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March 2014 Archive

Liquor distribution during Sukhbir Badal’s rallies at Ghanaur and Bhadson created chaos

Ghanaur/ Bhadson, Patiala (March 21, 2014): According to certain media reports chaos prevailed during elections rallies by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal as free liquor being distributed among Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) workers went out of stock at Ghanaur and Bhadson.

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

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

“Respect India’s Sovereignty” – Congress urged US Court to Throw Out 1984 Case; Judge Sweet Reserved Decision

New York, USA (March 19, 2014): US Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet reserved the ruling after hearing arguments on Congress party's request to throw out 1984 Sikh Genocide case for lack of jurisdiction. Congress (I) is facing the charges of conspiring, aiding, abetting, organizing and carrying out attacks on the Sikh population of India after assassination of Indira Gandhi.

Dal Khalsa leadership met ailing pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Geelani

New Delhi/ Amritsar (March 20, 2014): Activists of Dal Khalsa led by its spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh today met Kashmir’s veteran pro-freedom leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at his New Delhi residence to inquire about his health and well being.

Family members of Sikh arrested for alleged links with BKI cries foul

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 20, 2014): The family members of Gurdeep Singh, who was arrested by Patiala police for his alleged links with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), cries foul and maintains that he has been falsely implicated in a terror plot case by the police.

‘Suspended’ Patna Sahib Jathedar expected to take part in meeting at Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (March 20, 2014): It seems that Akal Takht has not recognised the Takht Patna Sahib Management Committee’s move to suspend Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh after a violent clash over the appointment of an additional Jathedar there on January 7.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

3 Ropar cases against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara- Next hearing on April 3

Ropar, Punjab (March 20, 2014): It is learnt that Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was yesterday (on March 19) presented before a local court in Ropar in a case related to attack on controversial self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara. The court will hear this case on April 3, besides two other cases against Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Los Angeles Sikhs ask Congressman Brad Sherman to support & Co-Sponsor HR 417 for religious freedom in India

Los Angeles, US (March 19, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), representatives of the Sikh community of Greater Los Angeles met with U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) on Tuesday (March 18) morning to urge him to support a U.S. Congress Resolution that would require the United States to discuss religious freedom and human rights issues in formal dialogues with India.

Diaspora Sikh body objects to Election Commission’s ban on conferences at Holla Mohalla and Baisakhi

New York, US (March 19, 2014): American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) on Wednesday (march 19) termed Election Commission of India’s move to prevent political conferences ...

AAP released 7th list of Lok Sabha candidates; Another candidate announced from Punjab

New Delhi, India (March 19, 2014): As per information Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released 7th list of Lok Sabha candidates on March 18.

Former MP Harinder Singh Khalsa may contest LS election from Fatehgarh Sahib on AAP ticket

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (March 19, 2014): According to certain media reports former IFS officer Harinder Singh Khalsa may contest Lok Sabha election from Fatehgarh Sahib constituency on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s ticket.

Former Badal Dal MP Tarlochan Singh Tur joins Aam Aadmi Party; May contest LS polls from Khadoor Sahib

Tarn Taran, Punjab (March 19, 2014): It is learnt that Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and three-time former MP Tarlochan Singh Tur has reportedly joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Announcement in this regard was made by former MP Tur at Tarn Taran on March 18.

No. 5 Chambers hosts debate considering UK’s role in June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib

London, United Kingdom (March 19, 2014): It is learnt that on 1 March, 2014 No 5 Chambers hosted a debate considering the role of the UK government in the 1984 attack on the Darbar Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Patiala police arrest six Sikhs; Accuse them for being BKI members; Claims to have ‘foiled’ terror plot

Banur, Patiala (March 19, 2014): According to media reports the Banur team of the Patiala Police on Tuesday (March 18) claimed to have arrested six persons, four of them allegedly members of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The police has claimed to have 'foiled a terror plot' ahead of the Lok Sabha election.

Baloon blast at Arun Jaitly road show in Amritsar left 12 injurred

Amritsar, Punjab (March 19, 2014): As per information a ballon blast at senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley's roadshow today left 12 persons, including Punjab Local Bodies Minister Anil Joshi and a few photojournalists, injured. Three persons were hospitalised.

Himmat Singh Shergill declared AAP candidate from Anandpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 18, 2014): As per information the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has named Himmat Singh Shergill as its candidate from Anandpur Sahib.

Bollywood Singer Jaspinder Narula quits Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Mumbai, India (March 18, 2014): It is learnt that Bollywood singer Jaspinder Narula has quit Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She had joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) earlier in February. However, within a month's time, she has called it quits.

Eco-Concerns: Akal Takht urged to take lead against genetically-modified crops; NGOs submit memorandum

Amritsar, Punjab (March 18, 2014): On the occasion of Sikh Environment Day on March 14, a group of environmentalists and members of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Friday called upon the Akal Takht to take the lead in preventing the entry of genetically-modified (GM) crops into Punjab.

Giani Gurbachan Singh urges Sikhs to have four children

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 17, 2014): In a move, that would surprise many, Giani Gurbachan Singh, the jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib appealed to Sikh couples to have four children.

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Punjab: Congress MP Manish Tiwari unlikely to contest from Ludhiana seat

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 17, 2014): According to certain media reports Congress party leader Manish Tiwari is unlikely to contest Lok Sabha election from Ludhaina. Manish Tiwari is Congress party's sitting MP from Ludhiana.

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