March 2013 Archive

Sadda Haq – It was my dream project: Kuljinder Sidhu; Movie depicts various events of 1980s-90s Punjab

Amritsar, Punjab (March 18, 2013): The team of much awaited Punjabi movie “Sadda Haq” held a special screening at a Hotel in Amritsar on March 17, 2013. Selected personalities and media representatives were invited to view the movie in it's full length, that is scheduled for worldwide release on April 05, 2013.

Gurbani TV Serial controversy – Jalandhar Police registered FIR against Colors TV channel u/s 295-A

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 17, 2013): It is learnt that the Jalnadhar police registered an FIR against Hindu TV Channel named Colors TV for hurting religious sentiments of the Sikhs on the basis of a complaint by some Sikh activists, who have objected to the proposed telecast of an upcoming Hindi serial named Gurbani.

Special Report – MPs remain silent on Widespread Criminalization of Politics in India

London, United Kingdom (March 17, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) informed Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), through an article that during the debate in the UK Parliament on 28 February, 2013 UK MPs did not go as far as to mention the widespread criminalisation of politics in India despite the briefing provided by the Sikh Federation (UK).

Special Report – UK MPs call for the death penalty to be abolished in India

London, United Kingdom (March 14, 2013): John McDonnell MP and Fabian Hamilton MP the co-sponsors of the debate in the UK Parliament on 28 February in their speeches provided background to the death penalty in India and how India had ended its unofficial eight year moratorium on 21 November 2012.

Firing between two Badal Dal supporter groups at a Kacha Pakka (Tarn Taran) left two dead

Tarn Taran, Punjab (March 16, 2013): As per media reports a clash bloody clash took place between two parties at Village Kacha Pakka near Bhikhiwind on March 15, 2013. The clash reportedly left two persons dead and 11 injured.

India – Delhi Police tried to shield November 1984 Sikh massacre accused, says CBI

New Delhi, India (March 16, 2013): It is learnt that on March 16, 2013 in its final arguments before the court in the November 1984 Sikh carnage related case against Indian politician Sajjan Kumar and five others, the CBI maintained that the Delhi Police had failed to act against the main culprits and had tried to shield the accused.

Gurdwaras in Pakistan observed the Sikh Environment day for the first time

Lahore, Pakistan (March 16, 2013): It is learnt that for the first time, 35 gurdwaras in Pakistan mainly in Sindh and Balochistan, and in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, joined Sikh institutions in India and abroad in observing Sikh Environment Day.

Green Bay (Wis.) Man charged with hate crime for setting up Sikh owned shop on fire

Green Bay, Wisconsin (March 15, 2013): As per media reports a fifty three years old Green Bay man is charged with a hate crime for setting fire at a convenience store owned by a Sikh.

Colors TV serial Gurbani caught in controversy; SGPC chief wants name changed

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2013): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar has reportedly taken a serious note of TV serial named ‘Gurbani’ said it was intolerable for the Sikh community.

The Holy Union of Anand Karaj

This week in the UK, the BBC broadcasted two starkly different programmes concerning the Anand Karaj – Sikh wedding ceremony. The first was an Asian Network Report Special which aired live at a drive-time slot on radio and can be heard back online. [...]

India upset by Sikh activism in the UK and debate in the UK Parliament on abolition of death penalty

London, UK (March 14, 2013): Reporting in the India media suggests India is increasingly concerned with growing Sikh political activism in the UK. Two weeks ago on February 28, 2013 a two and a half hour debate was held in the UK Parliament on the Abolition of the Death Penalty in India.

CBI rebuts arguments of Sajjan Kumar & others; Says Bibi Jagdish Kaur is a credible witness to 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi (March 15, 2013): According to media reports on March 14, 2013 the CBI rebutted the arguments made by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and other accused persons in a November 1984 case in which they are facing trial, the CBI.

UK Parliamentarians held debate on issues concerning Sikhs in UK and Europe

London, England (March 15, 2013): It is learnt that a debate was held in UK's Parliament on March 13, 2013 concerning issues related to the Sikh community in UK and the Europe including the issue of Sikh identity and Dastar.

Over 1550 Sikh Institutions across world celebrate March 14 as Sikh Environment Day

Chandigarh/ Punjab (March 14, 2013): Tens of thousands of Sikhs across the world celebrated the Sikh Environment Day today. EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, had received confirmation from 1,550 Sikh Gurdwaras, organizations and institutions from India and abroad in response to their appeal to celebrate March 14, 2013 as Sikh Environment Day for the third consecutive year.

Detailed report on March 13 Debate in UK Parliament concerning Sikh issues

London, United Kingdom (March 14, 2013): A one and a half hour debate titled ‘The British Sikh Community’ took place in the UK Parliament yesterday organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs.

Attack on Dera Sauda head case – Bhai Swaran Singh & Mahinder Singh gets bail; Released from Karnal Jail

Karnal, Haryana (March 14, 2013): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Bhai Swaran Singh Kotdharmu and Bhai Mahinder Singh Asandh were today released on bail from Karnal Jail, Haryana.

Sikhs ask Canadian PM to raise issue of Turban Ban in France at meeting with French PM

Toronto, Canada (March 14, 2013): As per information an NGO, United Sikhs has written to the Canadian Prime Minister earlier this week asking him to raise his objection to the turban ban in France, during his meeting with his French counterpart, who is currently visiting Canada.

Kashmiri Youth shot dead by Indian security force (CRPF); Curfew clamped in Srinagar

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 14, 2012): There are reports of Curfew being clamped in Srinagar on March 14 (Thursday) after the death of a 22-year-old protester in firing by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Wednesday (March 13).

First screening of Bhaar – the unthinkable burden to take place in Surrey, BC on March 23 & 24

Toronto, Canada (March 13, 2013): The Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) presents the Toronto screening of Bhaar - a film on the real life story of a young Sikh male who was subjected to torture by the Indian police. Through the eyes of one man's experiences, this film provides insight into the complex political and social atmosphere of Punjab in the 1980s.

AISSF to file Sikh Genocide petition before U.N. – Launches 1984 – Yes It’s Genocide campaign to Collect Signatures

Amritsar (March 13, 2013): Sikh Rights group’s All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) launched a nationwide campaign “1984 - Yes, It’s Genocide” to collect “Million Signatures” in support of the Sikh “Genocide Petition” to be filed before the United Nations in November. A website (www.1984YesitsGenocide.org) is launched to connect the Sikh community worldwide to collect online signatures.

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