November 2013 Archive

After rewarding his brother in 2009, now Congress reward Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar’s son

New Delhi, India (November 17, 2013): Apparently unconcerned of all potential controversy it would spawn, the Congress has nominated the son of former Congress parliamentarian Sajjan Kumar to contest Delhi assembly elections from a south Delhi seat.

Sikh Information Centre hits hard at Gandhi’s grandson for distortion of Sikh history

Lathrop, CA, USA (November 17, 2013): Bhajan Singh Bhinder, Founding Director of Sikh Information Centre, issued the a hard hitting statement about Punjab: A History from Aurangzeb to Mountbatten (2013), a new book by Rajmohan Gandhi.

Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance – by S. Ajmer Singh

Leicester, United Kingdom (November 17, 2013): Sikh scholar and historian Sirdar Ajmer Singh shared his views on “Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance” at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur, East Park Road, United Kingdom on November 09, 2013.

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Sikhs to observe Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Ji at Nepal Gurdwara after three decades

Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): All arrangements have been done to observe the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak ji at a 400-year-old Gurdwara Guru Nanak Math in Nepal. The parkash Gurpurb shall be observed at a large-scale after a gap of about three decades.

To support UN “1984 Sikh Genocide” complaint, SFJ to hold global signature campaign on Nov 17

New York, US (November 15, 2013): Commemorating the upcoming Gurupurb of Sri Guru Nanank Dev Ji, the Sikh human rights groups are commencing the global signature campaign in support of Sikh Genocide Petition pending before United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). On November 17, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) will hold 1984 Sikh Genocide Petition Signature Camps in Gurudwaras throughout the world.

Bhai Daljit Singh, 10 others, acquitted in 2008 case by Sardoolgarh court

Sirdoolgarh, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that a Sirdoolgarh court acquitted Sikh leaders, Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu, Bhai Sukhwinder Singh (Head of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Sabha, Haryana) and Bhai Baljinder Singh Khasla (Head of Ek Noor Khalsa Fauj) along with 8 others in a 2008 case.

Name of Sikh NRI struck off from ‘terrorists list’ after he approached High Court; Falsehood of so-called blacklist exposed

Chandigarh/ Nawanshahr (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that a month after the Punjab Police had told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that the names of people going abroad during the days of militancy in Punjab were blindly added to “black lists” terming them as “terrorists”, the police told the HC that it had deleted the name of one such victim who had approached the court seeking direction to get his name deleted from the infamous list.

Restoration of interiors art Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) to begin soon; SGPC engages private firm to restore artwork

Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has hired a private firm to restore the interiors/wall-paintings at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar). It had earlier planned to entrust the work to Baba Kashmir Singh Bhuriwale, but after resentment from certain sections the Gurdwara management body reportedly decided to hire a specialized private firm for this purpose.

Pilgrim visas to Nankana Sahib denied to 379 applicants by Pak authorities

Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that a 774-member jatha led by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) officials will leave for Pakistan on November 15 to take part in samagams to be held at Nankana Sahib to observe Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak ji.

Punjabi News Bulletin (November 14, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of November 14, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Dal Khalsa writes to visiting British PM; Raises issues concerning the Sikh nation

Amritsar/ New Delhi (November 14, 2013): UK Prime Minister David Cameron is on three day visit to India. In wake of his visit Sikh organization, Dal Khalsa, has written a letter to the British PM. The Sikh body has raised various issues concerning the Sikhs with the visiting PM. A copy of the letter has been sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by Kanwarpal Singh, political secretary of Dal Khalsa.

« Previous Page — Next Page »