March 2014 Archive

Dal Khalsa condemns Indian government for not supporting UN resolution against Sri Lanka

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (March 29, 2014): Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, on Friday criticized the Indian government for not supporting the US backed UN resolution seeking credible, independent and international probe into war crimes and human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.

SGPC passes Rs 905-cr budget for 2014-15, 99 crores higher than previous year

Amritsar, Punjab (March 28, 2014): The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) passed it's annual budget of Rs 905 crore for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which is Rs 99 crore more than it's last year’s budget.

No ‘proof’ of liquor at Sukhbir rally, clean chit likely to Badal Dal

Chandigarh/ Punjab (March 28, 2014): According to media reports clean chit is likely to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in a complaint related to alleged distribution of liquor during Sukhbir Badal's rally at Ghanaur on March 20. As per information witnesses in this case have failed to turn up to depose before the probe officer.

Prof. Bhullar’s case: Centre admits ‘inordinate delay’; Says Death sentence has to be commuted

New Delhi, India (March 27, 2014): The Supreme Court of India (SCI) today held hearing of commutation plea of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who has been on death row in India since 2001. The petition was moved by Professor Bhullar's wife after January 21 decision of the the Supreme Court of India commuting 15 death sentences to life imprisonments mainly on the ground of undue delay in execution caused by inordinate delay deciding the constitutional review petitions by the the President of India.

Amarinder, Jaitley exchange over June 1984 attack has something in common

Amritsar, Punjab (March 27, 2014): Amritsar is witnessing an exchange of blames between two poll contenders. The issue is June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib. One of the contenders is Arun Jaitley, whose outlook as a Hindutva protagonist is a well known fact.

Sikh Enviornment Day celebrations by EcoSikh sees massive participation

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 26, 2014): Thousands of Sikhs all across the world took concrete green actions by celebrating the Sikh Environment Day on March 14. Over 2000 Sikh Gurdwaras, Schools and organisations marked this day when Guru Har Rai, known for his deep love and sensitivity towardsnature and its preservation, became the seventh Sikh Guru in 1644.

To seek UN attention in pursuit for justice, Dal Khalsa HR secretary met UN Human Rights Officer in Geneva

Amritsar, Punjab (March 26, 2014): Adding the Sikh perspective to the US sponsored UN resolution calling for credible independent investigation against war crimes committed in Sri Lanka, the Dal Khalsa said the blood of innocent Sikhs spilt in the precincts of Darbar Sahib Amritsar in June and the streets of Delhi in Nov 1984 beside extra-judicial killings in Punjab too cries for justice and demands attention of the international community.

Hamilton Gurdwara members decline to accept edit declaring them ‘tankhaiya’

Hamilton, New Zealand (March 25, 2014): According to media reports [t]he New Zealand Sikh Society has questioned the decision of the Five Sikh Jathedars to declare two of its members 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct). The NZ Sikh Society has reportedly refused to accept the move.

Special Report: UN Human Rights Expert Slams Denial of Self-Determination

Geneva (March 26, 2014): At a sideline event at the UN in Geneva, the UN’s Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Professor Alfred de Zsyas expressed his personal support for the revitalization of the role of self determination as a principal means of settling international disputes.

Destruction of 1984 Sikh massacre case files – Court says files were irrelevant; No evidence of Conspiracy; Declines to take action against Cops

New Delhi, India (March 26, 2014): A Delhi court has reportedly dismissed an application seeking prosecution of four Delhi Police officials for allegedly destroying documents of a case related to the November 1984 Sikh massacre.

Congress released 7th list of Lok Sabha candidates; Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana candidates declared

New Delhi, India (March 25, 2014): Congress has released 7th list of Lok Sabha candidates. This list including candidates for the three remaining parliamentary seats of Punjab.

Brampton-Springdale Hungry For Change – Nominates Local Youth Organizer & Basketball Star Gurpreet Dhillon

Brampton, Canada (March 25, 2014): As per information a gathering of over 250 including MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) officially nominated community activist and local basketball star Gurpreet Dhillon to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Brampton-Springdale.

Berlin: Indian man charged with spying on Sikh organization in Germany

Berlin, Germany (March 25, 2014): As per media reports federal prosecutors say they have charged a 45-year-old Indian man with spying for his country in Germany.

Sikh Advocate Academy Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2014

Washington, DC (March 25, 2014): The Sikh Coalition has invited applications for its fourth Sikh Advocate Academy. The Academy is led by experienced social justice advocates and features guest speakers from government agencies, media outlets and civil rights organizations.

Congress released 5th list of 16 Lok Sabha candidates, including 3 from Punjab

New Delhi, India (March 24, 2014): It is learnt that the Congress party released it's 5th list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha Election. The list released on March 24 includes three candidates from Punjab.

BJP’s Candidate from Rajkot (Gujrat) walks over back of school children; Video goes viral

Rajkot, Gujrat (March 24, 2014): A video showing one of leaders of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) from Rajkot Mohan Kundariya walking over school children at an event has come to fore.

10th list of Candidates by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP); No fresh announcement from Punjab

New Delhi, India (March 24, 2014): It is learnt that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released 10th list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections. t contains 22 candidates, taking the overall total of candidates declared to 339. AAP has made no fresh announcement from Punjab.

Two Sikh campaigners in UK to contest MEP elections for the European Parliament

London, United Kingdom (March 24, 2014): According to press release by National Liberal Party, two Sikh activists in UK - Jagdeesh Singh and Upkar Singh, shall be standing as candidates in the forthcoming MEP elections for the European Parliament in May 2014.

Two Sikhs Abducted in Pakistan returns home

Peshawar, Pakistan (March 24, 2014): According to media reports [t]wo Sikh abducted from Draban Road, DI Khan in February were released by the kidnappers and they reached their homes in Mohalla Jogan Shah Sunday (March 23) night.

A careful answer but we get it now – Karan Thapar on Sonia, Rahul and 1984 Sikh Massacre

I wonder if you’ve noticed how carefully Rahul Gandhi answered a question put to him by PTI last Sunday? Asked why he had hesitated to apologise for the 1984 Sikh killings in his Times Now interview, he replied: “The prime minister of the UPA has apologised and the president of Congress party expressed regrets. I share their sentiments completely.”

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