October 2013 Archive

Cyclonic storm Phailin weakens but leaves a trail of destruction in Odisha; Over 8 Lakh were evacuated

Odisha, India (October 13, 2013): According to media reports severe cyclonic storm Phailin, which forced the evacuation of over 8 lakh people in eastern states of India, left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening considerably on October 13, 2013.

J&K High Court turns hostile towards different nationalities; Says all must adhere to Indian identity only

Jammu & Kashmir, India (October 13, 2013): A recent observation by a Jammu and Kashmir High Court judge about Indian nationalism is being terms as “landmark” by the Indian media. According to media reports while taking up the petition of Kashmiri Pandits, who had sought issuance of directions to the state government and other official respondents for protecting and preserving some of their religious places in the Valley, the judge said that in Indian constitutional scheme, a citizen of India is only an Indian.

Sikh soldier gets rare promotion in the U.S. Army

Fayetteville, USA (October 12, 2013): According to a periodical news-letter by the Sikh Coalition: “Simran Preet Singh Lamba, the third turbaned Sikh to be accepted by the U.S. Army in over 30 years (despite the discriminatory ban against Sikh articles of faith in the U.S military) recently earned a promotion to Corporal in the U.S. Army”.

Khalsa productions releases a short inspiration film “Kaur”

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 12, 2013): It is learnt that the “Khalsa productions” has released its second inspirational short film 'Kaur' to spread awareness about the principles of Sikhism. The film exhorts Sikh youth to shun 'Patitpuna'.

Political scuffle taking dangerous turn: Sarna’s petition in Delhi High Court pretends challenge to Akal Takht authority

New Delhi, India (October 12, 2013): The political scuffle between Manjit Singh GK (Current head of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee) and Paramjit Singh Sarna (former head of DSGMC) has started taking dangerous turn. As per information Paramjit Singh Sarna has filed a petition in an Indian court and it is believed that such a petition pretends challenge the authority of the Jathedar of Akal Takht. The petition was taken up by the Delhi High Court on October 08 and the matter was adjourned for October 23.

12 arrested in relation to attack on Sikh family in Bhuj area of Gujrat; Others still at large

Bhuj, Gujrat (October 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Kutch police has arrested 12 villagers in relation to an attack on a family of Sikh farmers in Bhuj area of Gujrat. “The incident has irked Sikh farmers who are already protesting the state government's decision to freeze their land accounts on the grounds that they are migrants” the Indian Express (IE) writes.

Attack on Sikh farmers in Bhuj (Gujrat); Victims see BJP MLA hand behind the attack

Bhuj, Gujrat (October 12, 2013): According to certain media reports four Sikh farmers injured by 30 armed men on Tuesday (Oct. 08) at Loria village near Bhuj city in Gujarat's Kutch district have named Anjar's BJP legislator Vasanbhai Ahir as perpetrator.

40K+ people evacuated as Cyclone Phailin set to hit coastal areas of Andhra, Odisha

Odisha, India (October 12, 2013): According to a news reported by the Hindustan Times (HT) the residents of low-lying villages on the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh began evacuating on Friday morning as cyclonic storm Phailin is set to lash the coastal districts of the two states on Saturday (October 12).

Cyclone Phailin ‘may be worse than Katrina’ that hit US in 2005; Top 11 developments on Cyclone Phailin

Orisa, India (October 11, 2013): A super cyclone-like calamity is about to hit Odisha coast of India Saturday (October 12). According to a report published by the Times of India (TOI) "Cyclone Phailin 'may be worse than Katrina' that hit US in 2005". The intensity of cyclonic storm is likely to reach 200 kmph at the time of landfall.

Pressure mounts on France against ban on Sikh Dastars/turbans

Paris, France (October 11, 2013): The recent decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) holding the requirement that Sikh men remove their turban before having a passport photograph taken in France is a threat to religious freedom is a major victory for Sikh diaspora regarding turban ban by French authorities. This decision is believed to mount pressure on French authorities to recognize and allow the Sikhs to wear the turban/dastar freely.

Sikhs should lobby with governments to ensure that France implements Turban decision of UNHRC: Sikh Federation (UK)

London, United Sikhs (October 09, 2013): The UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has now ruled on three separate occasions in the last three years in favour of Sikhs to wear their turbans in France.

Amritsar: Inter-Faith Communities Celebrate Guru Ramdas Ji’s Gurpurab by Caring for Nature

Amritsar, Punjab (October 10, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by EcoSikh: "Eco Amritsar collaborated with Sardar Dara Singh, the famous bird house maker, and set up bird houses at Harmandir Sahib, Khairuddin Mosque, Radhe Krishan Mandir Rani Ka Bagh and St. Mary’s Church Gumtala

Sikh Federation UK shows concern over attack on Sikh family in Gujrat

London, United Kingdom (October 10, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has taken up the matter of the attack on a Sikh family at a farm in Gujarat with the UK Foreign Office and Indian High Commission in London.

All 5 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted by Sirsa Court in Bhai Harmandar Singh’s murder case

Dabwali (October 10, 2013): After the decision of Suman court acquitting all accused dera Sirsa followers in the Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case; a Sirsa court on October 10 acquitted all five dera Sirsa followers in Bhai Harmandar Singh Dabwali's murder case; whereas earlier (in July 2013) a Sirsa court had sentenced 7 Sikhs to 10 years imprisonment each while holding them liable for damaging the properties of Dera Sirsa followers following the murder of Bhai Harmandar Singh.

Gandhi Celebration cancelled as Fresno State Students March for Truth on Gandhi

Fresno, CA (October 09, 2013): According to a press statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Organization for Minorities of India (OFMI) October dawned to brewing controversy as California brims with protests against public celebration of Mohandas Gandhi. The latest is at Fresno State University (FSU) where an October 5 celebration planned in honor of the Indian politician's 144 birthday was cancelled when students responded by organizing a “March for Truth on Gandhi.”

Harper must ensure a genuine & complete boycott of the Commonwealth meeting in Sri Lanka: NDP

Ottawa, Canada (October 09, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Amneet Singh, Press Secretary of the National Democratic Party (NDP: "Official Opposition Foreign Affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) and Deputy Chair of the National Caucus Rathika Sitsabaiesan (Scarborough-Rouge River) are calling on the Conservative government to send a clear message with a full boycott of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo in November".

OCT 10 – World Day against Death Penalty: India must commute death setnences of all prisoners at risk of Execution: Amnesty

New Delhi, India (October 10, 2013): According to a press statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Amnesty International India [a]t least 23 people in India are at risk of execution.

Sikhs remember Shaheed Sukha-Jinda; Martyrdom day marked at Akal Takhat & native village

Amritsar, Punjab (October 10, 2013): The Sikh nation paid rich tributes to Shaheed Harjinder Singh Jinda and Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Sukha, assassins of Gen A.S. Vaidya at a function organized by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) at Akal Takht on Wednesday (Oct. 09).

Greetings on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji

Amritsar, Punjab (October 09, 2013): Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) extends greetings on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Ram Dass Ji to all the readers/visitors.

Khalsa March in the memory of Sikh martyrs Bhai Sukha-Jinda to be held today

Amritsar, Punjab (October 09, 2013): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) various Sikh organizations and the Sikh sangat shall be joining a Khalsa March to be held in the memory of Sikh martyrs Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha.

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