August 2011 Archive

Tie up between SAD (B) and Sant Samaj: A big fraud on electorate, says Dal Khalsa

Jalandhar (19 August, 2011): Exposing the fake claims made by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and the so-called Sant Samaj regarding the allotments of tickets, the Dal Khalsa today described the tie up between both as a big fraud on electorate.

New York City Council Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bill

New York (August 18, 2011): The New York City Council yesterday enacted a law – initiated by the Sikh Coalition – that will significantly enhance religion-based protections for employees working in New York City. Council Member Mark Weprin (D-Queens) is the law’s primary sponsor.

Independence Day of Pakistan & India, because of Sikhs

As we all know that today i.e. on 14th August is the Independence Day of Pakistan and tomorrow i.e. on 15th August is the Independence Day of India. In both these countries these days are celebrated with great Spirit.

Dal Khalsa extends felicitation to Pakistan; says Sikhs were not lucky to get their own Homeland in 1947

Amritsar, Punjab (August 15, 2011): The Dal Khalsa today extended its felicitation to the people of Pakistan for enjoying the fruits of the independence and rued that Sikhs were not lucky enough to get their own Homeland 64 years ago on this day.

Indians celebrated Independence day; Sikhs protested against Indian atrocities

Toronto, Canada (August 14, 2011): Indians in Toronto celebrated country's independence day at Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto. On the other hand across the street from Yonge-Dundas Square in front of the Eaton Centre, Sikhs and members of a civil rights group called Sikhs for Justice protested against Indian atrocities. The protest called the government of India “undemocratic” and “hypocratic.”

International Human Rights Groups Approach Indian Government to stop execution of Professor Bhullar

New York (August 13, 2011): Many prominent international human rights organizations have extended support to the demand for the release of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Equal Justice USA (EJUSA), New Yorkers for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NYADP); Wespac Foundation and Reprieve have written to the Government to stop the execution of Professor Bhullar.

Dal Khalsa hits out at Indian State for being anti-minority

Amritsar, Punjab (August 13, 2011): The Dal Khalsa hits out at the Government of India (GoI) for advising the President to reject the clemency petitions of Khalistani activist Prof Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, Kashmiri activist Afzal Guru and Tamil activists namely Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan one after the other.

S. Mann should contest SGPC from Channanwal only: Justice Bains

Fatehgarh Sahib (August 10, 2011): As per media reports Punjab Human Rights Organization Chairman Justice (retd.) Ajit Singh Bains today appealed to Shiromani Akali Dal(Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann to contest SGPC election from Channanwal (Barnala) instead of Bassi Pattana constituency of district Fatehgarh Sahib.

Inquiry into land protest deaths must be thorough and fair: Amnesty International

New Delhi (August 10, 2011): The Government of Maharashtra must ensure a thorough and fair inquiry into deaths during a protest by farmers, Amnesty International said today, after at least three people were killed when police fired on the demonstration on a highway in western India.

Sangat TV’s coverage: British PM David Cameron hails Sangat TV’s efforts in House of Commons

London, UK (August 11, 2011): UK's Prime Minister David Cameron today hailed the contribution of Sangat TV, a Birmingham-based Sikh Television channel, in dealing with the riots.

Heoric live coverage of riots by Sangat TV brings praise

Birmingham, UK (August 11, 2011): Sangat TV, a Sikh television operated from Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been highly praised for their heroic reporting of the Birmingham riots using just the most minimal of equipment.

Indian government recommends another execution; Advise President to reject Afzal Guru’s petition

New Delhi (August 10, 2011): The Government of India (GOI) has forwarded the reply to the consitutional review petition of the 2001 parliament attack convict Afzal Guru to Pratibha Patil, the President of India (POI), for a decision.

Sikhs stood guard to protect Gurudwaras from rioters in Southall

Southall, London (August 10, 2011): Following a series of violence, arson and rioting Sikh volunteered to stood as guards at various city Gurudwaras in Southall. As per reports as many as 200 to 300 Sikhs of mixed age groups gathered in various Gurudwaras across Southall to safeguard their place of worship from rioters.

Sangat TV covered live the Birmingham riots

Birmingham (August 09, 2011): Birmingham based Sikh TV channel, "Sangat TV" switched to live news coverage of the riots and unrest in Birmingham.

Lawyers to watch activities of SGPC candidate

Amritsar (August 7, 2011): As per media reports, senior Sikh advocate in Supreme Cour tof India, Sirdar H. S. Phoolka has said that independent groups, led by Sikh lawyers, would keep a watch on activities of candidates contesting SGPC polls.

SGPC elections: Schedule declared

Chandigarh (August 4, 2011): The Chief Election Commissioner Gurudwara Elections today announced the election schedule for Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC), considered to be mini-parliament of Sikhs, to be held on September 18.

India’s HR Commission seeks explanation from JK police over youth’s custodial death

New Delhi (August 4, 2011): India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday sought explanation from Jammu and Kashmir Police as to why it did not intimate it about the death of a youth in custody within the stipulated 24 hours.

UK Foreign Office contradicts Indian news regarding curbing Sikh Demonstration

London (August 04, 2011): On 30 June the Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. William Hague MP met with Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna. The Indian Express on 1 July reported the British Foreign Secretary William Hague assured India that they will curb “anti-India demonstrations” by Sikhs.

Man from Sangrur arrested for attack on VC Ahluwalia

Sangrur/Fatehgarh Sahib (August 3, 2011): As per certain media reports two days after the attack on Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia, Vice Chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib the police arrested a 47-year-old Sangrur resident and recovered the weapon used in the crime. Ahluwalia was shot at at on August 1.

Illegal arms recovered from arrested police officer; High Court should take suo moto notice of recovery

Hoshiarpur (August 03, 2011): The recovery of two AK-47 rifles and a .38 bore revolver from the Amritsar residence of the arrested Hoshiarpur SP (D) Randhir Singh Uppal, has once again opened up the Pandora Box.

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