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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to apologise for Komagata Maru tragedy in House of Commons on May 18

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that on May 18 he will make a formal apology in the House of Commons for the Komagata Maru incident.

No space for Sikh diaspora representatives in SGPC’s committee on Hate Crimes against Sikhs abroad

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has formed a committee on hate crimes against Sikhs in United States and other foreign countries. According to Daljeet Singh Bedi, additional secretary of the SGPC, the committee- which comprises Sikh academicians, intellectuals and representatives of Sikh some traditional organisations, would examine the issue and submit recommendations.

Panch Pardhani UK seeks India wide probe into fake encounters

Panch Pardhani UK, a UK based Sikh body, has welcomed the CBI court verdict in Pilibhit fake encounter case in which 11 Sikhs were killed in cold blood by Uttar Pradesh police in 1991.

Sikh flag hosted in Canada’s Capital Ottawa on Sikh Heritage Month

On Sunday, 2nd April, 2016, the Ottawa Sikh Sangat hosted the Nishan Saibh at the Ottawa City Hall. This is worth noting that Ottawa is the Capital of Canada and it has acknowledge our existence and identity prior to any other nation on this planet. The Nishan Shaib will fly at the City Hall for the entire month of April, 2016.

Sikhs hold massive protest against Narendra Modi during Washington Visit

While Narendra Modi attended Nuclear Summit, Hundreds of Sikhs from North America converged at Washington DC and protested India’s Constitutional Denial of the Sikh Religion and continued genocidal violence, reads a release by Sikhs For Justice.

Sikh Students Association holds Sikh Awareness Week

To share and promote the values of Sikhi on campus, the Sikh Students Association organized Sikh Awareness Week, which took place from March 14 to 17. Students and professors from different ethnicities and religious backgrounds participated in the events throughout the week.

CPT Singh Receives Long-Term Accommodation in U.S. Army

Last night, the U.S. Army granted a Sikh American officer a long-term religious accommodation allowing him to continue serving his country while maintaining his articles of faith. The landmark decision makes Captain Simratpal Singh, a decorated combat veteran, the first active duty Sikh soldier to receive approval to maintain his articles of faith while actively serving in the U.S. Army.

WSO Expresses Concern Following Attack on Sikh in Quebec City

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) was alerted today to an incident where a turbaned Sikh male, Supininder Singh Khehra was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Quebec City.

Suspects In Sikh Man Assault Plead Not Guilty In Court

The suspects in an assault incident involving an elderly Sikh man have pleaded not guilty in court Friday (March 30).

Blacklist issue is a trap being used by India to cause conflict: Sikh Federation UK

Following the Sikh Genocide in 1984, many Sikhs abroad protested and the Indian intelligence agencies determined hundreds of leading Sikhs that came on their radar were ‘anti-national’ and started what has popularly come to be known as the ‘blacklist’.

People & Power: Sarbat Khalsa Event at Ontario Sikh Heritage Month on April 3

Toronto, Ontario: In a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), organizers of the “#FreeAkalTakht” movement said that Harinder Singh USA will lead and ...

I would prefer to die as a rebel of India: Manmohan Singh Khalsa’s reaction on shunting of socalled Black List

Dal Khalsa UK leader Bhai Manmohan Singh (UK) has declared that he would not return to Punjab in any facilitation by the Indian state and would prefer to die as a "rebel of India".

Media reports say 21 names shunted out of Sikh Black List by India

The Government of India has reportedly shunted names of 21 Sikhs out of so-called Black list of Sikhs.

Indian owner puts entire British Steel industry and 15,000 jobs in danger: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh body said in a written release that [a] decision by Indian owner Tata Steel means the entire UK steel industry, which employs 15,000 people faces being wiped out.

Hindtuva groups Fail to Omit Caste Oppression: OFMI, USA

The California Department of Education’s Instructional Quality Commission’s History-Social Science Subject Matter Committee convened on March 24, 2016 in Sacramento for a public hearing on the state’s K-12 History and Social Science curriculum framework.

Sikhs across Europe raise key concerns on eve of Narendra Modi’s talks at EU-India Summit in Brussels: Sikh Federation UK

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected in Brussels in two days time for the European Union-India Summit to discuss bi-lateral trade despite the terrorist attacks of 22 March 2016.

SikhRI’s upcoming webinar: Let’s talk about Barah Mah! (A webinar for children)

Let’s talk about Barah Mah! Children will be introduced to the 2 banis of Barah Mah in the Guru Granth Sahib Ji and will engage in discussions of changing seasons during the year and its effects within ourselves.

American Sikh Council strongly condemns deplorable attacks in Brussels

The American Sikh Council (ASC) [formerly known as World Sikh Council - America Region] has expressed grief at the brutal act of violence on the Brussels Airport and the Maelbeek Metro subway station in the heart of Brussels, Belgium

Banned from the ring, Sikh boxer fights religious discrimination

In 1999, Pardeep Singh Nagra was the Ontario flyweight amateur boxing champion. He was the best in the province, lightning-fast on his feet, and on his way to nationals.

57% of British Sikhs want to stay in the EU, according to the British Sikh Report

According to the British Sikh Report 57% of British Sikhs want to stay in the European Union (EU).

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