Darbar Sahib

High Court summons Secretaries of Punjab Government & SGPC and PUDA officials in Corridor Project fraud case

Is there any conspiracies to enlist Darbar Sahib on UNESCO Heritage list?

Indian state want to gain control of Darbar Sahib through UNESCO World Heritage status: Dal Khalsa UK

Theo-Political Status of Darbar Sahib [Article by Sirdar Kapur Singh]

UK Sikh bodies oppose UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage’ proposal for Darbar Sahib, cite Its Theo-political status

Despite concerns from Eco-friendly NGOs, SGPC decides to carry on with fireworks

SGPC restricts entry of hand bags in Darbar Sahib following an ‘extortion’ call

Police surrounded outer entrance of Darbar Sahib for short period after clashes broke out on 30th anniversary of June 1984

SGPC want US-admin to act against Cafe Press for Deingrating Sikh Gurus, Darbar Sahib

Belgian expert takes stock of ancient ‘beri’ at Darbar Sahib Amritsar

June 1984 disclosures – Simranjit Singh Mann declares to move to International Criminal Court (ICC) against UK

Eco -concerns: SGPC want ban on entry of heavy vehicles near Darbar Sahib

Bhai Shamsher Singh paid obeisance at Darbar Sahib Amritsar; After spending 18 years in Burrail Jail, got parole for 28 days

Aljazeera features Guru Ram Das Langar (Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) ‘in Depth’

Restoration of interiors art Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) to begin soon; SGPC engages private firm to restore artwork

Cause of concern: Pollution adversely affecting Darbar Sahib structure

Manji Sahib Diwan Hall to go AC; Signs of June 1984 attack shall be preserved: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Issue of fireworks at Darbar Sahib on Diwali caught in debate, however SGPC to go ahead with the show

SGPC to redesign Kitchen at Guru Ramdas Langar as per advice of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

SGPC suggests no-parking zone around Harmandar Sahib

Website of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib launched

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

SGPC launched Live Kirtan app for iPhone, iPad

Hazoori Ragi reportedly refused to perform Kirtan at DSP Swaran Ghotna’s bhog

David Cameron: I’m fortunate to be first UK PM to visit Darbar Sahib in Amritsar

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, lauds UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit Darbar Sahib, Amritsar

A view of Darbar Sahib on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Gurpurb

Captain Amrinder’s lies on Memorial Issue – & True facts about Darbar Sahib complex & Sikh memorials

British Lawmakers tabled motion against Jay Leno

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Darbar Sahib

Return Rare Sikh Manuscripts Looted During The Army Invasion Of Darbar Sahib : Dr Dharamvir Gandhi

April 18, 2017

As per the media reports former Aam Adami party (AAP) leader and member of parliament from Patiala Dr Dharamvir Gandhi here on Monday, has sought return of rare Sikh manuscripts,

Amritsar Court Orders Grant Of Compensation to 40 Jodhpur (June 1984) Detainees

April 13, 2017

A sessions court in Amritsar on Wednesday (April 12) announced to grant compensation worth Rs. 4 Lakh each (along with 6% interest) to forty persons who were detained by the Indian government at Jodhpur jail

Objectionable Ad On LED Screen Near Darbar Sahib Complex Irks Sikh Sangat

April 12, 2017

LED screens installed at Heritage Street that leads to Darbar Sahib complex were depicting commercial advertisements with objectionable content that hasn't gone down well with the visiting Sikh Sangat.

Eco-Concerns: Fireworks show on Parkash Gurpurab only for 10 minutes, says SGPC

November 14, 2016

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to limit the time period of using fireworks for celebrations of Prakash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji to ten minutes.

Singh Sabha Punjab lashes out at SGPC over paintings of gods & goddesses in Darbar Sahib

October 16, 2016

SGPC' move to allegedly wall-paint gods and goddesses on the walls of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) has invited strong reactions.

Bullet hits Sewadar standing inside Parikrama of Darbar Sahib; Police clueless

January 15, 2016

A bullet reportedly pierced through the Dastar and jacket of an employee (Sewadar) of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) standing in the Parikarma of the Darbar Sahib on Thursday.

Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Granth Sahib Ji celebrated at Darbar Sahib Amritsar [PICTORIAL]

September 15, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) celebrated anniversary of first Parkash of Guru Granth Sahib at Darbar Sahib Amritsar on September 14 this year. Various Samagams, including a Nagar Kirtan, were held to mark the Parkash Gurpurb.

SGPC to conserve Sikh heritage structures, including Gurdwara buildings

August 21, 2015

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced to launch a special move to conserve all heritage buildings, including Gurdwaras, that are managed by it.

Students’ team from USA study the concept of ‘langar sewa’

June 25, 2015

Getting up as early as 3.30 am, bathing and then heading to participate in ‘sewa’ at the [Darbar Sahib], the 16 undergrad students from Michigan University, USA, are trying to study one of the most efficient and largest community-kitchen programmes of the world.

