Cyclone Phailin ‘may be worse than Katrina’ that hit US in 2005; Top 11 developments on Cyclone Phailin

October 11, 2013

Orisa, India (October 11, 2013): A super cyclone-like calamity is about to hit Odisha coast of India Saturday (October 12). According to a report published by the Times of India (TOI) "Cyclone Phailin 'may be worse than Katrina' that hit US in 2005". The intensity of cyclonic storm is likely to reach 200 kmph at the time of landfall.

40K+ people evacuated as Cyclone Phailin set to hit coastal areas of Andhra, Odisha

October 11, 2013

Odisha, India (October 12, 2013): According to a news reported by the Hindustan Times (HT) the residents of low-lying villages on the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh began evacuating on Friday morning as cyclonic storm Phailin is set to lash the coastal districts of the two states on Saturday (October 12).

Cyclone Phailin ‘may be worse than Katrina’ that hit US in 2005; Top 11 developments on Cyclone Phailin

October 11, 2013

Pressure mounts on France against ban on Sikh Dastars/turbans

October 11, 2013

Paris, France (October 11, 2013): The recent decision of United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) holding the requirement that Sikh men remove their turban before having a passport photograph taken in France is a threat to religious freedom is a major victory for Sikh diaspora regarding turban ban by French authorities. This decision is believed to mount pressure on French authorities to recognize and allow the Sikhs to wear the turban/dastar freely.

Sikh Federation UK shows concern over attack on Sikh family in Gujrat

October 11, 2013

London, United Kingdom (October 10, 2013): The Sikh Federation (UK) has taken up the matter of the attack on a Sikh family at a farm in Gujarat with the UK Foreign Office and Indian High Commission in London.

Sikhs should lobby with governments to ensure that France implements Turban decision of UNHRC: Sikh Federation (UK)

October 11, 2013

London, United Sikhs (October 09, 2013): The UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) has now ruled on three separate occasions in the last three years in favour of Sikhs to wear their turbans in France.

All 5 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted by Sirsa Court in Bhai Harmandar Singh’s murder case

October 11, 2013

Dabwali (October 10, 2013): After the decision of Suman court acquitting all accused dera Sirsa followers in the Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case; a Sirsa court on October 10 acquitted all five dera Sirsa followers in Bhai Harmandar Singh Dabwali's murder case; whereas earlier (in July 2013) a Sirsa court had sentenced 7 Sikhs to 10 years imprisonment each while holding them liable for damaging the properties of Dera Sirsa followers following the murder of Bhai Harmandar Singh.

Amritsar: Inter-Faith Communities Celebrate Guru Ramdas Ji’s Gurpurab by Caring for Nature

October 11, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (October 10, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by EcoSikh: "Eco Amritsar collaborated with Sardar Dara Singh, the famous bird house maker, and set up bird houses at Harmandir Sahib, Khairuddin Mosque, Radhe Krishan Mandir Rani Ka Bagh and St. Mary’s Church Gumtala