March 2013 Archive

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie set to hit cinemas across Punjab on April 5

Chandigarh, Punjab (March 24, 2013): Sadda Haq, an upcoming movie, based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab, is scheduled to be released worldwide on April 05, 2013. As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) the movie is going to be screened in 25 Cinemas across Punjab and Chandigarh.

A Sikh returning from Sydney arrested by Punjab police from Delhi Airport

Sangrur/ Delhi, Punjab/ India (March 24, 2013): According to some media reports a Sikh named Manpreet Singh, who had reportedly left India in 1999 while, has been arrested at Delhi airport on March 23, 2013. The arrest has been reportedly made by the Punjab police.

Baba Fauja Singh to inaugurate 26th Australian Sikh Games; To run for charity for children

Melbourne, Australia (March 24, 2013): As per information Baba Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, is set to inaugurate the 26th Australian Sikh Games on March 29, 2013.

CBI concluded arguments against Sajjan Kumar & five others in November 1984 Sikh carnage case

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2013): As per media reports the CBI today concluded it's arguments in the trial of an Indian politician leader Sajjan Kumar and five others in a November 1984 genocidal violence related case. The agency opposed the defence arguments and said the nature and extent of crime shows the vast network and larger conspiracy behind it.

Kashmir: Sikh body for CBI probe into Chattisinghpora massacre

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 22, 2013): As per a news report published by Greater Kashmir on March 21, 2012: "[p]aying rich tributes to 35 Sikhs who were killed in Chattisinghpora massacre in March 2000 in south Kashmir, the All India Sikh Students’ Federation has demanded CBI probe into it".

109 members of US Congress call for Sikh hate crime tracking

Washington, DC (March 22, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) one hundred and nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives issued a new letter today calling on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to begin tracking hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus, and Arab-Americans, the way it does for other communities. The FBI is scheduled to make a decision about this issue in June.

Overwhelming response for film Sadda Haq in Calgary, Alberta – Punjabi movie based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab

Vancouver, BC (March 20, 2013): After securing the distribution rights to the film “Sadda Haq” in Canada, the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) is seeing a wave of support from communities across Canada in regards to the film that was initially banned by the controversial Indian Censor Board. The film is a revealing and truthful account of the period of militancy in Punjab that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. It brings forward the conditions of the Punjab and its population and role of the central government in orchestrating what would be a genocidal campaign against the Sikh population.

Set back to Punjab CM Badal in US Court – Judge denies motion to stop Sikhs for Justice’s campaign

New York, US (March 21, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) during March 20, 2013 status conference, US Federal Judge Adelman denied Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s motion to stop “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ)’s campaign to raise questions regarding credibility of Badal’s witnesses and allowed Rights group to continue deposing witnesses till March 22.

CBI defends Sikh Genocide 1984 accused Jagdish Tytler and opposes plea of victims for opening investigations

New Delhi, India (March 20, 2013): As per media reports India’s premier investigative agency the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on March 20, 2013 opposed ...

World Sikh Organization concerned about Montreal police racism allegations

Montreal, Quebec (March 21, 2013): According to a news report by "The Suburban" (publiched on March 20, 2013) the World Sikh Organization (WSO), which promotes and advocates for the protection of human rights for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity and social or economic status, has expressed its concern about an incident during which a Montreal police sergeant allegedly broke a local Sikh truck drivers' elbow, leaving him unable to work for three months, as well as a permanent partial loss of arm flexibility.

Youth of Punjab facing multiple challenges: Dal Khalsa chief

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (March 21, 2013): Referring to the incident of thrashing of women, her father and brother in a brutal manner and in full public view by Tarn Taran police, Dal Khalsa chief H S Dhami said its utter failure of the political leadership in disciplining the police force.

SikhiSidak to hold audition for NiHAAL 2013 on March 23

Delhi, India (March 20, 2013): According to information shared by S. Jagwinder Singh “audition for selection of participants for NiHAAL 2013 is being held on 23rd March 2013 at Dev Nagar, Karol Bagh (Nearest Metro Station is Karol Bagh) from 10:00 am. An eminent Panel of Judges will finalize the candidates”.

We continue to moniter Rajoana and Prof. Bhullar’s cases closely: UK Foreign Secretary

London, United Kingdom (March 20, 2013): According to a recent press statement issued by Gurjeet Singh, General Secretary of the Sikh Federation (UK), the UK based Sikh body had taken the lead in exerting pressure on the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, before he left for India to raise UK opposition to the death penalty and raise the cases of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar and Balwant Singh Rajoana when he visited India between 18-20 February.

Case against Sajjan Kumar – Delhi police secured adjournment alleging security reasons; Sikhs protested outside Delhi court

New Delhi, India (March 20, 2013): It is learnt that on March 18, 2013 the CBI was scheduled to conclude it's arguments in a November 1984 case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar but the Delhi police was able to secure the adjournment of the issue citing security reasons. The trial of this case is being held at a court in Delhi.

First Canadian Sikh summit a success – Sikh Leaders Advocate for Civil and Human Rights issues

Ottawa, Canada: Sikhs from all parts of Canada gathered together to meet with the Federal government, the National Democratic Party and Liberal Party leaders, and members of the opposition party to advocate for important Sikh civil and human rights issues at the first Canadian Sikh Summit in Ottawa D.C.

Colors TV changed the of serial from “Gurbani” to “Baani – Ishq Ka Kalma”

Mumbai, India (March 19, 2013): It is learnt that Hindi entertainment channel Colors TV has changed the title of new serial from “Gurbani” to “Baani – Ishq Ka Kalma”. The show went on air on March 19, 2013 on Colors TV channel.

Sadda Haq Movie would clear misconceptions regarding the 1980-90s movement: Co-producer Dinesh Sood

Melbourne, Australia (March 19, 2013): A Melbourne based Punjabi radio has recently released a podcast of an interview with Dinesh Sood, co-producer of Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie.

Special Report on 28 Feb. Debate – UK MPs state India’s judicial system is corrupt and justice has ground to a halt

London, United Kingdom (March 19, 2013): In a recent statement issued by the Sikh Federation UK, the UK based Sikh body has stated that: “It was pleasing that a number of MPs used the section of the Sikh Federation (UK) briefing titled: ‘India’s judicial system that has failed the Sikhs’ to criticise India’s judicial system during the debate on 28 February”.

Punjab CM Badal’s attorney accused Sikhs For Justice for waging a public relations campaign

Wisconsin, United States (March 19, 2013): According to a newsletter released by Human Rights and advocacy group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ): the attorney of Punjab chief minister Prakash Singh Badal has moved a motion in a US district court, seeking an order to protect the information of third-party witnesses in a pending lawsuit against the Badal Dal leader on alleged violation of human rights.

Colors Hindi Channel announced to change the title of TV serial ‘Gurbani’

Mumbai/India (March 18, 2013): As per media reports the Hindi TV channel named Colors has announced to change the title of it's show that was caught up in controversy over it's title - “Gurbani”.

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