March 2014 Archive

Singer-actor Jassi Jasraj, lawyer Shergill in run for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket from Anandpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 17, 2014): It is learnt that singer-cum-actor Jassi Jasraj and lawyer Himmat Singh Shergill, who has been fighting the case of Gujarat Sikh farmers in the Supreme Court, have emerged as the two main contenders for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket from Anandpur Sahib constituency.

Election code halts process of premature release of Sikh political prisoners

Patiala, Punjab (March 17, 2014): The possibility of former chief minister Beant Singh's assassins playing any role in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by coming out of jail on premature release now seems to be bleak following the chief electoral officer issuing directions to deputy commissioners in the state regarding release of convicts.

Punjabi News Bulletin (March 17, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of March 17, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Badal criticizes Elections Commission for not allowing political show on Holla Mohalla; Badal Dal holds ‘non-political’ conference

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 16, 2014): According to certain media reports Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal protested against the Election Commission's decision of cancelling permission for political conferences at Holla Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib.

Thrashing of Sikh youth in Amritsar : 17 accused identified, 8 arrested

Amritsar, Punjab (March 16, 2014): According to information the Amritsar police have arrested eight persons in connection with yesterday's incident in which a Sikh youth was badly beaten up by people of a certain community who were holding some demonstration near Hall Bazaar at Amritsar.

Pakistan: Sikhs lash out against murder, kidnappings

Peshawar, Pakistan (March 16, 2014): Sikh residents of Peshawar protested on Friday (March 14) against the killing of a Sikh hakim in Charsadda a day before and an earlier abduction of two others in Dera Ismail Khan.

Patna Sahib Jathedar terms Sarna brothers, members of Takht Patna Sahib management committee as ‘tankhaiya’

Patna Sahib, Bihar (March 16, 2014): Takht Sri Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh declared former DSGMC president Paramjeet Singh Sarna, his brother Harvinder Singh Sarna, Patna Sahib committee president Dr R. S. Gandhi, among other office-bearers, and additional Jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib Giani Partap Singh as ‘tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct).

Simarjit Bains, Manpreet Ayali supporters clash in Ludhiana over pasting of posters

Ludhiana, Punjab (March 16, 2014): The supporters of SAD-BJP candidate for Ludhiana seat Manpreet Ayali and Independent candidate Simarjit Bains clashed at Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar on Saturday (March 15).

BJP releases 4th list of candidates; Arun Jaitly replaces Navjot Sidhu from Amritsar

New Delhi, India (March 16, 2014): Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) has reportedly released 4th list of Lok Sabha candidates. This list includes 55 names. BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi, while party president Rajnath Singh will now fight from Lucknow.

US: Report titled “Go Home Terrorist – A report on bullying against Sikh American Children” released in US Congress

Washington DC (March 16, 2014) - The Sikh Coalition released a groundbreaking report on March 13, 2014 in US Congress, on the endemic and severe bullying of Sikh school children in America.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released 6th list of Lok Sabha Candidates; No fresh announcement from Punjab

New Delhi, India (March 15, 2014): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced 6th list of Lok Sabha election candidates. It includes 55 names.

Baljeet Singh Bhau gets bail; Release expected in coming days

New Delhi, India (March 15, 2014): As per information extended by Sikh Organization of Prisoners' Welfare (SOPW) Bhai Baljeet Singh Bhau has been granted permanent bail.

Attack on Amritdhari Sikh in Amritsar: Dal Khalsa want action against hooligans, Cops

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): Dal Khalsa has sought criminal case and strict action against hooligans for committing blasphemy. Kanwar Pal Singh, spokesman of the Dal Khalsa, said that those policemen who remained mute spectator while an Amritdhari Sikh Jasmeet Singh near Hall Gate was mercilessly beaten up, his religious beliefs were humiliated and religious symbol was dishonoured should face strict departmental action.

Amritdhari Sikh attacked, brutally beaten up by miscreants in Amritsar, while police remained mute spectator

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): As per media reports a Sikh youth was brutally thrashed on Saturday (March 15) by demonstrators in Amritsar for no apparent reason after he asked for a way to reach to his shop near Bhandari Bridge.

US Court to hear Sikh genocide 1984 case against Congress (I) on March 19

New York (March 14, 2014): A US Court is scheduled to hear 1984 Sikh rights violation case against Congress (I) on March 19. Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet will hear the arguments of the Congress (I) and “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) regarding US Court’s extra-territorial jurisdiction to conduct the trial against India’s ruling party for their role in genocidal attacks on during November 1984.

AISSF takes on Harmandar Gill for defending Congress on Sikh pogrom 1984

Khadoor Sahib, Punjab (March 15, 2014): Taking a strong exception to Congress candidate from Khadoor Sahib parliament constituency, Harminder Singh Gill's alleged defence of Congress (I) on November 1984 massacre of Sikhs, All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF- Peer Mohammad) has announced to issue a "White Paper" on Harminder Gill's past and the continuous practice of impunity extended by Sonia Gandhi to those who orchestrated violence against Sikhs after the assassination of Indira Gandhi.

Sikh delegation led by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa meets Jathedar for release of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): As per information a Sikh delegation led by activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh on March 14, 2014. The delegation that comprised 20-member delegation including some Sikhs from Canada, urged Giani Gurbachan Singh to keep his promise regarding the permanent release of Sikh political prisoners who are being kept in prisons beyond the terms of their sentences.

Punjab: BSP announces 12 Lok Sabha candidates, including K.S. Makhan & Sarabjit Singh Khalsa

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): The Bahujan Samaj Party (SBP) has announced it’s 12 Lok Sabha candidates from Punjab. While announcing the candidates, BSP has ...

New White House Initiative Brings Hope to Disadvantaged Youth

Washington DC, USA (March 15, 2014): On February 28th, 2014, President Obama unveiled his, “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, which focuses on helping every disadvantaged youth find opportunities. Boys, and young, men of color, who are willing to work hard, will now have a new pipeline for mentor-ship, support networks, and skills.

Punjabi News Bulletin (March 15, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of March 15, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

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