March 2015 Archive

Harinder Singh Khasla indicates favour for Sukhpal Khaira’s induction to Aam Aadmi Party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Harinder Singh Khalsa has reportedly denied reports that he had backed the proposal to bring Congress spokesperson Sukhpal Singh Khaira into the party fold, even as he maintained that the party should welcome all those who subscribe to its ideology of fighting corruption and the VIP culture in the country.

Punjab Congress leaders – Lal Singh, Bhattal, Capt. Amrinder meet Sonia Gandhi

Top leaders of the Congress party from Punjab reportedly met Sonia Gandhi in Delhi yesterday (March 03). The separate meetings with Sonai Gandhi by Lal Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal and Capt. Amarinder Singh meetings came in wake of an upcoming revamp of the Punjab Congress unit.

No room for Jagmeet Brar, Birdavinder and Manpreet Badal in Aam Aadmi Party: Chhotepur

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Punjab convenor Sucha SIngh Chhotepur has categorically said that there was no room for former congress leader Jagmeet Brar, former Punjab assembly speaker Birdavinder Singh and People's Party of Punjab (PPP) chief Manpreet Badal in the Aam Aadmi Party.

Indian court upholds ban on release of India’s Daughters documentary

As per reports Delhi High Court has upheld the ban on telecast of a documentary titled "India's Daughters". The documentary made by a British filmmaker is said to be based on an interview with a convict in the December 16, 2012 Delhi gang-rape case.

India: Govt’s decision to ban documentary- “India’s Daughters”, triggers heated debate in Parliament

Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh today announced government's decision to impose ban on screening of a documentary titled "India's Daughters" in India. The documentary is made by a British filmmaker --- Udvin. India's Daughters is said to be based on December 16, 2012 gang-rape in Delhi.

Aam Aadmi Party illegally recorded phone conversation, breached trust, says journalist

The Aam Aadmi Party has committed a serious breach of trust by “illegally” recording a telephone conversation of a journalist without her permission and using it as evidence to settle intra-party disputes, said Chandra Suta Dogra, the reporter involved in the matter.

AAP executive likely to reject Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation

As per reports Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s executive is unlikely to accept Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as convenor of the party. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had resigned as convener of AAP moments before the crucial meeting of party executive in Delhi today.

Arvind Kejriwal steps down as chief of Aam Aadmi Party moments before crucial executive meeting

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly resigned as convener of Aam Aadmi Party. The resignation reportedly came on Wednesday (March 04) moments before the crucial meeting of Aam Aadmi Party's Executive. The executive meeting was called by AAP to decide the fate of rebel leaders Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan.

Report of Vangaar March by Sikh activists in Faridkot [Video]

Hundreds of Sikh activists took out a protest march titled “Vangaar March” in Faridkot city yesterday. The march was organized by local Sikh sangar and a Punjabi vernacular – Rozana Pehredar. The march that started from Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan, passed through various parts of Faridkot city. The march ended at mini secretariat.

Sikh activists take out Vangaar March in Faridkot in support of cause of Sikh political prisoners

Hundreds of Sikh activists took out a protest march titled "Vangaar March" in Faridkot city yesterday. The march was organized by local Sikh sangar and a Punjabi vernacular - Rozana Pehredar. The march that started from Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan, passed through various parts of Faridkot city. The march ended at mini secretariat.

Nepal releases Rs 250 coin to mark 400 years of Granth Sahib

A news in Daily Ajit notes that Nepal has become the first country to release a coin on the name of Guru Granth Sahib Ji.

Govt. destroying the environment & grabbing prime land in the name of providing test tracks: Aam Aadmi Party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ludhiana today staged a protest against the proposed plan to axe 600 trees to make way for a Test Centre Track at SCD Government College Ludhiana.

DSGMC condemns racial abuse of Sikh student in Georgia (US)

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) today strongly condemned the incident of racial abuse of a Sikh boy in Georgia recently of which the video recording has gone viral over the social networking sites. A press release by DSGMC says the Sikh boy identified as Harsukh Singh was called "terrorist" by a group of school students.

The story of the last Sikh Maharaja is being chronicled in a film | News report by BBC Midlands Today

BBC Midlands today covered a story about "The Black Prince", an upcoming Hollywood movie based on life-story of Maharaja Duleep Singh.

USA: Video showing classmates calling Sikh boy a ‘terrorist’ goes viral

A Sikh students reportedly captured a video in school bus when other students were bullying him. The video was reportedly recorded by Harsukh Singh, a Sikh student in the US state of Georgia. The video went viral after it was uploaded on video-sharing website YouTube.

US Sikh boy bullied in School Bus, called terrorist by fellow students [Video]

A young Sikh boy in the US was bullying by his schoolmates who called him “terrorist”.

Sikh bodies to hold Vangaar March from Faridkot today; 3 more marches announced

Sikh organization and a Punjabi vernacular 'Rozana Pehredar' has announced to hold four 'Vangaar Marches' to raise mass support in favour of Bapu Surat Singh, who is on fast-unto death from January 16. He is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners who have already completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

Bhagwant Mann, Dr. Gandhi, Sadhu Singh to block entry of Sukhpal Khaira in Aam Aadmi Party

Punjab Congress leader and former Bholath MLA Sukhpal Khaira's willingness to join Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has created negative currents in AAP's Punjab ranks. There are reports that three of AAP's four Punjab MPs are opposed to Sukhpal Khaira's entry in the AAP.

India to retain draconian AFSPA; Govt. says notorious law protests forces for ‘harassment’

Indian state has declared that controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA will remain in force despite so much protest against it in the Northeast and Kashmir. AFSPA grants special powers to Indian security forces in Northeast and Kashmir and it is infamous for being a source of blatant human rights violations and impunity.

SikhNet launches animation/cartoon short film Kaur

KAUR was funded to a large extent by an anonymous donor who made a contribution to SikhNet after reading a blog post written by SikhNet’s CTO and Founder, Gurumustuk Singh Khalsa, about his daughter.

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