Forthcoming Akal Academies to be established by The Kalgidhar Trust in rural Northern India
Several benefic souls have come forward to donate lands in their respective villages to contribute towards 'Rural Education Revolution' under the new plan of establishing 150 academies in the next 5 years announced by The Kalgidhar Trust.... More

Inaugural session of 4 years BSc. Nursing at Akal College of Nursing scheduled to commence from October 1, 2008
Akal college of Nursing (ACN) is scheduled to commence its inaugural session from October 1, 2008. Indian Council of Nursing  (ICN) has  given its approval and Directorate of Medical Education (Govt. of Himachal Pardesh) is likely to accord its approval very shortly. This is going to be the first Nursing college.... More

Minister of Public Works Department, Himachal Pradesh visits Baru Sahib
Thakur Gulab Singh, PWD Minister of Himachal Pardesh paid his maiden visit to Baru Sahib on 21 Aug, 2008. He was accorded a warm welcome by the tiny-tots of Akal Academy, Dr MS Atwal (Vice-Chancellor, Eternal University) and other distinguished personalities.... More

Rural Students from border area of Punjab selected for free education at Akal Academy Baru Sahib
True to its policy of providing education to the rural and particularly to the rural girl child, Akal Academy Baru Sahib has admitted two gems - both girls from one of the most backward, remote and rural area located at the border of Punjab adjoining Pakistan..... More

Science Project of Akal Academy Baru Sahib bags first position in CBSE Exhibition
Akal Academy students did proud to their school yet again by achieving the top position in the science exhibition held at Chandigarh. This exhibition was organized by Central Board of Secondary Education, Govt. of India, New Delhi, at the regional level in which more than 500 schools.... More

Sehaj Paath by students of Akal Academy – Baru Sahib on PTC News Channel
This humble endeavor will enable the general public to recite and imbibe the message of Gurbani and play a key role in the establishment of permanent peace in the world. This program will be telecast daily primetime at 8.30 a.m. followed by a repeat telecast at 4.30 p.m. from 9 August 2008.... More

New building of Akal Academy Kaleke inaugurated
The new building of Akal Academy – Kale Ke was inaugurated on 16 July, 2008. The foundation-stone laying ceremony of this academy, the 23rd in the chain of 41 academies, was performed last year on 8 April, 2007. The Kale Ke Academy was the first academy amongst the new plan of establishing 150 Akal Academies.... More

Baba Iqbal Singh Ji is an institution in himself – 'Apna Punjab'
The purpose of establishing educational institutions in the rural regions is to impart moral-based quality education to the rural children to bring them at par with the students in metros, enabling them to be a part of the young generation working towards the development of the country.... More

The Kalgidhar Trust organizes blood donation camp at Cheema Sahib
The distinguished guests highly praised the noble deed where several people donated blood to save precious lives of the needy patients. Mrs. Ohri was highly appreciative of the lady blood donors. She also exhorted other women to come forward and participate in this great noble cause.... More

Free Medical Camp organized at Akal Hospital, Baru Sahib
A Medical Camp was organized at Akal Charitable Hospital on 6th June, 2008 at Baru Sahib. Experienced Surgeons and para-medical staff from Medical College (Patiala), Medical College (Banaur) and Gian Sagar Hospital provided their expert services to the poor people of this remote region.... More

Calgary Chapter of Kalgidhar Trust Hosts a Seminar-cum-fundraising Dinner at Calgary, Canada
The event, held at the Don Hartman Sportsplex, was a resounding success by all measures. The evening's goal was to raise awareness and funds for the chain of over 41 Akal Academies (English medium schools), being run by The Kalgidhar Trust, located across Northern India.... More

Akal Education Fund-Raising Dinner held at Surrey, BC, Canada
The event was a resounding success by all measures. The goal was to raise awareness and capital to provide value-based scientific education to downtrodden and underprivileged children belonging to the backward rural regions of North India. This goal was not only met successfully, but surpassed by leaps and bounds.... More

ACET students capture 8 out of 11 top positions
The students of Akal College of Engineering & Technology, Baru Sahib have captured 8 out of 11 top positions in the Himachal Pradesh University's first semester results. The top 3 positions have been captured by the students of Akal College of Engineering & Technology, Baru Sahib.

