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Labour Party Dy. Leader shows concerns about lack of Sikhs in UK legislature on BBC Andrew Marr Show

Sikh Federation UK, The new Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Tom Watson MP appeared on the leading political programme on a Sunday, the BBC Andrew Marr Show (Sunday 13 September) the day after he was elected.

Kultar’s Mime – 1984 Play heads to the 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City

Kultar's Mime is a devised play that blends painting, poetry, theater and music to tell the stories of Sikh children who survived the 1984 Delhi Massacre in the wake of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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).

Sikh Research Institute’s 13th Annual Leadership Retreat “Sidak 2015” concludes

Sidak 2015 has given me a well-rounded understanding of Sikhi while being amongst amazing sangat who are on the same quest, said Salveen Kaur Dhadda, from Surrey, Canada.

Sikhs For Justice seeks info on visa to Narendra Modi for US visit

A US-based Sikh rights group has filed a lawsuit against the State Department seeking release of documents relating to the Obama administration's decision to lift the visa ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi that facilitated his visit to the United States last year.

Sikh Federation (UK) write to Nicky Morgan after Sikh schoolgirls asked to remove turbans by Southhampton School

Sikh Federation (UK) has written a letter to Nicky Morgan about racial and religious discrimination at St Anne’s Catholic School, Southampton demanding internal grievance process at the school to be immediately actioned and the teacher suspended pending an investigation.

UK Gurdwara vandalised with racist graffiti

A Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Thornaby, UK was reportedly vandalised in racist graffiti. The Gurdwara Sahib named Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara and Sikh Community Centre is located on Allensway. The vandalizers sprayed with graffiti which stated ‘white power’ and ‘Die Muslims’ among other racial words.

Negative, biased and exaggerated media portrayal of Sikh issues need to stop: Sikh Federation UK

We are increasingly concerned about the negative and biased mainstream media portrayal of those peacefully protesting to uphold the protocols involved with the sacred Sikh religious wedding ceremony, the Anand Karaj, said Sikh Federation UK in a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Congressman Garamendi Concerned by India’s Religious Freedom Violations

“Modi’s history is well known,” Northern California Congressman John Garamendi told advocates for Indian minorities who met him on Wednesday to voice their concerns about the Indian Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to the state.

Shaheed Dilawar Singh’s martyrdom day marked at Frankfurt

The Sikh Sangat of Germany marked martyrdom Day official he Dilawar Singh at Gurdwara Sikh Centre Frankfurt and remembered the sacrifice of Bhai Dilawar Singh. Bhog of Sri Akand Paath Sahib were held in the memory of Bhai Dilawar Singh and Kirtani Jatha of Bhai Amrik SIngh Kathiali recited Gurbani kirtan.

Meet the selfless migrant Sikh taxi driver who feeds homeless in Darwin

A Sikh migrant taxi who cooks up 30 kilograms of authentic Indian cuisine to feed the homeless after his night shift is being hailed 'Australian of The Day'.

Canadian Sikh body helps 9-year-old Sikh hockey player return to Ice

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped nine-year-old Shanvir Singh resume playing ice hockey while being able to wear his kirpan.

Sikh Council UK issues Advisory to UK Gurdwaras on Anand Karaj protocols

The Sikh community of UK has recently deliberated on the issue of protocol for conducting Anand Karaj at Sikh Gurdwaras in UK. At the Gurdwaras meeting on 23rd August 2015 a number of resolutions were unanimously agreed.

US court rejects Sikhs For Justice’s appeal in case against Sonia Gandhi

A United States court of appeals has rejected the appeal filed by Sikhs For Justice in case against Sonia Gandhi. The court of appeals for the second circuit in New York upheld the order of the district courts dismissing human rights violation lawsuit against Indian politician and Congress president Sonia Gandhi. It may be recalled here that the district court had dismissed the case in June last year.

Inaugral Sikh Youth Leadership institute a success: WSO Canada

The World Sikh Organization of Canada's inaugural Sikh Youth Leadership Institute (SYLI) successfully concluded last week. After taking part in a rigorous application process, twenty Sikh youths between the ages of 18-25, from across Canada, including Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, were selected to take part in the program.

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