June 2013 Archive

I have a right to know that who killed by daughter in cold blood: Mother of fake encounter victim

New Delhi, India(June 18, 2013): People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has shared a statement by the mother of Ishrat Jehan, a victim of fake encounter. It is notable that the Ishrat Jahan encounter took place on 15 June 2004, and involved encounter killings of four people on an empty road stretch between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat state, by the officers of Ahmedabad Police Crime Branch.

World Sikh Organization of Canada works with fraser Health to prepare Sikh Faith resources

Surrey (June 17, 2013): In a press statement by the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has announced, in partnership with the Fraser Health Authority, the launch of a compendium on the Sikh faith and best practices for Sikh patients. The announcement came during WSO’s annual inter-community dinner in Surrey. The FHA serves an area that is home to the largest population of Sikhs in Canada.

Calcutta opposes Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial; He was instrumental getting signs of June 1984 vanished from Darbar Sahib complex

Amritsar/ Chandigarh (June 16, 2013): According to certain media reports a former secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Manjit Singh Calcutta has also raised objections against the construction of the Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial inside the historic Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib Complex in New Delhi.

Canadian Sikh body welcomes the lifting of Quebec Soccer Turban Ban

Ottawa (June 15, 2013): It was announced today by the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) that it will immediately lift its ban on the wearing of turbans by Sikh players. The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the long overdue move and hopes Sikh children who had previously been excluded will now be given the chance to rejoin their friends on the pitch.

Quebec Soccer Federation officially lifts ban from Sikh turbans/ patkas/ keskis

Quebec/ Canada (June 15, 2013): According to a CTV news: “[a]dopting an apologetic tone, the Quebec Soccer Federation has lifted its ban on players wearing turbans, patkas and keskis on the pitch”. QSF director general Brigitte Frot reportedly announced the reversal of the contentious ban during a news conference on the morning of June 15, 2013.

US: Sikhs for Justice challenges dismissal of Human Rights violation case against Badal

New York, United States (June 15, 2013): Rights group challenged the dismissal of human rights violation case against CM Badal and filed appeal with the US Circuit Court. The Sikh group has challenged the May 17 order of Federal Judge dismissing the case against CM Badal for failure to effectuate service and the order denying rights group’s motion to conduct jurisdictional discovery. Judge Adelman had dismissed the case holding that that CM Badal was never served with the court summons as claimed by the rights group 'Sikh for Justice' (SJF) and SAD (Amritsar).

Pakistan to declare Panja Sahib as ‘Holy City’

Chandigarh, Punjab (June 15, 2013): It is learnt tht Arif Chaudhry, President of Pak-Indo Friendship Association reportedly hinted on June 14, 2013 that the Government of Pakistan may declare “Panja Sahib” as a holy city. Panja Sahib (Hassanabdal) is located near the frontier province of Pakistan. Panja Sahib is believed to house a rock with the hand prints of the founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak. It is considered to be a holy pilgrimage site for Sikhs all over the world and thousands of Sikh devotees pay visit to Sikh place every year.

World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes clear turban directions from FIFA

WSO President Prem Singh Vinning said, “while it has been our position from the outset that the accommodation of the turban should not hinge on FIFA rules but instead on our Canadian rules and law and on our tradition of diversity and acceptance, this announcement is certainly good news. It is now absolutely clear that there should be no restriction on the wearing of the turban by Sikh players.”

Turban Ban on Soccer players in Quebec – FIFA Statement on head covers

Zurich, Switzerland (June 14, 2013): It is learnt that Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has sent a letter to the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) on 13 June 2013 to inform the CSA that: Following communication between the CSA and FIFA, the matter related to Law 4 – The Player’s Equipment, the use of head covers and the situation arisen within the CSA has been presented to the members of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) for discussion.

Rochester Gurdwara Kirpan Ban lifted; Judge acknowledges the authority of Akal Takht over global Sikh Issues

It is important to note that while lifting the complete ban on Kirpan at Gurdwara of Rochester, Judge Rosenbaum referred to Sri Akal Takht Sahib as the supreme Sikh authority and acknowledged its influence over Sikh affairs around the globe.

Sikh Educational Conference 2013 to be held at Khalsa Primary School Southall on July 13

Southall, United Kingdom (June 14, 2013): It is learnt that a Sikh Educational Conference is going to be held on July 13, 2013 (Saturday) at Khalsa Primary School, Norwood Green Road, Southall.

European Parliament conference on the Death Penalty & Human Rights abuses in India on 25 June

London, United Kingdom (June 13, 2013): The UK based Sikh Federation (UK) has confirmed that a conference is going to be held on Tuesday 25 June 2013 in the European Parliament in Brussels on the Death Penalty and Human Rights abuses in India.

UK academicians unanimously passed motion opposing execution of Professor Bhullar

London/Birmingham (June 13, 2013): It is learnt that the University and College Union (United Kingdom) has opposed the possible execution of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. UCU Congress has unanimously passed a motion calling upon the Indian government not to execute Professor Bhullar and to remove him from death row immediately.

Sarnas shall have to face action for opposing Sikh genocide 1984 memorial: Giani Gurbachan Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (June 13, 2013): It is learnt from various media sources that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh said on June 13, 2013 that action was imminent against Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) President and former chief of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee(DSGPC) Paramjeet Singh Sarna and his brother Harvinder Singh Sarna for creating hurdles against the construction of the Sikh genocide 1984 memorial to be constructe by DSGMC at Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib in the memory of victims of the genocide.

Delhi state authority threatens DSGMC with action over Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial

New Delhi, India (June 13, 2013): As per media reports on June 12, 2013 the Delhi High Court declined to grant stay on the construction of a memorial at Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib complex in Delhi as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) told the court that legal action will be taken soon if the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) continue with the project.

Quebec Soccer Federation to reveal decision on Turban ban in 10 days; Brossard team sported in turbans to show solidarity

Montreal/ Canada (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Quebec Soccer Federation has made a decision concerning its ban on turbans on the soccer pitch but will only reveal it in 10 days. It is notable that the Canadian Soccer Association suspended the provincial association on June 10, 2013 after it showed no sign of overturning its decision to to uphold a ban on Sikh turbans, patkas and keskis on the soccer pitch.

Foundation stone of 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial: Dal Khalsa appreciated DSGMC for its efforts but slammed it for inviting BJP leadership

Amritsar, Punjab (June 12, 2013): The Dal Khalsa, while appreciating the initiative of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee of laying the foundation stone of 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial in Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib Complex, strongly objected to the presence of Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh arguing the Hindutva party itself had blood of innocent Muslims of Gujarat on its hands and was thus no different from the Congress so far as the attitude towards minorities was concerned.

Foundation stone of Sikh Genocide 1984 memorial inside a gudwara complex near Indian Parliament

New Delhi, India (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the foundation stone of Sikh Genocide 1984 Memorial was unveiled on on June 12, 2013. The memorial is being built inside the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib Complex.

Sarnas for betrayed the Sikh panth, says Peermohammad; Urges Akal Takht to summon them

Chandigarh/ Punjab (June 11, 2013): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by S. Karnail Singh Peermohammad has written a letter of Giani Gurbachan Singh, the jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, demanding action against Paramjit Singh Sarna and Harvinder Singh Sarna for betraying the Sikh Panth.

Washington Sikhs honor Punjab Environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh

Washington DC, United States (June 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Guru Gobind Singh Foundation (GGSF) welcomed and honored Baba Sewa Singh, a great environmentalist and a humanitarian from Punjab, on June 9, 2013.

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