Seminar on ‘Value-based Education’ organized at Ludhiana
Education and literacy are different terms. The worldly education makes people literate, but value-based education makes people good human creating a better society to live in. The Kalgidhr Trust is committed to spread the mission of Sant Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji.... More

Colorful Vaisakhi Celebrations in the Himalayan Region
Boys and girls put up a thrilling performance of Gatka and martial arts with blindfolded daring acts. Girls of the Gurmat Vidyalaya presented a formal guard of honor supported by the musical band and Kirpans to Sri Guru Granth Sahib. 91 volunteers were blessed with Amrit in the Amrit Sanchar ceremony.... More

First Private Sikh University Now a Reality
This university will be the first private Sikh university in the world, and is the practical realization of a century old vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji Mastuana Wale. Eternal University will lay a considerable emphasis on value-based education to nurture and groom worthy global citizens.... More

Baru Sahib organises Gurmat Camp jointly for Gurdwara Canton and Gurdwara Brown’s Town
For the convenience and benefit of those kids from USA, who could not go to Baru Sahib in India, Baba Iqbal Singh Ji (President, The Kalgidhar Society) decided that the Gurmat Camps should also be conducted in USA itself. So, Bhai Harpal Singh was sent to render his services for this purpose.... More

The Kalgidhar Society Holds Free Medical Camp at Baru Sahib
Held thrice a year since 2000, these Free Medical Camps, believed to be the largest in India, serve rural poor primarily villagers from surrounding areas such as Solan, Shimla and Sirmore Districts of Himachal Pradesh. By the conclusion of this 2-day camp, some 1500 of this area's underprivileged had been treated.... More

Kalgidhar Society congratulates Angad Singh on his documentary ‘One Light’ going to Film Festival
One Light' gives the message of oneness of humanity, making this world a little friendlier, a little less conflict ridden and a little more connected, especially in times when all we hear about is war, violence and fear. Not only does this short film bring a strong message of connectedness with one another.... More

Akal Drug De-addiction Centre at Cheema Sahib proving to be a boon for addicts
A 16-year-old boy from Bharri Mansa village (near Dhuri) started taking smack during the last Assembly elections and became a habitual addict. He started spending Rs 500 daily on smack, which he got from family members by quarrelling with them. He said after coming to this Center, he had gained 8 kg weight.... More

Annual Sant Samagam - 2008 held at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib
On both the days, a large number of devotees paid obeisance in the Samagam. The devotees paid rapt attention and enjoyed the heavenly bliss listening to spiritual discourses, preachings and devotional music rendered by famous Ragi Jathas and Dhadi Vaaran & Gurmat Sangeet by the students of Akal Academy.... More

Delhi enthralled by Heavenly Music
Noted Senior Economist Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia delivered the keynote address. She expressed her admiration for the organisation’s dynamic approach to confront the root cause of the social deterioration in Punjab and rural North India. She also recollected the memories of her recent visit to Baru Sahib.... More

Exposition Leaves Kolkata Bedazzled
Babaji exhorted all to “look at Sikhi in totality without the regional mindset. Sikhism is a spiritual way of life and should not be looked upon as a mere religion” He further added “the vision of setting up of 150 new schools and the Eternal University is the whole community’s project and it would require the understanding and support of.... More

Free ‘Akal International Medical Camp’ organized at Baru Sahib
H.E. V.S. Kokje (Governor of Himachal Pradesh) was greatly impressed by the ultra-modern facilities being provided to the poor in this 200-bedded Akal Charitable Hospital, which caters to about 150 patients daily at its OPD. About 1100 patients were treated in the O.P.D. and 85 surgeries were performed during this camp....More

His Excellency The Governor of Himachal Pradesh visits Free Medical Camp at Baru Sahib
This medical camp was attended by specialists and super-specialists from not only Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala, but also from USA. A team of several Medical and Para-Medical professionals comprising of ENT Specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, Dental Specialists, Child Specialists, Psychiatrists.... More

New building of Akal De-addiction Center inaugurated at Cheema Sahib
Speaking on the occasion, S. Sukhbir Singh Badal said, “It is my pleasure to be here on this auspicious occasion and I am indeed heartened to know that all of you share a desire to help recovering drug-addicts stand strong against the temptation of taking drugs again. It is with the assistance and support from the volunteers.... More

Free Medical Camp Organized at Cheema Sahib
Dr. Rajinder Bansal (Neurologist) provided his free services to examine the patients. He said, “I got really impressed by the philanthropic activities being undertaken by The Kalgidhar Trust and decided to organize this medical camp with the co-operation of the Trust”.... More

Chief Khalsa Diwan bestows honor on Baba Iqbal Singh Ji
Addressing the huge gathering, Baba Ji, in all humility thanked Chief Khalsa Diwan for the honor bestowed upon him saying that he was not worthy of it. He said that it was the divine force of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Sant Attar Singh Ji, which was behind all activities of the Trust. Citing an example of the Jews, he said, "Minorities can.... More

