October 2013 Archive

Punjabi University Patiala launches one year diploma course in Gatka

Patiala, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that with a view to inculcate depth and breadth of professional coaching in martial art Gatka, the Punjabi University Patiala have launched first of its kind one year diploma course in Gatka from this academic year under an MOU signed between the University and World Gatka Federation (WGF) recently.

Observing anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984: Dal Khalsa, Panch Pardhani to hold ‘Justice and Freedom’ march on Nov 1

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (October 20, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) will organize a ‘Justice and Freedom’ March in Jalandhar on November 1 to mark the 29th anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide in India.

Punjabi Lyricist and Singer Raj Kakra appeals for Sikh Genocide 1984 petition by Sikhs for Justice

Chandigarh/ Punjab (October 20, 2013): Raj Kakra is a Punjabi lyricist and singer. In his recent albums "Punjabio Chiri Banna Ke Baaz" and "Aie Bharat"; and many songs such as "Azaadi", Raj Kakra has narrated the pain, anger and aspirations of the Sikh nation.

Germany Sikh bodies jointly appeal for 1984yesitsgenocide petition

Mannheim, Germany (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh bodies of Germany have issued an appeal to join the 1984yesitsgenocide campaign initiated by US based human rights and advocacy group “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ). SFJ has opened a petition for online signatures that shall be submitted to a United Nations’ body on 1 November.

Akal Takht Jathedar takes notice against self-styled godman Lakha who equates himself to Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has taken strict notice of Lakha, a self-styled godman of Rajasthan's 8 LLB near Pili Banga. Lakha has been equating himself with the Sikh Guru Sahibs.

Akal Takht formally prohibits use of title “Paatshahi” except for Sikh Gurus; Impact expected on Namdhari sect

Amritsar, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that in wake of some miscreant attempting to dishonor the Sikh traditions the Akal Takht Jathedar, after consultation with Jathedars of other Sikh Takhts, has barred using the title of ' Patshahi' by any individual except while mentioning the Sikh Gurus.

Balwant Singh Rajoana to field sister Kamaldeep Kaur from Patiala in Lok Sabha elections

Patiala, Punjab (October 19, 2013): According to a news reported by YesPunjab, a news portal by a senior journalist, Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana […] has decided to field his sister Kamaldeep Kaur from Patiala parliamentary constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections.

Attacked Gujarat Sikh farmers seek fresh FIR

Bhuj/ Chandigarh (October 19, 2013): According to certain media reports on October 13, 2013 a delegation of Sikh farmers from Gujarat met the Bhuj district police authorities to complain against the content of the FIR regarding the attack on certain Sikh farmers in Loria village of Bhuj on October 8.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World Sikh University proposes encyclopedia on Sikh music

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (October 19, 2013): It is learnt that the advisory board of Guru Nanak Dev centre for Sikh music at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib organised its first meeting on October 14, 2013 on the premises of the campus, under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor, Dr Gurmohan Singh Walia. An encyclopaedia of Sikh music (Gurmat Sangeet), to be complted in a time period of 11 years, was also proposed on the occasion.

Badal Dal leaders protested outside Delhi CM’s house

New Delhi, India (October 18, 2013): It is learnt that the workers and leaders of the Delhi unit of the Shiromani Akali Dal Badal, also known as Badal Dal, today staged a protest outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

Amritsar, Punjab (October 18, 2013): In a statement issued from it’s Amritsar based head office the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has said that not allowing an Amritdhari Sikh student board a bus at Amtrak in Davis city of US state California was distressing.

Sikh groups seek UN intervention for 1984 Sikh Genocide victims

Amritsar, Punjab (October 18, 2013): Marking the 29th year of 1984 genocidal attacks on Sikh community and denial of justice, a “Genocide Petition” will be filed with the United Nations in Geneva on November 01, 2013. More than million signatures have been collected with the help of Sikh community throughout the world under the campaign “1984 Yes Its Genocide”.

Bhai Gurmej Singh awarded fellowship for transliterating Guru Granth Sahib in Braille script

Patiala, Punjab (October 18, 2013): It is learnt that the department of Gurmat Sangeet of Punjabi University, Patiala has awarded Bibi Jasbir Kaur Khalsa fellowship to Bhai Gurmej Singh, Hazoori Ragi of Darbar Sahib, for translating the entire Sri Guru Granth Sahib into Braille script.

European Parliament want the EU to fight caste discrimination

Copenhagen, Denmark (October 18, 2013): According to a press release (dated: October 10, 2013) by “International Dalit Solidarity Network” (IDSN): [t]he European Parliament has sent a strong message of support to hundreds of millions of people all over the world who are subjected to caste discrimination by urging the EU to step up efforts to address a human rights issue that causes almost unimaginable suffering.

Canada: Conservatives are wrong to think parents are a burden: says NDP

Ottawa, Canada (October 18, 2013): In a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the New Democrats have strongly criticized Minister of State for Multiculturalism Tim Uppal for indicating in a recent interview with a Vancouver TV station that family reunification is a burden on Canada.

European Parliament want EU to fight against caste discrimination

Copenhagen, Denmark (October 18, 2013): According to a press release (dated: October 10, 2013) by “International Dalit Solidarity Network” (IDSN): [t]he European Parliament has sent a strong message of support to hundreds of millions of people all over the world who are subjected to caste discrimination by urging the EU to step up efforts to address a human rights issue that causes almost unimaginable suffering.

U.S. Court to hear Human Rights violation case against Congress (I) chief Sonia Gandhi on Oct 22

New York, USA (October 17, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a Federal Court of the United States of America (USA) has ordered initial status conference in the pending case against Congress President Sonia Gandhi for shielding human rights violators. Judge Brian M. Cogan will hold the status conference on October 22 in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 16.

Thousands to joint London protest calling for action over Caste Discrimination: Caste Watch UK

London, United Kingdom (October 18, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Caste Watch UK [t]housands of people will attend a protest at Hyde Park on Saturday 19th October 2013 calling on the Government to act immediately to ensure that caste discrimination is outlawed in the UK.

Coventry: Teen filmed attacking elderly Sikh pleads guilty

Coventry, United Kingdom (October 18, 2013): It is learnt that a teenage girl has admitted attacking an elderly Sikh in an incident captured on a mobile phone. The shocking had clip sparked outrage after showing Coral Millerchip kicking out at and hitting the 80-year-old Sikh, knocking him to the ground and causing his turban to fall off.

Sikh bodies to hold Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial march on 1 November at Jalandhar

Jalandhar/ Ludhaina, Punjab (October 18, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Dal Khalsa and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani shall be holding a Khalsa March to observe the 29th anniversary of the Sikh Genocide 1984 at Jalandhar on November 01

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