September 2014 Archive

Statement of City Sikhs Network on Scottish Referendum

The Sikh community has a long relationship with Scotland which dates back to 1855 when Maharaja Duleep Singh (the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire and the first Sikh to set foot on the British Isles) established his home in a castle in the Highlands and came to be known as the 'Black Prince of Perthshire'.

Punjab congress seeks Sushma’s intervention for release of Nine Punjabi youth in Kuwait

Chandigarh/Punjab: According to a party’s press release issued here today, Punjab Congress has urged the external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj to take up on priority the case of release of nine Indian youth detained by Kuwait government in an alleged murder case.

Discussing results of byelections in India with Special focus on Bihar | and AAP in Punjab

A special talkshow discussing the vote politics situation in India in wake of results of recently held byelections in various states.

Acid attack on Sikh auto-rickshaw driver in Delhi: Delhi police resister F.I.R after protests

New Delhi, India: The Delhi police have registered a case under sections 365/ 326A/ 307/ 295A/ 435/ 34 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) against one Somnath Nayar and two other unidentified persons in relation to yesterday's attack on Ranjit Singh s/o Baldev Singh of Bhogal area.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) urges Haryana people to show door to turncoats, corrupt politicians

Rohtak, Haryana: Despite non-participation in Haryana Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) India level executive member Naveen Jaihind on Tuesday said the party, which polled nearly 5 lakh votes in the recent Lok Sabha polls in Haryana, would encourage electorate to show door to corrupt and turncoat politicians who are eyeing Vidhan Sabha through electoral politics.

Jharkhand: Work on Darbar Sahib like structure for Durga Puja stopped after protest by Sikhs

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India: Work on a structure akin to Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in Ranchi (Jharkhand) was stopped after strong protests from local Sikh sangat and Sikh organizations. The structure/ pandal was meant for placing idols of Hindu goddess Durga Mata during Navratra days.

Byelection Sept. 2014: Final results & List of winning parties and candidates

New Delhi, India: The BJP suffered a major blow in the assembly byelections in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, which it had swept in the Lok Sabha polls four months ago. The saffron party lost 13 of the 23 seats held by it.

India expresses outrage over Pak High Commissioner’s clean chit to JuD chief Hafiz Saeed

New Delhi, India: India has expressed it's problems with “what's the problem” statement by Abdul Basit, High Commissioner of Pakistan for India. Pak High Commissioner yesterday said that “Hafiz Saeed is a Pakistani national, he is free to roam around. What’s the problem?”. He was responding to a media query on reports that Hafiz Saeed was roaming around freely in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

RSS targets Punjab and the Sikh Predominance

The Badals are undergoing a crucial and sensitive political phase. The Sikh minority’s political space is getting unrepresented with the Akali Dal (Badal) becoming a Punjabi party. The Sikhs are awakening to an unbecoming situation where their religious institutions, grown in strong antipathy to the brahminism, are being controlled by a party which practically subscribes to and endorses the brahminical-RSS brand nationalism.

#ModiFailsTest tending on Twitter after announcement of byelection results

New Delhi, India: Hashtag “#ModiFailsTest” is currently trending on micro-blogging website Twitter. Byelections for more than 30 assembly seats in 10 Indian states were regarded as an acid test for Narendra Modi's (so-called) magic that had helped BJP to secure clear majority during Lok Sabha elections held earlier this year.

UP Bypoll Results: Samajwadi Party (SP) shines in byelections, Leading on 9 of 11 seats; Major setback for BJP

Uttar Pradesh, India: Recent trends from Uttar Pradesh shows that Samajwadi Party could regain shine in the state, where byelections were held for 11 state assembly seats. As per latest trends the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading at 9 seats, where as BJP was able to secure lead on just 2 seats.

Bypoll Results: Early trends show BJP loosing ground; Major gain for SP in UP with lead on 7 seats

New Delhi: Early leads in 24 of the 32 assembly seats in eight state where votes of by election are being counted show that ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) is loosing ground.

Sikh attacked with acid in Delhi; Hairs cut forcibly, auto-rickshaw burnt

New Delhi: A Sikh was yesterday admitted to trauma section of Safdarjang Hospital in Delhi after an acid by three persons. Ranjit Singh, 60, an auto-rickshaw driver was beaten up by three persons, reportedly of Hindu community, over some issue. The attackers also cut his hairs and attacked him with acid.

Sikh body praises UK for showing political maturity in allowing Scottish people to shape their destiny

Amritsar, Punjab: In the backdrop of Scotland going for referendum on Thursday, the Dal Khalsa said it displays the political maturity of the UK in allowing Scottish people to have its say in shaping their destiny.

Now Chinese civilians cross LAC in Ladakh area; Indian Govt. downplays, Army Mum

Ladakh: Activity on India-China border is hitting headlines, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India. After yesterday's reports of Chinese soldiers camping in Demchok area of Ladakh, there were reports earlier today that around 300 Chinese soldiers have surrounded 100 Indian soldiers at Chumur area in Ladakh.

New Sikh free school opens its doors in Coventry

Coventry, UK (Sept. 15): Members of the Sikh community who felt let down by Coventry schools when they were children have set up their own school to try to do better.

What’s the problem if JuD cheif Hafiz Saeed roam around freely, asks Pak High Commissioner

New Delh, India: In a statement which would certain annoy India, the Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on Monday said that Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief was a Pakistani citizen who was “free to roam around” in the country.

Chinese soldiers surround Indian Soldiers in Chumur area in Ladhakh, media reports

Ladakh: Around Chinese 300 soldiers have reportedly surrounded some 100 soldiers of India in Chumur area in Ladakh. As per media reports Indian soldiers are not being allowed to move. The latest incident follows yesterday's incident where Chinese troops were reportedly seen camping 500 metres into the territory under Indian control in Demchok area of Ladakh. The Chinese soldiers had reportedly put up tents there.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to contest Municipal elections in Punjab; A “Big leader” is set to Join AAP, says Chhotepur

Jalandhar, Punjab: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has declared to contest all Municipal Corporations and Municipal Councils elections in Punjab. Announcement in this regard came from AAP Punjab convenor Sucha Singh Chhotepur.

SAD (B) Dal groups engage in bloody clash Parkash Singh Badal’s presence

Talwandi Sabo/Bathinda: Two Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) groups entered into a nasty verbal dual in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at his Sangat Darshan function at Mirjeana village on Friday. As soon as Badal left the venue, they indulged in bloody clash.

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