Several plastic surgeries performed in the free medical camp at Baru Sahib
A team of about 100 Medical and Para-Medical professionals comprising of ENT Specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, Dental Specialists, Child Specialists, Psychiatrists, Gynecologists, Ortho (Bones, Joints) Specialists and Skin Specialists, participated in the camp. About 1600 patients were attended in the O.P.D. and 85 surgeries.... More

'ARY ' – A social empowerment enterprise opens its maiden brand store in Delhi
The products (hand crafted ladies designer suits etc.) to be sold at 'ARY Brand Store' have been produced by the women from the rural, remote and backward areas of Punjab. All profits from this product are fully dedicated to enable livelihood security for the underprivileged rural women folk.... More

“It’s easy to earn dollars but hard to shield kids from decadent Western Values” - India Today
The nightmare began soon after from an unexpected quarter – her school-going kids. Much to her dismay, her son Avijit, 9, wanted to get his hair shorn to look more like his peers and daughter Japjit, 6, began expressing a dislike for the Punjabi language and claiming to hate India.... More

Celebrations of Annual Sant Samagam 2007 at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Delhi
The devotees paid rapt attention and enjoyed the heavenly bliss listening to spiritual discourses, preachings and devotional music rendered by famous Ragi Jathas and Dhadi Vaaraan by the students of Akal Academy, Baru Sahib on traditional musical instruments (Tanti Saaz).... More

Sabeer Bhatia of Hotmail Fame Visits ‘The Valley of Divine Peace’
They were in awe of the inspiring philanthropic jobs undertaken by the organization. They could not help remark the great odds against which the benefactors and the beneficiaries were working against in this remote area. They could feel the positive charge of bliss pervading in the atmosphere in the Gurdwara Sahib...... More

True Homage to Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Not only Sikhs but also the local population applauded the novel approach of highlighting burning issues like Dowry, Female Foeticide and Drug-Addiction. In continuity, the solutions were also suggested like Sehaj Path, the role of mothers – Changeri Maa, Prachar Kive Kariye and Education for all.... More

‘First Ambassador of Sikhism to the Western World’ award conferred on Sant Teja Singh Ji
The Khalsa Diwan Society, conferred the ‘First Ambassador of Sikhism to the Western World’ award on Sant Teja Singh Ji during its centennial celebrations at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster from Dec. 15 to Dec. 25, 2006. The award was received by Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, president of The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib.... More

Sikh Youth Essay Competition on Sikh Pioneers and Sikh History
The Essay competition is part of the Centenary Celebrations of the Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster (1906-2006). The objectives of the 100 years celebration of the Khalsa Diwan Society being held by the New Westminster, BC Society is to share with the community and especially the youth, the achievements and sacrifices.... More

Akal Rozgar Yojna – A women empowerment project launched by The Kalgidhar Society
Keeping in accordance with the tenets of Sikhism of equality to women, universal brotherhood, welfare unto all; The Kalgidhar Society has launched ‘Akal Rozgar Yojna’ – a project empowering women to be self-sufficient and self-dependent to live a dignified life at par with the male members of the society.... More

Free Medical Camp of Alternate System of Medicine at Baru Sahib
A free medical camp was held at Akal Hospital, Baru Sahib from Sept. 11 '06. In addition to allopathy; other systems of medicine viz. Homeopathy, Ayurvedic, Magnetotherapy, Accupressure, Naturopathy, Physiotherapy were offered to patients. For the first time in Akal Hospital, prostate surgery.... More

3rd Drug de-addiction center established by Kalgidhar Society at village Jharon near Cheema, Punjab
The Kalgidhar Society has walked miles to serve the poor in rural regions on humanitarian grounds and yet to go miles more for the noble cause. On its way to achieve another milestone, The Kalgidhar Society has established the 3rd Drug De-addiction Center in village Jharon near Cheema Sahib on 23 Aug 2006.... More

American University permits Pavneet Singh to wear Kirpan
Pavneet Singh, an Akal Academy Baru Sahib alumnus, who has recently taken admission in American University (Washington DC), has been officially granted permission to wear Kirpan in the university campus by the authorities. "I consider it as a part of my body, as a reminder of His presence everywhere around, and in everyone. It is the symbol of my protection by Him", Pavneet Singh said.

