November 2014 Archive

US President Obama to attend India’s republic day as ‘Chief Guest’ in 2015

New Delhi, India: US President Barack Obama has reportedly accepted invitation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be ‘Chief Guest’ on India’s ‘republic day’ on 26 Januar 2015. Media reports says that Obama would be the first US President to attend India’s republic day celebration as ‘Chief Guest’.

Akal Takht Jathedar wants Punjab govt. to solve the issue of Sikh political prisoners

Amritsar/ Chandigarh: In wake of indefinite hunger strike by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has discussed the issue of ‘Bandi Singhs’ with the Punjab government. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is seeking permanent release of seven Sikh political prisoners who are still confined in various Indian jails despite serving their sentences.

Hindutva sounds aloud in India: Delhi under ‘swabhimani’ Hindus after 800 years, says Ashok Singal

New Delhi, India: Vishav Hindu Parishan leader Ashok Singhal today (Nov. 21) said that the ‘Delhi has come back in to the hands of swabhimani (proud) Hindus after 800 years’. Singhal said that the victory of Hindutva forces in last Lok Sabha elections has brought back the control of Delhi into the hands of proud (upper caste) Hindus.

Naxals strike in Chhatisgarh; Chopper carrying injured CRPF men also targeted, claims police

Chhatisgarh, India: Five security personnel, including a CRPF inspector, were reportedly injured on Friday (Nov. 21) in a pressure bomb blast by Naxals in Maoist-hit Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, police said.

Sikhs For Justice want California Governor to recognize the face of Sikh Genocide 1984

Sacramento, California: After the issue of 1984 violence against Sikhs in India haunted the Congressional election of Ami Bera, Rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) have now approached Hon. Jerry Brown, Governor, State of California asking him to declare 1984 anti-sikh violence as “Genocide”. The State of California has the highest Sikh population in the United States and has recently made 1984 issue a part of mid-term Congressional election debate.

A Sikh stabbed to death in Oxnard city of California in a suspected hate crime

California, USA: A Sikh named Labh Singh Nigah was killed in a suspected hate crime on November 13, 2014 in Oxnard City of California. Labh Singh Nigah, 55, was reportedly stabbed to death in Sierra Linda Park when he was walking after dropping his son in the Sierra Linda Elementary School. Though the motive of the murder has yet to be ascertained, the American Sikh community suspect that the killing was a hate crime.

Nanakshahi Calendar issue is in focus again: Pakistan Gurdwara Committee to convene ‘Sikh Convention’

Amritsar, Punjab: The issue Nanakshahi Calendar is once again in focus. The Pakistan Sikh Grudwara Prabhandal Committee (PSGPC) is reportedly preparing to hold a ‘Sikh Conference’ at Nankana Sahib this issue. PSGPC was set to hold the convention on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji but it was postponed after the participants faced visa issues.

Narendra Modi tells Naxals to drop guns; Says Violence has no place in Gandhi’s country

Jharkhand, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Naxalite/ Maoist groups to drop guns and participate in “nation-building” project of the Indian state. Narendra ...

BJP comes up openly in favor of Deras, Tells Badal to ensure safety for dera activities

Chandigarh: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has asked Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to ensure activities of different deras that are active in Punjab.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s presence in Rashtriya Sikh Sangat program sparks controversy; Guri Hans offers explanation

Ambala, Haryana: A photo marking Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s presence in a Rashtriya Sikh Sangat program has sparked controversy. Gurprit Singh Guri claims that the photo was being misinterpreted and there was nothing wrong in Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s participation to the concerned program.

Students, Police clash at Punjabi University; Stone pelting, lathi-charge marred the day

Patiala, Punjab: A demonstration staged by certain students' organizations against hike in fees turned to be a battle-ground between students and the police force at Punjabi University Patiala.

India: Manipuri Ph. D student found ‘murdered’ in Delhi

New Delhi: A Ph. D. scholar from Manipur was found ‘murdered’ at his rented residence in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area of Delhi last night. The deceased has been identified as Zingram Kengo. He was 33 years old and was pursuing doctorate from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Dal Khalsa want Jathedar to decalre date for Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Guru as per Original Nanakshahi Calendar

Hoshiarpur, Punjab: The Dal Khalsa has criticized Giani Gurbachan Singh for creating further confusion on the Parkash day of Tenth Master Guru Gobind Singh by ...

Six, including a child and 5 women, died during police action at Rampal’s ashram; Godman still out of police net

Hisar, Haryana: Six people, including a child, have died during the action at the Hisar ashram to arrest godman Rampal. Denying that the police action was the cause of deaths the Haryana police said that the reason for their death was still to be known.

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh faces wrath on social media over new song; Indulges in low-grade promotion tactics

Chandigarh: Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s new song “Patiala Pegg” has invited strong criticism from various circles on over Facebook and other social media networks. Term “Patiala Pegg” is taken to mean as a large glass of neat liquor and many sections believe that Diljit Dosanjh’s song tends to encourage the tendency of ‘alcoholism’ in Punjabi society.

Punjab police’s attempt to ‘abduct’ Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa foiled, claims Morcha supporters

Ambala, Haryana: There are reports that the Punjab police personnel tried to abduct Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa on the intervening night of 18 and 19 November, 2014 but the attempt was foiled by supporters of the Bandi Singh Rihai Morcha.

Akal Takht Jathedar cautions Sikhs against RSS activities

Amritsar, Punjab: After holding a meeting of “Five Sikh Jathedars” at Akal Takht secretariat at Amritsar, Akal Takht Jathedat Giani Gurbachan Singh, in his message to the Sikhs, raised alarm against Rashtriya Sewayamsewak Sangh’s activities. Giani Gurbachan Singh said that the Sikhs should remain alert against the activities of Hindutva bodies.

Sydney protesters urge Indian PM Narendra Modi to end conflict in Kashmir

Sydney, Australia: A small group of protesters in Sydney has called on Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to end conflict in the disputed territory of Kashmir.

Margaret Thatcher’s UK govt. helped India to hide the truth of Sikh Genocide 1984

London, UK: Recent revelations show that the UK Government caved into Indian Government pressure 30 years ago by interfering and preventing Sikhs celebrate the Parkash Gurpurb of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji in November 1984.

Video of protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne (Australia)

Melbourne, Australia: Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Nov. 18 to stage a protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi was here to attend a dinner hosted by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot.

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