Articles by Surjit Singh
Rumblings in local BJP unit in Amritsar as Taranjit Singh Sandhu tipped to be Lok Sabha candidate
Senior BJP leader Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina says, there is a big demand from the people of Amritsar that there should be a local candidate for the elections, who should be a resident of Amritsar
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Magisterial probe ordered into Gurdaspur jail clash
Speaking over the phone, Gurdaspur DC Aggarwal said, “The inquiry will be carried out by the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM, Gurdaspur). He is looking into the reason behind the clash and the persons responsible for it. He will also give suggestions to prevent such incidents in future. I have asked him to complete the inquiry within a week and submit the report.”
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Gurdaspur
Removal of Bhindranwale’s portrait: Month after clash, ex-army officer writes to HC alleging police inaction
On Jan 28, Sikh youths and supporters of president of the managing committee clashed over removal of the portrait
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:38 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
6 years on, ‘shaheedi gallery’ to open for devotees on March 9
Sikh clergy led by Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh will inaugurate the gallery in the presence of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami and other religious personalities, said a spokesman of Damdami Taksal.
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 07:16 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
5 Punjab youths stuck in Russia; kin ask govt to ensure their safety
Stuck youths alleged in a video that they were forced by the police to join the Russian army or face 10-year imprisonment
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 06:36 AM IST
, Jalandhar/amritsar
Navrajdeep Singh/Surjit SinghChief Khalsa Diwan polls: Dr Nijjar retains top post, oppn secures honorary secy post
For the presidential post, a total 397 votes were polled. With 247 votes, Dr Nijjar defeated his contender and former IRS officer Surinderjit Singh Pal by 97 votes. The election was also held for two posts of vice-presidents, two honorary secretaries and one resident president.
Updated on Feb 19, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Chief Khalsa Diwan elections today: Nijjar, Pal locked in tough fight for top post
The 120-year-old Sikh organisation runs over 50 institutions in the fields of education, social welfare, health and religious preaching across the state
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht calls for eviction of paramilitary, police personnel from Haryana gurdwara’s serais
Akal Takht says has received complaints from the sangat that the personnel are consuming alcohol and tobacco inside the serais, which is in violation of Sikh maryada
Updated on Feb 16, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal dedicate Goindwal power plant to masses
The state government recently purchased the plant earlier owned by a private company GVK Power, at a cost of ₹1,080 crore.
Updated on Feb 12, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Tarn Taran
Maharashtra govt meddling in Sikh religious affairs: Akal Takht, SGPC
The Maharashtra Cabinet’s decision to amend the Nanded Sikh Gurudwara Sachkhand Shri Hazur Apchalnagar Sahib (Amendment) Act, thereby reducing Sikh bodies’ representation and increasing nominated members, has sparked sharp reactions from the Akal Takht and SGPC
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 09:38 AM IST
, Amritsar
HT Correspondent/Surjit SinghNijjar to face off against Pal in battle for control of Chief Khalsa Diwan
With the countdown starting for the Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) elections, factions led by incumbent president and Amritsar South AAP MLA Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar and retired revenue official Surinderjit Singh Pal have begun electioneering for control of the 120-year-old Sikh organisation
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Darshan asthan facelift in Dera Baba Nanak: Devotees can now use high-range binoculars for darshan across Pak border
The beautification of the raised platform situated on the Ravi dhusi bandh has been done by the Punjab government through district administration in collaboration with the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) and Border Security Force (BSF). Earlier, the platform was in dilapidated condition and lacked quality binoculars.
Published on Jan 31, 2024 11:13 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Five from Punjab border district institute live the NDA dream
Maj Gen Balwinder Singh, VSM (retd), director of the wing, said, “Like previous years, once again the institute brings moments of cheer and pride for all. Five cadets have successfully cleared the SSB for training at the prestigious NDA.”
Published on Jan 30, 2024 10:50 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Khadoor Sahib (tarn Taran)
Uproar at key Punjab Congress meet in Amritsar; Navjot Sidhu missing again
Rift in Punjab Congress unit as unruly scenes witnessed during meeting on Lok Sabha poll strategy. Tussle between Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu continues.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Clash at Tarn Taran gurdwara over removal of Bhindranwale’s poster
The trouble started when a video of president of the gurdwara management committee Col Harsimran Singh (retd) went viral on social media.
