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Implementation of Punjab Official Language Act Would Generate Employment for Punjabi Youth

South Asian Language and Culture Centre held a discussion on "Punjab's Language Policy: Present Situation and Direction". The discussion was held on 30 October 2021 at People's Convention Centre, Sector 36B, Chandigarh.

New Book Tracks the Footprints of the 1984 Sikh Genocide Across India

A new book titled “Sikh Nasalkushi 1984” (Sikh Genocide 1984) tracks the footprints of genocidal violence against Sikhs across India during 1984. Sikhs were subjected to genocidal violence and massacres across India after the execution of the then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi on 31 October 1984.

One Caught, Executed By Nihangs While Attempting to Commit Beadbi at Singhu Border

Reports are eminating from Singhu Border Farmers Protest that a person was caught by Nihang Singhs while he was trying to commit Beadbi of Guru Sahib. He reportedly confessed before Nihang Singhs that he was told by some elements to do so and he was to be paid by them.

Culprit of Beadbi at Takht Kesgarh Sahib is Linked with Dera Sauda Sirsa

A person was apprehended by sewadars at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib after he smoke and threw biri/cigarette bud inside the Takht Sahib. The culprit who was identified as Paramjit Singh of Mohalla Maharaj Nagar of Ludhiana was handed over to the police. Police have registered FIR No. 122 (PS Anandpur Sahib) under section 295A of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Sikh Viewpoint on Peace Talks Between Naga Nation and Indian State

Naga People's Movement For Human Rights (NPMHR) held a conference at Delhi on 4 September 2021. Sharing concerns of the organisers about the ongoing talks between representatives of Naga nation and the Indian state, and expressing solidarity with Naga people and their struggle, Parmjeet Singh (editor, Sikh Siaysat) said that as Sikhs, we were duty bound to stand with the Naga nation.

November 1984 Sikh Genocide in India: How and Why It Should Be Remembered and Recognised?

Students of Guru Nanak Dev University, Sri Amritsar held a remembrance event on 37th anniversary of November 1984 Sikh Genocide. The event organised by students organisation "Sath" was held at university campus based Gurdwara Sahib on 8 November, 2020. Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi addressed students during this event.

Pro-Hindi Constitutional Provisions, Central Act & Language Policy is causing Linguistic Inequality

South Asian Language and Culture Centre held a discussion on "Punjab's Language Policy: Present Situation and Direction". The discussion was held on 30 October 2021 at People's Convention Centre, Sector 36B, Chandigarh.

How Pro-Hindi Language Policy of India is Adversely Affecting Other Languages

South Asian Language and Culture Centre held a discussion on "Punjab's Language Policy: Present Situation and Direction". This is video recording of speech by Dr. Sikandar Singh.

Extradition Proceedings Against 3 West Midland Sikh Activists Dropped in UK

Extradition proceedings against three West Midland based Sikh activists in UK were dropped today. Indian government was seeking their extradition alleging that they were linked with some incidents of offences committed in India. During today’s proceedings at West Minister Magistrate’s Court the Crown Prosecution Services dropped extradition proceedings against trio.

The Image of Sikh Struggle Cannot Be Blurred With Accusations : Bhai Mandhir Singh at Dallewal

An annual Shahaeedi Samagam in the memory of Shaheed Bhai Satpal Singh Dallewal was held on 14 September 2021. Speaking during the samagam Bhai Mandhir Singh (Panth Sewak Jatha Doaba) said that the image Sikh struggle cannot be blurred with accusations.

New Audiobook “Janbaaz Raakha: Sant Jarnail Singh” Released on Sikh Siyasat App

Sikh Siyasat has released a new audiobook titled “Janbaaz Raakha: Sant Jarnail Singh”. This book is a Punjabi translation of former PCS A. R. Darshi’s book ‘The Gallant Defender: Sant Jarnail Singh’. The audiobook can be listened to through Sikh Siyasat app, which is available for free download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Can Horticulture Be An Option For Punjab’s Troubled Agriculture? Interview with Hardial S. Gharyala

Punjab's agriculture is in dire crisis and to overcome this, Punjab needs to diversify from rice-paddy crop cycle that has drained its' natural resources. A team of Agriculture and Environment Awareness Centre met S. Hardial Singh Gharyala, former deputy director of Horticulture in Punjab.

