January 2013 Archive

Another Sikh trader reportedly abducted in Pakistan

Peshawar, Pakistan (January 24, 2013): Another Sikh businessman has been reportedly kidnapped by unidentified armed men from outside his house in Pakistan's Qaidabad region.

101 years old Sikh marathon runner to retire in Feb. 2013 after Hong Kong race

Baba Fauja Singh, a 101-year-old Sikh, who is regarded as the world's oldest marathon runner will quit after one final run at next month's Hong Kong race, media reports said.

Baal Kavi Darbar (Kids Poems Recitation Program) held by Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle

Toronto, Canada (January 24, 2013): On January 19, 2013 Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle Canada organized a Baal Kavi Darbaar at Guru Singh Sabha Malton, in which over 40 participants recited poems in praise of Guru Panth and the teachings.

Promote rural sports to curb drugs menace in Punjab – Elders responsible for youth’s alienation from cultural values: Baba Fauja Singh

Bathinda/Ludhaina, Punjab (January 24, 2013): According to a news report by Hindustan Times (HT) Baba Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathon runner at 102, has given the state a tip to maintain stamina in the long race against drug abuse.

Sikh Genocide 1984 – Swiss Attorney General dockets Criminal Case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath

Davos, Switzerland (January 24, 2013): As per recent infroamtion the Attorney General of Switzerland has docketed {SV 13.0090-BOL} a criminal case against Indian Minister Kamal Nath who is leading India’s delegation to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting-2013 being held in Davos, Switzerland on the complaint of Sikh rights groups.

Badals using ’84 issue in Delhi Sikh elections; AISSF demands “Genocide” resolution from Badal Dal

Jalandhar/New Delhi, Punjab/India (January 23, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and Bibi Jagdish Kaur prime witness against Sajjan Kumar, asked Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal to move a resolution in the Vidhan Sabha to recognize November 1984 killing of Sikhs as “Genocide”.

101 years old Sikh marathon runner led anti-drugs awareness rally at Amloh (Punjab)

Amloh, Punjab (January 22, 2013): As per information 101 years old Sikh marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh led an anti-drugs awareness rally at Amloh, Punjab. The rally was reportedly organized by an education institute named Desh Bhagat Private University.

UK Sikh diaspora to protest outside Indian high commission on India’s ‘republic day’ on January 26

London, United Kingdom (January 22, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Sikh diaspora of United Kingdom (UK) was planning to hold a peaceful protest demonstration in front of Indian High Commission in London on 26 January, 2013. It is notable that India observes January 26 as the “republic day”.

Rajaona refused to extend support any of the contestants in Delhi Sikh elections

Rajpura/Patiala, Punjab (January 22, 2013): Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was brought to Rajpura by Punjab police under tight security on January 21, 2013 for court appearance in two different cases, has reportedly told media persons that he would not support any of the contestants in Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) polls that are scheduled to be held on January 27, 2013.

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana presented before Rajpura court; Next court appearance on Jan 28 & Feb 04

Patiala, Punjab (January 21, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was brought out of Patiala jail for the first time after the postponement of death sentence in March 2012.

Panchkula’s Sikh Gurudwara refused to hold function for Operation Bluestar commanding officer Ranjit Dayal

Panchkula (Haryana): As per reports the Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Sector 7 of Panchkula, Haryana has declined to entertain a request by the family of Indian Army's former Lt. Gen. Ranjit Singh Dyal to hold a prayer service on his first death anniversary this month.

Waheguru’s grace: Wisconsin shooting victims Sikh preacher Bhai Punjab Singh shows the signs of improvement

Wisconsin, United States (January 21, 2013): Day after day, Raghuvinder and Jaspreet Singh hovered by their nearly comatose father and repeated a single word — a word their dad probably spoke more than any other in his lifetime: “Waheguru.”

Barjinder S. Sangha admitted attack on Kuldip Brar in London before UK Court

London, United Kingdom (January 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Baljinder Singh Sangha, who is facing trial for assaulting and injuring former Indian Army officer Kuldip Brar, has admitted the fact of attack.

DSGMC results could hint at winning prospect of main parties in upcoming Delhi Assembly elections

New Delhi, India (January 20, 2012): Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee is a statutory body created under Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Act, 1971 that is responsible for managing affairs of historic Sikh Gurudwaras in and around Delhi, India. The Committee members are elected by registered Sikh voters and next elections is due on January 27, 2013.

SFJ & MMR lodged criminal complaint against Kamal Nath in Switzerland; Seek arrest warrants from Swiss Court

Switzerland (January 18, 2013): Ahead of Kamal Nath’s trip to Switzerland right groups “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) and a Swiss NGO “Movement Against Atrocities & Repression” (MAR) filed a preliminary indictment with Attorney General of Switzerland urging prosecution of Nath for his role in genocide of Sikhs during November 1984.

Sikh Coalition held training sessions for America’s largest Police

New York, United States (January 19, 2013): As per information released by the Sikh Coalition on January 18, 2013 the organization was invited back to the New York City Police Academy on December 19-20, 2012 to train its newest graduating class of police officers.

Five member panel to re-write Sikh history – decides Shiromani Committee (SGPC)

Amritsar, Punjab (January 18, 2013): As per reprots the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to get Sikh history re-written following research in this regard. As per information the SGPC has constituted a five-member committee, including Punjabi University, Patiala Vice-Chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh and historian Dr J. S. Grewal. SGPC Secretary Roop Singh will be the co-ordinator of the panel.

FCAT want changes in Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie; Next review on January 30

New Delhi, India (January 18, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) “Sadda Haq” Punjabi movie that was banned by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was reviewed by Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) on January 16, 2013.

Settlement reached in Sikh Beard-Limousine Case after intervention of World Sikh Organization

Toronto, Canada (January 17, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) a human rights case that was to go before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), involving the right of a Sikh limousine driver to maintain abeard, has settled.

APSCC want representation of Sikhs in Jammu & Kashmir state cabinet

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (January 16, 2013): According to a news report by the “Greater Kashmir” the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) declared start a campaign against the state government across the Sikh belts of Jammu and Kashmir it continues to ignore Sikh representation in the state cabinet.

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