Message Issued by World Sikh Parliament (WSP) on 550th Parkash Gurpurab

The month of November 2019 marks the 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Saheb ji.

Sikh Yatris Barred From Visiting Gurdwara Sahib in Haridwar (India)

The Uttarakhand police stopped a group (jattha) of over 140 Sikh pilgrims from Delhi who were on their way to Haridwar to visit Gyan Godhri Gurudwara at Har Ki Pauri on Saturday.

Guru Nanak Ji’s Teachings And Contemporary Challenges: Giani Harpal Singh (Fatehgarh Sahib)

In association of Academic Forum of Sikh Students (Chandigarh), Sabhyachak Sath of Guru Nanak Engineering College, Ludhiana organised a seminar on topic "Saihje Rachio Khalsa". The seminar was held at College Auditorium at GNE College, Ludhiana on 23rd of October, 2019.

Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day Proclamation Issued by Governor of Connecticut

The Governor of Connecticut, Nad Lamont has issued a proclamation about the Sikh Genocide 1984 Remembrance Day in Connecticut. Connecticut is one of the states of United States of America (USA).

The Sikh Network’s Sikh Manifesto 2020-2025 Seeks Rights To Self Determination for Sikhs

UK based Sikh Federation on Saturday (Nov. 9) released 'Section 10' of the Sikh Manifesto 2020-2025. The group has been releasing the the document for past ten days, on one section per day basis. The document seek Right to Self Determination for the Sikhs.

35th Anniversary of 1984 Sikh Genocide Marked At Queen’s Park in Toronto

The Ontario Gurdwaras Committee (OGC) and Ontario Sikh and Gurudwara Council (OSGC) collectively commemorated the victims of the 1984 Sikh Genocide at Queen’s Park on November 7.

We Are Not Only Opening Border But Also Our Hearts For The Sikh Community: Imran Khan’s Message on Opening of Kartarpur Corridor

"Today we are not only opening border but also our hearts for the Sikh community", Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said today in a special message on the opening of Kartarpur Sahib corridor.

OGC to Host Lectures of Bhai Ajmer Singh and Dr. Jasjit Singh on 550th Parkash Gurpurab on Nov. 9 & 10

The Ontario Gurdwaras Committee (OGC) is hosting a series of lectures of different scholars and orators to mark the 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji. In this series the OGC has announced to host lectures of Sikh political analyst and author Bhai Ajmer Singh and researcher Dr. Jasjir Singh for two days.

Story of Sikh Identity in Catalonia: Speech of Gagandeep Singh at GNE College (Ludhiana)

Gagandeep Singh works as an interpreter in Catalonia. He is credited with carrying a successful campaign about Sikh identity in Catalonia and creating awareness about Sikhi. He was awarded highest civil award of Catalonia.

All Set to Welcome Sikh Yatris at Kartarpur Sahib: Pakistan

Ahead of inauguration of much awaited Kartarpur Sahib corridor on Saturday (Nov. 9), the Pakistan's Information and Broadcasting ministry said that everything was ready at Kartarpur Sahib to welcome Sikh yatris.

Justice Denied in Indian State Sponsored Genocide in 1984 and 2002: Points Briefing at US Congress

“We should use this moment when the world is paying attention to India,” said Sunita Viswanath as she joined a panel of academics, attorneys, and activists at a US capitol briefing on the delay and denial of justice for state-sponsored massacres of Indian minorities.

NIA Fails to File Reply on Discharge Plea of Jagtar Singh Johal; Seeks More Time

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India failed to file a reply in a Mohali based special NIA court on 4 November 2019. The agency urged the court to grant more time for filing reply to a discharge plea moved by the counsel/s of Jagtar Singh Johal and Dharminder Singh Gugni in Case number RC-24/2017/NIA/DLI.

The Sikh Tradition of Gurmukhi Akharkari and Gurbani Writing: Interview with Mehtab Singh Sadhanwala

Mehtab Singh, a research scholar at Panjab University Chandigarh, is engaged in attempts to revive the Sikh tradition of Gurmukhi Akharkari and Gurbani Writing. For around past five years, he has been doing research, learning and practising Gurmukhi Akharkari and Gurbani Writing, and holding workshops to teach others.

Sikh Sidhantak Rehni (ਸਿੱਖ ਸਿਧਾਂਤਕ ਰਹਿਣੀ) – Speech of Mehtab Singh at GNE College Ludhiana (2019)

Two Years On, India Still Ignoring Well-Founded Allegations of Torture in Jagtar Singh Johal’s Case

In a statement issued on November 3, 2019 REDRESS said that India continues to ignore its binding international obligations to investigate the allegations of torture in Jagtar Singh-Johal’s case. Monday 4 November 2019 marked two years since his arrest in India. New expert analysis has added further support to Jagtar Singh Johal’s claims of torture.

Connecticut Sikhs Want US to Acknowledge “1984 Sikh Genocide” at Federal Level Like Armenian Genocide

State of Connecticut took boldest decision by recognizing Sikh Genocide of 1984 by Indian Government. by passing legislation to commemorate November 1st as “Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day” every year and by allowing Sikhs to do annual event in State Capitol.

Commemorating 1984 Sikh Genocide Week Activists, Writers Held Memorial Meet at Chandigarh

Commemorating the 1984 Sikh Genocide week, the Dal Khalsa held a public meet to deliberate on what they called "politics of genocide being perpetuated by Indian mainstream parties against minorities since 1984".

Important Update of Sikh Siyasat iPhone App with New Features Released

The Sikh Siyasat has released a new update for Sikh Siyasat App for iPhone and other iOS devices. The update is now available through Apple App Store. The updated version of Sikh Siyasat iOS/iPhone App has introduced new features besides interface improvements and bug fixes.

Saihje Rachio Khalsa || ਸਹਿਜੇ ਰਚਿਓ ਖਾਲਸਾ || Bhai Kanwaljit Singh at GNE Ludhiana (2019)

In association with Academic Forum of Sikh Students (Chandigarh), Sabhyachak Sath of Guru Nanak Engineering College, Ludhiana organised a seminar on topic "Saihje Rachio Khalsa". The seminar was held at College Auditorium at GNE College, Ludhiana on 23rd of October, 2019.

PICTORIAL: Exhibition Marked Memory of 1984 Sikh Genocide in Panjab University Chandigarh

Sath, a students' body, held an exhibition to mark the 35th anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide. The exhibition was held from 9am to 5pm in the Student Centre at Panjab University, Chandigarh.

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