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SGPC asks Akal Takht to take calL ON withdrawal of Rajoana's mercy plea

AMRITSAR, April 21 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday approached the Akal Takht seeking guidance on whether to withdraw the petition for commutation of the death sentence ... Read More


Ropar boy youngestto complete Nepal's Annapurna circuit

AMRITSAR, April 20 -- Teghbir Singh, a seven-year-old from Ropar, scaled the Thorong La, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, situated over 17,769 ft (5416 m), in Nepal on Saturday. According t... Read More


65kg heroin seized in Amritsar, 2 held

Amritsar, April 19 -- The state special operations cell (SSOC), Amritsar unit, of the counter intelligence wing has busted a cross-border drug smuggling module with the arrest of two accused and recov... Read More


Guv: Yet to receive anti-sacrilege bill

AMRITSAR, April 17 -- Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday said that he has yet to receive the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill-2026, passed by the Punjab assembly on Monda... Read More


Jathedar objects to provision seeking saroops' details

AMRITSAR, April 15 -- Akal Takht acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj on Tuesday said that while strict laws may be enacted to punish those guilty of sacrilege, the government cannot decide wher... Read More


Prove decree was 'conspiracy',Giani Raghbir dares Sukhbir

AMRITSAR, April 9 -- Akal Takht former jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Wednesday dared the Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal to prove his charge that the December 2, 2024, hukamnama (S... Read More


Over 2,800 Sikh pilgrims get Pakistan visas for Baisakhi

Amritsar, April 8 -- The Pakistan High Commission has granted over 2,800 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for the Khalsa foundation day (Baisakhi festival) celebrations that begin on April 10. According ... Read More


Consult SGPC before framing anti-sacrilege law: Panthic bodies to govt

AMRITSAR, April 7 -- The panthic gathering convened by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Monday passed a resolution asking the Punjab government not to frame or amend the anti-sacr... Read More


Houses of SC families torched, sarpanch, five others booked

AMRITSAR, April 2 -- The sarpanch of Vein Puin village in Tarn Taran district and five others have been booked for allegedly setting ablaze the houses of two Scheduled Caste (SC) families following a ... Read More


SGPC clears Rs.1,487-cr budget, focus on pilgrim facilities & education

Amritsar, March 29 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday unanimously passed Rs.1,487.41-crore budget for the financial year 2026-27, registering a 7.28% increase over the p... Read More