August 2014 Archive

Punjab CM Badal cries foul at formation of Haryna Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission

Bathinda, Punjab (August 31, 2014): A couple of days after Haryana government appointed Jora Singh as chairman of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Judicial Commission (HSGJC), Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, on Sunday, opposed the move.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) declares to provide legal aid to Vikram who had hurled shoe on Badal

Jalandhar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): During a state level meeting of Aam Aadmi Party here on Sunday, the party leadership has decided to provide legal aid to Vikram Kumar alias Babbi, who had hurled shoe at Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal at Issru on August 15.

Pakistan: Two killed, 450 protesters injured in police crackdown

Islamabad, Pakistan (August 31, 2014): At least two protesters were killed and 450 others were killed following a crackdown on the protesters by the police on Sunday. However, cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri claimed that seven of his supporters were killed in the clashes. The clashes took place after Imran Khan and Qadri directed supporters to rush to Nawaz Sharif’s residence.

Cracks turning visible in Badal-BJP combine in Punjab

Media reports are suggesting that discontent has been brewing in the SAD-BJP camp in Punjab over various issues, including the switching of sides by senior leader PS Gill and imposition of property and advance taxes in the state.

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) inter college Gatka tournament on Sept 5

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar is going to organize its' inter-college Gatka tournament at university campus grounds on September 5. The opening ceremony will be held at 9 am. All men and women Gatka teams from various colleges affiliated with GNDU could take part in this martial art event.

Oppose notorious moves by RSS – Dal Khalsa to Sikh masses

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): In an attempt to demarcate the religious boundaries between Sikhs and Hindus, the Dal Khalsa has called upon the Sikhs to shun Brahmanical rituals and oppose the RSS attempts to brand Sikhs as Hindus "in a befitting manner".

BJP MLAs raise Hindutva slogans in Kashmir assembly

Srinagar, Kashmir (August 31, 2014): The Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir reportedly witnessed a war of words between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) over RSS chief’s Hindu nationality remarks. BJP legislators reportedly resorted to raising Hindutva slogans in legislative assembly of the state.

Now Kuljinder Sidhu declares to make movie “Wanted Zinda” on Bhai Harinder Singh Jinda

After few hours of publishing the news release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by the Braveheart Production, the SSN received an email from Kuljinder Sidhu, actor-producer of Punjabi blockbuster Sadda Haq (2013). In his email to Sikh Siyasat News, Kuljinder Sidhu said that he was already working on a similar project.

Shaheed Dilawar Singh’s martyrdom day observed at Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): Shaheed Dilawar Singh, who laid his life on August 31, 1996 to end tyrant regime of Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, was remembered at Akal Takht Sahib by the Sikh nation. An annual function marked the martyrdom day of Bhai Dilawar at Akal Takht Sahib.

Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal quits HSGMC: Media reports, Police

Bathinda/ Faridkot, Punjab (August 31, 2014): According to media reports, Bathinda police on Saturday claimed through an email that Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal has sent a handwritten note that he had resigned from the ad hoc Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC).

Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere on YouTube – Someone uploaded it, Producers get it removed

Chandigarh/ Punjab (August 30, 2014): Banned Punjabi Movie Kaum De Heere was recently uploaded to Video sharing website YouTube by someone but the producers of the movie was quick enough to get it removed from the website

FIBA Maintains Turban Ban; Sikhs Urged to #CallFoulonFIBA : Sikh Coalition

The Sikh Coalition has expressed shocked over FIBA’s arrogance and insensitivity. It has appealed to the turbaned Sikhs and their friends throughout the world to participate in Sikh Coalition's #CallFoulonFIBA video campaign.

Mansa police again gets one day remand of Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal

Mansa, Punjab (August 29, 2014): Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal was again presented in the court of ACMS Kuldeep Singh Cheema today by the Mansa district police. He was sent commanded judicial custody in a 2011 Bhikhi case, in which the court had granted his one day police remand yesterday, however the police was able to get police remand of Baba Daduwal in a fresh case.

Sikh body accuse mainstream UK media for ignoring push to abandon throwaway term ‘Asian’

London, United Kingdom (August 28, 2014): "The Sikh Federation (UK) press release issued yesterday titled: ‘Abandon term ‘Asian’ and call a spade a spade for the sake of child victims’ has largely been ignored by the mainstream media", informs another press release by the UK Sikh body.

Install portrait of Dilawar Singh in Sikh Central Museum, Dal Khalsa urges Jathedar Akal Takht

Amritsar, Punjab (August 29, 2014): Dal Khalsa has urged the Jathedar Akal Takht Gaini Gurbachan Singh to direct the SGPC to install the portrait of Bhai Dilawar Singh in the Sikh Central Museum to mark his 19th death anniversary on August 31.

Balbir Singh Bira sentenced for life by Ludhaina court; His wife acquitted of all charges

Ludhiana, Punjab (August 29, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), a Ludhiana court today pronounced decision in a 2009 murder case against Balbir Singh alias Bira and his wife Sukhjinder Kaur, acquitting Sukhjinder Kaur but convicting Balbir Singh Bira for murder charges.

Now Helmets necessary for Women riders in Delhi; Sikh women riders exempted

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2014): Wearing helmets for women riding pillion on a two-wheeler is now mandatory in the Delhi, Capital city of India, though Sikh women have been exempted, with the Government amending the rule 115 of Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993.

Minority Affiars Minister Nazma Heptulla joins RSS front against Minorities

New Delhi, India (August 29, 2014): Since the formation of Narendra Modi led BJP government in India Hindutva forces have been making repeated assertions regarding their ideological agenda against the minorities, distinct cultural, religious and ethnic entities/ identities in India saying “all inhabiting India are Hindus”.

FIBA delays ruling on Turban ban on Sikh basketball players

Seville (August 29, 2014): The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on August 28 that it would not reverse Article 4.4.2, which bans players from wearing dastaars (turbans) on the court.

Abandon term ‘Asian’ and call a spade a spade for the sake of child victims

London, United States (August 27, 2014): Ever since 9/11 and the term Islamophobia was invented public bodies and the media in the UK have been reluctant to call a spade a spade. For reasons of excessive political correctness and possible claims of racism the broader term ‘Asian’ has been and continues to be incorrectly used although it in inappropriate.

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