Sikh Kirpan

Sikhs’ Right to Keep Large Kirpan: UK to Amend Bill

MPs and Sikh representatives earlier today met with the Home Office Minister, Victoria Atkins responsible for the Offensive Weapons Bill (OWB) to finalise an agreement to legally safeguard the sale, possession and use of large Kirpans.

Sikhs in Canada: WSO Works to Introduce Kirpan Accommodation on BC Ferries

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada (WSO) has worked to implement a kirpan accommodation policy with BC Ferries after several Sikh passengers were told they could not wear their kirpans while travelling.

Merlin Group Adopts New Kirpan Policy in United Kingdom: Sikh Council UK

Sikh Council UK announced in an update that Merlin Entertainments Group has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing Kirpans at its venues in the United Kingdom.

Venue Operator SMG Europe Agrees To Accommodate Sikh Kirpans: Sikh Council UK

One of the lead venue management company SMG Europe has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing kirpans at their venues in the United Kingdom.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation at Regina’s Evraz Place

World Sikh Organisation of Canada has helped implement a kirpan accommodation policy at Regina’s Evraz Place after a group of Sikhs were denied entry because of their kirpans this past summer.

Sikhs Allowed to Wear Small Kirpan on Domestic and International Flights in Canada

The Transport Canada has reportedly allowed Sikhs to wear small Kirpan on board on domestic and international flights. The exemption however is not applicable to fight to United States of America (USA).

Reports About Ban on Kirpan by Karnataka Government triggers wave of Concern among Sikhs

News reports about Karnataka government imposing ban on carrying Kirpans in Bengaluru have triggered a wave of concern amongst the Sikh organisations.

Kirpan Ban In Australian Schools, DSGMC Appeals Sushma Swaraj To Take Up Matter With Australia

Appealing, the Union Minister to urgently take up the matter with Australian authorities, Mr. Sirsa said that DSGMC is representative body of Sikhs and thus is answerable

Model of Kirpan suggested by Italy government disapproved by SGPC Jathedars

Giani Gurbachan Singh and other SGPC appointed jathedars held a meeting at Akal Takht Sahib secretariat on Thursday in which the issue of modified model of Kirpan, suggested by the Italy government, was discussed.

Sikh Man Asked To Deboard The Bus In New Zealand For Wearing Kirpan

As per the media reports emanating from the island country of New Zealand an Amridhari Sikh man was asked to take off one of his kakkar (article of faith) Kirpan

WSO Canada Calls on SGPC, Giani Gurbachan Singh to Reject Proposed Italian “Modified” Kirpan

World Sikh Organization of Canada has called on Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and Giani Gurbachan Singh to reject the proposed Italian "modification" of the kirpan.

Italian Govt. Allows Sikhs to wear specially designed Kirpan; Delegation Seeks Approval of Akal Takht

An Italian delegation, including Sikh activist Sukhdev Singh Kang, on Monday (June 26) sought Akal Takht’s approval for a specially designed Kirpan.

Maryland Police Apprehends Sikh Youth For Wearing Kirpan In Public

As per the media reports emanating from USA a Sikh youth name Harpreet Singh a local residence of Baltimore city  in the state of Maryland was

Italian Sikh To Move European Court Of Justice To Challenge Kirpan Ban

After the Supreme court of Italy on last Monday last upheld the decision of the lower court to ban Kirpan (Sikh Articale of Faith) from wearing it in

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry Kirpan in public.

Sikhs Mulling Legal Option Over Right To Wear Kirpan In Public Place, May Move To Karachi Court

After having failed to persuade the Pakistan government to allow Sikhs to wear Kirpan in public places, the Sikhs have decided to move court.

The Sword of Guru Gobind Singh (author: Prof. Puran Singh)

Every Sikh is to wear His Sword. Not his own. Kripan is a gift from the Guru. It is not an instrument of offence or defence; it is mind made intense by the love of the Guru. The Sikh is to have a sword-like mind. It is the visible sign of an intensely sensitive soul.

Sikh man allowed to wear Kirpan to workplace in England

A Sikh man, working at an international telecom firm in the UK, has been given permission to wear kirpan to the workplace after initially being refused.

Sikh Candidate Forced to Remove Kirpan & Kara in Haryana

A Sikh youth named Gurpreet Singh was not allowed to take part in an examination with Kirpan and Kara in Haryana.

Edmonton (Canada) High School Allow Sikh Students to Wear Kirpan

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Sahib Singh Bains return to high school in Edmonton after he was told his kirpan was a weapon and would not be permitted in class.

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