March 2013 Archive

Justice M. B. Shah’s judgement acquitting Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar (22 March, 2002) – Punjabi Translation

Ludhiana (March 31, 2013): It is learnt that Justice M. B. Shah, head of three judges constitutional bench of Supreme Court of India that heard the appeal of Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar against death sentence, had acquitted Prof. Bhullar in his separate Judgement on March 22, 2002.

Sadda Haq: Film Producer Kuljinder Sidhu says ‘Film is an emotional and action type of Drama’

GLOBALLY, there has been a wave of interest in the film Sadda Haq which will be released next week on April 5 all around the world. It will also be screened locally in Surrey.

India using death penalty as a tool of political control; ADPP want release of Sikh political prisoner Prof Bhullar

Bathinda, Punjab (March 30, 2013): On March 30, 2013 – Sikhs in large numbers took part in a march and demonstration to seek release of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is facing death penalty in India. The march and demonstration was organized by Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) in Bathinda region of Punjab.

Sikh body announced annual scholarship for three students in the memory of Shaheed Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur, Punjab (March 30, 2013): Sikh body, All India Sikh Students Federation (Peer Mohammad) has announced an annual scholarship for three students of Beant Engineering College, Gurdaspur in the memory of Shaheed Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur.

Punjab jail dept refutes rumours about Rajoana being shifted to Tihar Jail

Patiala, Punjab (March 30, 2013): According to certain media reports the Punjab jails department on March 29, 2013 dismissed the rumors that Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana, currently on death row for assassinating former chief minister Beant Singh, has been shifted to Delhi's Tihar Jail. The authorities reportedly refuted such claims as baseless.

Panch Pardhani leader arrested; prevented from attending Shaheedi samagam of Bhai Jaspal Singh

Ajnala/Gurdaspur, Punjab (March 29, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) leader Bhai Baldev Singh Sirsa was arrested by Ajnala police earlier today.

SCORE joins Obama urging US Lawmakers to pass laws to curb gun violence in America

Washington, United States (March 29, 2013): According to a recent press release by Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) the members of the Sikh community joined US President Obama while he urged congress to pass laws curbing gun violence in America on Thursday at the White House.

More than 2000 cops deployed at Gurdaspur in wake of Martyrdom day of Bhai Jaspal Singh

Gurdaspur, Punjab (March 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab police have made extensive security arrangements in Gurdaspur, especially in and around village Chourh Sidhwan in wake of martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhai Jaspal Singh.

Australian Sikh Games 2013 – 26th Sikh annual sports event begins at Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia (March 29, 2013): The Australian Sikh Games 2013 are being held from 29-31 March, 2013 in Melbourne. These are the 26th Australian Sikh Games and are held in each major city of Australia in rotation.

Australia: Queensland Sikh cyclist secures exemption from fine for not wearing helmet

Melbourne, Australia (March 29, 2013) According to Brisbane Times: “Queensland police will potentially have to revise their policy after Jasdeep Atwal, 23, successfully fought the $100 fine received for riding a bike without a helmet because his Sikh faith demands that he wear the turban whenever in public”.

Sikh Environment Day declared Annual Sikh event by Five Takhats; EcoSikh Welcomes the move

Amritsar, Punjab (March 29, 2013): EcoSikh, a Washington based Sikh body, has welcomed a directive by the Jathedars of Five Sikh Takhats to celebrate Sikh Environment Day on March 14th by all Sikhs.

UK Deputy PM listens & responds to Sikh concerns; Agrees to report on progress within 2 months

London, England (March 29, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) organised and led a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Simon Hughes MP on March 26, 2013 to discuss a range of issues of concern.

Eight cinemas across UK have confirmed screening of Sadda Haq, a Punjabi Movie – based on 1980-90s Punjab

London, United Kingdom (March 27, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), eight cinemas across England and Scotland are going to screen Sadda Haq Punjabi movie, that is scheduled to be released on April 05, 2013. The movie is based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab depicting many incidents of recent Sikh history.

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 27, 2013): The celebrations of the Holla Mohalla started at Sri Anandpur Sahib on March 26, 2013 but there is a tragic news also. At least six Sikh pilgrims were reportedly killed while 32 others injured on Tuesday night when the tractor trolley in which they were travelling fell into a gorge near Anandpur Sahib.

Victims waiting for answers on Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara terror strike; FBI urged to track hate crimes incidents

Wisconsin, United States (March 26, 2013): According to the Sikh Coalition, Crimes against Sikhs such as the shooting at the Wisconsin Sikh Gurudwara Sahib, are not tracked as hate crimes by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in United States.

Sikh Jathedars took serious note of Rochester Gurudwara Kirpan ban; Santokh Singh Badesha summoned before Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (March 26, 2013): As per media reports Akal Takhat Sahib has taken a serious note of the role of the management committee of a Gurdwara located in the US city of Rochester in getting a ban imposed by a judicial court on wearing of 'kirpan' in the premises of the Gurudwara Sahib.

UK Sikh representatives to meet deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg

London, United Kingdom (March 26, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Federation (UK) has organised and is leading a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Nick Clegg later on March 26, 2013 in the Cabinet Office.

Manpreet Singh New Zealand’s arrest condemned; AISSF supports peaceful struggle for Sikhs’ right to justice

Chandigarh/ Jalandhar, Punjab (March 24, 2013): While condemning the branding of All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) as a militant organization, AISSF President Karnail Singh Peermohammad stated that action against Manpreet Singh is an attempt to thwart AISSF’s campaign seeking justice for the victims of Sikh Genocide 1984.

Panch Pardhani to hold protest demonstration against death sentence to Prof. Bhullar on March 30 at Bathinda

Mansa, Punjab (March 25, 2013): It is learnt that Akali Dal Panch Pardhani is going to hold a protest demonstration against death sentence awarded to Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

June 1984 Sikh memorial nearing completion

Amritsar/ Ludhiana, Punjab (March 25, 2013): According to recent report published by “The Telegraph” (Calcutta, India) – the June 1984 Sikh memorial in the Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) complex is nearing completion. The construction is likely to be completed next month.

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