Govt. says no plans to get UNESCO’s Heritage site tag for Darbar Sahib

June 24, 2015

The Central government of India has reportedly clarified that there was no proposal to get Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) declared as World Heritage. There were speculations that the Central government has been ‘conspiring’ to take over control of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) after getting UNESCO’s World Heritage site tag for the Sikh shrine.

High Court summons Secretaries of Punjab Government & SGPC and PUDA officials in Corridor Project fraud case

May 6, 2015

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently summoned the Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to appear on May 8 with all documents of Corridor Sundrikarn Project. The project was launched in 1988 under the garb of providing beautiful appearance to Sri Harmandir Sahib Complex, but it concludes up with a big fraud.

Is there any conspiracies to enlist Darbar Sahib on UNESCO Heritage list?

April 27, 2015

Rumours are making around amongst Sikh circles worldwide that there were efforts to enlisting Darbar Sahib on UNESCO’s (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World heritage sites list. Its being said that SGPC is plotting conspiracies to get Sri Darbar Sahib enlisted in UNESCO’s heritage list.

Indian state want to gain control of Darbar Sahib through UNESCO World Heritage status: Dal Khalsa UK

April 21, 2015

Dal Khalsa UK firmly opposes the proposal for UNESCO World Heritage Status/Site (WHS) for the Sri Harmandar Sahib Complex & Sri Akal Takht Sahib our supreme authority.The Sri Harmandar Sahib Complex being granted WHS would mean that the Central Government of Hindutva India would own the site & have full control over all aspects of the complex,including who comes in & what the conditions would be.

Theo-Political Status of Darbar Sahib [Article by Sirdar Kapur Singh]

April 8, 2015

[...] These are the four socio-political doctrines, which are implicit in the Sikh way of life, and it is these doctrines which impel a Sikh and the Sikhs to abhor personal rule or group domination. [...]

UK Sikh bodies oppose UNESCO’s ‘World Heritage’ proposal for Darbar Sahib, cite Its Theo-political status

April 8, 2015

Various UK based Sikh organisations, including United Khalsa Dal (U.K.), Charm Youth Jatha Damdami Taksal and International Panthic Dal, have opposed UNESCO proposal for ‘World Heritage’ status to Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Despite concerns from Eco-friendly NGOs, SGPC decides to carry on with fireworks

October 4, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (Oct. 04): Avtar Singh Makkar, president of the Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), yesterday said that the SGPC would continue with high-altitude fireworks at the Darbar Sahib on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ramdas on October 9 and ‘Bandi Chhor’ Diwas on October 23.

SGPC restricts entry of hand bags in Darbar Sahib following an ‘extortion’ call

September 16, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: Following an ‘extortion’ call, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has restricted the carrying of hand bags inside the Darbar Sahib complex.

Police surrounded outer entrance of Darbar Sahib for short period after clashes broke out on 30th anniversary of June 1984

June 6, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (June 06, 2014): Mild altercation over handing over mic for making a speech turned into bloodily clashes between SGPC’s “Task Force” and some youth groups supposed to be supporters of Simran Jeet Singh Mann led Mann Dal. As the SGPC task force resorted to indiscriminate lathi-charge near Akal Takhat Sahib, many from the […]

SGPC want US-admin to act against Cafe Press for Deingrating Sikh Gurus, Darbar Sahib

April 8, 2014

The SGPC has issued a stern warning to Cafe Press, a US-based designer company, which has etched sketches of the Darbar Sahib (Golden Temple) and of the Sikh gurus on some of its products including under garments.

Belgian expert takes stock of ancient ‘beri’ at Darbar Sahib Amritsar

January 23, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 23, 2013): As per media reports an expert from Belgium, Sonian Hablox, met the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) officials at Amritsar on January 21 and put forth her suggestions for upkeep of the ancient ‘ber’ trees in the Darbar Sahib Complex.

June 1984 disclosures – Simranjit Singh Mann declares to move to International Criminal Court (ICC) against UK

January 19, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 19, 2014): As per certain media reports Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann said (on Jan. 18) the revelation that the British Government under then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had lent support in the June 1984 attack on variosu Sikh Gurdwaras including Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) has hurt the Sikhs.

Eco -concerns: SGPC want ban on entry of heavy vehicles near Darbar Sahib

January 18, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 18, 2014): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the authorities concerned have adopted a number of measures, including the deployment of electricity-operated four-wheelers to preserve the Darbar Sahib’s sheen.

Bhai Shamsher Singh paid obeisance at Darbar Sahib Amritsar; After spending 18 years in Burrail Jail, got parole for 28 days

January 2, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 02, 2014): As per information Bhai Shamsher Singh was arrested and sentenced to imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination (1995) case, visited Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) today.

