May 2015 Archive

Sikh sangat turns up in large numbers at Hassanpur to support Bapu Surat Singh

A large scale Panthic Diwaan by Sikh Parcharak Baba Ranjit Singh Dhadrian took place at village Hussanpur on Thursday 21 May 2015, where 82-year old Bapu Surat Singh is campaigning for the release of Sikh political prisoners by way of a peaceful indefinite-period hunger strike.

A. R. Darshi, author of The Gallant Defender book on Sant Bhindranwale passes away

Former P.C.S officer and Dalit author A. R. Darshi, who also wrote a book on Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale, reportedly passed away at Ludhiana.

Sikh Gurdwara granthi brutally beaten up, jailed by Punjab police over loud speaker announcement

A stunning information has come out with regard to Sidwan Bet incident where police and villagers had clash on May 16 over handing over a disputed land to the family of a deceased Indian army veteran. As per information the Punjab police had brutally beaten up the “granthi” of local Gurdwara Sahib for allegedly making an announcement about arrival of the police in village.

Plight of Political Prisoners in India Inspires May 22 Rally at California State Capitol

South Asian diaspora will unite with community organizers and state legislators in California to rally at 3:30pm on May 22 outside the State Capitol Building in honor of Surat Singh Khalsa, a permanent resident of the United States who lives near Stockton, CA but has been on hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16 to demand release of political prisoners.

Murder convict Punjab Police ‘cat’-turned-cop Gurmeet Pinky reinstated, fired again

Controversial Punjab Police 'cat'-turned- cop Gurmeet Singh Pinky was reportedly re-appointed as [Head Constable] on May 16, 2015. It is pertinent to note here that Pinkey was convicted in a murder case in which he was sentenced to undergo “imprisonment for life”.

Khadoor Sahib Nishan-E-Sikhi Students Excel in PMET Exam

Students of Khadoor Sahib Nishan-E-Sikhi Institute of Science Studies running under patronage of Baba Sewa Singh Kar Sewa Wale have secured high ranks in result of state level PMET examination. A total of 16 students have cleared the examination.

Amitoj Mann’s new Punjabi movie Gadaar to be released on 29 May; Harbhajan Mann on lead role

Amitoj Mann, the director of “Hawayeen” (2003) has come up with his latest Punjabi movie "Gaddar - The Traitor". Tag line of the movie title reads: Jo beejiya oh vadna pau... (one will have to face his deeds). The movie that has Punjabi singer- turned- actor Harbhajan Mann in lead role is all set to hit screens on May 29.

Texan Sikhs Appeal to Congress to Speak for Maverick Activist on Hunger-Strike in India

The cause of a determined Californian on the 123rd day — as of Monday — of a hunger-strike in India for release of political prisoners is galvanizing South Asian diaspora throughout the United States to approach their congressional representatives to ask they speak in honor of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

English translation of Prof. Harinder Singh Mehboob’s work released

English translation of a portion of Prof. Harinder Singh Mehboob's book “Sahije Racheo Khalsa” was released yesterday at Fatehgarh Sahib. Book titled “Sikh Scripture – a revealed history of World Religions” is translated version of “Majhaban Da Safar” (Journey of religions).

Attari Railway station renamed after Sirdar Sham Singh Atariwala

Punjab government has reportedly renamed Attari railway station in Amritsar as "Attari Sham Singh" railway station in a tribute to the great Sikh General. Atari railway station is located at India-Pakistan border. It's last railway station in East Punjab linking to Wagha railway station on the other side of border in West-Punjab side.

India bans Facebook page of Sikh website NeverForget84.Com

In yet another bid to contain Sikh diaspora activism, the Indian government has blocked Facebook page of a Sikh website NeverForget84.Com. This page titled as ‘NeverForget84’ (url: https://facebook.com/shaheed84) has more than 94,900 Likes (or followers).

Around 250 Sikhs, including women, arrested by Mohali police

More than two hundred Sikh protesters were today arrested by the Mohali police. As per reports, arrested persons include many women.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Court tells CBI to verify death of accused, Hearing deferred till July 17

A Delhi court on Monday directed CBI to verify the fact about the death of one of the accused who, along with Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, was facing trial in a November 1984 Sikh genocide related case.

Mansa student dies at Baru Sahib University under misterious circumsances; Suicide suspected

An M. Tech student reportedly died at Eternal University, Baru Sahib (Himachal Pradesh). Jagtar Singh, 27, hailed from Jalbeda village of Mansa in Punjab is suspected to have committed suicide, as his body was found in water-tank of the campus.

Family of Hunger-Striker Surat Singh Khalsa to Rally in His Honor at California State Capitol

Mandeep Kaur Dhillon, one of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s five daughters, will speak at the rally. Dhillon says, “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. I support my father every step of the way. He is a trooper. I have great, great, great respect for him.”

3 Sikhs challenged Shiv Sena activists, prevented them from disrespecting Sikh martyrs

Around hundred activists of Shiv Sena had planned to disrespect Sikh martyrs by burning effigy of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale at Mandi Gobindgarh. According to sources, Hindutva activists were “angry” over construction of June 1984 martyrs memorial build inside Darbar Sahib complex.

Sikh leader Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj escapes attack by Badal Dal activists

Baba Hardeep Singh Mehraj, senior vice president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) was reportedly attacked and shot at by some persons on May 16. Police has reportedly registered FIR no. 65 of 2015 at police station Nathana against seven persons namely Baljeet Singh (s/o Harban Singh), Baljeet Singh (s/o Mohinder Singh), Nonihal Singh Sarpanch, Jeevan Singh, Niranjan Singh and two unknown/ unidentified persons.

Badal Dal leaders face embarrassment at the hands of pro-freedom Sikh leaders during Bapu Tarlok Singh’s bhog

Senior politicians of the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) had to face embarrassment when members of pro-freedom Sikh groups accused them for changing stand on Sikh issues and adopting dual stance on “Sikh martyrs” during bhog and antim sanskar of Bapu Tarlok Singh, father of Shaheed Satwant Singh.

Thousands attend Antim Ardas of Shaheed Satwant Singh’s father Bapu Tarlok Singh

Bhog and Antim Ardas of Bapu Tarlok Singh, father of Shaheed Satwatn Singh, was held at on May 18. Thousands of Sikhs gathered at village Aghwan (near Dera Baba Nanak) to pay tributes to Bapu Tarlok Singh.

Shiv Sena activsts and Sikhs face to face at Mandi Gohindgarh [17 May 2015] (Short Video)

Armed Shiv Sena activists were raising slogans against Sikh martyrs and when they tired to burn the effigy of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale they were challenged by some Sikhs.

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