July 2015 Archive

Sikh author Ajmer Singh on Ideological Encirclement of Sikhs (Speech in Brampton, Canada)

Sirdar Ajmer Singh presenting his views during book release function at Rose Theatre Brampron. The two books were released on the function one was Teesre Ghallughare Ton Baad Sikhaan Di Sidhantak Gheraabandi (Ideological Encirclement of Sikhs after Sikh Genocide of 1984) by Ajmer Singh and the second Embedded Journalism by Jaspal Singh Sidhu.

Yakub Memon hanged for being Muslim, says pro-freedom Kashmiri group

In a written statement on July 30, the All Party Hurriyat Conference expressed deep sorrow and grief over the hanging of Yakub Memon.

HC Notice to Sukhbir Badal, Orbit and Punjab Govt. on Conflict of Interest in Buses

The Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday issued a notice of motion to Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal, the state government and Orbit Aviation Private Limited on an application moved by Advocate R S Bains and H C Arora alleging a conflict of interest of the Badal family with the public sector transport.

Jaspal Singh Sidhu on Embedded Journalism by Indian Media (Speech at Brampton, Canada)

Senior Journalist (UNI Retd.) Jaspal Singh Sidhu's speech delivered at Brampton on Embedded Journalism by Indian Media during Sikh struggle of 1980s-90s.

British MP writes to UK’s Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs about Bapu Surat Singh

A British MP, Ruth Cadbury, has written a letter to Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs regarding the issue of Sikh political prisoners in India and the hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Dal Khalsa terms the hanging of Yakub Memon as murder through judicial orders

Terming the hanging of Mumbai blast accused Yakub Memon as very disturbing development, Dal Khalsa slams Indian state for being arrogant and not listening to sane voices of reasoning and instead continuing with its capital punishment.

Amnesty India terms Execution of Yakub Memon as Cruel and Inhuman

The execution of Yakub Memon marks another disheartening use of the death penalty in India, Amnesty International India said today.

Babbu Mann prevented from meeting Surat Singh Khalsa

Police stopped popular Punjabi singer-actor Babbu Maan on Wednesday from meeting fasting Sikh activist Surat Singh Khalsa at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) here.

SCI rejected Yakub Memon’s petition at 5 am, Hanged at 6:30 am on his 53rd birthday

Indian Supreme Court held a mid-night hearing on Yakub Memon’s plea against execution of death sentence after the President of India rejected his review petition late last evening.

Koh-i-Noor is Sikh artefact and it should remain in Britain until the Sikh homeland is re-established: Sikh Federation UK

Keith Vaz MP today called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Gurdaspur Attack: Sikh body take on India’s irresponsible mainstream media

Dal Khalsa has categorically stated that the attack on Dina Nagar police station had nothing to do with Punjab problem or Sikh freedom movement. While expressing grief over the loss of lives during the attack.

Yakub Memon’s plea against Death Warrants dismissed by SCI; Execution likely on July 30

Indian Supreme Court today rejected Yakub Memon’s petition seeking stay on execution of death warrants issued against him by an Indian court.

Mann Dal, other Sikh bodies want govt. to release recently arrested Sikhs by Aug. 4

Representatives of various Sikh organisations held a meeting at Ludhiana to discuss the issue of Sikh political prisoners. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), United Akali Dal, Akali Dal 1920, Dal Khalsa, Ek Noor Khalsa Fauj and some members of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee.

Three thousand murders and no justice. Is this not betrayal? Sanjay Suri

Sanjay Suri, a journalist, has recently written his memories about the November 1984 killings of innocent Sikhs in Delhi after the assassination of the then Indian PM Indira Gandhi. An English vernacular, Indian Express, has published excerpts of Interview with Sanjay Suri.

Police, Govt. may raise excuse of Gurdaspur incident against release of Sikh political prisoners; SGPC chief, Jathedar meet Surat Singh Khalsa

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) president Avtar Singh Makkar along with Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

Sikh diaspora body condemns Gurdaspur Attack

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada, a Canada based Sikh diaspora organisation has condemned 27 July Gurdaspur attack in which 4 armed assailants killed seven people, including 4 policemen, before being gunned down by the security personnel in a gun-battle that lasted for around 11-12 hours.

Bir Devinder Singh slams BJP MP for linking Gurdaspur Attack to Sikhs

Former deputy speaker of Punjab Bir Devinder Singh has criticised BJP MP R. K. Singh for linking today's Gurdaspur Attack to the Sikhs.

Capt. Amarinder dismisses Sikhs For Justice complaint

Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has dismissed the allegations levelled against him in a complaint to the US Attorney General by a US based activists group Sikhs for Justice. SFJ has accused former Punjab CM of having protected and promoted the police officers who were involved in mass level human rights violations.

Mann Dal appeals for “Unity for Panthic Cause”, Calls meeting on 28 July in Ludhiana

In a written statement issued today Shriomani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), led by former MP S. Simranjeet Singh Mann, appealed to various Panthic parties, groups and personalities to join hands for common Panthic cause. The statement says that a meeting is called on 28 July at Hotel Basant Plaza near Civil Hospital, Ludhiana.

Former President of India Abdul Kalam passes away

According to Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam passed away this evening. Abdul Kalam was on Monday admitted to a hospital in Shillong following sudden illness.

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