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Indian PM seeks report from I&B Ministry on certification of Sadda Haq movie

New Delhi, India (April 07, 2013): According to certain media reports Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has asked the information and broadcasting ministry to look into the matter that how the Sadda Haq movie was cleared by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) and send a detailed report.

Punjabi Cinema, Singers/Artists and ban on Sadda Haq

Chandigarh, Punjab (April 07, 2013): Punjabi Cinema is on the rise now a days. According to information more than 70 movies are currently on the floor - under shooting in Punjab. Some are terming the contemporary period as "Golden era" of Punjabi Cinema. Punjabi music industry is also quite on the boom in terms of money making. Music industry is being considered as an entry point to the Punjabi cinema and most of the famous singers are now engaged in movies.

Ban on Sadda Haq Punjabi movie sparked protests in Punjab

Patiala/Jalndhar, Punjab (April 06, 2013): Punjabi film 'Sadda Haq' was scheduled to be released on April 05 but it was banned by Punjab government under pressure from high-ups in Punjab police and the bureaucracy on the late evening of April 04.

Government’s ban on Sadda Haq movie is shameful, and black spot on democracy: Kuljinder Sidhu

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 6, 2013): Protesting against the ban imposed by Punjab Government on Sadda Haq Punjabi movie the producer and actor Kuljinder Sidhu has termed the ban as shameful. The film was released worldwide on Friday, April 5. However, a day ahead of the release of the film on Thursday (April 4), Punjab government decided to ban the film fearing communal tension.

Showtimes in Canada from April 5th for SADDA HAQ

Canada (April 06, 2013): Showtimes in Canada from April 5th for SADDA HAQ, as shared by Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC).

Ban on Sadda Haq – Silencing minority communities is nothing new for the so-called world’s largest democracy: CSC

Vancouver, BC (April 05, 2013): According to the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) the much anticipated Punjabi Film "Sadda Haq" has been banned by the Punjab Government, even after it was passed by the Censor Board and cleared all legal matters via the Supreme Court of India.

Sikhs in Bristol meet UK MEP to Push for action in Europe on Human Rights abuses in India

Bristol, Europe (April 05, 2013): The Bristol Branch of the Sikh Federation (UK) organised a meeting with Ashley Fox a Conservative MEP from the South West. The meeting took place at on Tuesday 2nd April 2013 at Sri Guru Nanak Prakash Singh Sabha Gurudwara, Fishpond Road, Bristol. Similar meetings are in the process of being organised with UK MEPs in other parts of the UK.

Sadda Haq not released in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pardesh; Screened in UK, USA and Canada

Chandigarh, Punjab (April 05, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjabi movie Sadda Haq was not released on April 05 in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pardesh.

“CM Sahib, at least listen to your point of view”: Sadda Haq producer to Punjab CM

Chandigarh, Punjab (April 05, 2013): "CM Sahib, at least listen to our point of view", the producers of Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie asked Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal in wake of ban imposed by the Punjab government on the screening of Sadda Haq Punjabi movie that was to hit cinemas on April 05, 2013.

Message of Ban on Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie – We won’t let you tell the world, what we did in Punjab

Patiala, Punjab (April 05, 2013): Under pressure from high-ups in Punjab police and the bureaucracy, the Punjab government imposed ban on Sadda Haq Punjabi movie on late evening of April 04, 2013. The movie was scheduled to be released on April 05. In an official statement it was reportedly said that the ban was imposed in order to prevent disturbance of law and order.

Sikh body condemns Punjab Government for ban on Sadda Haq; Seeks rethinking

Amritsar, Punjab (April 05, 2013): Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, today strongly condemned Punjab government for banning film Sadda Haq on frivolous charges and seek rethinking on it.

Screening of Sadda Haq reportedly halted in Chandigarh and Haryana by Police

Chandigharh, Punjab (April 05, 2013): According to some recent reports the after the ban on Sadda Haq Punjabi movie, the screening of the movie is halted by the police in the Chandigarh and Ambala by the police. The Punjab Government on the pressure from bureaucracy and the Punjab police banned the movie in Punjab on late evening of April 04.

Sadda Haq movie banned in Punjab; Punjab police & bureaucratic pressure behind the ban

Chandigarh/Punjab (April 05, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab Government led by Parkash Singh Badal and his son Sukhbir Badal, has banned Sadda Haq Punjabi film that was termed as a part of Sikh history by Senior Badal Dal leader Bibi Kiranjot Kaur on March 17, 2013 during a special screening.

Movie Review : Sadda Haq – a welcome attempt to screen realistic cinema in Punjabi

Sadda Haq, a much awaited Punjabi movie hit cinemas across the globe today. Sadda Haq is an attempt to tell the untold story of painful days of post-1984 to mid-1990s on the cinema screen. The movie's plot is based on events of a period that was never so openly addressed in Indian cinema or by the Indian media.

Cinema/Theatrical Listings for Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie releasing on April 05

Note: This List is attentive List. Readers/Visitors are advised to re-confirm with local Newspapers/Theatres.

Suspicions surrounds Rajoana’s execution as Indian President reportedly decides all pending death review petitions

New Delhi/ Patiala, India/Punjab (April 04, 2013): According to certain media reports the President of India has cleared all the cases of constitutional review petitions against death sentences awarded to various convicts by Indian courts. As the reports did not carry any details as regards the persons whose petitions have been disposed off by the President of India, there is a lot of confusion in this matter.

November 1984 Sikh Massacre: Argument finished in case against Sajjan Kumar, Court reserves verdict

New Delhi, India (April 03, 2013): It is learnt that the arguments in a case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar for his role in organizing massacre of Sikhs in November 1984 in Delhi, were concluded by the lawyers of all the parties on April 03, 2013 in the court of Session Judge Mr. J.R. Aryan.

49-years-old man charged with hate crime in brutal assault on a Sikh in US

Seattle, United States (April 03, 2013): According to media reports a US Federal Grand Jury in Seattle has indicted a man named Jamie Larson (49) from Washington on charges of hate crime against a 50-year-old Sikh.

Obama Administration Condemns 1984 Violence Against Sikhs – Fails To Take Position On “Sikh Genocide”

New York (April 2, 2013): In response to the Sikh Rights group’s Genocide Petition tabled before Obama Administration in December 2012, the White House condemned the 1984 systematic violence against Sikhs, a religious minority in India.

Official White House Response to recognize Sikh Genocide -30000+ Killed in India during November 1984

Washington, United States (April 02, 2013): It is learnt that the White House has responded to a petition moved by Human Rights and advocacy group "Sikhs for Justice" (SJF), seeking recognition to the fact of Sikh genocide 1984. During November 1984 thousands of innocent Sikhs were massacred during a state-sponsored genocide of Sikhs in Delhi and elsewhere in India.

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