February 2013 Archive

Akal Takht Jathedar should have urged Sikhs to boycott funeral of Swaran Ghotna: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (February 23, 2013): The Sikh Federation UK has expressed it's opinion that Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat should have asked Sikhs not to attend last rites of an infamous Punjab cop who reportedly died on February 16, 2013. 

Hazoori Ragi reportedly refused to perform Kirtan at DSP Swaran Ghotna’s bhog

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 23, 2013): It is learnt that a Hazoori Ragi of Sri Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) refused to do Gurbani Kirtan at the bhog of a former Punjab Police DSP Swaran Singh alias Ghotna.

Baba Fauja Singh finishes Hong Kong marathon; retires at 101

Hong Kong (February 24, 2012): As per information Baba Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner has run his last race at the age of 101.

Badal Produced A Witness Before US Court Who Claims “He Was Served With Summons Instead Of CM Badal”

New York: (February 23, 2013):During a marathon evidentiary hearing before the US Court, “Biskupic & Jacobs”, attorneys representing Punjab CM Badal produced a witness who claimed that on August 09, 2012, he was served with the summons at Oak Creek High School instead of CM Badal.In order to secure clean chit from US Court for CM Badal, Surinderpal Singh Kalra, a Chicago based known Sikh testified that “I was served at Oak Creek High School on August 9, 2012 instead of CM Badal”.

Moga bypoll: 70 percent voting reported

Moga, Punjab (February 23, 2013): There are reports of 70% voting in Moga By-election that was conducted today. 

Bluestar was a larger massacre than Jalluanwala Bagh; SGPC should have taken UK PM Cameron to memorial of June 1984

Amritsar, Punjab (February 23, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation president Karnail Singh Peermohammad said in a statement that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) officials should have shown the remains of the brutality of Indian authorities during Operation Bluestar to British Prime Minister David Cameron.  

Punjab Police and Dera Sirsa head gets time to decide next move till April 22 in Bathinda case

Bathinda, Punjab (February 23, 2013): According to media reports the court of chief judicial magistrate Harjeet Singh adjourned the case against the Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim till April 6, 2013. He is reportedly asked to appear before the court in person on next hearing. 

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

Bathinda, Punjab (February 22, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been exempted from personal appearance in a case of blasphemy under Section 295-A (Indian Penal Code) against him. 

UK Sikh body angry at PM David Cameron’s iciness over June 1984 massacre

London, United Kingdom (February 22, 2013(: It is learnt the Sikhs in Britain have expressed anger over the British Prime Minister David Cameron’s failure to sympathise with the Sikhs for the events of June 1984 when the Indian Army used tanks and artillery to attack the Harmander Sahib, the Golden Temple Complex in Amritsar to kill thousands of innocent Sikh pilgrims.

Sikh body seeks UN trail against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa for war crimes

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (February 22, 2013): Dal Khalsa today condemned the Sri Lankan government over the “inhuman act of alleged cold blooded murder” of Balachandran, minor son of the slain LTTE chief V. Prabhakaran.

Martyrdom day of Saka Nanakana Sahib Shaheeds observed by Sikhs in Pakistan

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (February 21, 2013): As per information the martyrdom Day of Shaheeds of Saka Nankana Sahib is being observed is being observed at Nanakana Sahib in Pakistan from from February 19 to 21, 2013.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara’s next court appearance at Ludhiana on 6 March

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 21, 2013): According to a news published in a Punjabi daily, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was produced before a Ludhiana court on February 20, 2013 in a 1995 case. The case was reportedly registered against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara on December 28, 1995 under Explosives Act.

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

Bathinda, Punjab (February 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News the Bathinda city and surrounding areas in Punjab have been turned into police camp in wake of February 22, 2013 court appearance of Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Punjabi University students blacklist Jazzy B, Honey Singh, Diljit Dosanjh & others for vulgar singing

Patiala, Punjab (February 20, 2013): According to media reports: "[g]iving impetus to the public outcry against lewd suggestive songs, students of Punjabi University on Wednesday blacked out Punjabi singers known for spreading vulgarity, during the varsity's annual fete".

David Cameron comes up short in his visit to India – British Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (February 20, 2013): On the one hand British Sikhs are delighted British Prime Minister David Cameron has today made the effort to make an hour-long visit and pay his respects at Darbar Sahib, the Golden Temple Complex.

Sikh Genocide 1984 survivors staged protest in New Delhi; Court reportedly irked by delay in CBI arguments

New Delhi, India (February 20, 2013): On February 19, 2013 a Delhi court reportedly took strong exception to the CBI’s failure to advance final arguments in a November 1984 Sikh massacre related case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler as the victims staged a protest outside against the alleged delay in handing out justice.

David Cameron: I’m fortunate to be first UK PM to visit Darbar Sahib in Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that he was fortunate to be the Prime Minister of UK to visit Sri Darbar Sahib, a holy Sikh shrine, in Amritsar (Punjab).

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

Amrtisar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Sri Amritsar in Punjab and paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

UK’s House of Commons to debate the Human Rights Violations & Death Penalty issue in India

London, United Kingdom (February 19, 2013): The Kesri Lehar petition has secured a debate in the House of Commons on 28th February 2013, primarily sponsored and supported by Rt. Hon. John McDonnell, MP for Hayes and Harlington. The debate has now been listed to take place in the Main Chamber of the House of Commons, on Thursday, 28th Feb., 2013 at 11.30am".

Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana says: Ready for hanging but when will culprits of Sikh genocide 1984 be hanged?

Patiala, Punjab (February 19, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is facing death sentence in Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh assassination case, has once again refused to appeal against his death sentence and reasserted his readiness to go to gallows.

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