February 2015 Archive

Punjab Congress seeks ban on “Zaalam” song video by Gippy Grewal; Demands police case

Punjabi singer-turned actor Gippy Grewal's new video song "Zaalim" received much appreciation over social media, in particular from various Sikh audience but at the same time the song video and the singer is struck by a controversy with leaders of the Congress party demanding the registration of a case against him for allegedly glorifying "militancy".

Sikhs Serve Shelters Across Canada for One Billiion Rising

For the third year in a row, the World Sikh Organization of Canada joined with Sikh communities across Canada to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to over 1000 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.

Chandigarh police failed to get remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail Jail break case; Bail granted after 6 hours arguments

It is learnt that a Chandigarh court today granted bail to Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jail break case. The Chandigarh police were asking for his 14 days police remand but the court did not entertain the remand plea. He was produced in the court of the duty magistrate, Harpreet Kaur, at district courts complex, Sector 43.

Sikh student short-listed for one-way trip to Mars

Taranjeet Singh Bhatia is the first Sikh name short-listed for one-way mission to establish a colony on the Mars. As per media reports, more than 200,000 people applied for privately-funded mission.

Harinder Sikka declares to release Nanak Shah Fakir, A movie based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak

Harinder Sikka, maker of the movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" has declared to soon release the movie. Starring Arif Zakaria, Ms. Puneet Sikka, Adil Hussain, Ms. Shraddha Kaul, Anurag Arora, Narendra Jha and Govind Pandey in a pivotal role, Nanak Shah Fakir is said to be based on life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji.

Hindu Temple vandalised in Washington (USA)

A Hindu temple was reportedly vandalized in US state of Washington with hate message and swastika spray-painted on its wall. The latest incident occurred ahead of Hindu festival named Maha Shivaratri. There has been strong to the incident reactions in India.

Exclusive: Sikh author S. Ajmer Singh on Delhi elections result, Aam Aadmi Party and AAP & the Sikhs

S. Ajmer Singh talked exclusively to the Sikh Siyasat about Delhi Assembly Election results and the resurgence of the Aam Aadmi Party. He also discussed the possible impact of AAP's Delhi victory on Punjab and the Sikh politics.

UNHRC defers Sri Lanka war crime report by six month

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday explained his recommendation to the Human Rights Council to delay the consideration of a long-awaited report into alleged human rights violations during the conflict in Sri Lanka for six months until September 2015.

UP govt. announces extra-compensation for November 1984 Sikh pogrom victims

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an additional Rs.5 lakh each for the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom victims. The additional rehabilitation package is as per the recommendations of the Nanavati Commission, official sources said.

Faridkot police forces Sikh sangat to end Samagam; Arrests preacher on dera followers’ complaint

The Faridkot police intervened and forced the Sikh sangat to end the Samagam. The police also arrested Baba Harjinder Singh and took him to Police station Sadar Faridkot. The police also arrested around twenty Sikhs, who were released afterwards along with Baba Harjinder Singh.

Badal Dal, DSGMC welcome setting up of SIT to probe anti Sikh genocide

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has welcomed the decision of the Bharatiya Janta Party led Central government to form of Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate all the cases of November 1984 Sikh genocide in which thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed mercilessly.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike continues; Sikh bodies took out protest march in Ludhaina

Representatives of various Sikh bodies took out a march from Civil Hospital Ludhaina (Where Bapu Surat Singh is put under medical observation by the police and civil administration) to the office of Deputy Commissioner. Protesters handed over a memorandum to Ludhaina DC.

Malaysia: Body of Kidnapped Sikh woman recovered floating in Sungai Udang

“The case is being investigated by the Selangor police contingent and Penang police will assist with investigations as the body was found in this state,” said Penang CID chief Datuk Mazlan Kesah.

Representatives of Sikh bodies met Punjab chief minister to discuss the prolonged political prisoners issue

Chandigarh: Representatives of various Sikh bodies today met Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal at his official residence and discuss the issue of political prisoners ...

RSS mouthpiece terms AAP as new version of communal politics in the name of secularism

It may sound strange to many, but it's true that the Hindutva fountain-head Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) mouthpiece The Organizer has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for being "communal". As per The Organizer Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a "new version" of "communal politics in the name of secularism". RSS mouthpiece's latest issue covers Delhi Assembly election results as "cover story" title: "Land slide victory uphill tasks".

Kiran Bedi continues with preaching tone; Offers explanation, suggestions in her Open Letter

Kiran Bedi may have lost Delhi's election and the desirous seat of Delhi CM, but her "preaching tone" continues. An "Open Letter" posted by Kiran Bedi on her blog "Crane Bedi" affirms it.

Official Trailer of Raj Kakra’s Movie ‘Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi’ released

Mohali, Punjab: Sound Boom Entertainment and Fateh Shports Club production ‘Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi’ will be releasing this April. An announcement in this regard ...

Social bodies seek Akal Takht directive for protecting water bodies

Many social organizations have reprotedly written to Akal Takht Sahib to issue a directions to the Sikhs for protecting water bodies of the state from being polluted. The organizations which have written to Akal Takht on the subject include the Indian and Canadian chapters of RBS (Rajguru, Bhagat, Sukhdev) Roots, and EcoSikh - a four-year-old organization which connects Sikhs with environmental activism formed by Sikh values and beliefs propounded by Sikh Guru Sahibs.

Sikh Community Centre in Northampton hosts exhibition featuring artefacts from Sikh-Punjabi community

Northampton’s first Sikh-Punjabi Exhibition opening took place on Sunday February 8, 10am to 2.30pm at Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) on St George’s Street.

Aam Aadmi Party will put Punjab under special focus: Yogendra Yadav

It is notable the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was surprised by the people of Punjab with four Lok Sabha seats, whereas the party was not able to win even a single seat in rest of India during last Lok Sabha elections. AAP had lost all 7 seats in Delhi, which was considered to be it's strong-hold. Aam Aadmi Party's recent resurgence in Delhi is expected to affect dynamics of vote politics in Punjab where Badal-BJP combine is likely to face strong anti-incumbency factor.

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