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Sikh & Kashmiri Diaspora Protest Outside Indian High Commission in London Against Warmongering

Hundreds of Sikhs and Kashmiris gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London on Saturday (March 9), to protest against what they called "Indian warmongering in South Asia".

UK Sikhs Write to Over 150 MPs Against Life Sentence to 3 Sikhs in India for Possessing Literature

A press release issued by the Sikh Federation UK today states that the Sikh body had formally launched the Sikh political lobbying network last month to co-ordinate regular letter writing to MPs by constituents.

Decision About Summoning Former Jathedar After SIT Report: Giani Harpreet Singh

SGPC appointed acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib has said he will think about acting on the SIT’s report, when it comes out.

Five Member Panel to Suggest Names for New Patna Sahib Jathedar

SGPC appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh and other Singh Sahibs yesterday announced to form a five member panel to suggest the names for new Jathedar of Takht Sri Harmandir Patna Sahib.

Maharashtra Govt. Appoints Industrialist Bhinder Singh Mihas has New President of Hazur Sahib Board

Maharashtra government's revenue and forest department has appointed industrialist Bhupinder Singh Manhas as president of the Takht Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Board replacing BJP's Mulund MLA Tara Singh.

Saka Nakodar 1986: Petition in HC Seeks FIR Against Izhar Alam and Darbar S. Guru

Bapu Baldev Singh has field a petition in Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking FIR against Izhar Alam and Darbar Singh Guru in Saka Nakodar 1986 case and formation of SIT.

Whistle Blower Questions British Government Cover up on 1984 Amritsar Massacre

Investigative journalist Phil Miller has raised questions about possible cover-up of British involvement in Amritsar massacre of June 1984.

Art Works of Young Punjabi Artists to be Exhibited in Punjabi University from March 13

Two years after the tremendous success of “Panjrang Arts Exhibition” held in March 2017 at Punjabi University, a group of youth artists of Punjab is back with Panjrang 2019 Arts Exhibition.

Return Historical Artifacts of Sikh Reference Library: Amarinder Singh Writes to Indian Government

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has written to Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking the immediate restoration of the historic materials removed from the Sikh Reference Library of Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, during June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurdwaras by the Indian Army.

Saka Nakodar 1986 Victim Families Want Punjab Govt. to Form SIT; Bring Culprits to Justice

The families of four Sikh youth who were killed in police firing in Nakodar on 4 February 1986, have sent a memorandum to Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, asking him to form a special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the incident which took place during a protest over the beadbi of Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib in Nakodar.

WSO to Host #AskCanadianSikhs Panels Against Inclusion of Sikhs in 2018 Report

This month, the World Sikh Organization of Canada will once again be hosting the #AskCanadianSikhs panel series in Brampton, Edmonton and Surrey. The subject of this year’s panels will be the inclusion of “Sikh (Khalistani) Terrorism” in Public Safety Canada’s 2018 Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada.

Mantar Brar’s Anticipatory Bail Plea Rejected; Arrest Possible Anytime Now

A Faridkot court today rejected bail plea of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Mantar Singh Brar. He is nominated in case FIR number 129 of 2018 registered in relation to Saka Kotkapura of 14 October 2015.

Saka Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura: Faridkot Court Reserves Order on Mantar Brar’s Anticipator Bail Plea

The Faridkot district and sessions court yesterday reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and former MLA from Kotkapura Mantar Singh Brar.

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal Makes Plea to Scots Over Online #FreeJaggiNow Drive

The lawyer brother of a Dumbarton man detained in India has urged Scots to back a social media drive marking 500 days spent in custody, a report in The National notes.

After Giani Harpreet Singh’s Directive, Board Members Accept Giani Iqbal Singh’s Resignation

In yet another twist in the issue, the management board of Takht Sri Harmandir, Patna Sahib today decided to accept the resignation of Giani Iqbal Singh as "Jathedar".

VIP Treatment to Paramraj Umranangal in Jail: Patiala Jail Superintendent Suspended Over

Punjab jails minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa yesterday suspended Patiala central jail superintendent Jaspal Singh for giving special treatment to suspended inspector general (IG) Paramraj Singh Umranangal who is in judicial custody after his arrest in a case related to Saka Behbal Kalan 2015.

Hours After Resignation, Giani Iqbal Singh Takes U-Turn

Hours after submitting his resignation as 'Jathedar' on Sunday (March 3), Giani Iqbal Singh took a U-turn hours later.

Giani Iqbal Singh Resigns As “Jathedar” of Takht Patna Sahib

Giani Iqbal Singh today announced to resign from the post of Jathedar of Takht Patna Sahib. In a written statement Giani Iqbal Singh said that he had been "serving" as Jathedar of Takht Patna Shaib for past 35 years and during this period many allegations were levelled against him but he used to over come those controversies.

Five Member Committee Announces 3 Hour Demonstrations Outside Two Jails

A 'Five Member Committee' appointed by Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara has announced to hold two protest demonstrations outside two jails in Chandigarh and Punjab for three hours each.

IG Paramraj Umranangal Suspended; Sikh Body Seeks Arrest of Sumedh Saini

The Punjab government has reportedly placed Punjab police Inspector General (IG) Paramraj Umranangal under suspension in wake of his arrest by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate Saka Kotkaura and Saka Behbal Kalan of 2015.

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