March 2015 Archive

SAD (Badal) fields Gobind Singh Longowal for Dhuri by-poll

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has announced Gobind Singh Longowal as party candidate for Dhuri by-poll. Party's secretary general Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa said that there was a wave in favor of ruling Badal-BJP coalition in Dhuri constituency.

No direct endorsement to Nanak Shah Fakir movie, says Akal Takht Jathedar

While talking to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) over phone Akal Takht Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh said that Akal Takht Sahib has not granted any direct recognition or endorsement to Harinder Sikka's upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir".

Sikhs Welcome Supreme Court of Canada’s Loyola decision

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark case of Loyola High School, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec. This case deals with the right of a Catholic school to teach the Christianity portion of the mandatory Ethics and Religious Culture (ERC) curriculum, from a faith-based perspective.

Nishan-E-Sikhi trainee Bags Top Rank in State-level Sub-inspector Exam

Jagdeep Kaur, trainee at Nishan-e-Sikhi Institute of Career and Courses running under the patronage of Baba Sewa Singh Kar Sewa Khadur Sahib Wale, has been selected as Police Sub-Inspector by securing top position in state-level recruitment examination conducted by Punjab Police. Not only this, Jagdeep Kaur has also broken previous record of top score i.e. 75 percent and got 79 percent marks.

Sucha Singh Chhotepur begins one day hunger protest in Chandigarh against Land Acquisition Bill

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur started one day hunger strike protest in Chandigarh today against Land Acquisition Bill. Terming the bill anti-farmer, AAP convener said debt-ridden farmers were already committing suicide in the state. He alleged that the anti-farmer policies of the successive Union government were responsible for the poor financial condition of the farmers in the country.

Nishan-E-Sikhi adviser decorated with Prime Minister Volunteer Award in Canada

A lifetime achiever and well known community activist Dr. Raghbir Singh Bains has been honored with the ‘Prime Minister’s Voluntary Award’ in recognition of his tremendous accomplishments through long years of selfless service to the society in Canada and beyond its global borders. Dr. Bains is first Indian born Canadian to get this prestigious award.

Actively participate in Anna Movement, urges AAP leader HS Phoolka

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader H.S. Phoolka has asked people of Punjab, in general, and all AAP volunteers, in particular, to participate and support Anna Hazare’s movement and crusade against Land Acquisition Bill.

Uttar Pradesh student arrested for social media post must be released: demands Amnesty India

A teenage student arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for a social media post must be immediately released, Amnesty International India said today.

Problem of Cancer in Punjab (Talk show with activists of Bhai Ghaniya Cancer Roko Society, Faridkot)

Cancer is a major health problem in Punjab. The state that was known as food-bowl is now known as 'Cancer Capital' of the subcontinent. Sikh Siyasat presenter Gurpartap Singh talked to Gurpreet Singh Chandbaja and Shivjeet Singh of Bhai Ghaniya Cancer Roko Society, Faridkot about Cancer issues in Punjab.

Sikh youth body to oppose Nanak Shah Fakir movie

A Sikh youth body named Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has announced to oppose upcoming movie "Nanak Shah Fakir". The movie is said to depict the life of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji, through the eyes of Guru Ji's companion Bhai Mardana. It is notable that depicting Sikh Gurus is not allowed in the Sikh tradition and Nanak Shah Fakir is believed to have violated the tradition.

India getting desperate in countering impact of Sikh Manifesto: Sikh Federation UK

The Indian authorities, Sikhs in the UK and abroad who prop up the Indian state and Sikhs who to date have lacked the forethought to contribute and back the Sikh Manifesto just do not know how to respond to the huge impact it is having.

Mosques not religious place, can be destroyed any time: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has sparked off a massive controversy by saying that mosque is not a religious place but is merely a building that ...

New Zealand: Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans [Video]

New Zealand PM John Key has also signalled that the Government could change current Civil Aviation Authority rules to allow kirpans to be taken on flights.

Sikhs should be allowed to wear kirpans at World Cup matches: NZ PM Joh Key

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key recently said that the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to bar Sikh fans from wearing kirpans at World Cup matches is wrong.

Punjab govt. under constant attack on durgs-Majithia issue; CM rejects Oppn. allegations

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) led Punjab government is under constant attack from opposition over the issue of alleged involvement of cabinet minister Bikram Majithia in multi-crores drugs racket.

SAD (Mann) announces to hold “India out of Khalistan” rallies during Modi’s visit to Canada

Ottawa, Canada: Canada unit of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has announced to hold "India out of Khalistan" rallied during visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada.

High Court directs SGPC to give Giani Nandgarh his appointment letter

Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh, former Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib has moved to Takht Damdama Sahib against Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC)'s move to remove him from the post of Jathedar.

SikhRI announces Sidak 2015 in British Columbia

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced 13th Annual Sidak Leadership Retreat for 2015. "Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program offered by Sikh Research institute (SikhRI) for young adults and professionals seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. It is a two-week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, values and community through understanding bani (scripture), tvarikh (history), and rahit (discipline)" reads a release by SikhRI.

Sikh Manifesto causing a stir in India as well as the UK

A press release by the Sikh Federation UK says [o]n 16 March the Times of India carried another article on the Sikh Manifesto. So-called liberal Sikhs have questioned the need for the manifesto to touch upon grooming and forced conversions.

Learning never to forget – Kultar’s Mime depicts the aftermath of the horrific 1984 Sikh massacre

Kultar’s Mime, a dramatised long poem, not only depicts the painful aftermath of the 1984 Sikh carnage, but also brings to the fore the actual facts of the event. The piece, written by Sarbpreet Singh, is immersive theatre combining painting, poetry and music to tell the stories of children who survived the carnage in Delhi, which is said to have occurred in retaliation to Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

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