February 2014 Archive

More than 10,000 cops to guard Modi rally; Slum children allegdly forced to clear rally ground

Ludhiana/Jagraon, February 22 As per media reports elaborate security arrangements have been made for Bhartiya Janta Party's candidate for Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s so-called ‘Fateh Rally’ at Jagraon Sugar Mill grounds today (Feb. 23).

Badal government yet to see legal aspects related to premature release of Sikh political prisoners

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 24, 2014): Instead of making any concerte announcement about the permanent release of three Sikh political prisoners confined in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burrail the Punjab government said that it was looking to find out what could be legally done in these cases.

Dal Khalsa condemns police for mercilessly thrashing protesting farmers

Amritsar, Punjab (February 22, 2014): A day after police mercilessly thrashed protesting farmers, the Dal Khalsa asked the Akali Dal government to stop the danda-raj in Punjab.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 22, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 22, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

UK Sikh groups probe into British government role in Amritsar Massacre of June 1984

London, United Kingdom (February 21, 2014): As per certain media reports prominent Sikh organisations in Britain have demanded a full inquiry into the extent of the country's involvement in the Indian army deadly attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, in June 1984.

Manchester Sikh students tell William Hague ‘guilty must be punished’ over Amritsar massacre

Manchester, Punjab (February 21, 2014): As per media reports Sikh students across Manchester have stressed the importance of fighting for the truth over the possible SAS involvement in the 1984 Amritsar killings.

DGP Sumedh Saini row: Badal government ready with face-saver, says media report

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 21, 2014): As per certain reports the Punjab Government has quietly chalked a way out of the controversy surrounding Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini, whose transfer has been demanded by the opposition Congress party.

Italy: Another Sikh arrested in relation to 2012 attack on Kuldip Brar

London, UK (February 21, 2014): According to a news reported by the Sikh Channel UK there has been another arrest in the case of the 2012 attack on controversial ex-Indian army officer Kuldeep Brar.

Makkar comes to the rescue of Sukhbir Badal; Says hefty amount paid to layers recommended by Phoolka

Amritsar, Punjab (February 21, 2014): Days after Badal Dal president and Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal alleged that Advocate HS Phoolka, who has been announced as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Ludhiana, had charged heavy fees for fighting cases of victims of November 1984 ant-Sikh pogrom, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee has maintained that it paid Rs. 42 Lakhs to a panel of 5 layers on the recommendations of Advocate HS Phoolka.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 21, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 21, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

UK Sikhs to protest outside Downing Street to demand independent Public inquiry into Amritsar Massacre

London, United Kingdom (February 20, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a peaceful protest outside 10 Downing Street later today (12 non-2pm) is expected to attract hundreds of Sikhs.

Dal Khalsa lashes on Rahul Gandhi for his stand against release of Rajiv’s assassins

Amritsar, Punjab (February 20, 2014): Dal Khalsa has asked "if masterminds and killers of 1984 anti-Sikh killings can escape the so-called long arm of the law and walk freely in the society, then why can't killers of former PM lead the normal life after completing 23 years in solitary confinement.

Indian Supreme Court restrains Tamil Nadu from releasing those convicted in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case

New Delhi, India (February 20, 2014): The Supreme Court on February 20 restrained the Tamil Nadu government from releasing 7 persons who were convicted in ...

Delhi Police role in Sikh Genocide 1984 – AISC to hold demonstration outside Delhi police headquarters

New Delhi, India (February 20, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) All India Sikh Conference is going to stage a demonstration outside the Delhi Police Headquarters, New Delhi and submit the “List of Killer Police Officers” to the Police Commissioner of Delhi on Thursday, the 20th February at 02:00 p.m.

Sikh American drives away with legal victory in Minnesota; Turbans facilitated in driver’s license photos

Minnesota, United States (February 20, 2014): According to a statement released by Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) in a significant win for the Sikh American community in Minnesota, Jatinder Singh of Blaine, Minnesota and SALDEF succeeded in challenging the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services’ (DVS) driver’s license policy. The victory ensures that he and other Sikh Americans in Minnesota can wear their turbans in driver’s license photos.

Congress wooing Cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Youvraj Singh for Amritsar Lok Sabha seat; Gets dim response

Amritsar, Punjab (February 20, 2014): As per media reports the Punjab Congress is attempting to woo cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh to be its candidate Amritsar Lok Sabha seat. The seat is currently held by Bhartiya Janta Party's MP Navjot Sidhu, who is also a former cricketer.

Sukhbir’s shot against Advo. HS Phoolka misfires; SGPC, DSGMC opts to keep mum on issue

Amritsar, Punjab (February 20, 2014): Sukhbir Badal's shot to discredit Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Ludhiana, Harvinder Singh Phoolka, seems to have misfired. Sukhbir had alleged that Advocate Phoolka had charged huge fees to fight the cases related to November 1984 Sikh carnage. Phoolka has already dared Sukhbir Badal to prove his charges or quit the post of president of Akal Dal Badal.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 20, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 20, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Delhi court defers order on complaint seeking FIR against Kashmiri leader SAS Geelani till March 4

New Delhi, India (February 19, 2014): As per inforamtion a Delhi court today fixed March 4 for pronouncing its order on a plea seeking lodging of an FIR against Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and three others for purportedly instilling “hatred” among the people of Kashmir and other parts of India.

Sikh Community’s One Billion Rising Initiative Serves 22 Shelters Across Canada

Ottawa (February 17, 2014): On February 14, the World Sikh Organization of Canada joined with Sikh communities across Canada to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to over 800 women in 22 women’s shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. Each package was accompanied by Valentine’s cards prepared by Sikh children and students from local Khalsa schools and gurdwaras.

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