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Heritage Street turns into hotspot for pre-wedding shoots in Amritsar
But the public display of affection by couples during the shoot has irked several devotees and Sikh bodies.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Ram Temple consecration: Takht jathedar, SGPC head likely to skip event
Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami are likely to skip the Ram Temple consecration ceremony at Ayodhya on Monday (January 22).
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:28 AM IST
New PPCC affairs in-charge begins Punjab innings with Golden Temple visit
Amid ongoing tussle, Punjab Congress chief Warring and Sidhu accompany Devendra Yadav, while Bajwa calls on him separately
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 04:40 PM IST
SGPC observes death anniversary of former takht jathedar Kaunke
Addressing the gathering, SGPC head Harjinder Singh Dhami appealed to the Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh to consider honouring Kaunke
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Delayed winter: Initial estimates point to dip in avian guests’ count in Punjab wetlands
Annually, the department of forests and wildlife preservation collaborates with bird experts, enthusiasts, academic institutes, NGOs and volunteers to conduct a comprehensive waterbird census across these wetlands
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 08:04 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Eight years on, Sukhbir tenders apology for 2015 sacrilege case in Punjab
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday apologised to the Sikh community for failing to nab the culprits in the Bargari sacrilege case in 2015, when his party was in power
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 06:52 AM IST
Amritsar trade expo footfall crosses record 2.8 lakh: Officials
According to the organisers, they were forced to shut the gates of the venues in the evening as it was jam packed. In 2022, 2.6 lakh people had visited the expo, the then record.
Updated on Dec 11, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Akal Takht asks Rajoana to end hunger strike, forms panel to talk to Centre
After meeting Sikh clergy, Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh asks Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to review its decision not to withdraw the mercy petition if the Centre does not commute convict’s death sentence till December 31
Published on Dec 06, 2023 04:51 PM IST
SGPC executive meet: Take quick decision on Rajoana plea: SGPC to Centre
SGPC said it has decided to call a meeting of representatives of the ‘Panthic’ parties to discuss the issue of Balwant Singh Rajoana, a death row convict in former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh’s assassination case
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 06:24 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Folk dancers from Bulgaria pay rich tributes to World War-1 heroes at Amritsar village
The delegation visited the historic plaque installed by the British, in the middle of the village, which honours the sacrifice and attempts of soldiers to preserve their legacy. They saluted the plaque and garlanded it, paying rich tributes to the martyrs
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 08:32 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
4 years after demolition, Tarn Taran gurdwara’s historic deori restored
Before initiating the renovation work, a meeting was held in this regard and experts of Directorate of Cultural Affairs Archaeology and Archives Museum Punjab, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, local intellectuals and members of Sikh organisations assembled for discussion.
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 06:26 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Tarn Taran
Bandi Chhod Diwas: Use ‘close ties’ with MHA to ensure decision on Rajoana’s mercy plea: Takht jathedar to DSGMC
In his customary address delivered from Darshani Deodi (entrance to sanctum sanctorum) of Golden Temple on the occasion of Bandi Chhod Diwas (Diwali), he said, “The DSGMC is directed to play meaningful role in this matter. The DSGMC must send a report of its efforts on this issue in 15 days to the Akal Takht”.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 05:40 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Dhami re-elected SGPC president for third term
Of the total polled 137 votes, Dhami bagged 118, his opponent Balbir Singh Ghunas bagged 17 while two votes were cancelled. The election session was conducted at the SGPC headquarters Teja Singh Samundri Hall. Of the total 152 members, 137 attended it. The opposition fielded Ghunas but its vote percentage dipped in comparison to last year when its candidate and three times president Jagir Kaur got 42 votes of the total 146.
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 05:48 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
Harjinder Singh Dhami re-elected SGPC president
A total of 138 votes were polled, out of which a whopping 118 votes went in Harjinder Singh Dhami’s favour while his rival candidate Balbir Singh Ghunas could garner only 17 votes. Two votes were cancelled.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 03:40 PM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar
SGPC annual polls: Harjinder Singh Dhami is SAD’s pick for top post, Oppn fields Balbir Singh Ghunas
Harjinder Singh Dhami will be the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate for the president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for the third time. The annual elections will be held on Wednesday. Dhami was previously elected in 2021 and 2022.
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 09:44 AM IST
Surjit Singh, Amritsar