
The Akal Takht, listened to various panthic scholars and Sikh parcharaks on Tuesday before reaching its decision against the US Sikh publisher. The Akal Takht on Tuesday declared a US-based Sikh publisher, Thaminder...
Akal Takht reprimands SGPC over missing Guru Granth Sahib saroops
The Akal Takht Sahib, on Friday held the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) accountable for lapses by its officials which caused over 300 Guru Granth Sahib saroops to go missing. Akal Takht's officiating...