September 2015 Archive

Aam Aadmi Party serves notices to suspended MPs, Dharamvira Gandhi and Harinder Singh Khalsa

Aam Aadmi Party has issued notices to party's suspended MPs Dharamvira Gandhi and Harinder Singh Khalsa for anti-parties activities. Both the leaders have confirmed to have received the notice sent by Pankaj Gupta via email.

SGPC backs Jathedars’ move to grant pardon to Dera chief; Taksal, UAD call for meetings

Five Singh Sahibs' decision to grant pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa Gurmeet Ram Rahim has sparked strong criticism from various Sikh organizations and personalities.

Now Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s MSG 2 Movie released in Punjab

A day after Sikh Jatehdars granted so-called pardon to controversial dera head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, a movie featuring him MSG 2 - The Messenger was released across Punjab today.

Sikh lawyer declares to continue to pursue case against Dera Sirsa head

A Sikh lawyer, who has been pursuing legal fight against Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim in relation to a 2007 case against dera head for hurting Sikh sentiments, has declared to continue to pursue the case.

Official copy: Annoucement of controversial pardon to Dera Sauda Sirsa chief

Sikh Jatehdars yesterday announced to grant "pardon" to controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in relation to his 2007 blasphemous acts, in which he had disrespected Sikh Gurus and pious Sikh traditions.

Sikh panth strongly reacts against Jathedar’s move to pardon Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Sikh Jathedar's move to announce pardon for Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has invited strong criticism from Sikh circles.

Copy of so-called apology by Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

However a bare reading of the so-called apology letter makes it clear that the controversial dera chief has not admitted to his guilt, leave aside the question of being apologetic for the same.

Copy of Press Note by Sikh Jatehdars announcing pardon for Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji. An announced meeting of five Sikh jathedars was reportedly called today at Akal Takhat secretariat in Amritsar.

Sikh Jathedars announce to Pardon Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

In a surprise move five Sikh Jathedars to day announce to pardon controversial dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for his 2007 blasphemous attempt to personify himself as Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Clash breaks out to Aam Aadmi Party’s Tarn Taran rally; 4 sustain injuries

Aam Aadmi Party's rally at Chutala village in Tarn Taran on Sept. 23 witnessed a violent clash that left four persons injured. The clash reportedly took place between Usma episode victim Harbrinder Kaur’s supporters and AAP workers.

Sikh Human Rights group raises France Turban issue in UH Human Rights Council

The Sikh Human Rights Group wishes to draw Human Rights Council’s attention to the continuing degrading treatment of Sikh children in schools in France where the State’s inflexible narrow understanding of secularity continues to violate the dignity and self respect of Sikh children.

UN calls for creation of special court in Sri Lanka after new report confirms ‘horrific’ abuses

A new report released on September 16, 2015 by the United Nations human rights office has identified patterns of grave violations in Sri Lanka between 2002 and 2011, and recommends the establishment of a hybrid special court to ensure that justice is served.

Savaaya – a short film

Directed by Avneet Singh, short movie Savaaya, is a story about how the Sikhs, even in their hard times, did not give up on the values taught to them by their Gurus which were – to stay in “Chardhikala” at all times and doing “Shukrana” for whatever “AKALPURAKH” has bestowed upon the Panth.

Five top viewed short movies in SikhNet Online Youth Film Festival 2015

SikhNet's Online Youth Film Festival was had started on September 15. It's 10th such festival by SikhNet.Com. This year, the theme for the festival is Sikhs – Agents of Change.

Brampton Sikh teen makes banking app for people in developing countries

While his fellow students are intensely focused on earning good grades and getting ahead, Gurujot Singh is thinking about how he can improve people's lives a few continents away.

California Man Sentenced to Prison for 2013 Attack on Sikh American

Last week in Fresno, California, a man pleaded no contest to a hate crime and was sentenced to 13 years in prison for brutally beating an 82-year-old man outside a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in 2013.

Ludhiana court issues production Warrant for Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in 3 cases

A Ludhiana court has issued production warrant to superintendent Tihar Jail Delhi for production of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara on 12-10-2015 in three cases of arms and explosives of year 1995 of police station Kotwali, Ludhiana.

UK Sikhs ready to take bold uncompromising stand ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit

Participants at the Sikh Federation (UK) Annual National Sikh Convention and those watching live on TV across Europe over the weekend were told there is much speculation in the Sikh community about a possible meeting or a visit to a Gurdwara in the UK by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi as he prepares to visit between 12-14 November.

Oak Creek mayor writes book on Sikh Gurdwara slayings

There wasn't any handbook to guide Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi in the aftermath of the Aug. 5, 2012, shootings at the Sikh Gurduara of Wisconsin.

India suspends passport of pro-freedom Kashmiri leader ahead of US visit

The Government of India yesterday suspended the passport of pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani for four weeks in order to prevent him from visiting the US to attend a meeting organised by the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) in New York.

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