Foundation stone of 28th Akal Academy laid in village Salamkhera, distt. Fatehabad, Haryana
The foundation stone of 28th Akal Academy was laid by the 'five beloved ones' at village Salamkhera, distt. Fatehabad, Haryana on 20 August, 2007. This is the 6th amongst the new plan of opening 150 academies in the next 5 years announced by the Trust. The land for the Academy has been donated by S. Mahinder Singh, Sarpanch of Salamkhera (5 acres) and .....More

Foundation stone of 27th Akal Academy laid in village Purane Wala, distt. Moga, Punjab
Emulating S. Raj Singh, other people should also come forward to donate land for the Akal Academies in other blocks of Punjab also. The demand to establish Akal Academies is increasing day by day because parents want their children to be admitted in Akal Academies so that they get spiritual education along with the modern scientific education.....More

Foundation stone of 26th Akal Academy laid in village Benra, distt. Sangrur, Punjab
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Sadhu Singh said, "For the all-round development of youth, Sant Attar Singh Ji stressed upon the need of imparting modern scientific education based on moral values. To realize his master's vision, Sant Teja Singh Ji established The Kalgidhar Trust in 1956. With the establishment of Akal Academy Benra.....More

Fourth Akal International Youth Camp concludes at Baru Sahib
The camp gave an excellent opportunity to the Sikh children to get first-hand experience of their own Culture, History, Language, Gurbani, Kirtan and Gurmat. The schedule and curriculum of the camp was prepared by the highly educated Sikhs of USA keeping in view the basic needs of the NRI children and based on the interaction and experience....More

Foundation stone of 24th Akal Academy laid in village Dhanal Kalan, Jalandhar, Punjab
This is the 2nd amongst the plan of opening 150 academies in the next 5 years announced by the Trust. The land has been donated by Professor Uday Singh (Toronto) in memory of his parents. Blessing the gathering, Baba Iqbal Singh Ji emphasized that the main purpose of Akal academies is to nurture and groom young children to become good human beings....More

Foundation stone of 23rd Akal Academy laid in village Kaleke, Distt. Moga, Punjab
Due to the persistent requests by the village Panchayat and heavy demand by the local population of this far flung rural area of Punjab, The Kalgidhar Society has started conducting classes in a makeshift school in the space provided by a villager. The classes will be continued to be conducted in this makeshift school until the construction of the building of Akal Academy....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 only survive through quality....More

Another global citizen from Baru Sahib gets scholarship from an American University
Tejprakash Singh Gill, who graduated from Akal Academy Baru Sahib this year, has been accepted into Drexel University and the Drexel Pennoni Honors college with a scholarship of $ 22,500 per annum covering his full tuition fees and has received additional grants of $ 8,235 to cover around seventy five percent of the additional charges......More

The Kalgidhar Society Announces Free Education for Martyr’s Daughter
The Kalgidhar Society has announced free education for Manjot Kaur, the six month old daughter of Shaheed Kanwaljit Singh. Bhai Kanwaljit Singh of Tehsil Sunam, Distt. Sangrur, lost his life in the violence following the Dera Sirsa conflict in Punjab. All the expenses incurred on the education of Manjot Kaur will be borne by the Society.

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 were performed. Hearing Aid machines were also distributed by....More

Tejprakash Singh, a shining star of Akal Academy Baru Sahib
He has excellent reading and listening skills with high TOEFL scores. He has been awarded ‘Scholar of the Year’ trophy twice in 2004 and 2005. A resident of Virginia, USA, Tejparkash Singh has studied in Akal Academy Baru Sahib from class LKG to 12th with excellent academic and co-curricular achievements.....More

Jathedar Vedanti inaugurates seminar on Punjabi Language & Literature
The purpose of the seminar was to have a clear understanding, pronunciation and writing of Punjabi language so that the essence of Gurbani could be properly understood and appreciated. Inaugurating the seminar, Jathedar Vedanti stressed upon the need for purity in writing, pronunciation and understanding of the language....More

Laying of Foundation Stone of New Girls' College at Cheema Sahib: Construction Starts
“At present, after completing the high school education, the poor girls in the rural areas are not in a position to join college for their higher education for many reasons. Firstly, it costs beyond their means. Secondly, the atmosphere in the colleges of cities is not conducive. Thirdly, they have to cover long distances to the cities. So, our main purpose by starting this girls' college is....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” (Published in 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

