Another agenda item that was criticised was the formal adoption of a provision allowing undergraduate and postgraduate ...

Sukhdev Singh ‘Langar’ is generally associated with Gurudwaras and Sikhism, whereas the word originally comes from Persian ...

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, announced two new pilgrimage schemes—‘Bauddha Teerth Darshan Yojana’ and ‘Panch ...

Delhi University's Academic Council has approved a new undergraduate elective on 'Sikh Martyrdom in Indian History' and a skill enhancement course on 'Radio Jockeying'.

The four-credit course will explore the development of Sikhism, "state persecution" under the Mughal Empire, and the ...

The Akal Takht, in a May 21 directive, had barred Takht Sri Patna Sahib Jathedar and head 'granthi' Giani Baldev Singh and additional head 'granthi' Gurdial Singh from performing 'panthic' duties.

The high priests of Takht Sri Patna Sahib in Bihar declared Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal as ‘tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct) on Saturday, drawing strong condemnation from ...

In a significant power tussle within Sikh religious institutions, Takht Sri Patna Sahib declared Shiromani Akali Dal chief ...

Badal was pronounced 'tankhaiya' by the Akal Takht, which later in December awarded 'tankhah' (religious punishment) for the ...

Sukhbir Singh Badal, former chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, has been declared 'Tankhaiya', guilty of religious misconduct, by the Takht Patna Sahib. This has sparked concern within the Sikh community ...

Adityanath said pilgrimages are a means of spiritual upliftment and social harmony, and it is the government’s responsibility to assist citizens in reaching places associated with their faith.