Aljazeera features Guru Ram Das Langar (Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) ‘in Depth’

November 18, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 18, 2013): In it’s recent “In-Depth – In-Pictures” feature, Alzajeera has featured Guru Ram Dass Langar at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar (known to western world as free kitchen of Golden Temple, Amritsar).

Restoration of interiors art Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) to begin soon; SGPC engages private firm to restore artwork

November 15, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has hired a private firm to restore the interiors/wall-paintings at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar). It had earlier planned to entrust the work to Baba Kashmir Singh Bhuriwale, but after resentment from certain sections the Gurdwara management body reportedly decided to hire a specialized private firm for this purpose.

Cause of concern: Pollution adversely affecting Darbar Sahib structure

November 14, 2013

Amritsar/ Chandigarh (November 14, 2013): It is learnt that the experts from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) have submitted a report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in which it has been stated that pollution caused by industries, generator sets, 'tandoors' (clay ovens) of restaurants around the Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and burning of crop stubble by the farmers is adversely affecting the structure and structural glory of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar).

Manji Sahib Diwan Hall to go AC; Signs of June 1984 attack shall be preserved: Giani Gurbachan Singh

November 13, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 13, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has got clearance from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to install air-conditioned system at historic Gurdwara Manji Sahib diwan hall near Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar.

Issue of fireworks at Darbar Sahib on Diwali caught in debate, however SGPC to go ahead with the show

October 27, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 27, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who is confined in Central Jail Patiala had urged Akal Takht Sahib to issue a directive/message to the Sikhs that they should not play crackers on November 03, 2013 – the day of Diwali, celebrated by Sikhs as Bandi Chhor Divas; and deposit donate that amount for the welfare of victims of November 1984 Sikh genocide.

SGPC to redesign Kitchen at Guru Ramdas Langar as per advice of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

August 25, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (August 25, 2013): As per certain media reports teh Indian Institute of Techonology (IIT) has suggested redesigning of the kitchen at Guru Ram Das Langar at Darbar Sahib, Amirtsar so as to aviod the pollution. As per inforamtion the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has already started working in this direction as per advice of the institute.

SGPC suggests no-parking zone around Harmandar Sahib

July 30, 2013

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 29, 2013): As per media reports in its suggestions for curbing the effect of pollution on the Harmandar Sahib Amritsar, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on July 29, 2013 submitted before the Punjab and Haryana high court that the area around Harmandar Sahib should be declared a no-vehicle zone and the entry of heavy vehicles should be banned inside the walled city.

Website of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib launched

April 1, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (April 01, 2013): It is learnt that an exclusive website of the Sri Akal Takhat Sahib was launched from the Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) complex on April 01, 2013.

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

March 10, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): According to media reports the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to construct a serai or niwas for Afghan Sikh families, who were reportedly displaced from Afghanistan following the internal strife in that country.

SGPC launched Live Kirtan app for iPhone, iPad

March 3, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (March 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) launched a new internet application ‘live kirtan’ for the convenience of Sikh Sangat across the globe.

Hazoori Ragi reportedly refused to perform Kirtan at DSP Swaran Ghotna’s bhog

February 24, 2013

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 23, 2013): It is learnt that a Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) refused to do Gurbani Kirtan at the bhog of a former Punjab Police DSP Swaran Singh alias Ghotna.

David Cameron: I’m fortunate to be first UK PM to visit Darbar Sahib in Amritsar

February 20, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that he was fortunate to be the Prime Minister of UK to visit Sri Darbar Sahib, a holy Sikh shrine, in Amritsar (Punjab).

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

February 20, 2013

Amrtisar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Sri Amritsar in Punjab and paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, lauds UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit Darbar Sahib, Amritsar

February 19, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (February 19, 2013): The Dal Khalsa has acknowledged that the visit of British PM to the Golden Temple, Amritsar will put Sikhs on the world map catching the attention of the world community and thereby creating more understanding of the Sikh community.

A view of Darbar Sahib on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Gurpurb

October 10, 2012

A view of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar on October 09, 2012.

Captain Amrinder’s lies on Memorial Issue – & True facts about Darbar Sahib complex & Sikh memorials

July 26, 2012

Amritsar/Ludhiana (July 06, 2012): Congress leader and former Punjab chief minister Captain Amrinder Singh in his another misleading statement has opposed Sikh memorial for Saka Darbar Sahib (June 1984), when Indian army invaded the sacred complex of Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar. [...] Capitan Amrinder Singh's claims and opposition regarding place and form of memorial is unfounded. Either He is totally ignorant of Sikh history or he is deliberately lying to show his loyalty to Delhi. [...]

British Lawmakers tabled motion against Jay Leno

January 26, 2012

London, England (January 26, 2011): Jay Leno continues to face opposition on his controversial remark about Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, the sacred Sikh shrine. Now British lawmakers say Prime Minister David Cameron should complain to the United States over a Leno routine that joked about the holiest site in the Sikh religion.

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