November 2013 Archive

Stressing on unity within Panth, Dal Khalsa cautioned leaders to avoid controversial issues that tend to create internal divide

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 24, 2013): Dal Khalsa head Bhai Harcharan Jeet Singh Dhami stressed on unity amongst Sikhs and called upon leaders of the community to be sensitive towards the Sikh situation and avoid controversial issues that have a potential of creating bad blood within the community.

More than 10000 Sikhs participated in Gurpurb Nagar Kirtan at Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 24, 2013): According to certain local media reports on November 24, 2013 more than 10,000 people joined the Nagat Kirtan at Leicester to mark the Gurpurb of Guru Nank Sahib Ji.

Book questioning historiography of Gadhar Movement by Punjab leftists & Indian nationalists released in Toronto

Toronto, Canada (November 24, 2013): Sikh scholar and historian S. Ajmer Singh’s much discussed book on the historiography of Gadhar Movement was released in Toronto on November 16, 2013 during a book release function that was attended by more than 500 persons.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 24, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 24, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Sikh prisoners not released even after serving full terms; Haryana Sikh on hunger-strike since Nov. 14

Ajitgarh/ Chandigarh (November 24, 2013): It is learnt that a Kurukshetra (Haryana) based Sikh Bhai Gurbax Singh has been on hunger strike since November 14, 2013. He is seeking release of Sikh prisoners who were not being released by the respective governments despite the fact that they have served the full terms of their sentences.

Listen today’s Punjabi News Bulletin (November 23, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 23, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

United Sikhs launch relief operations in Philippines

Philippines (November 22, 2013): According to a recent newsletter released by the United Sikhs, the US based NGO’s “Sikh Aid” relief team has reached Philippines.

Sunny Deol movie faced protests in Amritsar; Released with changed title – Singh Saab the great; Akal Takht clear it for screening

Amritsar, Punjab (November 22, 2013): Sunny Deol starrer Bollywood movie “Singh Sahib the great” was caught in controversy after the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh had objected to the use of term “Singh Sahib”, a term most commonly used for Jathedars of the Sikh Takhts.

What’s wrong in propagating the Khalistan ideology on social networks, Dal Khalsa questions Indian HM Shinde

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 22, 2013): Joining issue with Indian Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for objecting to Sikh activists using social media to propagate Khalistan ideology, the Dal Khalsa asked him to explain what was wrong in doing so.

Victims of Sikh genocide 1984 to hold “Justice Rally” Before United Nations on December 10 – World Human Rights Day

Jalandhar, Punjab (November 22, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) and victims of 1984 Sikh Genocide declared during a press conference held at Jalandhar on November 22, 2013 that they shall be a “Justice Rally” before UN Office in New Delhi on December 10 which is marked globally as the World Human Rights Day.

US: White House celebrates Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s Gurpurab

Washington, United States (November 21, 2013): Sikhs from various part of the U.S. came yesterday to celebrate Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb for the fourth time in the White House. President Obama’s administration opened the doors of the White House for this annual celebration which featured key White House officials, Sikh community leaders, Sikh kirtan, and a musical performance on the sitar and tabla.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 22, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 22, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Canadian Sikh leader shots letter to Amitabh Bachhan accusing him for Sikh genocide 1984

Vancouver, Canada (November 21, 2013): A Canada based Sikh leader Bhai Ranjeet Singh Khalsa has written an Open Letter to Amitabh Bachchan, India’s Bollywood icon and the anchor of famous TV show “Kaun Banega Karorpati?” (Who will be the millionaire?), accusing him of being involved in the Sikh genocide 1984.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 21, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 21, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Sonia Gandhi Case – Us Court ruling – Petitioners get time to file amended complaint by December 03

New York, United States (November 20, 2013): US Federal Court in its November 18th order has given “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) till December 3rd to file an amended complaint against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the pending human rights violation case. Despite the opposition from Gandhi’s attorneys, the Federal court granted victims’ request for additional two weeks to amend the complaint about the role of Sonia Gandhi in protecting and shielding the Congress (I) leaders who participated in killing of Sikhs during 1984.

Delhi CBI court revokes exemption of Sumedh Saini; Summons issued against Punjab DGP in triple murder trial

New Delhi, India (November 21, 2013): It is learnt that a Special CBI court at Tis Hazari, Delhi cancelled the exemption granted to Punjab director general of police (DGP) Sumedh Saini from personal appearance, on Wednesday (Nov 20) and issued an order directing DGP Saini to remain present on November 28, 2013 in an abduction and elimination case of three members of a Ludhiana-based business family in 1994.

Briton Sikh Jaswant Singh Azad arrested again; Booked under UAPA with 3 others by Jalandhar police

[...] Arrested persons include a British Sikh citizen Jaswant Singh Azad who was arrested by the police in September 2012 under UAPA and Arms Act by the Jalandhar police. He was granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High Court in October 2013, and he was released from Kapurthala Jail on November 1 as per court orders. [...]

Houston Sikh woman’s rights possibly violated by ban on Kirpans in IRS building

Houston, US (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a Houston Sikh woman Kawaljeet Kaur has been fighting for her right to carry Kirpan into a downtown Houston federal building for nearly nine years and it appears now that the law may be on her side.

Sikh cabbie who had returned $110K honored by Melbourne city council for honesty

Melbourne, Australia (November 20, 2013): Lakhwinder Singh Dhillon, a Sikh taxi driver in Australia, who returned A$110,000 in cash he found on the rear seat of his cab to its owners, has received a Melbourne City Council award for his honesty.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 20, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 20, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

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