Dal Khalsa sticks to original version of Nanakshahi calendar, observes Gurpurab

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Published: January 5, 2012
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Dal Khalsa sticks to original version of Nanakshahi calendar, observes Gurpurab  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (January 05, 2012): While SGPC managed Gurdwaras celebrated the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh on 31th- the last day of the previous year, the groups opposed to amendments have observed gurpurab on Thursday sticking to the original version of the Nanakshahi calendar adopted by Khalsa Panth in 2003.

Marking their dissent, the Dal Khalsa released original version of the Nanakshahi calendar

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Published: March 13, 2011
Dal Khalsa Released Nanakshahi Calandar
Dal Khalsa Leaders Releasing Nanakshahi Calandar at Sri Akal Takhat  | read this item

Amritsar, PUNJAB (March 13, 2011): Marking their dissent, the Dal Khalsa released the copies of the original version of the Nanakshahi calendar and rejected the amended one on the basis that it is more in sync with the Bikrami calendar and concurrent Hindu religious events.

Withdraw amendments in Nanakshahi calendar: Sikh bodies

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Published: January 17, 2010
Withdraw amendments in Nanakshahi calendar: Sikh bodies  | read this item

Ludhiana (January 17, 2010): The crisis within the Sikh community have further deepened on the issue of Nanakshahi calendar as a large section of Sikhs today openly revolted against the amendments made by the SGPC executive committee and resolved not to rest in peace till the arbitrary decision of the SGPC is not withdrawn.

Sikh Nation has One Granth, One Panth and One Rehat Maryada: Sikh Diaspora

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Published: January 13, 2010
Sikh Nation has One Granth, One Panth and One Rehat Maryada: Sikh Diaspora  | read this item

Los Angeles: As per a WSN report dated January 6, 2010, Seventy representatives of the 12 Metropolitan Gurudwaras and Sikh institutions participated in the meeting called by the Coalition over the current Panthic issues about erosion of Sikh ideology.

Nanakshahi Calendar Issue: Delhi committee knocked the doors of Chandigarh court

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Published: January 13, 2010
Nanakshahi Calendar Issue: Delhi committee knocked the doors of Chandigarh court  | read this item

Chandigarh (January 12, 2010): As per certain media reports a civil suit seeking restraint on the implementation of altered Nanakshahi calendar was filed in district court, Chandigarh by Harmohinder Singh, convener, Punjab unit, Shiromani Akali Dal, Delhi, on Tuesday .

Changes in Nanakshahi Calendar will further divide the Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa

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Published: January 6, 2010
Changes in Nanakshahi Calendar will further divide the Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa  | read this item

Hoshiarpur (January 06, 2010): Contesting the views expressed by Giani Gurbachan Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib that the changes in the Nanakshahi calendar would unite the Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa observed that instead it would further divide the community.

Akal Takht Jathedar ratifies SGPC decision on Sikh calendar; Panthic organisations launch offensive against the move

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Published: January 5, 2010
Akal Takht Jathedar ratifies SGPC decision on Sikh calendar; Panthic organisations launch offensive against the move  | read this item

Amritsar (January 04, 2009): In a move that will open a Pandora’s box for the Sikh nation, Giani Gurbachan Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib has ratified the decision of the SGPC to dilute the Sikh almanac –the Nanakshahi Calendar.

Universally accepted Sikh Calendar can not be altered without universal consensus – SSF

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Published: January 4, 2010
Universally accepted Sikh Calendar can not be altered without universal consensus - SSF  | read this item

Ludhiana (January 4, 2010): Equating the act of SGPC and Giani Gurbachan Singh, amending the Nanakshahi Calendar with the decision of excommunicating Giani Gurmukh Singh and ‘honoring’ General Dyre; the Sikh Students Federation today issued an appeal to the Sikh nation to disapprove this act.

Panth up in arms against proposed changes in the calendar

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Published: January 1, 2010
Panth up in arms against proposed changes in the calendar  | read this item

Amritsar (January 01, 2010): Various Sikh bodies at home and in Diaspora today join hands to call upon the Akal Takht and the SGPC to convene a Sikh conclave to discuss proposed amendments in the Nanakshahi calendar before Akal Takht puts its stamp on it.

No move to withdraw Nanakshahi Calendar, says Makker; SGPC to form sub-committee to discuss ‘proposed amendments’

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Published: November 28, 2009
No move to withdraw Nanakshahi Calendar, says Makker; SGPC to form sub-committee to discuss 'proposed amendments'  | read this item

Amritsar (November 28, 2009): According to some media report SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar has declared that there is no move to ‘withdraw’ the Sikh Calendar known as Nanakshahi Calendar.