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US Army Sikh soldier permitted to keep wear turban

For the first time in five years, a decorated Sikh American has been granted a temporary 30-day religious accommodation to serve in the U.S. military while maintaining his Sikh articles of faith.

SikhRI Announces the release of eWorkbook – Gurbāṇī Language & Grammar

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced the release of its much awaited eWorkbook - Gurbāṇī Language & Grammar.

Responding To Hate: CA Gurdwara Vandalism Case

In the cover of darkness between Saturday night and Sunday morning, a California Sikh gurdwara (house of worship), along with a community member’s truck in the parking lot, were vandalized with hateful graffiti.

Los Angeles area Sikh Gurdwara Vandalized

A Sikh Gurdwara (house of worship) based in Buena Park in Los Angeles suburbs, was vandalized during Sunday early hours and a hateful graffiti was seen on the walls of the Gurdwara and also a truck parked in the parking lot.

14 lakh looted from Philippines Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara

According to a news reported in the Hindustan Times (HT) a gang of seven stole one million peso (14 lakh) worth of donations from the Khalsa Diwan Sikh Gurdwara located in Paco district of Philippines capital Manila, a media report said on Monday.

UK Sikhs launch campaign to promote safeguarding and tackle child grooming

The Sikh Council UK on Monday 7th December 2015 is to launch a national campaign to promote effective safeguarding practices and support for vulnerable children and adults including protecting children from sexual abuse, grooming and violence, for the first time.

Sikh Federation (UK) once again expose dangers of general surveys trying to reach conclusions on minority communities like Sikhs

An article has appeared in the Guardian today titled: ’Only one-quarter of Britons believe legal system is fair’. It quotes that only ‘17% of the Sikh community said they trusted lawyers’ implying Sikhs have the lowest percentage for any ethnic or religious group.

American Sikh Council condemns the shooting massacre in San Bernardino

The American Sikh Council is extremely saddened at the horrific crime and senseless shooting by two assailants at a party in the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, CA yesterday.

Historic Guru Nanak Ji Gurpurb event in UK Parliament

Guru Nanak Ji's Gurpurb (Birthday) was marked with a historic celebration at the Houses of Parliament.

“Challenge the Darkness,” Appealed Manmeet Singh Bhullar Weeks Before Tragic Death

The late Manmeet Singh Bhullar, an MLA from Alberta, Canada who tragically died on Nov. 23 while stopping to assist someone in a traffic accident, lived to speak for human rights, especially in South Asia.

WSO condoles sudden death of Alberta MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar today.

Alberta Conservative MLA Manmeet Bhullar killed in highway crash

Progressive Conservative member of the Alberta Legislature Manmeet Bhullar was killed in a car crash Monday (Nov. 23) on the Queen Elizabeth II Highway while driving from Calgary to Edmonton.

WSO Concerned by Ongoing Arrest & Detention of Sikhs in Punjab

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing arbitrary arrest and detention of Sikhs across Punjab in recent days.

New Zealand Sikh forgiving despite being accused of carrying a bomb

Jaspreet Singh was taken aside by Auckland police at a café after someone mistook his headphones for a bomb. In a TV interview Jaspreet Singh said that he has forgiven the complainant who has made bogus complaint against him.

Al Jazeera to Screen Ensaaf documentary The Last Killing in Doha

Al Jazeera has selected Ensaaf’s documentary, The Last Killing, to screen at the 11th annual Al Jazeera International Documentary Film Festival in Doha, Qatar from November 26 to November 29, 2015. Al Jazeera chose The Last Killing from 775 entries received from 90 countries.

Blocking SFJ Facebook Page in India: US Court turn down discrimination plea against Facebook

Facebook is immune from claims that it discriminated against the "Sikhs for Justice", a US-based human rights group, by blocking access to its Facebook page in India, a US court has ruled.

Sikh Human Development Foundation Gave Scholarships Worth $200,000 for Needy Students in Punjab

Washington based Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF) has given US$199,532 worth of scholarships to 583 needy students in Punjab this year.

NBA Showcases Sikh Community

The Sikh Coalition and the Los Angeles Clippers hosted nearly 400 members of the California sangat on Saturday, November 14th for a Sikh Awareness & Appreciation game.

Modi dossier targets UK Sikh diaspora activism and Sikh TV Channels

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is learnt to have tendered a “dossier” to the UK government seeking action against UK based Sikh activists, Sikh organizations and Sikh community TV channels.

Trudeau Cabinet Reflects Diversity of Canada: World Sikh Organizations

The World Sikh Organization of Canada extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his taking of office and to all of today's appointees to the federal cabinet.

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