July 2015 Archive

NDP’s Harb Kahlon running to represent Brampton East

New Democratic Party (NDP) says New Democrats in Brampton East have officially nominated Harb Kahlon to be their candidate in the upcoming federal election.

Situation tense as police turns Hassanpur into police cant; Necessary supplies to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s house blocked

Amidst reports of continuous police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab, Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle and indefinite hunger strike entered 186th day today. Majority of leaders who were arrested by the police on July 19, were committed to judicial custody and they were sent to various jails.

Bapu Surat Singh’s daughter updates on situation at Hassanpur [19 July, 2015]

In this video Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's daughter Bibi Sarvinder Kaur updates on situation (on July 19, 2015) at village Hassanpur (near Ludhiana).

Sikhs protest against Badal Dal leaders in New York [News Report Video]

Punjab Ministers and senior leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) continue to face tough times abroad. After senior SAD (B) leaders, including Dr. Daljit Cheema, Tota Singh, Maheshinder Grewal and Sikandar Maluka, faced strong opposition at ‘Akali Conference’ at Toronto; the SAD (B) delegation came under attack in New York as hundreds of Sikhs protested against them on June 18.

Police, Sikh groups clash in Ajnala; DSP sustains head injury

A clash has reportedly taken place between Sikh sangat and the police took place at Ajnala. The police reportedly used force to prevent a march from Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Shaheed (Ajnala) to Akal Takhat Sahib in Amritsar. The march was announced by various Sikh groups led by Damdami Taksal Ajnala.

Badal Dal leaders face tough times abroad; Shoes hurled at Tota Singh & others in New York

Punjab minister and SAD (Badal) leader face tough times in New York as Sikh protesters hurled shoes at Tota Singh and others members of SAD (B) delegation.

Massive police crackdown on Sikh activists in Punjab; Paramilitary surrounds house of Bapu Surat Singh

Punjab police has unleashed massive breakdown on sikh activists in punjab. As per the information available with the Sikh Siyasat News the Punjab police has already registered various leaders of Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee from various places across punjab.

Police crackdown on Sikh activists: Many arrested ahead of march from Faridkot to Hassanpur

The district police reportedly arrested many Sikh activists to prevent them from holding a march from Faridkot to Hasanpur. Activists belonging to Sikh Student Federation (Mehta faction) were arrested in late night raids by Faridkot and Sadiq police while Baba Avtar Singh is a put under house arrest.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa health condition turns critical; Police worried about whatsapp video messages

Bandi Singh Riahi Sangharsh Committee has said that the health condition of fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa has turned critical.

Punjab ministers face strong opposition from Sikh Diaspora activists in Toronto; Badal Dal’s conference turns complete failure

Senior leaders of Punjab's ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal Badal had to face massive embarrassment today as Sikh diaspora activists turned up at a conference organised by SAD (Badal) to seek answers for their concerns.

SGPC to reconstitute Sikh Research History Board

SGPC has announced to reconstitute the Sikh History Research Board and increasing its membership. SGPC media secretary Daljit Singh Bedi recently announced that five new members will be added to the board.

WSO Canada expresses concerns over tense situation in Hassanpur

World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed deep concerns of tense situation in village Hassanpur near Ludhaina as police has blocked all roads leading to this village.

DSGMC sends Rs. 100 crore defamation claim notice to Canadian Punjabi newspaper Daily Hamdard

In a written statement released today the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DSGMC) media advisor Parminder Pal Singh said that he has sent a notice to a Canadian Punjabi newspaper for alleged the defamation of the DSGMC. The notice is sent on behalf of DSGMC.

Ajit Poohla’s associate gets life imprisonment in Khanpur Massacre case of 1991

In a 25 years old cases related to brutal massacre of 7 members of a Sikh family of village Khanpur (Amritsar), a local court today convicted Joga an associate of infamous police cat Ajit Poohla.

Heavy police barricading around Hassanpur; Sangharsh committee members to meet Ludhiana administration

Ludhiana police seems to have hardened it's stance on ongoing struggle of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa. Tensions gripped the area today as the police blocked the roads leading to Village Hasanpur. Sources said that police is not allowing anyone to visit Bapu Surat Singh's house.

Sikh Coalition want US Sikh community to be cautious after Chattanooga shooting

A gunman opened fire at a recruiting center and another US military site a few miles apart in Chattanooga yesterday, killing at least four Marines. The attacker was also killed. US Federal authorities said they were investigating the possibility it was an act of domestic terrorism, and the FBI took charge of the case.

AAP Crisis: Punjab chief Chhotepur warns MPs Dharamvira Gandhi & Harinder Singh Khalsa

Aam Aadmi Party’s state convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur on July 16 made it clear that the leadership would not buckle under pressure of some of its functionaries.

Police and Civil officials talk to Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Situation turned tense at Hasanpur village last night when the police and civil administration of Ludhiana visited the village to meet fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Expulsion of Dr. Daljit Singh shameful, says Aam Aadmi Party MP HS Khalsa

Aam Aadmi Party member parliament from Fatehgarh Sahib, Harinder Singh Khalsa, has criticised the party's central leadership decision to oust senior Punjab leader Dr Daljit Singh.

Margaret Thatcher wanted to prosecute Jagjit Singh Chauhan after assassination of Indira Gandhi, reveals declassified documents

“Prosecutors were pressed by Margaret Thatcher to bring charges against a British-based Sikh nationalist accused of inciting the assassination of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, according to secret government papers”.

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