September 2015 Archive

Punjabi cabbies to participate in Canberra taxi strike to protest against Uber

A number of Punjabi taxi owners and drivers in the capital city of Australia are planning to go on a strike on Wednesday (September 16) to protest the arrival of ride-sharing company "Uber" in the city.

UK Sikhs overwhelmingly reject becoming partners of UK Welcomes Modi initiative

It has been reported that the Europe India Forum (EIF) is planning a huge reception for the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at Wembley Stadium on Friday 13 November as part of the ‘UK Welcomes Modi’ initiative.

Sikh Youth Summit on Capitol Hill Brings Government Awareness to Sikh Issues

This summer, United Sikhs attorneys and advocates met with 15 offices of Senators and Congressmen during the Youth Summit on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to address the most pressing issues currently faced by the Sikh community.

Ragi Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala shifted to Jind as “punishment” for opposing SGPC chief secretary

Bhai Wadala is reportedly asked to report at Guru Nauvin Patshahi Jind by next day and mark his attendance for the day there. He was relieved instantly.

Why there’s ban on beef in India, why not on liquor and cigarette also? asks Dal Khalsa

Sikh hardliner group Dal Khalsa has contested the move engineered by RSS-BJP to ban beef in J&K and other states wondering why liquor and cigarette were not being banned throughout the country.

SAD (Badal) to contest UP assembly and Haryana panchayat polls

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) chief Sukhbir Badal has announced that his party will contest state assembly elections for Uttar Pradesh.

Sikh Gurdwara Sahib demolished overnight in Pathankot

Tension continued to prevail in Pathankot after a school management razed a portion of a Gurdwara Sahib located on the Mission Road area on Friday.

SGPC lifts restriction on media entry after criticism

A day after newspapers highlighted SGPC move to restrict media entry at it's amritsar based headquarters, the Sikh body reportedly lifted the restrictions.

Take Action to give a push for Hate Crime Charges in Chicago Assault: Sikh Coalition

On the evening of September 8th, Inderjit Singh Mukker, a Sikh American resident in the Darien suburb of Chicago, was viciously assaulted after the assailant pulled up to his car yelling racial slurs, including, “Terrorist, go back to your country, Bin Laden!”

CBI terms Sikh genocide accused Jagdish Tytler as ‘innocent person’

Indian state's premier investigation agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told a Delhi court on Sept. 11 that Congress leader Jagdish Tytler was not involved in the 1984 Sikh genocide and the probe agency cannot implicate him on the basis of "assumptions and presumptions".

Sukhbir Badal announces organisational structure of Badal Dal in USA

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal yesterday (Sept. 11) announced organizational structure of the party in the USA.

Sikh poet Dr. Jaswant Singh Neki passed away

Sikh poet and author Dr. Jaswant Singh Neki passed away in Delhi on September 11. He was 90. Famous for 'neo-metaphysical' poetry, he published more than 20 books of prose and poetry.

Ban on “The Mastermind Jinda Sukha” movie evokes strong reactions

The decision of Indian authorities to ban upcoming Punjabi movie "The Mastermind Jinda Sukha" has reportedly evokes strong reactions from various quarters.

Sajjan Kumar incited mobs to kill Sikhs in 1984 genocide: Witness tells trial court

Deposing as a prosecution witness, Sheela Kaur told the court that she had seen Sajjan Kumar addressing the crowd that Sikhs had killed "our mother" (Indira Gandhi) and then instigated the mob to kill them.

‘Terrorist, go back to your country,’ attacker yelled in assault of Sikh man

Inderjit Singh Mukker, a father of two on his way to the grocery store in his Chicago suburb, pulled over when the vehicle in front kept tailgating him, according to the Sikh Coalition.

Punjabi cop appointed Superintendent in Surrey, Canada

A Punjabi police officer has reportedly been promoted to the rank of superintendent of Community Services, Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has announced.

By banning Mastermind Jinda-Sukha film’ Government of India has again shown its anti-Sikh mindset

Dal Khalsa today fired a salvo against the Union Home Ministry for directing the Censor Board to withdraw clearance to Punjabi film 'Mastermind Jinda-Sukha' on flimsy grounds.

The Mastermind Jinda Sukha banned in India

Punjabi film 'The Mastermind Jinda Sukha', which was set to be released on September 11, has reportedly been banned in India.

Kirtan Darbar To Celebrate the Seva Food Banks’ 5th Anniversary

Five years ago a group of young Sikh professional embarked on providing safe, nutritious and culturally-appropriate food to families in need, Seva Food Bank said in a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Manipur must impartially investigate abuses related to protests: Amnesty India

The Manipur Government should carry out prompt, full and independent investigations into all allegations of human rights abuses related to protests in the state in the past few months, including the excessive use of police force.

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