Sikh News

Arrested After Return from UK; Taljeet Singh Jimmy Released From Sangrur Jail

Taljeet Singh alias Jimmy, was arrested after him arrival from England/UK, was released from Central Jail, Sangrur this evening.

Terming January 26 As A Black Republic Day, Dal Khalsa to Hold ‘Right to Self-determination March’ in Punjab Cities on 26 January

To step-up its campaign for the Right to self-determination for the people of Punjab, the Dal Khalsa will organize‘Right to Self-determination March’ at Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana and Zira on 26 January as India will celebrate its seventieth Republic Day.

Nishan Sharma, 3 Others Sentenced to Three Years Imprisonment for Attempt to Attack Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara

A Chandigarh court has reportedly sentenced hindutva activists Nishan Sharma, Ramesh Datt Sharma and three other convicts to undergo imprisonment for three years for attempting to attack Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara.

History of Opposition to Caste System – Speech of Bhai Ajmer Singh at Sangrur

Marking the “Mahaparinirvana Day” of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on December 2, 2018 the SC/BC Teachers Union Punjab (Distt. Sangrur) and SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of BSNL (Dist. Sangrur) held a commemorative lecture on topic “Dr. B R Ambedkar’s Legacy and Current Challenges”.

Journalist Zuhair Kashmeri, Author of “Soft Target” Book on Kanishka Bombing, Dies at age 72

Journalist Zuhair Kashmeri, who had penned the book titled Soft Target which investigated and explained the role of Indian intelligence agencies in Air India bombing of 1985 also known as Kanishka Bombing, reportedly died on December 23, 2019 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, of heart-related issues at the age of 72.

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Gets Bail in Bajakhana Case; Update from Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

Arrested British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal @ Jaggi's lawyer Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur today released a video message sharing an update that Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail by a Faridkot court in a case registered at PS Bajakhana vide FIR No. 163/2017 under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Arms Act.

Sikh Political Prisoner in Tihar Jail Seeks Ayurvedic Medical Assistance; HC Notice to Delhi Govt.

Bhai Daya Singh Lahoriya, a Sikh political prisoner confined in Delhi's Central Jail Tihar, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking medical assistance from an Ayurvedic doctor.

Pakistan Speeds Up Kartarpur Corridor Work; 35% Work Already Done

There are reports that the Pakistan has already complete 35% of work for Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib corridor work. The corridor would connect Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in West Punjab (Pakistan) and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak in East Punjab (India).

EXCLUSIVE Interview with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur About Latest Situation on Sikh Political Prisoners’ Issue

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur about the cases of Bandi Singhs, including British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi.

Amazon Was Cooperative in Removing Merchandise Offensive to the Sikhs: United Sikhs

The United Sikhs, a Sikh body that had raised the issue of listings of certain merchandise that were highly offensive to the Sikhs, has said that the Amazon staff was cordial and took immediate action in removing all items from their site and inventory.

DSGMC To Oppose Bail Plea of 1984 Sikh Genocide Convict Sajjan Kumar

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has announced to oppose the bail plea of 1984 Sikh genocide convict Sajjan Kumar. Making an announcement in this regard, DSGMC General Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the culprit is high profile and influential leader who ducked the law all these 34 years and even the High Court has commented on his political influence while sentencing him to life term.

Bhai Ajmer Singh Shares Memories of His Father Bapu Bir Singh Nirwair

This is video recording of brief speech of Bhai Ajmer Singh about his father Bapu Bir Singh Nirwair. This speech was delivered on January 6, 2018 at Mandi Kalan village in Bathinda district during Antim Ardas Samagam held for Bapu Bir Singh.

SGPC in Quandary Over Plan to Honour H S Phoolka After Launching of ‘Sikh Sewak Army’

After noted lawyer and former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harvinder Singh Phoolka has launched 'Sikh Sewak Army' with an aim to liberate the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from the clutches of Badal family, the gurdwara management body is in a fix over its plan to honour H S Phoolka.

New Tunnel to Take Sikhs Straight to Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

To facilitate Sikh devotees, a tunnel will be constructed from the railway track to the Gurdawara Nankana Sahib.

Sikh Scribe Writes Open Letter to Mehbooba Mufti About Betrayal of Sikhs by J&K Government

Pardeep Singh Dardi, a Srinagar based Sikh journalist, has written an open letter to Mehbooba Mufti- former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

H S Phoolka Forms Sikh Sewak Army (SSA) After Holding Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib

Lawyer turned politician Harwinder Singh Phoolka today launched Sikh Sewak Army (SSA). H S Phoolka visited the Darbar Sahib and Akal Takht Sahib along with supporters of Sikh Sewak Sangathan (SSS).

UK Govt. Agrees to Obtain Input from Afghan Sikhs for Report: United Sikhs

The UK Minister of State for Immigration has agreed to obtain input from the Afghan Sikh community to update the Country Guidance that they rely on to process asylum applications.

Ludhiana Court Directs Tihar Jail Authorities to Present Jagtar Singh Hawara in Court on 6 Feb.

The court of Arun Veer Vashisht, Additional Session Judge Ludhiana, has directed the Tihar Jail authorities to present Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in  the court in person.

West Punjab Governor’s Office Gets First Sikh PRO

The provincial government of Punjab in Pakistan has appointed Sardar Pawan Singh Arora as the Public Relations Officer to West Punjab Governor.

Sikh Man Took Off Turban to Help Bleeding Woman Who Was Hit By A Truck In Kashmir

A report in Kashmir Life notes that a Sikh boy converted his turban into an instant band-aid to help a seriously bleeding lady who had met an accident. The quick intervention prevented in her blood loss and she survived.

Next Page »