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Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – List of Cinemas/Theaters (& show timings) across Punjab/India

Ludhiana/Chandigarh (May 10, 2013): Much awaited Punjabi movie, Sadda Haq, has hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India today. Check list of cinemas and show timings across Punjab and India.

Ahead of release, another challenge for Sadda Haq; Police allegedly pressing cinemas to drop screenings

Patiala/Ludhiana, Punjab (May 09, 2013): As per media reports the miseries of the producers of much awaited Punjabi movie ‘Sadda Haq’ appear to be unending.

Campaign Against the Death Penalty in India – conference at Delhi on May 10

New Delhi, India (May 10, 2013): It is learnt that various campaigners against the death penalty in India are going to hold a conference at Delhi on May 10, 2013. The conference shall be held at Speakers Hall, Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi from 3 pm to 8 pm.

Cant area massacre case – 3 get life imprisonment; 2 get three years

New Delhi, India (May 09, 2013): It is learnt that Delhi's trial court has awarded life imprisonment to three accused in the November 1984 Delhi Cant area massacre case, while two others were sentenced to undergo imprisonment for three years.

Eco-Amritsar formed to launch Amritsar Foundation Day on July 6

Amritsar, Punjab (May 8, 2013): Amritsar, the city of the Golden Temple, will celebrate annually its Foundation Day, the day it was established by Guru Ram Dass, the 4th Sikh Guru, in 1577. This effort will be spearheaded by Eco Amritsar, a group formed by the Washington based EcoSikh.Amritsar, Punjab (May 8, 2013): Amritsar, the city of the Golden Temple, will celebrate annually its Foundation Day, the day it was established by Guru Ram Dass, the 4th Sikh Guru, in 1577. This effort will be spearheaded by Eco Amritsar, a group formed by the Washington based EcoSikh.

Attacked Pakistani prisoner died at PGI; Dead body handed over to Pakistan

Chandigarh, Punjab (May 09, 2013): It is learnt that Sanaullah Ranjay, a Pakistani prisoner who was attacked by jail inmates in a Jail in India, died at Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh.

Sikh genocide surviror Bibi Nirpreet Kaur ends fast at Badal’s assurance of support for justice

New Delhi, India (May 08, 2013): It is learnt that Bibi Nirpreet Kaur, one of the key witnesses and victim of the Sikh genocide 1984, broke her six-day-old fast on May 08, 2013 after Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal assured support for her fight for justice.

Execution of Sikh lecturer by Indian government feared imminent; Academic union due to debate case at national conference

London, United Kingdom (May 09, 2013): Trauma Rehabilitation Network (TARAN) has released a press statement raising concerns over the suspected imminent execution of Sikh political prisoner, Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Sadda Haq releasing on May 10 – List of Cinemas/Theaters in Punjab and other states of India

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (May 08, 2013): Sadda Haq Punjabi movie is set to hit cinema screens across Punjab and other states of India on May 10, 2013.

No formal stay order on execution of Prof. Bhullar while review petition remains pending

New Delhi, India (May 08, 2013): It is learnt that Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's wife Bibi Navneet Kaur who had moved to Supreme Court of India (SCI) on May 07, 2013 seeking stay on execution of Prof. Bhullar was unable to get an urgent stay on execution of Prof. Bhullar.

CBI to file appeal against acquittal of Sajjan Kumar in Delhi High Court

New Delhi, India (May 08, 2013): It is learnt that the CBI will challenge before Delhi high court the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case by a trial court as it has found "strong grounds" which could form basis of its petition.

Prof. Bhullar wife moves Supreme Court of India seeking stay on execution

New Delhi, India (May 07, 2013): It is learnt that Bibi Navneet Kaur, wife of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar – who is facing threats of imminent execution in India, has again moved the Supreme Court of India (SCI) to seek stay on execution of her husband.

Bibi Nirpreet Kaur’s fast continues for fifth day; Health condition deteriorates further

New Delhi, India (May 7, 2013): It is learnt that the health conditions of Bibi Nirpreet Kaur has started deteriorating but she seems to be determined to continue with her fast.

Don’t remove martyr’s names from the Saka June 1984 memorial: SYA to Badal Dal

New York, United States (May 07, 2013): In a written statement the Sikh Youth of America has urged Badal Dal and SGPC to restrain for removing the name of Sikh martyr Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Gurdwara Yaadgaar Shaheedan - or the Saka June 1984 memorial.

Dal Khalsa appeals to Akal Takht to convene Sikh conclave on memorial row

Amritsar, Punjab (May 7, 2013): The Dal Khalsa has asked the Akal Takht and other 4 Takht Jathedars' to convene Sikh Conclave to thwart the proposed move by the Punjab Government to remove the inscription listing Sikh Nationalist leader Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s name from the “Yadgar” memorial erected in memory of those killed during army attack codenamed Operation Bluestar.

Diaspora Sikh bodies & Gurudwara Committees warn against removal of martyrs’ names from Saka June 1984 Memorial

London, United Kingdom (May 07, 2013): According to information shared by Bhai Dabinderjit Singh of Sikh Federation UK, a meeting of various UK Sikh bodies and Gurudwara Committees was held on May 05, 2013 to discuss the issue of opposition to the naming of Saka June 1984 memorial after the name of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984.

Prof. Bhullar’s issue remained in focus during Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan in Toronto

Toronto, Canada (May 07, 2013): It is learnt that more than eighty thousand Sikhs participated in Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan that was held on May 05, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. The Nagar Kirtan started from Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Melton and concluded at Sikh Spiritual Centre, Rexdale.

Sant Samaj & Damdami Taksal (Chowk Mehta) submitted memorandum to Akal Takhat Jathedar on memorial issue

Amritsar, Punjab (May 06, 2013): The Sant Samaj, led by Damdami Taksal (Chowk Mehta) chief Baba Harman Singh, organized a march from headquarters of Damdami Taksal to Sri Akal Takhat Sahib and submitted a memorandum to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib.

Sadda Haq to be released on May 10; It’s being dubbed in to Hindi & English also

Amritsar, Punjab (May 06, 2013): It is learnt that the producers of much discussed Punjabi movie ‘Sadda Haq’ are in the process of getting it dubbed in Hindi and English in order to make it accessible to a wider audience.

Various theatres in Punjab cancel ‘Shootout at Wadala’ screenings

According to certain media reports the screening of Bollywood release was cancelled at several theatres in the state of Punjab. Screening of John Abraham's "Shootout at Wadala" has reportedly been cancelled at Ludhiana, Moga, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Amritsar and Moga on May 06, 2013 after an organization named "Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj" raised objections on two particular dialogues in the movie .

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