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Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara appeals for show of unity on Shaheed Dilawar Singh’s martyrdom day

Amritsar, Punjab: It is learnt that the martyrdom day of Shaheed Dilawar Singh will be observed at Akal Takht Sahib on 31 August. Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is currently confined in Delhi based Tihar Jail, has issued an appeal to ...

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‘Akal Takht’s edicts not taken seriously’

Amritsar, Punjab: Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh’s issuance of edicts and even the excommunication of three Sikh leaders from Haryana drew criticism at a seminar on Sunday. The Panthic Taal Mel Sangathan, headed by former Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani ...

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Plea challenging selection of SGPC auditor withdrawn

Amritsar, Punjab: The petition challenging the appointment of high profile Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhik Committee (SGPC) auditor SS Kohli before the Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission was withdrawn here on Monday for lack of relevant documents. When the petition came up for hearing ...

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A reader’s comments about ban on Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere

Chandigarh: Recently the Govt. of India banned Punjabi movie Kaum De Heere. It was a big news in Indian newspapers. I’ll like to share some of the comments I wrote on Times of India website and some of my counter ...

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