Politics

Kashmiri Leader SAS Geelani Passed Away at 92

Senior pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani passed away after a long illness in Srinagar on Wednesday (1 Sept 2021) night.

Two Day Joint Naval Exercise of Indian and US Forces in Indian Ocean

Navies of India and United States of America (USA) are participating in two day mega naval exercise in Indian Ocean region from Wednesday (June 24).

Deep Sidhu Re-Arrested in Another Case After Bail

Actor turned activist Deep Sidhu was granted bail by a Delhi court today. He was arrested by Delhi police special cell in a case registered in relation to an incident at Red Fort during Kisan Parade of 26 January.

Attack on Rakesh Tikait in Rajasthan’s Alwar; Car Damaged; BJP Blamed

Farm leader Rakesh Tikait's convoy was reportedly attacked in Rajasthan's Alwar today. The attack on his convoy shattered the windows of Rakesh Tikait's car.

UK Parliament to Debate on Farmers Protest on March 8

UK Parliament is set to debate on ongoing Farmers Protest in India. The debate will be held in House of Commons on March 8 at 4:30 pm (UK Time).

Nagaland: Plan To Form All-Party Government To Facilitate Naga Talks with India

In a major development major political parties in Nagaland have agreed to come together to form an all-party government in the state as an attempt to find a political solution for decades old Naga conflict.

Planning of BJP for 2022 UP Assembly Elections: Outreach to OBC Leaders

The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has been using social engineering as an election tool, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In order to consolidate and accumulate votes and support for upcoming UP assembly elections, BJP is outreaching OBC leaders.

China was Responsible for Seriously Disturbing Peace and Tranquility Along LAC, says India

While referring to the recent escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India has accused China for ‘disturbing’ peace and tranquility in the border areas.

Unable to Arrest Lakha Sidhana, Police Targets His Cousin Brother Mundi Sidhana

Gurbir Singh alias Mundi Sidhana is cousin brother of Lakhbir Singh alias Lakha Sidhiana. He could barely walk now, that too with the help of two persons. He was allegedly picked up by Delhi police from Patiala and was tortured badly in illegal police custody.

U.S Congressman from Connecticut Condemns Violence of India on Farmers

US Congressman Joe Courtney has said that "excessive response" to farmers protest in India by the government of India was "worth of condemnation". While responding to concerns raised by Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, directory of Sikh Art Gallery, Joe Courteny said: "protests by many within India’s agricultural community have drawn worldwide attention after India’s Parliament enacted major legislation last November that sought to bring structural change to the country’s agricultural sector. In the time since, mass protests have ensued out of concern that the new law allows for an exploitation of farmers within the industry by larger firms, and that there was an overall lack of consensus built before the new law was enacted".

Disha Ravi Breaks Down in Court; Says She Only Edited two Lines in Farmers Protest Toolkit

"I did not make a Toolkit. We wanted to support the farmers. I edited two lines on February 3," Disha Ravi told the Delhi court where she was produced earlier today. The court has sent her to police custody for five days for further questioning.

Join Statement on Internal Issues Concerning the Farmers Struggle

It is satisfying and comforting to know that the Kisan Ekta Morcha leadership of has shown intent to set at rest the indications given about sidelining of Gurnam Singh Charuni -the leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union Haryana Charuni group. This has become possible as a result of the awareness and alertness of internal platforms of this moveme

Videos

Implementation of Punjab Official Language Act Would Generate Employment for Punjabi Youth

November 1984 Sikh Genocide in India: How and Why It Should Be Remembered and Recognised?

Pro-Hindi Constitutional Provisions, Central Act & Language Policy is causing Linguistic Inequality

How Pro-Hindi Language Policy of India is Adversely Affecting Other Languages

Why Issues of Various Nationalities Turned Complex in India? Why Coordination Nations is Important?