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Sikh Council UK statement on protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies in Gurdwara Sahibs

At a meeting held at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall, Gurdwaras today agreed on a number of issues regarding a consistent approach towards booking of Anand Karaj in Gurdwaras. Sikh Council UK facilitated a meeting in partnership with Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall of Gurdwara parbhandaks to discuss protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies.

Feeling of turban on head ‘really gratifying’: actor Ben Kingsley

Hollywood actor Ben Kingsley who is playing a soft spoken Sikh taxi driver in his latest movie "Learning to Drive" said that the feeling of the Turban (Sikh Dastar) on head was "really gratifying". He also told the discrimination and racial abuse used by the Sikh community in the United States is "totally regrettable".

Political Motivation Contemplated in Slaying of Chicago Sikh: Sikh Information Centre

Family of Satwinder Singh Bhola (53), who was found stabbed to death in the parking lot of his Peoria, Illinois apartment complex shortly after midnight on Monday, are questioning whether his murder could be related to his father-in-law’s internationally-recognized hunger-strike protest in India.

Sikh Genocide 1984: US court reserves decision in case against Sonia Gandhi

A Federal Appeals Court in Manhattan has reserved the decision in the rights violation case filed against Congress president Sonia Gandhi for allegedly shielding and protecting Congress party leaders who lead death squads after the assassination of PM Indira Gandhi.

Aid Provided to Over 2000 Affected by Myanmar Flood Crisis: United Sikhs

As per a community update by the United Sikhs, the US based NGO, on August 6, launched the Myanmar Flood Relief 2015 effort to provide aid and assistance to those affected by Cyclone Komen.

California Priest ponders connection between murder of Satwinder Singh Bhola in Chicago and Bapu Surat Singh’s peaceful protests in India

Fr. Joshua Lickter, who has repeatedly appealed on behalf of hunger-striker Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, released a statement on Monday questioning the motive behind Monday’s Chicago-region murder of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s son-in-law, Satwinder Singh Bhola.

Controversial BBC presenter Bobby Friction apologises for using offensive term against Sikhs

BBC Asian Network presenter and controversial DJ Bobby Friction has apologised for using offensive term against the Sikhs.

Sikh activists suspect Indian Agencies’ hand behind murder of Bapu Surat Singh’s son-in-law

In a written statement issued today, the Sikh Federation UK, a UK based Sikh organisation has suspected Indian government operatives for shocking murder of Satwinder Singh Bhola, 53, in Chicago.

Bobby Friction gets reminder of responsibilities from BBC for using offensive term about Sikhs

In response to a letter written by Jasvinder Singh of Dal Khalsa UK, BBC Asian Network's head of programming Mark Stripple has said that BBC has discussed the issue of presenter Bobby Friction's offensive comment terming Sikh as "Sikh Talibans" with him and reminded him of his responsibilities as a BBC presenter.

Sikhs and Kashmiris protest outside Indian Embassy in London

Activists of Sikh and Kashmiri diaspora organizations held a protest demonstration outside Indian Embassy in London to mark India's Independence day as "Black Day".

Illinois to Dastar/ Sikh Turban on Driver’s License Photos

After complaints from Sikh groups, the state of Illinois is reportedly telling DMV workers that anyone wearing a religious head covering doesn't have to take it off for a driver's license or photo ID.

UK Sikhs demand immediate apology for irresponsible and offensive use of the term ‘Sikh Taliban’ by BBC Radio presenter Bobby Friction

BBC radio DJ and presenter Bobby Friction has offended Sikhs by using the term ‘Sikh Taliban’ on Twitter and failing to issue an apology. Instead he has tried to justify his use of the term, that he incredibly continues to describe as a ‘metaphor’.

Sikhs For Justice to Broadcast of “Referendum 2020” Conference in India on August 17 on YouTube

Coinciding with India's 69th Independence Day, a US based human rights group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ) which is spearheading right to self-determination movement will be holding a “Referendum on Punjab’s Future” Conference in Sacramento, the Capital city of California.

German Sikh bodies to mark India’s Independence Day as “Black Day”

Sikh organisations of Germany have decided to hold a protest demonstration outside Indian Embassy on August 15.

Yoga Centre Hamburg management apologises for engraving Gurbani on stairs

Management Committee of Gurudwara Singh Sabha Hamburg notice of the fact that Gurbani was engraved on stairs of a Yoga centre located in Hoheluft area of Hamburg in Germany.

Sikhs For Justice calls to oppose AAP leader Chhotepur’s visit to Canada

North American human rights group have given a call to Canadian Sikhs to oppose the visit of AAP leader Sucha Singh Chhotepur’s for his derogatory remarks against Shaheed Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Race and Beyond: Remembering Oak Creek Tragedy

Three years ago on August 5, 2012, a gunman with ties to white supremacist organizations entered a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, while Sikh Americans were praying and opened fire.

22 Sikhs on hunger strike in Florida prison since July 25

As many as 22 asylum-seekers from Indian subcontinent, all of them Sikhs, are on a hunger strike in a Florida jail that started on July 25.

Youth accused of throwing shoe on Tota Singh discharged by US Court

A US Court in Queens County in US has dismissed the charges against two Sikh youth, who allegedly threw a shoe at Punjab Agriculture and NRI Affairs Minister Tota Singh during the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) conference in New York.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa Gets a White House Petition: OFMI

A White House petition started Saturday asks President Barack Obama to: "Recognize Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Surat Singh Khalsa & His Peaceful Struggle for Human Rights".

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