Construction of a new hall at Gurdwara Baru Sahib commences
A huge seven storey building of Gurudwara Sahib at an estimated cost of about 12 crores, is coming up at Baru Sahib at a great speed. Achieving a new height, a hall measuring 52’8”x52’8” square feet has been constructed on the 7th floor. On 16 Aug 2006, the lintel of the hall was completed, for which a jatha of 900 Sikh Sangat.... More

Akal Academy, Baru Sahib Students win Scholarships for higher studies
Two Akal Academy students, Pavneet Singh and Lovepreet Kaur, have won scholarships in the renowned universities of US. Pavneet Singh has won 'American University Dean's Scholarship' (Washington DC) amounting to US$ 18,000 annually.

This scholarship is awarded to the top 15% of all the students admitted in the university, renewed annually on performance basis. Pavneet Singh scored 94.8% in X and topped in Maths and English scoring 100 and 93 marks respectively. Another student, Lovepreet Kaur has won the scholarship amounting to US$ 8,000 annually in Wayne State University, Detroit, USA, in Engineering stream. She topped in XII class securing 90% marks securing 95% in Maths. Lovepreet Kaur also scored above 90% in X class.

Free medical camp by The Kalgidhar Society at Baru Sahib
A free medical camp was organized for the rural, poor and underprivileged people of the remote Himalayan region at Baru Sahib. A well experienced team of doctors comprising ENT Specialist, Surgeon, Physician, Gynecologist, Ortho (Bones Joints) Specialist, Skin Specialist, Plastic Surgeon from Patiala visited Baru Sahib.... More

Akal Academy Baru Sahib Students excel in IAIS - 2005
Akal Academy Baru Sahib students have excelled in the 2005 International Assessment for Indian Schools. The medals and certificates to the participants of this test are awarded by EAA-UNSW (Educational Assessment Australia - The University of New South Wales). These tests expose the students to different testing skills.... More

The Young Tibetan Buddhist who came to Baru Sahib to take back learning to his Monastery
Here the education and discipline are very good. By living here, you will not go on the wrong track. As a result of the education which you will get from here, you will become a good human being all your life. I am very much fascinated by the methodology of the teachers and there is a lot of love from the students.... More

The Kalgidhar Society’s President visits American University Washington DC
“We were touched when we heard the news that Baba Ji has personally visited the American University”, said the parents of Pavneet Singh in New Delhi. Lovepreet Kaur's mother said showing great sense of satisfaction, “This visit of Baba Ji to the university showed that all the students studying in Akal Academy are taken care of.... More

Akal Academy Cagers Trounce Cottonians
Basketball and Soccer Teams (under 14 & 12) of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla visited Baru Sahib on 29 & 30 Jul 2006. In Soccer, the match was a drawn affair with teams scoring 4 goals each. But in Basketball, like last year Akal Academy boys completely dominated the visiting teams and beat them comprehensively.... More

13th In-Service Teachers’ Refresher Course – 2006
Dr. Gurbakhsh Singh exhorted teachers to develop virtues and become role models for children to emulate and realize the dreams of Sant Attar Singh Ji of establishing permanent peace in the world. The main objective of this course was to make the teachers aware of the latest developments in pedagogy, teaching methodology.... More

Akal Samaj Sudhar Sangat - A Crusade against Social Evils
The dual benefit is achieved by the selfless activities of propagation of Gurmat through Gurbani Kirtan and campaign against female foeticide and drug-addiction. As the Sangat in this rural area has gone astray from Sikhism, this organization has started performing Asa Di Var in the households of the villagers.... More

"We have no words to express our thanks to Baru Sahib"
The free medical camp at Baru Sahib has given a new life to a poor boy hailing from the adjacent hills. The oldest of the three children of Ram Parkash, Govardhan was operated upon by the surgeons from Jallandhar volunteering their services at the annual medical camp. "We have no words to express our thanks to Baru Sahib" .... More

Annual Gurmat Samagam celebrated with reverence and devotion
Gurmat Samagam is held annually at Baru Sahib as anniversary celebrations in the sweet rememberance of Sant Teja Singh Ji. Baba Iqbal Singh Ji delivered a discourse of spiritual guidance in remembrance of the contribution and the glorious path shown by Sant Ji. He exhorted students to follow the path shown by Guru Granth Sahib Ji.... Mo re

Brilliant performance of Akal Academy students in Class X Results
It was a marvellous year for Akal Academy students. In the recently announced Class X results of CBSE, 10 students scored 100 out of 100 marks in different subjects. Simranjeet Singh of Akal Academy Baru Sahib, Manpreet Kaur, Sharanjeet Kaur, Gurpreet Singh & Gurpiar Singh of Akal Academy Cheema....More

