September 2014 Archive

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) convenes “Citizens’ Court” to indict Narendra Modi: Launches Advocacy Campaign in Washington

Washington D.C, USA: On September 30, while US President Obama will be laying red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, a Citizens' Court convened by human rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) will hold indictment proceedings against the Indian Prime Minister. The proceedings before Citizens Court will be telecast live throughout the United States by the Sikh rights group.

Arrest of 5-year-old Palestinian child causes outrage around globe

Israel: The recent arrest of Wadie Maswadeh, a 5-year-old Palestinian child by the Israeli military has caused outrage around the world. The Israeli soldiers arrested the child for allegedly throwing a rock, even though the arrest of anyone that age is a violation of Israeli law. After the arrest, the child was threatened and the child’s father was handcuffed and blindfolded. Etyan Buchman, a spokesman for the Israeli military, responded to the outrage declaring: “This is conduct that was considered reasonable by all military personnel involved.”

PunjabUPFilms, GreenThinkerz join hands with SikhRelief to extend Humanitarian aid for J&K flood victims

Mohali/ Chandigarh: 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.

Sikh association accuses Liberals of flip-flopping on helmet law

The Canadian Sikh Association says it will consider whatever legal options remain, if lobbying efforts fail to reverse a decision by Ontario last week to ...

Scotland Referendum entails implications for the world and India

The BBC report says “Most newspapers (in India) fear the referendum will fuel calls for similar exercise in Indian-administered Kashmir and the country’s north-eastern region.” On the eve of referendum, The Telegraph noted, “India is quietly hoping Scotland does not breakaway from the UK, but it has not only articulated its stance on the referendum. It worries about a separation rooted in the implications for Kashmir and the country’s east”.

Complaint filed against Indore BJP MLA Usha Thakur for hurting Sikhs’ sentiments

Bathinda, Punjab: A complaint has been filed in a local court Bhatinda against BJP MLA from Indore Usha Thakur for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs by wearing Kirpan (Sikhs' sword) without being an Amritdhari Sikh.

RSS targets Punjab: Mohan Bhagwat’s fourth visit to state on Sept. 24

Hindutva fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) has put Punjab on radar. In an unusual move RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is making frequent visits to Punjab.

Greece: Gun-shots fired at two Sikh Gurdwaras in suspected racially motivated attack

Greece: Two Sikh Gurdwaras- Gurdwara Sri Dasmesh Singh Sabha and Bhagat Ravidas Darbar in Marathon, were attacked by gunfire in Greece. The attack reportedly took place on Sept. 21.

United Sikhs want Kirpan to be accommodated at California Courts

United Sikhs took Gursant Singh’s case and issued demand letters to the Court Executive Officer, Ms. Mary Beth Todd and Judge Susan. E. Greene of the court, requesting religious accommodations for initiated Sikhs carrying kirpans into their courthouse. The letters explained the significance of the kirpan to Sikhs and cited numerous examples of other government buildings and successful cases where accommodations for kirpans were granted.

Sikh Youth Federation (SYF) to host “Sikh Awareness Day” in Ottawa on Sept. 24

Ottawa, Canada: The Sikh Youth Federation (SYF) is going to host 'Sikh Awareness Day – Parliament Hill' on Wednesday September 24th, 2014. The purpose of this event is to showcase the Canadian-Sikh culture to Canadian's through meaningful, positive and fun engagement, at the same time eliminating stereotypical barriers.

US Lawmakers Disappointed over FIBA Decision on Sikh Players

Washington, USA: Two leading US lawmakers have expressed disappointment over the decision of FIBA to continue with its policy to ban players from wearing headgears in international matches, even though it allowed them to sport religious headgear as part of a "trial period" for two years.

SGPC delegation returns from Kashmir; SAS Geelani seeks more help

Amritsar: A delegation of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) that had gone to Jammu and Kashmir returned to Amritsar on Sept. 20 after taking stock of the flood-affected areas. The delegation, led by its general secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhaur, will now submit a report to SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar on the basis of which they will chalk out a strategy for relief work in the coming days.

India-China face-off worsens in Chumar area of Ladakh

Ladakh: The ongoing face-off between Indian and Chinese soldiers at Chumar area in Ladakh has intensified with the addition of more gun-toting troops, which are now strung across 2 km on an east-to-west axis on either side of the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Bilawal Bhutto fires salvo, says “I will take back full Kashmir from India”

Islamabad, Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto, son of slain Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto today said that his Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would get back entire Kashmir from India. Bilawal, who is in his 20s, said so while addressing his party workers in Multan region in Punjab on Sept. 19.

Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal granted bail in another case by Mansa case

Mansa, Punjab: Sikh preacher and Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee member Baljit Singh Daduwal, who is facing four cases in four police stations of Punjab, was granted bail by Mansa additional sessions judge Rajkumar Garg on Sept. 18 in one of the cases -- registered under the Arms Act by the Mansa police.

WSO welcomes the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights(CMHR)

Winnipeg: The World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed the opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights(CMHR). A statement by WSO says, the legal counsel of the WSO, Balpreet Singh attended the inauguration of CMHR on Sept. 19 on behalf of the organization.

EcoSikh Issues First Sikh Statement on Climate Change

Washington, DC: The Washington-based environmental organization, EcoSikh has released a statement on climate change from the Sikh perspective, the first of its kind from a Sikh organization. The statement outlines new actions Sikhs can take to strengthen their connection to the Sikh faith through environmentalism, and expand their political voice within their communities. This statement comes days before EcoSikh and various heads of state from all over the world will convene in New York City for the 2014 U.N. Climate Summit, on September 23.

Arvind Kejriwal looses right to respond in defamation case by Congress leader

New Delhi, India: Former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly lost ‘right to respond’ in the defamation case by former Congress lawmaker Avtar Singh Bhadana. The Delhi High Court on Sept. 19 closed the right to file response as Arvind Kejriwal failed to file written statement in defamation lawsuit by Avtar Singh Bhadana seeking Rs one crore damages.

Chinese soldiers reappear in Chumar area of Ladhakh after brief withdrawal

New Delhi, India: The Chinese PLA soldiers reportedly left Chumar area of Ladakh after Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping meeting, but there are reports that Chinese soldiers today crossed into territory under Indian control again and stationed themselves on a hillock.

Former SAD chief Jagdev Singh Talwandi passes away

Ludhiana, Punjab: Former president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Jagdev Singh Talwandi passed away today. As per media reports, he took last breaths on Friday morning at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

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