March 2014 Archive

DOCUMENT: SCI judgement commuting death sentence of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar

Supreme Court of India (SCI) commuted death sentence of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar on March 31, 2014. Full Text of Supreme Court of India (SCI) Judgement in Navneet Kaur v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. in Curative Petition (Criminal) N. 88 of 2013.

India: Government should release Prof. Bhullar immediately

Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, has urged Indian government to release Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and abolish death penalty from statutes.

Commutation of Bhullar’s death sentence must spur rethink on death penalty: Amnesty

New Delhi, India (March 31, 2014): “A decision by India’s Supreme Court today to commute the death sentence of Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, on the grounds of mental illness and delay in the disposal of his mercy petition, should lead authorities to reconsider the use of the death penalty in India”, Amnesty International India said today in press release, a copy of which is available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Breaking: Prof. Bhullar’s death sentence commuted to imprisonemnt for life

New Delhi, Punjab (March 31, 2014): The Supreme Court of India today commuted death penalty of Sikh Political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar to life imprisonment.

Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University to start nine new courses

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 31, 2014): It is learnt that the syndicate of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) has recently approved a budget of Rs. 72.34 crore with a deficit of Rs. 2.96 crore.

Punjabi News Bulletin (March 31, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of March 31, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Punjab: 8 Sikhs Acquitted in UAPA case by Mohali Court

Mohali, Panjab (March 30, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) 8 Sikhs were acquitted on Wednesday the 26th of March, by Dilbagh Singh Johal, the Additional Sessions Judge of the Mohali District Court. The charges were related to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and firearms.

Congress and BJP ‘doing’ trade on Sikh pain: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (March 30, 2014): Dal Khalsa has accused both Congress and the BJP for 'doing' trade on Sikh pain and using it as a political bargaining tool.

Canada: April to be observed as Sikh Heritage Month

Ontario, Canada (March 30, 2014): April will from now on be recognized as Sikh Heritage Month. Bill 52 approved in the Ontario Legislature in December was introduced by Brampton New Democrat MPP Jagmeet Singh last April.

Prof. Bhullar case: Supreme Court of India to announce verdict on March 31

New Delhi, India (March 30, 2014): The Supreme Court of India will deliver its judgment on Monday (March 31) on Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s plea against death penalty awarded to him by an Indian court.

Damage of public property in 2010 – 14 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted

Moga, Punjab (March 30, 2014): As per information 14 followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa have been acquitted by a local court in a case of causing damage to public property in 2010.

US: Central San Joaquin Valley Sikhs call for end to bullying

The catalyst for the discussion was a report issued earlier this month titled "Go Home, Terrorist," written by the Sikh Coalition. The coalition, created after 9/11 when Sikhs experienced violence and discrimination, works toward civil and human rights for all.

Punjab: Complete list of Congress candidates for Lok Sabha Elections 2014

List of Congress candidates from Anandpur Sahib, Amritsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Khadoor Sahib, Ludhiana, Patiala and Sangrur constituencies for Lok Sabha polls 2014.

Punjab: Complete list of SAD (Badal), BJP candidates for Lok Sabha Elections 2014

List of Badal Dal-BJP candidates from Anandpur Sahib, Amritsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Khadoor Sahib, Ludhiana, Patiala and Sangrur constituencies for Lok Sabha polls 2014.

Disappointed by UK’s attitude to Sikh Human rights issues NSO calls on Sikhs to boycott Downing Street Baisakhi function

UK Sikhs are deeply disappointed by the UK government’s attitude to Sikh human rights. While the present government cannot in any way be held responsible for support given by a predecessor government of 30 years ago, the present government’s statement that the assistance then given was ‘only minimal’, was deeply hurtful to Sikhs, and insensitive to others concerned with human rights.

UK: Pressure mounts on David Cameron for probe into June 1984 Amritsar massacre

London, United Kingdom (March 29, 2014): Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister David Cameron to order an independent public inquiry into UK's involvement in Operation Blue Star.

Aam Aadmi Party has annouced 12 Lok Sabha candidates for Punjab; Bathinda awaits

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 29, 2014): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has annouced 12 Lok Sabha candidates for Punjab. The state has 13 Lok Sabha seats. AAP is yet to annouce it's candidate from Bathinda.

World Sikh Organization presents oral arugments at Supreme Court of Canada for Loyola Appeal

Ottawa, Canada (March 28, 2014): Earlier this week, the World Sikh Organization of Canada presented oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark case of Loyola High School, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec.

Canada: Statement from NDP’s GTA Caucus chair Andrew Cash on Brampton Courthouse shooting

Ottawa, Canada (March 29, 2014): NDP Multiculturalism critic and GTA Caucus Chair Andrew Cash (Davenport) has issued the following statement (on March 28) regarding the shooting at the Brampton Courthouse [...]

Narendra Modi is throwing us out of Gujrat: claims affected Sikh farmers

Anandpur Sahib/ Chandigarh (March 29, 2014): As per media reports [i]n a huge embarrassment to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP combine in Punjab, farmers from the Kutch district in Gujarat have called BJP's PM nominee Narendra Modi's bluff.

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