September 2014 Archive

Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal gets bail in another case

Mansa, Punjab (Sept. 30, 2014): Sikh preacher and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee member Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal, who is facing four cases in four police stations of Punjab, was granted bail by a Mansa court in one of the cases — registered against him at Bhikhi police station.

Dismantling Empires Through Devolution

Before the vote was cast, British Prime Minister David Cameron and his team were so worried by voter sentiment swinging toward Scottish independence that they promised a raft of additional powers to Edinburgh (and Wales and Northern Ireland) such as the right to set its own tax rates—granting even more concessions than Scotland’s own parliament had demanded. Scotland won before it lost. Furthermore, what it won it will never give back, and what it lost it can try to win again later. England, meanwhile, feels ever more like the center of a Devolved Kingdom rather than a united one.

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara acquitted in Bhajan Lal Attempt to Assasinate case

Chandigarh (Sept. 30): While accepting the appeal of defense, the High Court has reportedly acquitted Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in a 1995 case. The case was related to an alleged attempt to assassinate former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan Lal in 1995.

Sikh Youth of Punjab vows to address drug menace, yellow literature

Amritsar, Punjab (Sept. 30): Realizing that excellence and activism is need of the hour, the young activist’s boys and girls gathered at a call of Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) today resolved that they would address the issues of drug menace, disrespect to women and yellow literature with persuasion, education and arming residents of Punjab with the knowledge.

UK: Sher group wins Southall Gurdwara elections

Southall, UK (Sept. 30): In recently held elections for the management of Southall Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Sher Group defeated Baaj group. New committee is set to take over management of one of the largest Gurdwaras of UK.

Police intervention prevent face-to-face between Modi supporters & protesters outside White House

Washington, DC: The Kashmir American Council staged a sit-in outside the White House on Monday (Sept. 29) as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived to attend a private dinner where he was due to meet US President Obama and other key US officials. A number of Sikh protesters also gathered outside the White House and raised slogans against the Indian prime minister. An “International The News” report says police had to intervene when some of Narendra Modi supporters and protesters came face to face.

Ludhiana Fake encounter killings: Khanna SSP suspended, 4 other cops dismissed

Chandigarh (Sept. 30): Two days after a police party along with a leader of ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) killed two young brothers in Jamalpur area of Ludhiana, the Punjab Government, on Sept. 29 suspended Khanna SSP Harish Kumar Bansal besides dismissing four others for their alleged involvement in the Jamalpur fake encounter.

The post-armed conflict scenario in Punjab: Neither Reconciliation nor Resolution

Note: A paper titled: “The post-armed conflict scenario in Punjab: Neither Reconciliation nor Resolution” was presented by Karnail Singh PeerMohammad, president of All India Sikh ...

SikhNet declares winners of 9th Annual Youth Online Film Festival

New York: This year, SikhNet.com hosted its 9th Annual Youth Film Festival online. The theme of the Film Festival, “Uncommon Courage” focused the directors’ lenses on the the stories of unseen heroes and everyday acts of valor. 25 films from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and India were submitted for the festival.

Sikh killed by cops in fake encounter 20 years ago, family still fights for justice

Batala/Gurdaspur, Punjab: Two decades after Gurdaspur resident Sukhpal Singh was eliminated by the Punjab Police in a fake encounter in 1994, his family says they will not give up their fight for justice. Sukhpal Singh’s widow Dalbir Kaur, his father Jagir Singh and son Jugraj Singh are living in penury. Fearing threat to their life, the family had to sell property at their ancestral village Kala Afgana (in Gurdaspur) and shift to Batala. However, the money was spent on a long legal battle and Dalbir Kaur’s illness.

Pictorial: Narendra Modi’s Madison Square Garden address mars huge protests/ demonstrations

Here is a pictorial of protests/ demonstrations held by Sikh diaspora and other human rights activists against Indian Prime Minister Narindra Modi's speech at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA [...]

Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind released from Maximum Security Jail Nabha

Nabha/Patiala, Punjab (Sept. 29): Akali Dal Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind was released Maximum security jail, Nabha on late this evening. Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind was received outside Nabha jail by Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Harpal Singh Cheema, Amrik Singh Issru, Mandhir Singh and Manjit Singh Bamb besides other leaders and activists of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani.

Ludhaina Fake Encounter: Media report hints at Political rivalry, AAP-Badal Dal angle

Ludhiana, Punjab (Sept. 29): A detailed report by Mohit Khana, The Tribune journalist, says: [t]he cold-blooded gunning down of two young brothers, Harinder Singh and Jatinder Singh, allegedly by an Akali (Badal Dal) leader in connivance with a police party yesterday (Sept. 27) at Jamalpur near Ludhiana was reportedly a case of political rivalry. Hailing from Bhopur village near Machhiwara, the youths were active supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). They belonged to a poor Dalit family and were popular kabaddi players.

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind acquitted by Jalandhar court; Release expected today

Jalandhar, Punjab (Sept. 29): A local court here today acquitted Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) president Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind in a two years old case. Bhai Kulvir Singh, who is also a member of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) from Phillaur constituency was brought to Jalandhar from Nabha Jail to hear the decision. Additional District and Sessions Judge Mandip Singh Dhillon acquitted Bhai Kulvir Singh from all charges leveled against by the Punjab police.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s last surviving sister passes away in Canada

Toronto, Canada (Sept. 29): Parkash Kaur, the younger sister of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, died in Canada on Sept. 28, 2014. She was 96 and was living in Toronto. She was the only surviving member of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh's immediate family.

Narendra Modi draws huge crowd, protests at Madison Square Garden

New York, USA (Sept. 28): Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's address at Madison Square Garden attracted thousands from the Indian community in the United States. The address also witnessed protests outside the venue by activists who reminded Indian Prime Minister's controversial past, as they accused him for mass murder of Muslim minority in Gujrat state in 2002.

USA: Delegation seeks favor from Narendra Modi for asylum holders

New York (Sept. 29): A delegations of certain US based Sikhs, propagated as 'Sikh community leaders' by Indian media, reportedly held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sept. 27 and raised the issue of harassment of those who had sought asylum in USA during 1980-90s by Indian authorities.

Jagdish Tytler offers unconditional apology to Advo. HS Phoolka

New Delhi, India: In a defamation case field by senior advocate and Aam Aadmi Party leader H.S. Phoolka, Congress party leader Jagdish Tytler offered unconditional apology. The offer was however turned down by Phoolka who said that any compromise in this case might sent a wrongful message to the public. Hearing in this case was held in a Delhi court on Sept. 27.

Cracks in HSGMC over election support to Congress party in Haryana

Kaithal, Haryana: Newly formed Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) is reportedly divided over the of expending support to Congress in the upcoming assembly polls. Top leadership of HSGMC has decided to back the ruling party but according to media reports, but there are some rebels as well.

Aam Aadmi Party launches Students’ wing; Arvind Kejriwal’s daughter joins-in

New Delhi, India: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Sept. 27, launched its youth and students' wings, on the occasion of 107th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Aam Aadmi Party sources say that AAP Youth Wing (AYW) and Chhaatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS) will help the party develop its strength from the grass roots by penetrating into different stratas of the society, under its programme Mission Vistaar undertaken after its severe drubbing in the Lok Sabha, a party insider said.

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