May 2014 Archive

OP-Ed: Punjabis Shun Modi, Flock To AAP

At historically crucial junctures, Punjab has shown the audacity to differ with the Indian mainstream. This is what goes to explain the phenomenal victory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab which, otherwise, drew blank from other parts of the country, also in Delhi where it had emerged as a political force with Arun Kejriwal as Chief Minister only six months ago.

Dal Khalsa raises issues pertaining to Sikh rights with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Amritsar, Punjab (May 26, 2014): As the Pakistan Prime Minister Janab Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to meet the newly elected Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra ...

Ensaaf releases “The Last Killing” documentary

Amritsar, Punjab (May 23, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), Ensaaf, a US based NGO, on May 22 released a documentary titled “The Last Killing”.

AAP reacts to defamation case against Arvind Kejriwal by Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, India (May 23, 2014): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared to will launch a public awareness campaign “to remind the people about the involvement of former BJP President Nitin Gadkari in mega land scams and his attempts to provide favours to private companies in Maharashtra”.

Arvind Kejriwal sent to Tihar for 14 more days; AAP leader insists not to furnish bail bond

New Delhi, India (May 23, 2014): It is learnt that a Delhi court has further extended the judicial custody of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 6.

Indian Consulate attacked in Afghan city Herat; Two assailants killed, all diplomats safe

Herat/ New Delhi (May 23, 2014): According to media reports Indian consulate in the Herat city of Afghanistan has been attacked by at least three heavily-armed gunmen.

Bad image of some ‘Akali ministers’ to blame for low performace in LS polls: BJP Punjab in-charge Shanta Kumar

New Delhi, India (May 23, 2014): The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) swept away recent Lok Sabha elections in India, but it's performance in Punjab was quite low.

Badal Dal leader’s son held in Moga for possessing heroin

Moga, Punjab (May 23, 2014): According to media reports the police have arrested a constable, son of a local leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), and his accomplice on the charge of possessing of heroin.

Son named in drugs trade, Punjab cabinet minister Swaran Singh Phillar resigns on “moral grounds”

Jalandhar, Punjab (May 22, 2014): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur reportedly resigned from his post on "moral grounds". Swaran Singh Phillaur submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, that has reportedly been accepted by Badal.

Aam Aadmi Party staged protests against arrest of Arvind Kejriwal; Summits Memo to Jalandhar DC

Jalandhar, Punjab (May 22, 2014): According to a news reported by YesPunjab.Com:- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Jalandhar unit Thursday protested against the arrest of party Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Aam Aadmi Party candidate Jassi Jasraj complains to Arvind Kejriwal against Sumel Singh Sidhu

Bathinda, Punjab (May 22, 2014): Singer- cum- actor -turned- politician and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat Jasraj Singh Longia alias Jassi Jasraj has sent a complaint to party president Arvind Kejriwal expressing resentment against the activities of the party's state convener Sumel Singh Sidhu during the election campaigning.

Nancy Pelosi asks American Sikh Congress Caucus to work for protection of Sikh civil rights

Washington, DC (May 22, 2014): Supporting issues taken up by the American Sikh Congressional Caucus (ASCC), U.S. House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has said that the changes taking place in the way the FBI investigates hate crimes against Sikhs may result in saving lives.

Avtar Singh Makkar under fire for attempting to ‘mislead’ Sikhs on Nanakshahi calendar issue

Amritsar, Punjab (May 22, 2014): A day after the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) claimed that 'Sikh Sangat' of Pakistan had agreed to start following amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar, a number of Sikh bodies and other personalities, on May 21, targeted SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar for misleading the community on the sensitive issue.

Police brutality: Pregnant woman beaten up by cops in Mansa district

Mansa, Punjab (May 22, 2014): Another case of police brutality against women has surfaced in Mansa district of Punjab. According to a news reported by The Tribune: [a] few policemen allegedly beat up a pregnant woman at Ralla village in the district today. The policemen allegedly kicked the woman on her stomach, leaving the 23-year-old hospitalised.

Dera Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim told to appear in Bathinda court on Aug 8

Bathinda, Punjab (May 24, 2014): Controversial self-styled godman and Sirsa-based Dera Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim has reportedly been directed to appear in a Bathinda court on August 8 in a case relating to hurting of religious sentiments of the Sikhs. The case relates to the Salabatpura incident and dates back to May 2007, but there has been no significant development in this case for last seven years.

Assault on AAP workers: Court pulls up police, reject pre-arrest bail plea of 5 Badal Dal workers

Patiala, Punjab (May 22, 2014): It is learnt that a Patiala court today pulled district police up for not adding appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code against ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal)'s workers, who allegedly thrashed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters on the day of polling on April 30.

New report shows increasing hate attacks on Sikhs

Washington, United States (May 21, 2014): A major report to be released today in Washington, D.C. highlights the rising number of incidents of hate, violence, and bias against Sikhs worldwide.

SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkar cheats Sikhs on calendar issue: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (May 21, 2014): Terming Avtar Singh Makkar as a failed head of the premier institution of Sikhs, the Dal Khalsa today lashed out at him for misleading the Sikh Diaspora on the issue of Nanakshahi calendar and creating divisions amongst members of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC).

SGPC claims Pak Sikh Sangat agreed to start following ammended Nanakshahi Calendar

Amritsar, Punjab (May 21, 2014): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) on May 20 claimed that the 'Sikh Sangat' in Pakistan had accepted to observe ‘Gurpurabs’ as per the amended Nanakshahi Calendar.

Delhi judge told Arvind Kejriwal to “behave as aam aadmi” …

New Delhi, India (May 21, 2014): Delhi's Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Mancha today told Arvind Kejriwal to furnish bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- in a defamation case filed by Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari, but the Aam Aadmi Party convenor told the court he would not furnish a bail bond as the case was a political one.

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