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California Senate Bill: SB 231 ordered to California State assembly with unanimous support

Sacramento, CA (June 03, 2013): California Senate Bill 231 passes in California Senate with unanimous support on May 29, 2013 and heads to the State Assembly. Introduced by State Senator Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) SB 231 is a measure that will establish a California Bullying Prevention Coordinating Center, which shall address issues relating to bullying and peer abuse, with a particular focus on issues that impact pupils in kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, their families, peers, and communities.

Indian State System, Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s Case and the Sikhs [Qaumi Masle EP. 11]

Legal, Political and Social aspects of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar's case have made it a unique case in the history of Indian state. Facts of the case make it clear that how death penalty is being used as a tool of political control by the Indian state.

Shiv Sena attempted to hold protest march towards Darbar Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (June 02, 2013): It is learnt that Hindu organization Shiv Sena (Rashtarvadi) took out a march on May 31, 2013 in Amritsar to show their protest against the June 1984 memorial for Sikh martyrs. In June 1984 Indian army had attacked Sri Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras in Punjab and adjoining states.

Navan Ghalughara – Poem by Afzal Ahsan Randhawa (Audio)

In June 1984, when the Indian army attacked Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and other Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs, the attack was code-named as "Operation Blue Star". A Pakistani poet Afzal Ahsan Randhawa wrote a poem in June 1984 and described the attack attack as "Navan Ghalughara" (new holocaust).

US decorated Sikh Soldier presses for end to ban on Sikh Military service

Washington, DC, United States (June 1, 2013): According to a newsletter issued by the Sikh Coalition: Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi - a decorated US Army soldier who in 2009 received an exception to a decades-old rule barring Sikh turbans and unshorn hair - provided compelling testimony yesterday about why the US military should open its doors to Sikh soldiers at a United States Civil Rights Commission hearing.

Dal Khalsa to undertake a Genocide Remembrance Parade on 5th June

Amritsar, Punjab (June 02, 2013): Dal Khalsa has resolved to undertake a Genocide Remembrance Parade on 5th June to mark the 29th anniversary of army attack on Sikh Faith code-named Blue Star. The decision was taken at a meeting of office bearers held at party head-office on June 01, 2013.

Nishan-e-Sikhi’s Students to propagate Sikhism in other states

Khadur Sahib, Punjab (June 02, 2013): According to a press release sent by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Nishan-e-Sikhi: "[t]aking a new initiative, Sri Guru Angad Dev institute of religious studies run under Padma Sri Baba Sewa Singh Kaar Sewa Wale managed Nishan-E-Sikhi charitable trust (Regd.) Khadur Sahib, is going to send its MA students, under a special project, to Madhya Pradesh to propagate Sikhism as well as collect the information regarding livings and development of the Sikh community residing there".

Attack on an elderly Sikh: Hate crime charges added in Fresno case

Washington, United States (May 31, 2013): As per media reports a Fresno man accused of attempted murder is now facing charges of committing a hate crime. Gilbert Garcia (24) is accused of beating an elderly Sikh man Piara Singh (81) with an iron rod, nearly killing him.

India: Terrorism charges dropped against Kiwi Sikh leader Manpreet Singh

New Delhi, India (May 31, 2013): According to media reports a New Zealand Sikh community who was framed under charges of “terrorism” in India has been released. According to 'The New Zealand Herald', [t]he Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said on May 30, 2013 that it had been informed the case against Manpreet Singh had been dismissed.

Indian High Court judge rescues himself from hearing Jagdish Tytler case

New Delhi, India (May 31, 2013): It is learnt that A Judge of Delhi High Court on May 31, 2013 rescued himself from hearing a plea of Indian politician and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler challenging a lower court order by which the CBI was asked to further investigate his role in a case related to November 1984 violence against the Sikhs. This case relates to the brutal killings of three innocent Sikhs.

Jagdish Tytler moved Delhi high court against reopening of investigation in Nov. 1984 related case

New Delhi, India (May 31, 2013): It is learnt that an Indian politician Jagdish Tytler has moved the Delhi high court against the trial court's decision to reopen investigation against him in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case against him. This case relates to the brutal killings of three innocent Sikhs.

India: Maoist attack puts civilians at risk of further violence – Amnesty International

New Delhi, India (May 30, 2013): The killing of 24 people, including three senior politicians and eight police personnel, in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh on 25 May could further escalate violence in the state, putting more civilians - including local Adivasi (Indigenous) communities - at risk, Amnesty International has warned.

Accused who attacked 81-years-old Sikh pleads not guilty in US court

Washington, United States (May 30, 2013): It is learnt that the accused of brutally attacking an 81-year-old Sikh, Bapu Piara Singh, outside a Gurdwara Sahib in the United States on May 5, 2013 has pleaded 'not guilty' of attempted murder and elderly abuse.

Sikh Genocide 1984 Case – No reprieve to Congress (I) from US Court

New York (May 30, 2013): Judge Robert W. Sweet in a pre-trial conference granted “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) till September to amend the human rights violation complaint against Congress party to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. In Kiobel case, Supreme Court held that foreign entities can be liable in US Court for atrocities committed overseas only under the limited circumstances.

Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons want foreign countries to blacklist over 500 Indian security personnel

Kashmir/India (May 30, 2013): Expecting international support against systematic and widespread human rights abuses in Kashmir, a human rights body has reportedly approached a number of foreign countries to blacklist at least 500 security personnel involved in human rights abuses in the state.

World Sikh Organization to host annual human rights events in June

Ottawa, Canada (May 29, 2013): It is learnt that the World Sikh Organization of Canada will be hosting human rights events across Canada in the month of June, including their annual Parliamentary Dinner in Ottawa on Monday June 3rd in Ottawa. This year’s keynote speaker will be leading Punjab human rights activist Rajvinder S. Bains.

AISSF and Sikhs for Justice has appealed Sikhs to sign 1984 genocide petition

Amritsar, Punjab (May 29, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) have appealed Sikhs across the globe to sign November 1984 Sikh genocide petition.

Massive fire broke out in Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Delhi; 15 fire tenders rushed to spot

Delhi, India (May 29, 2013): According to certain media reports a massive fire broke out in Guru Teg Bahadur Hosptial in Delhi on May 29, 2013. As per inforamtion the fire broke out around 11 am in a air condition unit.

Sikh Jatha gets 15 days visa to Pakistan to observe martyrdom day

Lahore, Pakistan (May 28, 2013):As per media reports the Government of Pakistan has decided to issue a 15 day pilgrim visa to the Sikh sangat visiting Gurudwara Dera Sahib in Lahore from East Punjab. A special train carrying 1,000 Jatha members would leave East Punjab for Pakistani Punjab on 4 June and stay until 18 June.

Custodial torture victim seeks enhancement of compensation

Chandigarh/Punjab (May 28, 2013): According to media reports a Sikh resident of Amritsar Sarabjit Singh (43), who was subjected to torture in custody by Punjab police won a decade and-a-half-long legal battle on January 15, 2013 when a district court slapped Rs 10-lakh damages on the Punjab government. But Sarabjit Singh, who was branded by police a ‘terrorist’, is now fighting legal battle to get the compensation money enhanced to Rs 50 lakh.

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