November 2013 Archive

Dope test Punjab politicians, MLA/MPs: Shashi Kant; Nasha Virodhi Manch want ECI ban drugs in polls

Chandigarh/ New Delhi (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a delegation consisting of Gurtej Singh IAS, Retd, Lt. Gen Retd. Kartar Singh Gill, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Ashok Kapur, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Amarbir Singh and Shashi Kant IPS, Retd called on Mr. Alok Shukla, Additional Election Commissioner of India (ECI) in New Delhi, the officer designated by the C.E.C., on November 18th, 2013.

Sikh Coalition reaches settlement in Federal Lawsuit for Sikh allegedly denied Job because of beard

New York, NY (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Coalition, Ravinder Bhalla, Esq. of Florio, Perrucci, Steinhardt & Fader, LLC., and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reached a settlement with Tri-County Lexus, a car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey, on behalf of Mr. Gurpreet S. Kherha.

Uttrakhand police prevent Sikhs for visiting site of Gyan Godri; Sikh jatha led by Baba Daduwal arrested at inter-state border

Paunta Sahib, Himachal Pardesh (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the members of a Sikh religious procession who were heading towards the site of Gurdwara Gyan Godri at Haridwar were arredted by Uttrakhand police at the Kulhal checkpost on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Two Sikh Yatris died at Nankana Sahib; Bodies handed over to BSF at Wagha; SGPC, DSGMC to start prior medical checkups

Nankana Sahib/ Amritsar, (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that two Sikh Yatris to Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan died during their stay at Nankana Sahib. As per information Atma Singh, resident of Mukatsar and Shingara Singh resident of Tarn Taran died due to heart attack at around 2am on November 18.

Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur’s killing: 71 Punjab police weapons sent to CHD Lab; SIT asked by HC to complete probe in 2 months

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 19, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday (November 18, 2013) granted two months' time to the Punjab police Special Investigating Team (SIT) to submit its status report in the case related to killing/murder of Bhai Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur who was shot dead in police firing in Gurdaspur on March 29, 2012.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 19, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 19, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Amnesty International report finds Qatar’s construction sector rife with abuse

New Delhi, India (November 15, 2013): A new report by Amnesty International finds Qatar’s construction sector rife with abuse, with workers employed on multi-million dollar projects suffering serious exploitation.

High court may decide Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s bail plea on Dec. 03

Chandigarh/ Punjab (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjab and Haryana High Court held hearing on Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) leader Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind’s bail application on November 19, 2013.

SGAD College (Khadur Sahib) conducts career guidance and placement seminar

Khadur Sahib: Sri Guru Angad Dev College managed under Baba Sewa Singh Kaar Sewa Wale, organized a special seminar on career guidance and placement, during which Prof. Gulgaon Singh, placement coordinator of HMV College Jalandhar, disseminated important information to the students on the subject.

Sikh Genocide 1984 complaint with the UNHRC: Sikh bodies kick starts signature campaign in 20 countries

California, US (November 19, 2013): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), human rights bodies and Sikh groups such as Sikhs for Justice and All Indian Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) have kicked a world-wide signature campaign in support of “Sikh Genocide 1984” complaint that was filed with United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) on November 01, 2013.

Sikh Jatha of 2000 left for site of Gurdwara Gyan Godri (destroyed during Sikh Genocide 1984) to observe Parkash Gurpurb

Amritsar, Punjab (November 19, 2013): As per information a religious procession led by Panthic Sewa Lehar chief Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal and others has left for Haridwar, Uttrakhand to celebrate the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji at the place of Gurdwara Gyan Godri.

Observe martyrdom day of Ninth Guru as ‘Human Rights & Religious Freedom’ day on Nov 24

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 11, 2013): Asserting that Guru Teg Bahadur was in fact “dharam di chadar” (cover for religion), and not “Hind-di-chadar” (cover for Hindu), the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has urged the Union government to correct all errors and misgivings about Sikh Gurus from the books published by the NCERT.

Dutch Socialist Party MP “Bommel” declaration petition Sikh massacre 1984

New York (November 17, 2013): Harry van Bommel Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party in The Netherlands issued a declaration supporting the pending “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Netherlands MP supports “Sikh Genocide 1984” UN complaint

New York, US (November 17, 2013): Harry van Bommel Member of Parliament for the Socialist Party in The Netherlands issued a declaration supporting the pending “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint before the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Introduction to S. Ajmer Singh’s new book “Gadri Babie Kaun San?” (Who were Gadhris).

Introduction to S. Ajmer Singh's new book "Gadri Babie Kaun San?" (Who were Gadhris). Watch YouTube Video.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 18, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 18, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Aljazeera features Guru Ram Das Langar (Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) ‘in Depth’

Amritsar, Punjab (November 18, 2013): In it’s recent “In-Depth – In-Pictures” feature, Alzajeera has featured Guru Ram Dass Langar at Darbar Sahib, Amritsar (known to western world as free kitchen of Golden Temple, Amritsar).

‘What applies to Sri Lanka, applies to India too’, Dal Khalsa tells British PM Cameron

Amritsar, Punjab (November 17, 2013): Commenting on British PM David Cameron’s 'hard talk' with Mahinda Rajapaksa asking him to ensure credible, transparent and independent inquiry into alleged war crimes by March 2014 or face a UN investigation, the Dal Khalsa said what applies to Sri Lanka, applies to India too.

Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji celebrated with religious gaiety across Kashmir

Kashmir/ Srinagar (November 17, 2013 - reported by Mir Iqbal): The 545th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism was today celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley and Ladakh region.

UK PM, Deputy PM and Labour Leader greet Sikhs on Guru Nanak Sahib Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb

“My best wishes to British Sikhs celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev. You help make Britain a brighter, better and more successful nation.” - David Cameron.

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