Punjab govt. issued Rs. 3 cheque for damaged crops – “It’s a cruel joke”, says affected farmers

November 16, 2013

Mukatsar, Punjab (November 16, 2013): Punjab government’s “helping hands” turns out to be a cruel joke for many Punjab farmers whose crops were damaged by waterlogging. It is learnt that the Punjab government has issued compensation cheques for as less as Rs 3 to several farmers of Doda village in Gidderbaha assembly segment in lieu of the crops damaged due to waterlogging.

Punjab govt. issued Rs. 3 cheque for damaged crops – “It’s a cruel joke”, says affected farmers

November 16, 2013

Rewarding culprits of Sikh genocide 1984 – Son of Sajjan Kumar gets Congress ticket

November 16, 2013

New Delhi, India (November 16, 2013): It is learnt that the Congress party has decided to field son of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, an accused in November 1984 Sikh carnage related cases, from the South Delhi constituency of Sangam Vihar.

Sikhs from various countries arrive in Pakistan; Massive arrangements in wake if Gurpurb celebrations

November 16, 2013

Nankana Sahib, Pakistan (November 16, 2013): A large number of Sikh Yatris from various countries have reportedly arrived in Pakistan to celebrate the 545th Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji.

More than 2000 Sikh yaris left Nankana Sahib in 3 special trains

November 16, 2013

Amritsar, Punjab (November 16, 2013): It is learnt that more than two thousand Sikh yatris left for Nankana Sahib in three special trains from Atari Railway station on November 15, 2013. This comprised a 774-member jatha by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC). These Sikhs shall be taking part in Samagams related to Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji.

Incidental Power (a reflection on “Sikh 100” by Harwinder Singh Mander)

November 16, 2013

Few days back the Sikh Directory UK released a list of 100 ‘powerful’ Sikhs. Harwinder Singh Mander, a frequent blogger with Naujawani.Com has discussed various aspects of the list, and its release, in his recent blog write-up titled “Incidental Power”.

Serving in the footsteps of Guru Nanak Sahib ji as we celebrate his Parkash Gurpurb

November 16, 2013

United Sikhs, a US based Sikh NGO has recently released a newsletter on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji. The text of newsletter is re-produced here, as follows, for the information of readers/visitors of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN)

Canada: Official Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair statement on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

November 16, 2013

Ontario, Canada (November 16, 2013): Canada’s Official Opposition leader and New Democratic Party (NDP) head Tim Mulcair has issued a statement on the occasion of Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji.

Statement by the U.S. President Barack Obama on Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji

November 16, 2013

I want to extend my best wishes to all our Sikh friends, across the United States and around the world, who this weekend are observing the anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru. - U.S. President.

Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) welcome President Obama’s greetings on Gurpurb

November 16, 2013

Washington, US (November 15, 2013): Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has welcomed President Obama's greetings to the Sikh community on the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, the founder of Sikhism.