July 2014 Archive

Cauvery tribunal tells Tamil Nadu to seek SCI direction allowing tribunal to hear explanation pleas

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): It is learnt that the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal that reportedly held a meeting at July 15 after the gap of about seven years, has asked the Tamil Nadu government to move the Supreme Court of India to get an order allowing the tribunal to hear applications seeking an “explanation and guidance” on the final award passed on February 5, 2007, allocating the quantum of water for each State.

India: Modi govt. paving way for forceful land acquisitions; Aims at diluting pro-farmer clauses of Land acquisition Act

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): As it was expected, the newly formed Narendra Modi led BJP government in India has started stepping towards bringing changes in the new Land Acquisition Act to make it more “industry friendly”.

Ved Parkash Vaidik-Hafiz Saeed meeting issue brings storm in Indian polity; Scattered Opposition unites against BJP govt.

New Delhi, India (July 16, 2014): The issue of journalist Ved Parkash Vaidik's meeting/ interview with Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed continued to rock Indian politics for second day today. For the first time in the 16th Lok Sabha, the Congress party managed to get most of the opposition behind it as it demanded an explanation from the government over allegations that journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik met Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan earlier this month as an envoy of the Narendra Modi government.

Badal Dal terms SYL Resolution passed in Haryana Assembly as ‘Anti-Punjab’

Chandigarh/ Punjab (July 15, 2014): Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) today slammed the Haryana Government for adopting an assembly resolution asking Government of India to immediately intervene to secure the construction of controversial Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal.

Dal Khalsa aghast to note that world was deliberately ignoring cries and pain of aggrieved Palestinians

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (July 15, 2014): Strongly condemning the killings of innocent Palestinian people by Israeli air-strikes over the last few days, the Dal Khalsa urged the international community to break its silence and take concrete steps to end the Israeli aggression on Palestine.

Guru Arjan Sahib ji’s attire restored at Gurdwara Sahib at village Bilga in Jalandhar

Jalandar, Punjab (July 15, 2014): It is learnt that a team of experts has restored the chola and other articles of Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Sahib Ji at a historic Gurdwara Sahib at village Bilga in Jalandhar.

Eyeing on Punjab waters, Haryana assembly passes resolution for SYL canal; Delegation to meet Modi

Haryana has once again raised the demand of completion of controversial canal project called “Satluj Yamuna Link” (SYL). While describing the SYL Canal as the "lifeline" for the state, the Haryana Assembly yesterday (on July 14) decided to send an all-party delegation, led by chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, to meet Indian Prime Minister. The delegation would seek direction of Indian Prime Minister to take up construction of the SYL canal at the earliest.

HSGPC bill becoming an Act: Dal Khalsa extends congratulations to Sikhs of Haryana

Amritsar, Punjab (July 14, 2014): Referring to the HSGPC bill becoming an act, Dal Khalsa has extended its congratulations to Sikhs of Haryana for getting the right to manage their religious institutions free from the stranglehold of Badals.

Haryana Governor gives assent to Haryana SGPC Bill; Hooda Govt. gears up to form ad hoc HSGPC

Chandigarh/ Haryana (July 14, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia today gave his assent haryana Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (HSGPC) Bill, that was passed by Haryana state assembly on July 11.

Satinder Sartaj to play Maharaja Dalip Singh in multi-million The Black Prince movie

Brillstein Entertainment Partners executive Jai Khanna will co-produce The Black Prince, described as the tragic yet fascinating story about the last king of the state of Punjab (in north India), Maharaja Duleep Singh. Written and to be directed by LA-based Indian filmmaker Kavi Raz, Prince will see the acting debut of one of Punjab's most acclaimed singer-poets, Satinder Sartaaj.

Ramdev’s aide interview Hafiz Saeed; Issue rocks Indian parliament

New Delhi, India (July 14, 2014): A journalist's interview with Hafiz Saeed has sparked a controversy in political circles in India. The issue echoes in both the Houses of Indian Parliament on Monday (July 14).

2nd Anniversary of Oak Creek tragidy: 6km Charhdikala run in the memory of victims

Oak Creek, Wisconsin (July 14, 2014): As the second anniversary of terror strike at Oak Creek (Wis.) Sikh Gurdwara Sahib is falling in next month, the members of Wisconsin’s Sikh community are planning another 6-kilometer remembrance run in memory of the six victims who were killed by a neo-Nazi white supremacist.

Sukhbir to lead delegation to Indian President; Says delegation would appease P. Mukharjee regarding Congress’ anti-Sikh design

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Badal reportedly said that he would lead a Sikh delegation to meet Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to “unmask the conspiracy” allegedly hatched by Congress party to divide the Sikhs by trying to create a separate SGPC in Haryana.

BJP govt. appoints new governors for 5 states; Balramji Dass Tandon appointed for Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, India (July 14, 2014): Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led government today appointed new governors in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Gujarat and Nagaland.

Northern Iraq: Civilians in the line of fire (by Amnesty International)

Northern Iraq: Civilians in the line of fire, published today by Amnesty International, contains harrowing accounts from displaced civilians who fled areas seized by ISIS, fearing for their lives after their relatives were abducted and killed by the group, and amid increasing danger from Iraqi government air strikes.

Iraq: Evidence of spiralling sectarian killings and abductions – Amnesty International

New Delhi, India (July 14, 2014): A new briefing by Amnesty International sheds light on a growing pattern of sectarian killings and abductions by the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) since the group seized Mosul, Iraq’s second-biggest city, and other parts of north-western Iraq last month.

Journalist Jarnail Singh appointed Aam Aadmi Party’s observer for Punjab state

According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed Journalist Jarnail Singh as observer for Punjab State. Jarnail Singh, a Delhi based former journalist, was Aam Aadmi Party's candidate during Lok Sabha election 2014 from West Delhi.

Punjab police SHO mercilessly beat up Sikh youth in public view; Removed turban and dragged from hiars

Sanaur/ Patiala, Punjab (July 13, 2014): A Punjab police SHO Saturday grossly misbehaved with two youth who unintentionally came into the way of his vehicle while he was on his way to the police station of which he is incharge.

Paid news case: ECI rejects ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan’s explanation; Slaps notice

Mumbai, India (July 13, 2014): It is learnt that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected explanation of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in a paid news case. The ECI has reportedly asked the Congress party leader to submit his representation within 20-days.

Need to evolve legal mechanism to get human rights abuses addressed: Advocate Navkiran Singh

Chandigarh based lawyer and human rights activist Advocate Navkiran Singh has said that there was a dire need for evolving a strong legal mechanism to get human rights abuses addressed.

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