Sikh soldier gets rare promotion in the U.S. Army

October 12, 2013

Fayetteville, USA (October 12, 2013): According to a periodical news-letter by the Sikh Coalition: “Simran Preet Singh Lamba, the third turbaned Sikh to be accepted by the U.S. Army in over 30 years (despite the discriminatory ban against Sikh articles of faith in the U.S military) recently earned a promotion to Corporal in the U.S. Army”.

Khalsa productions releases a short inspiration film “Kaur”

October 12, 2013

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 12, 2013): It is learnt that the “Khalsa productions” has released its second inspirational short film 'Kaur' to spread awareness about the principles of Sikhism. The film exhorts Sikh youth to shun 'Patitpuna'.

Khalsa productions releases a short inspiration film “Kaur”

October 12, 2013

Political scuffle taking dangerous turn: Sarna’s petition in Delhi High Court pretends challenge to Akal Takht authority

October 12, 2013

New Delhi, India (October 12, 2013): The political scuffle between Manjit Singh GK (Current head of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee) and Paramjit Singh Sarna (former head of DSGMC) has started taking dangerous turn. As per information Paramjit Singh Sarna has filed a petition in an Indian court and it is believed that such a petition pretends challenge the authority of the Jathedar of Akal Takht. The petition was taken up by the Delhi High Court on October 08 and the matter was adjourned for October 23.

12 arrested in relation to attack on Sikh family in Bhuj area of Gujrat; Others still at large

October 12, 2013

Bhuj, Gujrat (October 12, 2013): It is learnt that the Kutch police has arrested 12 villagers in relation to an attack on a family of Sikh farmers in Bhuj area of Gujrat. “The incident has irked Sikh farmers who are already protesting the state government's decision to freeze their land accounts on the grounds that they are migrants” the Indian Express (IE) writes.

Attack on Sikh farmers in Bhuj (Gujrat); Victims see BJP MLA hand behind the attack

October 12, 2013

Bhuj, Gujrat (October 12, 2013): According to certain media reports four Sikh farmers injured by 30 armed men on Tuesday (Oct. 08) at Loria village near Bhuj city in Gujarat's Kutch district have named Anjar's BJP legislator Vasanbhai Ahir as perpetrator.

12 arrested in relation to attack on Sikh family in Bhuj area of Gujrat; Others still at large

October 12, 2013

Attack on Sikh farmers in Bhuj (Gujrat); Victims see BJP MLA hand behind the attack

October 12, 2013

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

October 12, 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).