August 2013 Archive

Sikh Martyr Bhai Dilawar Singh remembered on martyrdom day at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2013): Commemorating the 18th death anniversary of Bhai Dilawar Singh an assassin of late Chief Minister of Punjab, the Sikh groups fired a salvo against the Central government for its proposed move to release the postal stamp in memory of late Congress leader Beant Singh.

Sikh Doctor Says Quebec Will Lose Ethnic Physicians If It Goes Ahead With Racist Proposal

Montreal (August 31, 2013): Quebec will lose public employees including doctors if the government insists on banning religious symbols in the workplace, says a physician from Montreal’s Sikh community, reported Canadian Press.

Distortion of Sikh History in Lovely Professional University’s course book irks Sikh body

Jalandhar/ Chandigarh, Punjab (August 30, 2013): It is learnt that a history book prescribed for the students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) has hurt Sikh sentiments as it contains derogatory and misguiding references to the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji.

Canada govt’s clarification has exposed Sukhbir’s bluff: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (August 30, 2013): In the wake of Canadian government clarifying that the country has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons the Dal Khalsa has taken SAD president to task. The organization has asked the Junior Badal to step down on moral grounds for bluffing and misleading the people.

Canadian Foreign Affairs says it never received security request from Sukhbir Badal

Vancouver/ Canada (August 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Canada has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons.

Study reveals Sikhs of North-East, South-India don’t flaunt surnames/gotras/castes

Patiala, Punjab (August 29, 2013): A recent study has reportedly revealed that not even 1% of Sikhs settled in north-eastern and southern states identify themselves with their gotras/castes/surnames.

Avoid exchange of allegations and join-hands for Sikh nation’s cause: Bhai Hawara

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2013): According to a written statement (dated: August 28, 2013) sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Manpreet Singh Khalsa from Delhi, Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was presented before the court of Daya Parkash under tight security in relation to a case (FIR No. 229/05) under section 307 of Indian Penal Code.

Delhi High court admits CBI’s appeal against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2013): It is learnt the Delhi high court on August 27, 2013 admitted CBI’s appeal against acquittal of Indian politician Sajjan Kumar in a November 1984 Sikh massacre case relating to killing of five Sikhs by a mob in New Delhi. As per information a bench of justices G. S. Sistani and G. P Mittal also asked Sajjan Kumar to appear before the registrar general of the high court to furnish bail bonds on 2 September, 2013 in the case.

New Jersey: Sikh man (40) shot dead in suspected robbery attempt; Hunt on for killers

New Jersey, United States (August 29, 2013): It is learnt that a Sikh man working at a gas-station in New Jersey was shot dead over the weekend in an attempted robbery case. As per reports the local police in New Jersey has announced an award of $8,000 for information leading to arrest of those responsible for the murder of Surinder Singh.

Sindh govt, Chief Justice of Pakistan urged to take notice of desecration of Sikh scripture

Karachi, Pakistan (August 29, 2013): The Pakistan Sikh Council on August 28, 2013 called on the government and the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of growing incidents of desecration of Sikh scripture - Guru Granth Sahib Ji, in various parts of Sindh.

Sikh body, APSCC, demand implementation of Minorities Act in J&K

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (August 28, 2013 - by Mir Iqbal): All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) today said that it has decided to launch an agitation in support of its demands which includes extending the National Minorities Act to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sikh advocate filed criminal complaint against Asaram in Indore court

Indore, India (August 28, 2013): It is learnt that on August 28, 2013 a petition was filed against self-styled godman AsaRam for making objectionable statements against Guru Nanak Sahib, founder of the Sikh religion. As per information Advocate Indrajeet Singh Bhatia filed a petition on behalf of the Sikhs in local court at Indore against Asaram and his spokesperson Nilam Dubey for making objectionable statements against Guru Nanak Saheb, Sai Baba, Bhagat Kabir and Gautam Buddh on a Hindi news channel few days back.

Open Letter by BHRC of England & Wales in the matter of the immediate risk of execution of Prof. Bhullar

London, England (August 28, 2013): It is learnt that Kirsty Brimelow QC, the Chairwoman, Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales (BHRC) has written an open letter to the President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, the Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh and the Indian Home Minister, Mr Sushilkumar Shinde in the matter of the immediate risk of execution of Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar.

AsaRam spokesperson’s comments against first Sikh Guru evoked protests in Jammu

Jammu/ India (August 27, 2013): It is learnt that several Sikh organizations held a demonstration at Jammu on August 27, 2013 protesting against the blasphemous remarks of a spokesperson of AsaRam, comparing the self-styled godman with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion.

A village student on the way to become an Astronaut

New Delhi, India (August 27, 2013): According to news letter by the Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib: Davinder Singh a small farmer in Ratia, District Fatehabad used to always ponder at the fact the young boy born to him was always wide-eyed and gurgling with joy whenever he used to be in the open skies at night. Young Monty used to get hyper and excited when he saw the moon and the twinkling stars. Little did this rice farmer know that his Monty was destined for unraveling the mysteries of the other world?

Dal Khalsa ridicules Centre for releasing postal stamp of human rights violator CM Beant Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (August 27, 2013): Dal Khalsa took a dig at Centre for releasing postal stamp of Punjab’s late Chief Minister Beant Singh terming the Congress leader as ‘murderer’ of Sikh youth.

Sikhs will join others to oppose Modi if he tries to visit the UK: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (August 26, 2013): In a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): [t]he Sikh Federation (UK) has said it will join others to oppose the visit to the UK of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi one of the most controversial pro-Hindu politicians who has shown through his actions his animosity and hatred towards minorities in India, including Sikhs, Christians and Muslims.

India to issue stamp on former Punjab CM Beant Singh; Decision expected to invoke sharp reaction from the Sikh nation

New Delhi/ Amritsar, India/ Punjab (August 26, 2013): It is learnt that the Indian government has decided to release a Postal Stamp carrying photo of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. As per information Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will release this stamp in the first week of September in Delhi.

Person who hijacked plane (in 1982) with cloth ball to prove Sikh leader’s words passed away

Bathinda, Punjab (August 25, 2013): It is learnt that Bhai Gurbax Singh Hijacker passed away at Adesh Hospital near Bathinda, Punjab. He was a resident of Village Pakka Kalan and had hijacked an Air India flight going to Amritsar from New Delhi in 1982. He had Hijacked the plane without any arms/ammunition or explosives.

Sikh anger erupts over derogatory remarks against Guru Nanak Ji by self-styled godman AsaRam’s spokesperson

New Delhi, India (August 26, 2013): Self-styled godman Asa Ram's disciple's derogatory remark against first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji provoked anger among the Sikhs across the globe. Neelam Dubey, a spokesperson of Asa Ram has passed certain comments at a live TV debate of India News channel on August 23, 2013. The talk/debate was being hosted by anchor/journalist Deepak Chaurasia.

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