Punjabi University to launch Punjabipedia to promote Punjabi language

January 24, 2014

Patiala, Punjab (January 24, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Punjabi University, Patiala is going to launch Punjabi encyclopaedia – Punjabipedia next week. Punjabi University is aiming to promote Punjabi language through this project.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa says burden of getting Bandi Singhs released now lies with Akal Takht Jathedar

January 24, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 24, 2014): Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa, who fasted for 45 days in November-December 2013 seeking release of Sikh political prisoners who had completed their prison sentences, has stated that the encumbrance to ensure permanent release of concerned Sikh prisoners now lies on Akal Takht Jathedar Gaini Gurbachan Singh.

British Links with June 1984 attack – Voices for Freedom Calls for Impartial, Transparent and Independent Inquiry

January 24, 2014

New York, USA (January 24, 2014): The Voices For Freedom (VFF) has sought an impartial and transparent war crime inquiry based on the declassified government documents showing British involvement in preparation of the June 1984 attack. VFF has expressed shock over recent revelations.

SGPC welcomes Pentagon’s policy shift on wearing of symbols by Sikh soldiers

January 24, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 24, 2014): As per information Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has welcomed the recent decision taken by US military administration to allow Sikh soldiers to wear turbans.

US military eases rules to allow beards, turbans and other religious attire

January 24, 2014

Washington, DC (January 24, 2014): New US military guidelines have opened the way for service members to wear religious clothing such as turbans while on duty, the Department of Defense has announced.

Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa says burden of getting Bandi Singhs released now lies with Akal Takht Jathedar

January 24, 2014

Sikh Research Institute UK workshop – “Engaging with 1984” on Feb. 22

January 24, 2014

London, United Kingdom (January 24, 2014): It is learnt that the Sikh Research Institute UK will be hosting a series programs from the 19th to the 23rd of February beginning with Harinder Singh presenting at City University, this event will look at the challenges the Sikh nation is facing and how prepared we are in meeting them. This will be followed by a presentation to Sikh professionals at Ernst & Young exploring the nature of Sikhi as a distinct social, religious and political path that went on to change the destiny of South Asia.

SGPC welcomes Pentagon’s policy shift on wearing of symbols by Sikh soldiers

January 24, 2014

End impunity to security forces and grant right to self determination to minorities: Sikh bodies

January 24, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 24, 2014): Setting the agenda for the next government, the Dal Khalsa said whoever will be the face – Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal or somebody else, the constitutional and executive wrongs done to the Sikhs must be corrected.

Supreme Court of India to hear curative petition of Prof. DPS Bhullar on January 28

January 24, 2014

New Delhi, India (January 24, 2014): It is learnt that Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s plea against death penalty have been listed for hearing in the Supreme Court of India. As per information the SCI shall hear curative petition of Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar on January 28, 2014.