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Trudeau walked into a trap, says former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Amarinder Singh said Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder was the result of a factional feud within the management of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara situated at Surrey in Canada.

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In Punjab, sacred hymns and political games

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has passed a Bill aimed at ensuring that the broadcast and telecast of the Gurbani from the Golden Temple is free for all channels. A report on how the decision has led to a political slugfest and divided the Sikh community

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AAP Government, SGPC at loggerheads over Sikh Gurdwara Amendment Bill

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, and Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are at loggerheads over the recently passed Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the State Assembly.

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Gurdwaras Bill covering Gurbani telecast returns spotlight to Punjab’s ‘panthic’ politics

With the passage of the Sikh Gurdwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023, the politics of Sikh (‘panthic’) issues have returned to centerstage in Punjab

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Giani Raghbir Singh appointed as new Akal Takht Jathedar; replaces Giani Harpreet Singh

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday appointed Giani Raghbir Singh as the new Jathedar of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs.

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Top Sikh body extends support to protesting wrestlers

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday announced its support to the wrestlers protesting against alleged molestation by the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan, at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

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SGPC offers free legal aid to man who murdered woman for consuming alcohol inside gurdwara complex in Patiala

The SGPC maintained that it stood with Mr. Singh and his family.

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NCM seeks report from Arunachal Pradesh Government regarding conversion of gurdwara into Buddhist site

Responding to the allegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee that the historic gurdwara associated with Guru Nanak Dev in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, has been converted into a Buddhist temple, the National Commission of Minorities (NCM) on Monday has sought a detailed report from the State’s Chief Secretary

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‘You’ll take our interview and lie on TV’: In Jalandhar, life as usual, distrust of ‘godi media’

Pilgrims enroute the Nanaksar Gurdwara in Punjab’s Jagraon know Mehatpur as a popular pitstop on National Highway 71. But amid the ongoing crackdown on Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh’s supporters, it turned into a site of a wild car chase this week.

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Journalists, Canadian author, politicians: Several Twitter accounts withheld amid Punjab crackdown

As the crackdown on Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh entered the third day amid an internet shutdown in Punjab, several Twitter accounts were withheld in India, including those belonging to a few journalists and Canadian author Rupi Kaur.

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SGPC chief demands a ban on Ram Rahim's activities

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami has termed the activities of convicted Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh as "anti-social" and demanded the Centre and state government stop them immediately. Read more on Dynamite News:

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SGPC to set up international Sikh advisory board

An approval was also given to establish sub-offices of the Sikh body in different countries.

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SGPC to launch protest on September 12 demanding release of Sikh prisoners

At a meeting of all SGPC members held at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall on Friday, resolutions were passed regarding the release of Sikh prisoners

The Hindu

Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted month-long parole, SGPC objects

According to Haryana's Jails Minister Ranjit Chautala, Gurmeet Ram Rahim had said in his plea that he wanted to go to the Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram, Barnawa, in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat

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SGPC says suppression of religious freedom will not be tolerated

Head of gurdwara body writes to Karnataka CM opposing objection to Sikh girl wearing turban to Bengaluru college

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SGPC accuses Congress of hurting Sikh sentiments by distorting prayer

Seeks action against the party and also apology from it

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