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Bhai Daljit Singh’s Statement on 29th April Khalistan Declaration Day

Amritsar, Punjab: Bhai Daljit Singh has released a statement today to mark the Khalistan Declaration Day. A copy of the statement reads, in verbatim, as ...

Concrete Lining of Rajasthan Canal in Punjab: It is Related to State Govt’s Subject : Jal Shakti Ministry Official

India’s Jal Shakti Ministry has said that the issue of concrete lining of Rajasthan canal in Punjab is a matter related to ‘state government’s subject’. 

Women Group Seeks Scrapping of “Unjust Law” AFSPA in Assam

A women’s group on 11 January 2023 demanded the repeal of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) along with the “draconian” Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958.

Settle Naga Political Issue Before Polls: Naga Tribal Bodies

Bodies representing 15 tribes of Nagaland have appealed to the Centre to “seriously and sincerely” resolve the “Indo-Naga” peace process before the Assembly elections in the State without further delay, a news article in The Hindu reads.

Bhagwant Maan led AAP Govt. Prevents Permanent Release of Bhai Gurmeet Singh

Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is raising hurdles in the way of release of Sikh political prisoners. On the one hand AAP leaders maintain in their public speeches that their government is in favor of release of Sikh political prisoners who have completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences

Personalities Related to Sikh Struggle Form Common Platform to Initiate Dialogue for Panthic Unity

Personalities related Sikh struggle, including Bhai Rajinder Singh Mughalwal, Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh, Bhai Daljit Singh, Bhai Narien Singh Chaurra, Bhai Bhopinder Singh, Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala, Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjian, Bhai Hardeep Singh Mehraj, Bhai Amrik Singh Isru, Bhai Manjit Singh Phagwara and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Doad have announced to form a common platform to initiate dialogue for Panthic unity. They addressed a press conference at Press Club, Sri Amritsar on 28 September 2022.

Social Media Censorship Against Sikhs Continues in India; Jakara Movement’s Twitter Handle Blocked

Indian government’s censorship against Sikhs, including Sikh media houses, continues and many Sikh websites and social media handles stand blocked in India. On 6 June 2022, the Government of India had blocked websites and social media platforms of Sikh media houses like Sikh Siyasat, TV84, Apna Sanjha Punjab, KTV UK and Akaal Channel. Though Akaal Channel’s social media platforms were unblocked in India, others stand blocked till date.

End “Sole, Exclusive and Absolute” Rights of PTC; Build Community’s Own Gurbani Broadcasting System: says Report

A recently released report has recommend revocation of "sole, exclusive and absolute" rights of PTC Network over Gurbani broadcast from Sri Harmandar Sahib, Sri Amritsar. The report says that no single channel or network can establish monopoly over Gurbani broadcast as Gurbani is Sarab-Sanjhai (common) and there should be a Sangati (community based) broadcasting system.

Remembering Dina Bhana on His Birth Anniversary

On 28th February, Sikh Siyasat News remembers Bahujan activist Dina Bhana, as this day marks his birth anniversary. We are sharing a brief biography of Dina Bhana in audio podcast format. This podcast is based on a write-up penned by Inderpreet Singh Sangrur.

Deep Sidhu Killed in Road Accident; Antim Sanskar Today at Ludhiana

Punjabi film actor cum activist Deep Sidhu died in a road accident on KMP road on February 15. As per media reports a Scorpio car which Deep Sidhu was driving struck with a truck from behind. The driver side of car was badly damaged in this accident.

New Jersey Senate Passes Resolution Recognising the Fact of Sikh Genocide 1984

The Senate of New Jersey has adopted a resolution recognising the fact of '1984 Sikh Genocide'. The Senate Resolution Number 142 was introduced in senate by Senator Stephen M. Sweeney on January 6, 2022. It was adopted by voice vote on January 10, 2022. The resolution condemns November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as "genocide".

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : Possible Regional and International Fallouts

Being the geostrategic link to East Asia, central Asia and south Asia, events in Afghanistan usually have ramifications that go much beyond its political boundaries. ...

Jarnail Singh – Man who got Sikh Genocide Recognized by Delhi State Assembly Passed Away

Chandigarh: Senior Journalist and Sikh politician, S. Jarnail Singh, passed away yesterday. He died because of complications triggered by covid-19. S. Jarnail Singh had registered ...

Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis (USA) Shootout

At least four Sikhs have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx company facility in Indianapolis by a 19-year-old former employee, according to the Sikh Coalition.

Clashes in Myanmar Displace Thousands, UN Humanitarian Office Reports

Clashes between the Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups, which have involved military airstrikes, have reportedly claimed the lives of at least 17 civilians in several parts of the country, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday.

NIA Issues Bulk Notices to Activists Connected with Farmers Protest To Join Investigation As “Witness” in UAPA Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has issued notices to various activists and relatives of some others in relation to a case registered under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Kissan Lobby Report: Parliamentary Group to Write to UK Foreign Secretary about Punjab Farmer Rights and the Wider Political Ramifications

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs will be sending a joint letter signed by dozens of MPs with large numbers of Sikh constituents to the Foreign Secretary following the virtual lobby yesterday.

Which Canada MPs are Speaking About Issues Important to Sikhs?

Chandigarh –  The World Sikh Organization of Canada has examined key issues with respect to Sikhs in the Parliament of Canada from January 2018 until ...

Right-Wing Think Tank Accused of Demonizing Sikh-Canadians Also Works to Send Canadian Oil to India

What does a controversial report authored by a retired CBC journalist have to do with a right-wing think tank that promotes trade with India and a global consulting firm run by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper?

NIA’s Tactics Under Question Again After Sikh Youth Inquired by NIA Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances

The tactics adopted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India are once again under question after a witness questioned by NIA dies under mysterious circumstances. This is second such death in Punjab which is linked with NIA's ongoing investigations. Earlier a witness named Rampal had committed suicide in 2018.

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