December 2013 Archive

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 31, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 31, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Shaheed Jathedar Gurdev Singh Kaunke – brief biographical note

In the Jagraon District of Punjab is a very blessed village called Kaunke. The Master of Miri Piri, Sahib Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji blessed this village stating the diamonds would be born from this village. Guru Ji stated this when he rested at the village on his journey to the Sind region.

Sikh leader Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind’s bail plea to be listed before Justice Puri on Jan. 20

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 31, 2013): It is learnt that the bail plea of Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind, president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, shall be listed before Justice K. C. Puri of Punjab and Haryana High Court, for hearing on January 20, 2013.

Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khasla hospitalized at Shahbad Markanda for severe stomach pain

Kurkshetra, Haryana (December 31, 2013): It is learnt that Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who observed continuous hunger strike for 45 days seeking release of Sikh political prisoners was hospitalized due to severe stomach pain. As per certain media reports Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa was hospitalized yesterday at Dr. Jagdeesh Hospital, Shahbad Markanda (Haryana) as he was suffering from severe pain in stomach and was not able to digest his meals.

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 30, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 30, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Punjab’s Human rights abuser cops worried about developments over Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s struggle, news report

Jalandhar (December 30, 2013): While political ramifications of the groundswell support for Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa's fast for the release of Beant Singh case convicts, which forced the SAD(B)-led Punjab government to take a U-turn on the issue, are still being assessed, a section of Punjab Police top brass is wary of the human rights perspective linked to the matter.

Akal Takht Jathedar condemns denial of visa to Canadian Sikh lawmaker; Terms it part of ill-treatment of Sikhs by India

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has criticized the Government of India for denying visa to Jagmeet Singh NDP, a Member of Provincial Parliament (Ontario) in Canada.

Sikh body demands judicial commission to expose nexus of politicians-cops-smugglers running drug racket

Amritsar, Punjab (December 30, 2013): Dal Khalsa has urged the Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal to show magnanimity, political will and seriousness to expose the unholy nexus of politicians-cops-smugglers by constituting judicial commission to probe the global drug racket, as the drug menace has reached an alarming position threatening to engulf the younger generation.

Punjabi University to host inter-versity Gatka Tournament from Jan. 8

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 29, 2013): It is learnt taht the Punjabi University Patiala will be hosting second all India Inter-University Gatka (Men & Women) tournament-2013 from January 8 to January 10, 2014 at university campus in which more than dozen university Gatka teams would participate.

Arvind Kejriwal shared photo and recounts of meeting with Sikh genocide survivor

New Delhi, India (December 30, 2013): It has come to the notice of the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that Arvind Kejriwal, founder of the Aam Admi Party (AAP) had shared a photo meeting with Bibi Jagdish Kaur, survivor of the Sikh Genocide 1984.

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 29, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 29, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Will continue with my struggle for permanent release of political prisoners: Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

Mohali, Punjab (December 29, 2013): While talking to certain media persons at Gurdwara Amb Sahib (Mohali) on December 28, Sikh activist Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa said that he would continue his protest for the permanent release of the Sikh prisoners. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa had reached Amb Sahib Gurdwara after ending his 45-day hunger strike at the Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar.

“Impunity represents a challenge in India” – UN Special Rapporteur 2013 Report; SFJ supports US prosecution of Devyani

New York, United States (December 29, 2013): “Sikhs For Justice”, a US based human rights group while supporting the prosecution of Indian deputy counsel general Devyani Khobragade, welcomed the 2013 report of the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, which highlights that impunity represents a major challenge in India.

Punjabi News Bulletin (December 28, 2013) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of December 28, 2013 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Four arrested over attacking of Adelaide taxi driver; Victim lost his sight in one eye

Adelaide, Australia (December 29, 2013): According to a news published by ABC News [f]our men have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an Adelaide taxi driver, who lost his sight in one eye.

Lakhs pay homage to Sikh martyrs at Fatehgarh Sahib on Shaheedi Sabha

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (December 28, 2013): The three-day Shaheedi Sabha in the memory of two younger Sahibzadas (sons) of Guru Gobind singh and Mata Gujri Ji, mother of Guru Gobind Singh, concluded on December 27 at Fatehgarh Sahib.

UK: Sikh school to come up on former hospital site in Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom (December 28, 2013): According to news reported by the Leicester Mercury: a new Sikh free school will be built on a former hospital site in Gipsy Lane, in the Northfields area of Leicester.

Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) congratulated Panth over the success of Amb Sahib Morcha

Birmingham, United Kingdom (December 28, 2013): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by S. Kulwant Singh Dhesi the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) has congratulated the Sikh panth over the success of Amb Sahib Morcha that was started by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa.

Detailed Report : Sikh Awards 2013 by Social Educational Welfare Association (SEWA)

Jandiala Guru/ Amritsar, Punjab (December 28, 2013): Various personalities that have contributed to the promotion of Sikhism were honoured by SEWA (Social Educational Welfare Association) on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at a International Level Conference held at International Fateh Academy, Jandiala Guru.

Deinal of visa to Jagmeet Singh MPP: First time in History a Canadian Official refused entry Visa

Toronto, Canada (December 28, 2013): Respected Ontario, Canada Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Jagmeet Singh has been denied an entry visa by the Government of India. The denial, given without explanation resulted in MPP Jagmeet Singh missing a significant gala event in Amritsar hosted by the non profit organization SEWA, that selected Jagmeet Singh as 'Sikh of the Year' for 2013.

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