March 2014 Archive

Karsewa of Sarovar begins with enthusiasm at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): Thousands of Sikh devotees took part in Kar Sewa of Sarovar at historical Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi on March 23. Bhai Ranjit Singh, the head granthi of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib performed Ardaas to mark the inauguration of 'Kar Sewa' with the blessings of Almighty Waheguru by the 'Panj Piaras'.

SS Barnala extends ‘unconditional’ support to Congress after meeting Sonia Gandhi

Chandigarh/ Punjab (March 23, 2014): Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) Secretary General Baldev Singh Mann made the announcement in the presence of Punjab Congress President Partap Singh Bajwa, former Punjab Chief Minister Surjeet Singh Barnala, his wife Surjeet Kaur Barnala, who is also the SAD(L) chief and his son Gaganjit Barnala.

DSGMC delegation meet UK officials – Seeks apology for British role in build-up to June 1984 attack

London, United Kingdom (March 22, 2014): It is learnt that a three-member delegation of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has demanded an apology from Prime Minister David Cameron for Britain's role in the build-up to the Indian army's June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.

DSGMC to begin karsewa to clean sarovar of Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and Sikh Sangat would begin kar sewa to clean Sarovar of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi on March 23.

Court Directs CBI to File Status Report in Tytler Case on 24 March

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) Additional Session Judge Shri Sanjay Bansal, has directed CBI to file status report on the investigation about Tytler's role in 1984.

UK: Sikhs to set up free faith school in Redbridge

Redbridge, United Kingdom (March 23, 2013): As per information Sikhs in Redbridge are organising an application to set up a free faith school in the borough as early as next year, after canvassing the support of 1500 parents.

SPECIAL-COVERAGE: The Sikh way of life changing in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa area of Pakistan

Shabqadar, Pakistan (March 23, 2014): Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s court was one of the most magnificent in the world. The Maharajaraja had scarlet tented pavilions set up on gold and silver poles near the river.

UK & June 1984 Sikh massacre – Various UK politicians supporting demand of independent public inquiry : Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (March 22, 2014): In ten days time the Sikh Federation (UK) will be releasing the names of all UK politicians who have confirmed support for an independent public inquiry into UK Government involvement in the massacre of innocent Sikhs by the Indian army in June 1984.

Pal Singh Purewal meets Jathedars – Nanakshahi calendar discussed

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): According to a news reported by the Hindustan Times (HT): Canada-based Sikh scholar Pal Singh Purewal, the architect of the Nanakshahi calendar, met the Sikh Jathedars on March 20.

Jathedars give ‘another chance’ to Gurdwara Buddha Jaur committee members

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): As per information the Akal Takht Jathedar has given another chance to the eight management committee members of Gurdwara Buddha Jaur Sahib in Rajasthan to appear before the Akal Takht.

Hamilton (NZ) Gurdwara committee member declared Tankhaiya

Amritsar, Punjab (March 22, 2014): It is learnt that the two Sikhs of a Hamilton-based gurdwara in New Zealand has been declared as 'tankhaiya'.

14 years on, No Justice for victims of Chittisingpora massacre

Srinagar, Kashmir (March 22, 2014): The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), an umbrella body of Sikh organisations, has demanded a time-bound inquiry into Chittisinghpora Sikh massacre. It may be recalled that victims of this brutal massacre did get justice even after 14 years.

Assault on Kuldip Brar: UK court sentences another Sikh to 10 years imprisonment

London, UK (March 22, 2013): A British court has jailed another Sikh for ten years for alleged attempt to assassinate Kulbir Brar, a former Indian army lieutenant general in 2012.

Amnesty seeks prime ministerial candidates to show evidence of commitment to human rights

New Delhi, India (March 21, 2014): As per information Amnesty International India is asking the declared and probable prime ministerial candidates of various political parties to clarify their positions on key human rights issues ahead of Parliamentary elections in April and May.

Congress replaces Ravneet Bittu with Amika Soni; Capt. Amrinder Singh to take on Arun Jaitly from Amritsar

New Delhi, India (March 21, 2014): As per information the Congress party today released a list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Sikh voters not fall prey to the hoax promises of political parties in Kashmir

Srinagar Kashmir (March 21, 2014): Accusing the state government of discrimination with the Sikh community, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has asked the members of Sikh community to hold their votes for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

8th and 9th list of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates for Lok Sabha released; No fresh announcements from Punjab

New Delhi, India (March 21, 2014): The Aam Aadmi Party has released 8th and 9th list of Lok Sabha candidates. 8th list includes 19 names while 9th list includes names of 30 candidates. No fresh candidate is announced by AAP from Punjab.

US court tells Sonia Gandhi to present copy of passport to support absence claim

New York, United Sikhs (March 21, 2014): A US court has asked India's Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi to provide a copy of her passport to show that she was not in the US between September 2 and September 9 last year.

Takht Patna Sahib management committee dismisses Jathedar; Giani Gurbachan Singh grants clean chit to G: Iqbal Singh

Amritsar/ Patna Sahib (March 21, 2014): The conflict between Takht Patna Sahib Management Committee and ‘suspended’ Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh has taken another turn, as the Management Committee on March 20 said they had dismissed Giani Iqbal Singh from the post of Jathedar.

Declining groundwater table in Punjab: Central scheme to cover entire state

Chandigarh/ Punjab (March 20, 2014): It is learnt that the Central Government of India has showed concerns over the declining water table in Punjab. It has reportedly decided to expand the scope of the Integrated Watershed Management Programme to the entire state. The programme was earlier confined to the Kandi area.

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