February 2014 Archive

Appeal to the Sikh Panth to help 7 Sikhs convicted by an Indian court in Dabwali case

Dabwali, Punjab (February 25, 2014): In July 2013 a Sirsa Court sentenced seven Sikhs to undergo seven years imprisonment each in a 2008 case related to clash between Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikh sangat. Bhai Harmandar Singh Dabwali was killed by dera followers on 18 July 2008, following which some shops of Dera Sauda Sirsa followers were allegedly burnt by agitated Sikhs.

Sikh awarded for volunteer service in Singapore

Singapore (February 25, 2014): An 82-year-old Sikh has been honoured for his outstanding volunteer service in Singapore. On February 21, Surjan Singh received the Ministry of Social and Family Development Volunteers Awards for helping some 60 boys, mostly involved in petty crimes such as theft.

Italy: Sikh youth fined €23,000 (around Rs.19.6 Lakh) for not removing Kirpan

Italy (February 25, 2014): As per certain media reports a Sikh youth in Italy has been fined €23,000 (around 19.6 lakh rupees) by a court here for not removing his Kirpan.

Disgusting and Painful to see turbaned Narendra Modi: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (February 25, 2014): Dal Khalsa has taken strong note of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s highly parochial, communal and biased views on immigrants coming from Bangladesh.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 25, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 25, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Akal Takht Sahib Honours Bhai Gurmej Singh, Dr. Kirpal Singh and Bhai Amrik Singh Zakhmi

Amritsar, Punjab (Febraury 25, 2014): It is learnt that Akal Takht Sahib, on February 17, honoured Bhai Gurmej Singh (former Hazoori Ragi of Darbar Sahib, Amritsar) with the title of ‘Sikh Ratan’.

Sikh farmers in Kutch unimpressed by Narendra Modi’s claim at Jagron; Want Gujrat govt. to withdraw SLP from Supreme Court

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 24, 2014): Farmers settled in Kutch remain doubtful of Narendra Modi's assurance that they will not be evicted from their land. Speaking at the Jagroan rally yesterday (Feb. 23), Gujrat Chief Minister and an aspirant to the post of Indian Prime Minister had said that vested interests were spreading canards in this regard, while maintaining that no Sikh farmer shall be evicted from Gujrat state.

Haryana government actively pursuing expeditious completion of SYL and Hansi-Butana projects: Governor JN Pahadia

Chandigarh/ Haryana (February 24, 2014): Punjab is facing sever water crisis as the ground water tables are showing an alarming trend of decline in ground water levels where the river water of the state continues to flow outside the state to non-riparian states of Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 24, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 24, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) threatens J&K govt. over dilution of Minority Act

Kashmir, Srinagar (February 24, 2014): All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has threatened of dire consequences if the state government dilutes the Minority Act in the state.

UK close to changing work law on turbans for Sikhs

London, United Kingdom (Febraury 24, 2014): As per information the England is close to changing employment laws to remove an anomaly that meant Sikhs were exempt from wearing head protection in a high hazard industry such as construction, but were required to do so in lower hazard workplaces.

Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim to rely on 98 defence witnesses in rape case

Haryana (February 24, 2014): As per inforamtion controversial self-styled godman and Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has submitted a list of 98 defence witnesses in rape case against him before the CBI special court, Haryana. The list was submitted on last date of hearing of the case on February 22.

Pak Sikhs observed anniversary of Saka Nankana Sahib

Nanakana Sahib, Pakistan (February 23, 2014): As per information the Sikh Sangat on Friday (Feb. 21) organised a ceremony at Gurdwara Janamasthan to mark the anniversary of Saka Nankana Sahib.

Delhi police role in Sikh Genocide 1984 – AISC held demonstration outside Delhi police headquarters

New Delhi, India (February 23, 2014): As per inforamtion available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the All India Sikh Conference (AISC) held a demonstration outside police headquarters in Delhi on Thursday seeking action against guilty police personnel for their role in November 1984 Sikh pogrom. These police personnel had not fulfilled their duties and instead illegally disposed of thousand of bodies of Sikhs in an inhumane way.

Narendra Modi claims No Sikh farmer would be uprooted from Gujrat; But fails to deliver any word about case in Supreme Court

Jagraon, Punjab (February 23, 2014): It is learnt that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said on February 23 that no Sikh farmer settled in Gujarat's Kutch region will have to leave the state.

Narendra Modi Rally – Mann Dal workers prevented by police from moving towards Jagraon

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 23, 2014): It is learnt that the workers of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), who were coming to Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Jagraon, were stopped near Punjabi Bhawan, Ludhaina.

Badals rolls out the red carpet for the controversial Gujarat CM Narendar Modi

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 23, 2014): While farmers from February 21 Amritsar rally mourn the death of an innocent protester the deputy Chief Minister of Panjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has claimed that the heavy handed approach adopted by the Panjab police was justified. Senior Badal however is busy preparing a lavish welcoming ceremony in Panjab for the Gujrat Chief Minister Narendar Modi.

Shashi Kant resigns from Aam Aadmi Party; Accuses AAP for being unresponsive to issues like drug menace in Punjab

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 23, 2014): It is learnt that former DGP Prisons Shashi Kant has left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He had jointed AAP just about a month back.

Mis-use of official machinery – Punjab DTOs to play key role in ‘success’ of Narindra Modi’s rally

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 23, 2014): As per media reports the Punajb governemnt led by Badal Dal-BJP combine is once against misusing official machinery to facilitate 'success' of Narindra Modi, prime-ministerial candidate of BJP, rally.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may field Rabbi Shergill from Amritsar Lok Sabha seat

Amritsar, Punjab (February 22, 2014): It is being speculated that renowned singer Rabbi Shergill may content upcoming parliamentary elections of India from Amritsar Lok Sabha constituency on the ticket of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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