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September 2014 Archive

Scotland decides to stay with the England; 45% voted for independence, 55% said NO

Glasgow, Scotland: Scottish voters have voted in fovour of retaining union with England after a historic referendum. In yesterday's historic vote Scotland voters voted 55 percent to 45 percent against independence. The election witnessed unprecedented turnout of 86 percent.

Scotland heading to stay with United Kingdom in historic vote

Glasgow: Polling for Scotland independence referendum was held yesterday and counting of votes continues across the country. Live reports suggest that Scots have rejected the idea of independence with a margin of around 10%.

Scotland’s independence vote ignites Kashmiri demand for plebiscite

Srinagar, Kashmir: Kashmir’s pro-independence leaders have seized on Scotland’s plebiscite on freedom to demand that India deliver its promise to allow a similar vote in the disputed territory. The referendum for Scotland’s independence is being held on Thursday.

As issue is not settled yet, border incidents may continue to occur, says Chinese President Xi Jinping

New Delhi, India: During a joint press briefing visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping said that the incidents might continue to occur at India-China border as the areas were not properly demarcated.

UK: Sikhs set to announce manifesto impacting on how Sikhs will vote at the General Election

London, UK: The National Sikh Convention is expected to attract 10,000 delegates over three days - making it the biggest party conference in the UK.

Self-Determination Movements Hail Scottish Referendum as Blueprint for Conflict Resolution

Slough, United Kingdom: On the eve of the historic Scottish referendum on independence, an array of organisations staged an event in support of the Scottish ‘Yes’ campaign, urging voters to take the opportunity which tens of millions across the world were so envious of.

Fake Encounter case against IG Paramraj Umaranangal: No significant progress in Punjab police probe

SAS Nagar, Punjab: In a four page written statement submitted before a Punjab Police probe panel, Majha Ex-Servicemen Human Rights Front Chairman Colonel (retd.) G. S. Sandhu said that Punjab Police I.G. Paramraj Umaranangal was involved in fake encounters during 1990s.

Indian PM Modi raised issue of alleged Chinese incursions in Chumar (Ladakh) with Xi Jinping

New Delhi/ Ladakh: A statement from India's Minister of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin says Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of Chinese incursions with the visiting Chinese President during their meeting Wednesday night.

USA: Sikh bodies plans to picket White House during Narendra Modi’s US visit

New York, US (Sept. 18): As a formal US announcement about the upcoming talks between US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently made in Washington. Sikh groups in USA have responded by outlining their plans to picket the White House, where the two leaders will meet, to protest against the Indian leaders’ bid to marginalized religious minorities.

Washington Sikhs support Green Action for Punjab and Earth’s Ecological Future

Washington, DC: A press release by EcoSikh says over 300 Sikhs joined to support the Sikh environmental action around the world led by the US based NGO in a gala which marked the 5 year anniversary of the organization.

World Sikh Organization (WSO) announces New Director of Development

Toronto, Canada: The World Sikh Organization of Canada is pleased to announce the hiring of Jaskaran Singh Sandhu as Director of Development. Jaskaran is a Toronto area lawyer and community activist who earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 2008, and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Windsor Law School in 2011.

Scotland prepares for historic independence vote

Glasgow: The campaign for Scotland's independence referendum went down yesterday as the historic voting for independence is set to be held today. “Yes” or “No” of the Scots would decide the future of the Scotland – either it would emerge as an independent country or remain as a part of the United Kingdom.

15 VHP, Bajrang Dal activists arrested for attacking Ujjain university VC

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Making an appeal that people in Madhya Pradesh should waive-off rent and fees of Kashmiri students studying in the state due to the flood situation in that state, vice chancellor of Ujjain university cost him insult and disgrace by activists two Hindu outfits. The Ujjain Police on Wednesday arrested 15 activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, in connection with the attack on the vice chancellor of a university here.

Face-off between Chinese and Indian troops continue as flag meeting brings no results

Ladakh: Face-off between Chinese and Indian troops continues in Chumar sector of Ladakh as the flag meeting held to find a solution to the situation remained inconclusive.

JKLF leader Yasin Malik refutes Indian media’s allegation re: hijacking rescue boat

Srinagar, Kashmir: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik today refuted allegations of snatching an Indian Army boat meant for relief work in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir. The allegations against Malik were leveled by certain sections of the Indian media.

FIBA Ruling Falls Short, Leads to an Unequal playing field: SALDEF

Seville, Spain: The international basketball federation (FIBA) has decided to relax its ban on religious headcoverings in limited circumstances as part of a “trial period.” Sikh NGOs SALDEF and the Sikh Coalition have expressed concerns over the ruling saying that it falls short and leads to unequal playing field. US based NGOs have declared to follow-up with FIBA to understand exactly how the new rules will apply to Sikhs.

Self-Determination campaigners urge Scots to Vote Yes with a Brave-Heart

London, UK: Jagdeesh Singh a public campaigner on national self-determination through “Nations Without States” and the National Liberal Party (UK), has urged the people of Scotland to move to 18th September 2014 with a Brave-Heart.

Film by controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief worries SGPC

Amritsar, Punjab: Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar said that Sirsa based Dera Sauda should refrain from using "Gurbani" or anything related to "Guru-maryada" in it's film. While talking to media persons at Amritsar, Avtar Singh Makkar said that SGPC has learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa was making a movie.

FIBA relaxes ban on Sikh turbans

Switzerland: Basketball's governing body FIBA is learnt to have relaxed rules related to wearing Turbans and other headgear by players. The decision came after world-wide criticism of FIBA over it's controversial decision imposing ban on Sikh basketball players to wear a patka/ small-turban during matches.

SGPC restricts entry of hand bags in Darbar Sahib following an ‘extortion’ call

Amritsar, Punjab: Following an ‘extortion’ call, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has restricted the carrying of hand bags inside the Darbar Sahib complex.

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