December 2014 Archive

SGPC want Narendra Modi to review cases of Sikh political prisoners; Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike continues

Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has appealed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reviewing the cases of Sikh political prisoners who have been languishing in jail despite having completed their sentences.

Sikh Youth Front holds seminar dedicated to Legendary martyr of Human Rights Jaswant Singh Khalra

Sikh Youth Front marked 66th World Human Rights Day on December 10 by holding a seminar dedicated to Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra legendary martyrs of Human Rights in Amritsar.

SGPC seeks apology from US based Glen Cove Gurdwara management after offensive photos went viral

The photograph of a young woman in bridal attire, posing before the Guru Granth Sahib inside a Gurdwara Sahib in Glen Cove town of New York, has triggered a controversy after it went viral over social media.

And the Drama goes on: High court stays cremation of Ashutosh till February 09

Punjab and Haryana High Court today installed interim stay on single judge’s bench directing cremation of dead body of controversial godman and Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh.

Sham Singh appointed Pakistan Gurdwara Committee president

S. Sham Singh has been re-elected as the President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC). Former PSGPC president Mastan Singh said Baba Amarjit Singh had been elected as the Vice-President and Gopal Chawla General Secretary.

Punjab police probe on in Jodhpur incident (Tarn Taran): 3 accused arrested so far

Members of the special investigation team (SIT) formed to probe December 01 incident of in which a saroop of Guru Granth Sahib was burnt at Jodhpur village near Tarn Taran visited the spot on Saturday (Dec. 14).

Dal Khalsa urges Sikhs to boycott India’s republic day celebrations

Raising the pitch in the wake of an appeal made by Jathedar of the Akal Takht to sign online petition seeking amendment to Article 25 (b) (2) of the Indian constitution, the Dal Khalsa has come out with more radical step to address the long-pending demand what it termed as "constitutional wrong".

SGPC appeals to the Sikhs to avoid celebrations during martyrdom days of Chaar Sahibzaade

The month of ‘Poh’ (which starts around mid of December) marks the memory of martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s four sons - the ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’. This month brings sadness for the Sikhs as it reminds how Guru Sahib’s Sahibzaade, especially Chhote (younger) Sahibzaade, were martyred by cruel regime of that time.

BJP may favorably consider for relasing some of Sikh political prisoners, media reports

For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.For the past few days there are reports in Punjabi print media that the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) may favorably consider the cases of some of Sikh political prisoners whose release is being demanded by Sikh activist Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has been on indefinite hunger strike since November 14, 2014 at Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib near Ambala, Haryana.

Nabha police gets 5 days police remand of Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo

The Nabha police today got five days police remand of Bhai Harminder Singh Mintoo who was arrested by Punjab police from a New Delhi airport on November 08.

Jodhpur Incident: Punjab Govt. announces closure of Noormehal Dera’s branch; Forms probe panel

Sikh bodies held a mass gathering at village Jodhpur near Tarn Taran where a srrop of Guru Granth Sahib was burnt by Noormehal Dera followers on December 01. The gathering was called to ensure closure of controversial Dera’s Tarn Taran based branch and arrest of culprits who had burnt saroop of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Jazzy B’s vulgar song-video Rise Above Hate sparks controversy over show of Sikh Symbols

Punjabi singer Jazzy B’s recent video song ‘Rise Above Hate’ has sparked controversy. The video of song is a show of vulgarity and most controversial part of video is that Jazzy B shows up Sikh religious symbol ‘Khanda’.

Gurdaspur woman sets herself on fire outside CM Parkash Badal’s residence

A woman set herself ablaze in front of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal's residence in Chandigarh on Friday. A woman, identified as Gurpreet Kaur of Gurdaspur, reportedly set herself ablaze in front of the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at around 9 am today.

Akal Takht Jathedar wants Noormehal Dera branch closed in Tarn Taran

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh yesterday (Dec. 11) said 'administration' should ensure that Noormehal Dera (or Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan) branch in Tarn Taran was closed. He said that it was necessary for the peaceful atmosphere of the region that Noormehal cult's Tarn Taran branch is closed.

Opposition slams, Hindutva bodies support UP Gov. Ram Naik’s remark on Ram Temple

Even as the row over alleged forced re-conversions of Muslims in to Hinduism continues to ignite passions, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik today stirred another controversy by saying that a ‘Ram temple’ in Ayodhya should be built at the site of the demolished Babri Masjid as per the "wishes of the people of India".

Australian Sikhs to hold Sikh Genocide memorial march on Dec. 13

Australian Sikhs will be observing December 13 as the ‘Sikh Genocide remember day’ and a march will be organized to remember the victims of the Sikh Genocide of 1984.

World Sikh Council – America Region Expresses Solidarity with Bhai Gurbaksh Singh

A press release by World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR) says that the US based body is deeply concerned about the situation developing in Punjab arising out of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s efforts to persuade the Indian government to follow the law of the land. Gurbaksh Singh is on a hunger strike since November 14, 2014 to seek release of seven Sikh prisoners who have completed the minimum mandatory terms of their sentences. This is a second time he has gone on an indefinite hunger strike

United Sikhs supports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’ Bandi Singhs Rihai Morcha

On this human rights day United Sikhs commends and honors human rights activists who go out of their way to stand for a cause, such as Gurbakash Singh, a Sikh human rights activist who has been fasting since November 2014 at Laknaur Sahib, Amritsar.

CBC Reports False & Malicious Allegations Against World Sikh Organization

The World Sikh Organization of Canada would like to correct recent reports that it has endorsed candidates or is involved in nomination battles in the Liberal Party of Canada.

Sikh body urges UN to set-up Commission to unearth the enforced disappearances and killings of Sikhs in fake encounters in India

Holding the (Indian) state responsible for massive human rights violations including torture, enforced disappearances’, extrajudicial killings during the heydays of militancy in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa has approached the United Nations urging the world body to intervene for the sake of justice.

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