September 2014 Archive

Sikhs send aid to 2014 India and Pakistan flood victims – 10 trucks dispatched from Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar

A press release by Parmeshar Dwar (PD) Network says: [i]n order to contribute in its own way to the global relief effort, The Parmeshar Dwar Trust, with the backing of the Sikh Sangat, arranged teams to be sent in aid to the affected region. Initially ten trucks were dispatched from Gurdwara Parmeshar Dwar Sahib with thousands of blankets, bedding, clothes, medicines, water and food packages for the affected victims.

Seminar held on post-conflict reconciliation at National Law University Delhi

New Delhi, India: National Law University Delhi, in collaboration with Friedrich Naumann Foundation and Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation organized a one day seminar on Post Conflict Reconciliation on 27th September 2014.

Eleven Congresspersons urge Obama to discuss protection of religious minorities in India with Narendra Modi

Washington DC: Eleven Congresspersons have reportedly written a joint letter, urging US President Barack Obama to discuss protection of religious minorities with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kashmir flood Victims grateful to Sikhs for shelter at gurdwaras

Srinagar, Kashmir: Floods turned to be mass tragedy for the people of Jammu and Kashmir this year as thousands are still strained in flood hit areas. Media reports say that 280 people have lost their lives, but the number is likely to rise as many areas of the affected region are still lying under water.

Armed Private persons were also involved in Ludhaina/ Jamalpur ‘encounter’ killings

Ludhiana, Punjab (Sept. 28): In an incident that appears to be in clear violations of guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India few days back, the Khanna police gunned down two young brothers in a 'police encounter' in Jamalpur area of Ludhiana on Sept. 27.

Langar served at Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on Sikh Awareness day

Ontario, Canada: On Wednesday (Sept. 24), Tim Uppal, minister of state for multiculturalism, participated in langar (community kitchen) on the Hill, which brought Canadians together to learn about Sikhism.

Sikh Federation UK supports military action against ISIS

London, United Kingdom (Sept. 27): A written statement by Sikh Federation UK, a UK based organization, says: “[A] humanitarian crisis is taking place in Iraq with the barbaric acts of ISIS - beheadings, crucifixions, gauging out of eyes, burying people alive and use of rape as a weapon.

Meet the man trying to take Narendra Modi to US court

Courtesy: QUARTZ Before India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, touches down in New York City today for the United Nations General Assembly, a New York lawyer ...

American Justice Center (AJC) offers $10,000 reward for service of summons on Narendra Modi

New York, USA : American Justice Center (AJC) has announce $10,000 reward for service of summons to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently visiting the United States of America. The summons were issued by a US Federal Court in a lawsuit filed by American Justice Center and two victims-cum- survivors of the Gujrat Mulim Massacre of 2002.

Police claims to kill two in alleged ‘police encounter’ in Ludhaina

Ludhiana, Punjab: The Ludhiana police have claimed to have killed two proclaimed offenders in an alleged encounter. The incident reportedly took place today in Jamalpur colony in Ludhiana.

Col. Sandhu demands CBI probe against IG Paramraj Umranangal in 1994 Fake Encounter case

Chandigarh: Chairman of Majha Ex-Servicemen Human Rights Front (MESHRF) Colonel (retd.) G. S. Sandhu has demanded CBI inquiry against Punjab Police I.G. Paramraj Umaranangal for his involvement in fake encounters and extra-judicial killings during 1990s period in Punjab.

Nawaz Sharif raises Kashmir Issue in UN General Assembly; UN chief offers help to find solution

New York, USA: After a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif the UN chief Ban Key Moon said that the world body was willing to play a role-if so asked-in resolving the Kashmir issue

What Scottish independence referendum means for Asia, for India

[...] The India of today is a union of many culturally exclusive states that were under the British Raj. These states did not have much to do with one another before the East India Company came into the picture. In fact, the north and south of India were completely disconnected from one another politically. When such a kaleidoscope of cultures forms a nation – sure it’ll face challenges, many of which, I might add, are direct results of colonialism. And India’s hesitancy to reform its system has led to many present-day problems. [...]

Dal Khalsa mourns demise of Khalistani leader Ganga Singh Dhillon, praises his contribution for Sikh struggle

Amritsar, Punjab: Dal Khalsa today expressed its grief over the demise of Khalistani protagonist Ganga Singh Dhillon in USA last day. Party's senior leaders Satnam Singh Paonta Sahiband Kanwar Pal Singh in a statement mourned the death of Dhillon, who was US citizen and chairman of Nankana Sahib Foundation an NGO formed to look after the Sikh religious affairs in Pakistan.

US Congressional committee to hold briefing on November 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms in India

Washington, DC (Sept. 26): The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, a US Congressional committee, will conduct a hearings and briefings on “Thirty Years of Impunity: The November 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms in India” on September 30. The hearings and briefings would coincide the summit meetings between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama at the White House.

India-China agree to end border face-off: Withdrawal of troops likely today

New Delhi, India: After more than two weeks face-off, India and China have reportedly agreed to pull back their troops from certain areas at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The pull back is expected to take place on Friday (Sept. 26).

American Justice Centre to greet Narendra Modi with court summons in USA

New York, USA: The government of United States of America (USA) may have turned it's propositions regarding Narendra Modi's role in 2002 Muslim massacre of Gujrat, but the black chapters of newly elected Indian Prime Ministers of life still haunts him. A day before former Gujrat CM let his country for USA, a human rights group named American Justice Centre secured summons against him for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat genocide. During 2002 Narendra Mod was Chief Minister of Gujrat when around two thousand Muslims were massacred in the state.

DSGMC officials write to Indian PMO seeking Special public prosecutor for Nov. 1984 cases

New Delhi, India (Sept. 26): As DSGMC is controlled by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) - an ally to the ruling BJP, the DSGMC and SAD (Badal) leaders are saying that this time the BJP government would secure justice for the victims of November 1984. But it must be said here that whole Indian state system, including all it's colors and forms (organs and political parties) has turned blind eye to the plight of victims of Sikh genocide; that's why even many victims have left the hope of getting justice from the Indian state.

BJP announces political divorce with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Maharashtra (Sept. 25): India's ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and it's Maharashtra ally Shiv Sena have parted their ways amid continued deadlock over seat sharing for 15 October state assembly elections.

India: Thousands call for justice for Afghan civilians killed in US operations, Amnesty Intl. India

New Delhi, India: An Amnesty International India press release says nearly 20,000 people in India have supported it's campaign urging US President Barack Obama to ensure accountability for serious human rights violations and apparent war crimes in Afghanistan by US forces.

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