December 2010 Archive

Cancer train remains as popular as ever

Bathinda (December 31, 2010): Yet another year has passed but the number of patients boarding from here the infamous “cancer train” to Bikaner in Rajasthan for the treatment of the disease has increased, as the Punjab Government has so far failed to take remedial steps.

Conviction of Dr. Binayak Sen, a black spot on the face of Indian judicial system: Sikh bodies

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 27, 2010): Various Sikh bodies have condemned the conviction of Dr. Binayak Sen by Raipur Court. In a conference organized at Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) on December 27, Sikh bodies including Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), Dal Khalsa, Sikh Students Federation, SAD (International), AISSF; Human Rights bodies like Lawyers of Human Rights International and Sikhs for Human Rights adopted a resolution, approved by the gathering, in this regards.

Hindu Terror, SGPC Elections and criminalization of politics discussed during conference attended by Panthic bodies

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 27, 2010): The Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) today paid homage to great Sikh martyrs; Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Mata Gujri Ji, and called upon the Sikh nation to seek guidance from their sacrifice.

SYP commits to revival of glorious traditions of Sikh culture and respect for Punjabi language

Jalandhar (December 25, 2010): Committing themselves to upholding respect for Punjabi in all walks of life, two year old youth body, Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) resolved to launch a sustained campaign in 2011 to ensure implementation of Punjabi in government offices, private companies, multi-national companies, schools, colleges and universities in Punjab.

Outrage over conviction of Dr. Binayak Sen

"I do not see the logic in this verdict," human rights activist Dr. Binayak Sen told Tehelka after the Raipur sessions court sentenced him for life, creating ripples of outrage and shock across the country.

SYP to organize Conference on youth affairs

Jalandhar (December 24, 2010): With the aim of empowering and harnessing youth power for the welfare and growth of the Sikhs, a youth organization, Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP), is organizing a Conference at Jalandhar on Dec 25.

Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference discusses how Sikhs can protect their Identity

LAST week marked the International Day for Human Rights, a theme that will continue throughout this weekend in Surrey at the third Global Sikh Civil Rights Conference organized by the United Sikhs organization.

International community should take initiative to investigate into reports of torture in Kashmir

Ludhiana (December 18, 2010): Commenting upon reports of widespread and systematic torture being practised by India's armed forces upon Kashmiri People, the Sikh Students Federation has claimed that India had indulged itself in committing “Crimes against Humanity”, no only in Kashmir but upon other people also who oppose India's imperialist policies and want to live with dignity.

Sikhs are compelled to remove their turbans for so-called security reasons even in India

Patiala (December 15, 2010): Taking a strong exception to the popularised view that the problem of compelling Sikhs to remove their turban for so-called security reasons exists in US, France or in foreign countries only; the SSF has maintained that the problem exists in India, and even in Punjab also. “Sikhs in India, and even in Punjab, are facing similar situation, where they are compelled to remove their turbans by police authorities” said Parmjeet Singh Gazi, National President of SSF.

Resolutions adopted on Human Rights Day 2010

Ludhiana (December 10, 2010): Following text is English translation of text of resolutions read by Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema, on behalf of Presidium that presided ...

What are charges against Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu?

Ludhiana (December 10, 2010): During seminar on Human Rights Day Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains gave information about current situation of cases against Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu. He informed that charge-sheet filed by police is just a bundle of waste papers and there is nothing substantial in it to support charges against Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu.

Human Rights Day 2010: Report of Seminar held at Ludhiana

Ludhiana (December 10, 2010 – SSN): While observing Human Rights Day, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) today organized a seminar on “Human Rights and ...

Release Political Prisioners: Dal Khasla

Amritsar (December 10, 2010): On Human Rights Day (2010), hundreds of activists associated with AISSF and Dal Khalsa today marched on the streets of Amritsar ...

Sikhs to Petition United Nations to recognize Sikh Genocide 1984

Ludhiana (December 08, 2010): In a press release sent by Sikhs for Justice it is informed that "[t]o commemorate the Universal Human Right Day, On December 10, 2010, All India Sikhs Students Federation (AISSF) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) will launch 'Sikh Insaaf Lehar' an international campaign under the patronage of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, to collect signatures on '1503 Petition' which will be filed before United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC).

Deny entry to violators of Human Rights: UKD to British High Commission

London (December 03, 2010): A UK based Sikh Organization, United Khalsa Dal, has requested British High Commission to ban the entry of various present and former police officers of Punjab, who are alledged violators of Human Rights.

SAD (Panch Pardhani) alledges misuse of process of law

Ropar (December 1, 2010): The leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) have alleged that Cases registered by Punjab Government against Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu are instances of misuse of process of law.

Dal Khalsa flays attempts to muzzle ‘voices of dissent’ by branding them as ‘seditious’

Amritsar (December 01, 2010): Dal Khalsa expressed its deep concern at the registration of a ‘sedition’ case against veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Arundhati Roy, Prof SAR Geelani, Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain, Sujato Bhadra, Varavara Rao and Shuddhabrata Sengupta by the Delhi Police on the direction of Metropolitan Magistrate Navita Kumari Bagha.