Sikh Diaspora

Sikh Showcase Event in Parliament is a Roaring Success: Sikh Coalition UK

ikh Council UK initiative to showcase the good work of a range of Sikh organisations in the Members Dining Room in the Houses of Parliament, London was acknowledged as a roaring success by parliamentarians, organisations and community representatives at the event held today.

American Sikh Council expresses distress over attack in Nice (France)

The American Sikh Council (ASC) has expressed distressed by the brutal act of violence carried out during the celebration of Bastille Day in the city of Nice, France on the July 14, 2016.

US TV News Channel apologises for terming Sikh tourist as terrorist in CC

A US TV News Channel has apologised for labeling a Sikh tourist in Chicago as "terrorist" in closed caption. The ABC 7 News said that it was not an intentional mistake and the closed caption provider committed the mistake and joined the CC provider company in apologising to Manpreet Bal.

SCI Rejects Petition Against Removal of Names from Sikh Blacklist

As per media reports the Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a PIL (public interest litigation) seeking a directive to the Centre and the Punjab Government against the (alleged) ‘reckless’ removal of names of some Sikhs from the so-called blacklist.

United Sikhs Kicks Off Its 3rd Annual Advocacy & Humanitarian Aid Academy

As per a recent release by the Untied Sikhs, the US based NGO kicked off its third annual Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid Academy in Washington, D.C on July 6.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau praises Sikh farmer who saved drowning girl with his Turban

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has praised a Sikh farmer, who had saved a girl from drowning using his turban. Avtar Singh Hothi, a 65-year-old farmer from Kamloops, British Columbia, had used his turban to save the teen who had fallen into the cold waters of North Thompson River close to his farm.

Speech of Dr. Sewak Singh on June 1984 Ghallughara and Contemporary situation of the Sikh panth

This is video recording of youth Sikh scholar Dr. Sewak Singh's Speech at Sydney Gurdwara Sahib about June 1984 Ghallughara. This video was recorded during a Samagam held at the Gurdwara Sahib to mark anniversary of June 1984 Ghallugara.

Draft Framework for Global Governance released by Free Akal Takht [Full Document in English]

The Free Akal Takht team has released draft of Framework for Global Governance. According to a press release, over the last 6 months, the Free Akal Takht movement has been gathering views from Sikhs worldwide on the ideal process for governing and decision-making within the global Sikh community.

Free Akal Takht team launches Global Sikh Governance Framework

Free Akal Takht team has launched "Global Sikh Governance Framework". Free Akal Takht movement has been gathering views from Sikhs worldwide on the ideal process for governing Global Sikh Community.

Man who attacked Toronto Sikh man in Quebec City gets 10 months in jail

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called the sentencing of Gabriel Royer Tremblay a strong message that hateful and racist attacks will not be tolerated.

American Sikh Council expresses condolences for the victims of the bombing at Istanbul Airport

New York, USA: A press release by the American Sikh Council (ASC) states that the ASC was extremely upset by the unspeakable act of bombing and mass murder at the Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport in Turkey early Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The death from the deadly attack that rocked Istanbul’s international airport is currently 41, and the number of injured are 239, according to governor of Istanbul, Vasip Sahin. According to the Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, there were three armed gunmen who arrived in a taxi and blew themselves up after opening fire at the entrance of the airport. The American Sikh Council sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who have been taken away by this unspeakable tragedy. We pray for a speedy and full recovery of the injured. Our prayers are with all the victims, their families, and local community. May Almighty God lighten your burden, and grace you with hope and healing under these very difficult circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of profound tragedy and grief. The American Sikh Council requests Sikhs in Turkey and neighboring countries to reach out to the victims and the authorities to assist in any way they possibly can. Such barbaric acts must be condemned in the strictest manner and the American Sikh Council (ASC) stands in solidarity with the civilized world. Religious radicalization must be taken very seriously and condemned publicly by all the appropriate national and international faith organization.   The American Sikh Council is the umbrella organization representative of Sikhs in the United States. It is an elected body of Sikh Gurdwaras and institutions. Currently 71 Gurdwaras and other Sikh institutions across the nation are members of ASC. The major governing purpose of the organization is to represent the collective view of Sikhs in the United States. ASC works to promote Sikh interests at the national and international level focusing on issues of advocacy, education, and well-being of humankind.

Indian consul visit over Sikh genocide resolution creates backlash [Media Report]

The Indian consul of San Francisco’s effort to quash a proposed Fresno City Council resolution calling the massacre of thousands of Sikhs in 1984 a genocide has sparked a backlash among Valley Sikhs.

Aam Aadmi Party acting like spokesperson of Khalistanis: alleges Capt. Amarinder

Reacting to Aam Aadmi Party's statement criticising his remarks against four Canadian cabinet ministers,Capt. Amarinder Singh said that the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders to stop acting as the spokespersons of Khalistan and its supporters.

AAP slams Capt. Amarinder for remarks against Canadian Sikh ministers

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed Punjab Congress Chief Capt Amarinder Singh for his alleged insulting remarks against four Canadian cabinet ministers who he claimed deliberately scuttled his campaign in Canada on the direction of (alleged) Sikh "hardliners".

Green Party’s Sikh candidate for general elections in Australia targeted with racist flayers

A Sikh candidate, Alexandra Kaur Bhathal, who is contesting the General Election for Australia’s Greens Party has reportedly been targeted with racist flyers.

Snap General Election in the UK is now inevitable: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh Federation UK said in a written release that it looked increasingly likely that the UK would face a snap General Election that will focus the minds of politicians on the task of the UK leaving the EU.

Sikh Council of Central California resolve against Rama Kant Dawar and Sudarshan Kapoor for undermining Sikh interests

Rama Kant Dawar and Sudarshan Kapoor barred from sharing stage at any Sikh Gurdwaras/Organizations (in California central valley) due to their stance against 1984 Sikh genocide resolution with the backing of Indian Consulate.

Indian Consul interferes to block Fresno Council resolution on Sikh Genocide 1984

A proposal to recognize the fact of Sikh Genocide 1984 in Indian subcontinent was taken back by Fresno city council member Clint Olivier on Wednesday (June 22) after Indian Consul's interference.

UK Sikh body slams Punjab govt. for police action against acting Jathedar

United Khalsa Dal (UK), a UK based Sikh body, has condemned the Punjab police action against acting jathedars, who were prevented from opening a control room office near Talwandi Sabo on June 23.

Sikh Council UK Response to EU Referendum Result

Sikh Council UK notes the major democratic exercise held in the UK on 23rd June resulting in UK voters deciding to leave the European Union.

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