The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the explosion that took place in Galiara (corridor) park outside Sri Darbar Sahib last night and termed it as a failure of the Punjab government.

During the centenary congregation organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of the 18th century Sikh General Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia, several speakers emphasized the need for Panthic unity. The congregation was held at the Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall, Amritsar, which was participated by a large number of Sangat including prominent personalities of the Sikh community.

Vice President of Saraswati Heritage Development Board Dhuman Singh Kirmach said that the 3-day celebrations to be held on the birth anniversary of Dhanna Bhagat from April 21 to 23 in village Dhanori will be celebrated in a grand manner. 

The annual budget of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for the financial year 2023-24 has been passed during the general meeting held at Teja Singh Samari Hall in Amritsar today. In the general meeting held in the presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, SGPC General Secretary Bhai Gurcharan Singh Grewal presented a budget of Rs 1138.14 crore, which was passed by the SGPC members amid resonance of Sikh slogan of high spirit – Bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akal.

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) - Shree Shyam Karuna Foundation organised a community kitchen, or bhandara, here. This was the Foundation's 51st bhandara and a Delhi based Industrialist family provided the funds for the same. To support the noble cause, Shyam Kumar Maheshwari who is an Industrialist from Delhi and his wife Abha Maheshwari came forward and extended financial support for the 'Sarvajanik Bhandara' or Community Kitchen.

As part of the maintenance sewa (voluntary service) of golden plates and minakari (inset work of painting) at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib, the central religious place of the Sikh community, golden plates were refitted inside the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine today. The sewa was handed over by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (GNNSJ), Birmingham, UK, which carried out the necessary repair work.

Mr. Navjot Singh Mandair (Jarg) on Tuesday assumed charge as the Chairman of Punjab Genco Limited in the presence of Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Cheema and New and Renewable Energy Source Minister Mr Aman Arora at PEDA Complex, Sector-33D here.

The main congregation dedicated to second martyrdom centenary of Akali Baba Phula Singh, the great general of Sikh community and sixth head of Shiromani Panth Akali Buddha Dal, was marked with Khalsa's grandeur at historical Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall at Sri Darbar Sahib on Tuesday.

The President of India Droupadi Murmu today paid obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar. She offered Karah Prasad (Holy Communion) and listened to Gurbani Kirtan for a while. On the occasion of paying obeisance at Sri Harmandar Sahib, the President was honoured with Patasa Prasad (Holy Communion) and a garland of flowers. She also went to Langar Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, sat in the pangat (queue) and had langar (food from the community kitchen).

'A student organization dedicated to bring a change in the society through its continuous and conscious efforts, the Enactus team of Panjab University has been working dedicatedly for the last 12 years to provide sustainable solutions to social issues affecting the world around us' said Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor, Enactus Team.

To help the underprivileged sections of the society, a Community Kitchen or Bhandara, was organized by Shree Shyam Karuna Foundation. The arrangements for successful conduct of the Bhandara were handled by the Care Taker Car Service Center. Sanjeev Dewan and Sandeep Dewan, the founders of Care Taker, themselves distributed food to the labourers and needy people.

Enactus team of Panjab University with 30 members made a visit to the Institute of Home Economics (IHE), New Delhi today for putting up a stall during the annual fest of IHE to showcase products made by underprivileged communities working under its projects, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty advisor of Enactus team. 

On the issue of Latifpura demolition, a detailed parley was held between the MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party, Senior Officers of the District Administration and representatives of Latifpura Murr Waseba Sanjha Morcha here at local Circuit House, where the Improvement Trust assured the families for their rehabilitation.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today organized Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) from Sri Akal Takht Sahib dedicated to Prakash Gurpurb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru (master).

Showing deep concern with people who become homeless after a demolition drive in Latifpura, carried out on the directions of the Supreme Court, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has decided to rehabilitate all the affected economically weaken section families after building top-class houses to them in Jalandhar. 

Under the leadership of Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. S. Jai Krishan Singh Rauri, the Vidhan Sabha today paid tributes to Baba sahib Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Divas.

The players of Budo Kai Du Mixed Martial Arts Federation of India were rewarded with medals at the 17th National Karate Championship held in Goa recently. 

Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has been again elected as President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) during the annual general house session of the Sikh body, held here in Amritsar for the election of its office-bearers.

Bandi Chhor Diwas was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib. The Sangat (pilgrims) from the country and abroad expressed their devotion and reverence towards the Guru after paying obeisance. During the Gurmat Samagam (religious congregation) dedicated to Bandi Chhor Diwas, prominent raagis, dhadis, kavishars, preachers and poets connected the Sangat with Gurbani Kirtan and history at Gurdwara Manji Sahib Diwan Hall.

The officials of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today held a meeting to discuss preparations regarding centenary congregations dedicated to Shaheedi Saka (martyrdom massacre) Sri Panja Sahib, which are being organised in India and Pakistan.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) with the support of Sabha Societies and Sangat today celebrated the Prakash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, with devotion and reverence at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib. 

During the special meeting of members of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) against the Supreme Court's judgment upholding validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act, 2014, it has been announced to intensify the struggle at all levels.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has returned to Punjab after a 25-days visit to Canada and has described the visit as a complete success.

In the matter of Deh Shamlat land, a solution will be found by staying within the ambit of the law. While protecting the interests of the farmers, the government will not allow any farmer to be harmed in any way; this was stated by the Additional Chief Secretary, Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Departments, Sh. Varinder Singh Kundu while talking to the mediapersons after the meeting of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal with the farmers' delegation.

Celebrating the first Prakash Purb (Enshrinement Day) of Guru Granth Sahib, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) today organised Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) from Gurdwara Sri Ramsar Sahib to Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib.

A large number of Panthak personalities and Sangat today attended the grand Gurmat Samagam (religious congregation) at Gurdwara Guru Ka Bagh, Ghukewali, Amritsar, organised on the occasion of first centenary of Morcha Guru Ka Bagh, started 100 years ago under the Gurdwara Reform Movement in 1922.

Three rooms were today dedicated to the Sangat after completion of their renovation Sewa (voluntary service), which are meant for organising Sri Akhand Path Sahib booked by the Sangat with devotion at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib. The Sewa of 51 rooms was completed earlier.

The Horticulture Division of Panjab University today organised a plantation, in collaboration with Deptt. of Nano Science, near Deptt. of Nano Science, South Campus. Prof. Raj Kumar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Panjab University was the Chief Guest at the plantation. 

National Health Mission (Punjab) Mission Director Mr Tej Partap Singh Phoolka (IAS) today launched the Intensified Diarrhea Control Fortnight (IDCF)-2022 at a state-level event in District Hospital here. IDCF program is being implemented from 4th July to 17th July, 2022 across the state.

The three day photo exhibition titled 'Canvas of Life : A Media Kaleidoscope' concluded today with the Valedictory Session. The guests of honour on the occassion were Prof. Renu Vig, Dean University Instructions, Panjab University, Chandigarh; Prof Jagtar Singh, Dean Students Welfare ( Men), Panjab University and Dr. Malvika Rai, Educationist.

Myriad hues of life captured in beautiful frames today came alive at the Photo exhibition titled, ‘Canvas of Life: A Media Kaleidoscope’ being hosted at Panjab University. 

The residents of Girls Hostel No. 6 today celebrated jayanti of Maharana Partap in the hostel premises under the guidance of Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, P.U., Chd. and supervision of Prof. Jagtar Singh, DSW, Prof. Roupali, DSW(W) and Prof. Ashok Kumar, Associate DSW, P.U., Chandigarh.