Annual Sant Samagam in the loving memory of Sant Attar Singh Ji celebrated with great fervour and reverence
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). Baba Harbans Singh Ji (Kar Sewa Wale) did Naam-Simran with the Saadh Sangat.....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. Numerous Gatka groups displayed their skills to the spectators. Kirtan jathas....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 of Sikh Pioneers like Sant Teja Singh Ji (AM, Harvard), one of the founders of The Kalgidhar Trust....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. This project is primarily for the rural regions of Northern India.....More

Akal Academy alumni pioneer a glorious tradition of joining faculty
Kuldeep Kaur has completed her Masters in English while Gulmohan Kaur is graduating in Bio-technology. Undoubtedly these two young ladies would be the role models for many a young student of Akal Academy. In a way they are pioneering a glorious tradition of our alumni joining the faculty to contribute their bit to the noble cause....More

Press conference on Eternal University at Baru Sahib held in Chandigarh
Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, president of the Trust, said the proposed university would have 16 institutes, including an engineering college. The engineering college will start in 2007. In 2008, we will begin the nursing college followed by an education college, a college of humanities and basic sciences, commerce and management studies and by 2011 the College of Alternative Medicines....More

Students of Akal Academy Muktsar create history in Punjab School Sports
The students of Akal Academy Muktsar have created history in Punjab School Sports. As many as 85 students of the academy have been selected for State Level Tournaments. This is the highest ever number till date that such a large number of students have been selected from a single school. The previous record was of 35 students. The students swept almost all the positions....More

Dr. Radhakrishnan award conferred on Principal, Akal Academy Baru Sahib
Dr. Davinder Singh, Principal, Akal Academy Baru Sahib has been honored with the Dr S Radhakrishnan Memorial National Teachers Award - 2006 for his contribution in the field of education. As many as 155 teachers and professors of schools and colleges were honored with the Radhakrishnan Award on this year’s National Teacher’s Day. The awards were given away by Union Minister...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 including massage and steam bath were offered to patients. For the first time in Akal Hospital, prostate surgery through the technique of TUR was done....More

3rd Drug de-addiction center established by The 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. This center has been established on the land donated by the Panchayat...More

Akal Academy Baru Sahib alumna gets admission in MBBS
CONGRATULATIONS !! Miss Dupinder Kaur (2003 batch, grade X)
for joining Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Jammu as an MBBS student.
Well done Dupinder! You have made us proud !

SEF (Sikh Education Fund Committee) announces scholarships to Akal Academy graduates

The Sikh Education Fund (SEF) Committee of the Association of Sikh Professionals (ASP) has awarded scholarships for the 2006-2007 school year to Akal Academy graduates Pavneet Singh and Lovepreet Kaur.

Lovepreet Kaur studies at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan and Pavneet Singh at American University, Washington DC. Each one of them will receive a scholarship of $4000....More

Two Athletes of Akal Academy Cheema Selected for National Level Meet
Thousands of athletes from 50 schools of Punjab & Haryana participated in this sports meet. Kulbir Singh bagged a gold medal by jumping 1.7m high and Rajvir Kaur bagged a gold medal in 100m race. These two shining stars of Akal Academy Cheema got selected for the National level CBSE Athletic meet which is scheduled in January 2007 at Tata Nagar, Jamshedpur....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 from the various areas of Punjab rendered their free services....More

Ardas Ceremony for Eternal University performed at Baru Sahib
Yet another milestone achieved by Baru Sahib. Ardas ceremony took place for the establishment of Eternal University on July 3, 2006 as a dedication to 100 years of Sant Attar Singh Ji’s vision. Baba Iqbal Singh Ji performed the Ardas, along with the ‘panj pyaras’. It is the first private University for Sikhs in their history of 500 years. In the first phase, it is proposed to start with 8 colleges....More   •    Video

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 Report
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 for the free treatment provided at the medical camp....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 and empower them to think logically and analytically....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. They are all very much cooperative....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 as his own children....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 by a margin of 35-18 (under-14) and 18-10 (under-12)....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 and approach towards children with learning....More