Gurbachan Singh

Akal takht pardons Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh following written apology

The Akal Takht -- the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion -- on Thursday said it has pardoned Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh following a written apology.

Producer withdraws Punjabi film 'Nanak Shah Fakir' from theatres after Sikh protests

Controversial Punjabi film Nanak Shah Fakir' was today withdrawn from theaters worldwide by its producer following wide-spread resentment among the Sikh masses over its content.

Haryana SGPC: Akal Takht orders calling off Sikh conventions

Akal Takht Jathedar (chief) Gurbachan Singh said that as per the order all Sikh conventions called on Sunday and Monday should be cancelled.

Haryana: Cong cocktail of politics and religion leaves Sikh body livid

Desperate to find new vote banks after its disastrous performance in the general elections, the Congress government in Haryana is actively considering the creation of a Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) in the state which would match the original at Amritsar in Punjab in prominence.