Akal Academy Students do it again in Class XII Results
Pavneet Singh, a student of Akal Academy Baru Sahib has topped the list of students who have excelled in the Class XII CBSE results declared on May 23. Pavneet Singh has secured 95.2% marks scoring 99 in Mathematics. He had also excelled in Class X achieving 94.8% marks scoring 100 in Mathematics....More

Speech Competition on Female Infanticide/Foeticide at Cheema Sahib
Keeping in accordance with the tenets of Sikhism of equality to women, universal brotherhood, welfare unto all; ‘Bibi Bhani Speech Competition’ was organized by The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib. The topic of the speech competition was “Suggestive measures to prohibit female infanticide/foeticide”....More

2nd Ekas Seminar conducted at Paschim Vihar, New Delhi
The second seminar of EKAS (Education Kar Seva mission of The Kalgidhar Society) was conducted at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. The seminar was marked by the presence of more than 300 volunteers of different Sikh Organizations of Delhi. EKAS is working in the filed of networking....More

Gurmat Camp for students of Guru Harkrishan Public School
A total of 40 students participated in this camp which was held from 15 to 18 May, 2006 at Baru Sahib. The campers learned Naam Simran, Nitnem, Gurbani Santhya (correct pronunciation), Keertan, Gurmat, Sikh Philosophy, Sikh history and practical way of Sikh living. Out of the 40 campers, 17 campers took Amrit.... Picture Gallery

Seminar on Launch of EKAS (Education Kar Seva)
EKAS, a new program under the aegis of The Kalgidhar Society was launched on 16 April, 2006 in a seminar conducted at F-3, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi. EKAS will network with other like-minded organizations and motivate teachers, professionals and experts in the fields of language, management, career counseling and sports.... More

Free Medical Camp on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi
On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, a free medical camp for the rural, poor and underprivileged people of the remote Himalayan region was organized by The Kalgidhar Society at Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib. The camp took place on 14-15 April, 2006. Different types of 88 surgeries were performed....More

Akal Academy Baru Sahib Wins 2nd Sant Attar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament
Akal Academy Baru Sahib proved their supermacy and lifted the champions trophy in the boys' section while Govt. Girls' High School, Baizalpur, Fatehabad (Haryana) topped the honours in the girls' section. The tournament was inaugurated by Mr. S. S. Parmar, Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh at the sprawling playground....More

Celebrating the Birth of Khalsa
The birth of Khalsa (Baisakhi) was celebrated on 14 April, 2006 by The Kalgidhar Society at Baru Sahib with great fervour, enthusiasm and reverence. The proceedings started at 12.30 a.m. with Nitnem, Sukhmani Sahib and Asa Di Var. Recitation of Amrit Kirtan, Dhadi Varan, Sikh History and Spiritual Discourses were performed....More

Patients find a new lease of life at De-Addiction Center, Cheema Sahib
By joining voluntarily, hundreds of patients have given up different kinds of drug addiction. These patients have been treated under the supervision of Dr. Col. Rajinder Singh (Psychiatrist & de-addiction expert). When a group of journalists interacted with the patients belonging to different cities and villages.... More

Akal Gurmat Youth Camp, 2005 at Atlanta
The camp was held at the Gurdwara Sahib located in the Roswell area from December 26 to December 31, 2005. Nearly 50 young Sikhs from all over North America attended the camp. The camp ended with all night recitation of Keertan by the participating youth on New Year Eve. There were lots of hugs and tears.... More

Sadh Sangat of Baru Sahib pays homage to Bhai Ram Singh Ji
Gursikh Bhai Ram Singh Ji, despite his advanced age, was running the affairs of Akhand Kirtani Jatha with grace, dignity, dedication and devotion for more than quarter century. He withstood the turns and twists of destiny as also turmoils of the recent past, when Sikhs were subjected to several tests.... More

SGPC President pays obeisance at Baru Sahib
Newly appointed President of SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji visited Gurdwara Baru Sahib on 23 rd December 2005. He was received by the Chairman of Akal Academies, Dr. Khem Singh Ji. Despite the late hour of his arrival and the biting cold, the entire sangat of Baru Sahib.... More

Akal Academy, Baru Sahib student wins Gold Medal in IAIS (Maths)
Tejprakash Singh, an American national studying in Akal Academy Baru Sahib, has won the Gold Medal in the competition ‘International Assessment of Indian Schools’ conducted by the University of New South Wales, Australia every year. Tejprakash Singh won the laurels for the Akal Academy in Mathematics by topping.... More