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WSO (Canada) Celebrates Declaration of Sikh Heritage Month in Alberta

The World Sikh Organization of Canada celebrates the declaration of April 2017 as Sikh Heritage Month in Alberta. The announcement was made today by Irfan Sabir, Alberta Minister of Community and Social Services.

Harinder Malhi Addressing The Ontario Parliament While Passing 1984 Sikh Genocide Motion

Ms. Harinder Malhi while reading out her motion state, “That, in the opinion of this House, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, should reaffirm our commitment to the values we cherish – justice, human rights and fairness – and condemn all forms of communal violence, hatred, hostility, Racism and intolerance in India and anywhere else in the world, including the 1984 Genocide perpetrated against the Sikhs throughout India, and call on all sides to embrace truth, justice and reconciliation.”

US Congress Recognises Vaisakhi as day of Khalsa creation

US House of Representatives has recognised Vaisakhi (ਵਿਸਾਖੀ) as the day of the creation of Khalsa in 1699, during the 115th Congress’ first session.

Park Named After ‘Komagata Maru’ at New Springdale Library in Canada

At April 5 Committee of Council meeting, Brampton City Council approved the naming of the new library at 10705 Bramalea Road as ‘Springdale Library’, and its park as “Komagata Maru Park’.

Sikh Federation UK and Sikh Network joins Service of Hope at Westminster

Relatives of those killed in the Westminster terror attack for the first time came together in the same place, along with leading politicians and members of the Royal Family in a “service of hope” at Westminster Abbey.

Norwich City in Connecticut became first one to declared April 14th as National Sikh Day

Vaisakhi for Sikhs which is celebrated all over the world on April 14th according to Mool Nanakshai Calender has been recognised by City of Norwich,Connecticut USA as "National Sikh Day".

Canada Creates History again by Hoisting the Nishan Sahib on Parliament Grounds

Canadian Parliament recognized the contributions of Sikhs for Canadian society by hoisting the Nishan Sahib at the parliament grounds on April 03 morning.

Ottawa (Canada) marks the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month by raising Nishan Sahib

The Sikh Sangat of Ottawa (Canada's Capital) marked the beginning of month long Sikh Heritage Month celebrations at the Ottawa City Hall on Sunday (April 02).

Sikh doctor gets death threats in Indiana (USA)

A Sikh doctor in the US has received death threats from an anonymous caller in Indiana, amid a series of hate crime incidents in which people having their origins in Indian subcontinent have been targeted.

USA: Sikh Coalition Invites Applications for Sixth Sikh Advocate Academy

Sikh Coalition continues to seek applications for its sixth Sikh Advocate Academy, its signature grassroots advocacy training program.

Canadian Sikhs to mark April as annual Sikh Heritage Month; Opening in Ontario on April 1

The Sikh Heritage Month Foundation along with the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and City of Brampton have announced the third annual Sikh Heritage Month.

BREXIT: Sikh Council UK urges Sikhs to remain engaged in the process

A Sikh groups called Sikh Council UK is encouraging Sikhs to remain engaged in the Brexit process following the expected triggering of Article 50 today (29/3) which will start the formal process for the UK to leave the EU within two years.

5th Annual British Sikh Report Launched in London

The fifth annual British Sikh Report (BSR) was reportedly launched on Tuesday night (21st March 2017) in London.

UK Military Signs An Agreement With The Sikhs

A United Kingdom (UK) based Sikh organisation and British military represented by defense secretary Michael Fallon here on Thursday have signed a covenant named as 'Armed Forces Covenant' officially recognising the strong historical and contemporary ties between the community and the armed forces.

Celebrating achievements by Sikh women – #350sikhwomen international campaign: Sikh Network

Following the success of #350sikhwomen in January largely focused on Sikh women in the UK the Sikh Network are now highlighting Sikh women from across the globe.

Sikh Federation UK Condemns Attack on British Parliament

An attacker killed three members of the public and wounded at least 40 other civilians as his Hyundai 4x4 vehicle careered into pedestrians in the heart of the capital outside Parliament.

India May Rethink Its ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Doctrine, Says Prof Vipin Narang

As per the media reports emanating from Washington India's nuclear doctrine may be undergoing a major and worrying shift since its inception in the year 2003.

Hate & War-mongering is order of the day under Modi dispensation: Dal Khalsa tells UN Official

Dal Khalsa, a Sikh activists group, today said in a written press release that it's overseas delegation met United Nation official in Geneva to engage the world body on contentious issues concerning the future of Punjab and its people.

Bomb Attack Essen Gurdwara: German Court sentences 3 teens to juvenile detention

Three German-born teens were on Tuesday (March 21) sentenced to up to seven years in juvenile detention for carrying out a “religiously motivated” bomb attack on a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Essen.

Sikh Federation (UK) gets Encouraging Feedback on Annual General Meeting

In the third week of September every year the Sikh Federation (UK) holds its’ annual National Sikh Convention. The origins of the Convention can be traced back to 1984 and for many years the convention has been continuously held at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street in Wolverhampton.

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