Press Conference By SADA (Mann) Leaders Against Arrests of Party Cadres

Kushalpal Singh and other leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) today held a press conference at Chandigarh to condemn arrests of their party cadres by the Punjab police.

World Sikh Parliament Reported Human Rights Violations by India to the United Nations

10th December is a key date for human rights as on this day 70 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly, had meeting in Paris, and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Bush Fire in Australia: Glenwood Sikh Gurdwara Donates $30,000

The Glenwood Gurdwara Sahib in Sydney has donated AU $30,000/- for the help of Australian people affected by recent massive forest fire.

Another 24 Years Old Case Acquitted Against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

A Ludhiana Court on 9 December 2019 acquitted Sikh Political Prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in another 24 years old case registered by the Punjab police.

Punjab Minister Admits Government Failure on Bargari and Behbal Kalan Cases: AFSO

The Alliance for Sikh Organisations (AFSO), an umbrella body of various Sikh groups, staged a protest outside Cabinet Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa's house in Dharowali village near Dera Baba Nanak on Sunday (Dec. 8).

More Than Hundred Sikhs Arrested by Punjab Police to Ensure KPS Gill Memorial Lecture: SADA (Mann)

In written statement issued today, Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) president Simranjit Singh Mann said that the Punjab police today arrested cadre of his party from the districts of Mohali, Ropar, Patiala and Fatehgarh Sahib were arrested including senior leader, Emaan Singh Mann, at the instance of Punjab CM Amarinder Singh.

Value of EATING and SPEAKING in GURBANI : Dr. Sikandar Singh

In October and November 2019, the Sikh Sangat and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee organised a series of lectures of various intellectuals, scholars and speakers to mark 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara Acquitted In All Pending Cases | Watch Video

The Court of an Additional Sessions Judge here today acquitted Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in a 24 years old case. The case F.I.R number 133 (dated: 6 December 1995) was registered at police station Kotwali (Ludhiana). Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was nominated in this case on 11 December 1995 and was arrested on 23 December 1995.

India Bars Sikhs From Reaching Kashmir on Human Rights Day

Sikh marchers of Dal Khalsa and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) were today barred from entering J & K. Acting upon the orders of the magistrate of Kathua, citing law and order problems, the Kathua police stopped activists of Dal Khalsa and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) at the Madhopur-Kathua interstate border, stopping them from going to Srinagar to observer International Human Rights Day there tomorrow. The magistrate Mr Kalil Kant issued written orders prohibiting the march to enter into the state.

Odisha Govt. Demolishes Guru Nanak’s Mangu Matt; WSP To Meet UN Representatives, United Sikhs To Visit the Spot

In a clear violation of orders of the Supreme Court of India and the sentiments of the Sikh community, the Puri administration, under directions from the government of Odisha has demolished parts of the four centuries-old Mangu Mutt.

Sikh Bodies Announce to Hold Protest in Srinagar (Kashmir) on Human Rights Day Against Atrocities on Kashmiris

Perturbed over the plight of Kashmiri people who’s rights are being suppressed and abused en masse by the India’s fascist regime led by PM Narendra Modi, the Dal Khalsa along with SAD (Amritsar) has decided to observe the World Human Rights Day on the soil of Kashmir, where the worst human rights violations have occurred during 2019.

Hardeep Singh Shera Acquitted by Kapurthala Court

A trial court in Kapurthala today (Dec. 5) acquitted Hardeep Singh Shera along with four other in a case registered under section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

U.S. Foreign Affairs Asia Sub-Committee to Hold Classified Hearing on Kashmir Issue

Washington: The U.S. House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Asia Subcommittee will hold a classified hearing on the situation in Kashmir on Wednesday, said the sub-committee ...

Consider Sanctions Against Amit Shah and Other Principal Indian Leaders: USCIRF to US Government

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Monday (Dec. 9) said that it is deeply troubled by the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), originally introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah, in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian Parliament) given the religion criterion in the bill. "If the CAB passes in both houses of parliament, the United States government should consider sanctions against the Home Minister and other principal leadership", the statement added.

India Bars Sikhs From Reaching Kashmir on Human Rights Day

Internet Will Be Restored Once Situation Turns ‘More Normal’ in Kashmir: L-G

Internet services will be restored in Kashmir in phases once the situation turns “more normal”, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor GC Murmu said on Wednesday (Dec. 4).

Assam’s Detention Camps are akin to Germany’s Concentration Camps: Thinkers

As per reports a cross section of Assamese thinkers and literary personalities have come out against the inhuman detention camp set up in Assam. In a joint statement, issued yesterday, 31 thinkers, literary personalities, poets, singers and social activists have demanded the immediate closure of the six existing detention camps in the state and stoppage of the construction of the new detention camp proposed at Goalpara in lower Assam.

More Than Hundred Sikhs Arrested by Punjab Police to Ensure KPS Gill Memorial Lecture: SADA (Mann)

Punjab Government Marks The Bloodstained Legacy of “Butcher of Punjab” KPS Gill; Sikhs Arrested to Prevent Protest

Former Punjab police chief KPS Gill was so infamous for commanding blatant human rights abuses in Punjab that he is remembered as the 'Butcher of Punjab' in people's memory.

Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission Gives ‘Clean Chit’ to Narendra Modi in 2002 Muslim Genocide in Gujarat

As per reports, the Gujarat government has tabled the final part of the Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission report on the 2002 genocide of Muslims in Gujarat, in the state assembly on Wednesday December 11).

Resolution Condemning Human Rights Violations in J&K and Supporting Kashmiri Self-determination Introduced in US Congress

A resolution condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiri self-determination is introduced in US House of representatives. The resolution is introduced by U.S. representative Rashida Tlaib on 21 November 2019.

Sikh Bodies Announce to Hold Protest in Srinagar (Kashmir) on Human Rights Day Against Atrocities on Kashmiris

UK Elections 2019: Hindutva Forces Lobbying For Electoral Polarisation, Eying Diaspora Activism

From the past three days, reports have been doing circles in the British media stating that the Hindu voters of the country through Whatsapp messages have been asked to vote against a particular party in the upcoming general election, accusing the party of being “anti-India” and “anti-Hindu”.

Hondh-Chillar And Gurgaon-Pataudi Massacres: Delegation Meets Punjab LoP, Seeks Support in Fight Against Impunity for 1984 Sikh Genocide

A delegation, led by Manwinder Singh Giaspura, who had discovered in 2011 a mass grave of Sikhs massacred during November 1984 Sikh genocide at village Hondh Chillar in Haryana, met leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly here on Friday.