Arvind Kejriwal writes to Iqbal Singh Bhatti showing seriousness on Sikh concerns; Hunger strike enters 53rd day

January 27, 2014

New Delhi, India (January 27, 2014): It is learnt that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Bhai Iqbal Singh Bhatti, who has been on hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since January 01, showing serious concerns about demands for which Iqbal Singh had been on hunger strike.

Punjab police admit that Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur was killed by their AK47 bullet

January 27, 2014

Chandigarh/ Gurdaspur (January 27, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Punjab police today admitted that it was their bullet that had fatally hit Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur.

Dominance of New Delhi not acceptable to Sikhs, says Dal Khalsa; Tells Akali Dal to shed shadow of BJP

January 27, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa today said that the Shiromani Akali Dal could not achieve its long standing demand for autonomy so long as the party was under the shadow of the BJP.

Centre usurping states’ powers: Parkash Singh Badal

January 27, 2014

Ludhiana, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accused the central government of India of usurping the power of the states over the years, saying the authority of the state governments has been eroded by doing this. He was speaking at a state level function organized to mark India's Republic Day on 26 January.

Punjab police admit that Jaspal Singh Gurdaspur was killed by their AK47 bullet

January 27, 2014

Leicester: Lightening hit Gurdwara Sahib; Roof top damaged badly, all escaped unhurt

January 27, 2014

Leicester, United Kingdom (January 27, 2014): According to Leicester Mercury [w]orshippers had a miracle escape after a lightning strike blew a massive hole in a Gurdwara building roof on January 25. As per information the lightening hit at the Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara in Meynell Road, off Uppingham Road, Leicester, at about 3pm.

Op-ED: Sikh Americans Remain Uncertain of New Pentagon Rules

January 27, 2014

Despite public heralding of the brand new Pentagon rules signaling a renewed commitment to religious accommodation, the rules actually generate more confusion than promise. There's been talk of turbans and beards, religious liberty and inclusion galore.

Punjabi News Bulletin (January 27, 2014)

January 27, 2014

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of January 27, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues. Sikh Siyasat News podcast news bulletins on daily basis. Our news bulletins update you on issues concerning Global Sikh community. Besides this we cover issues […]

Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case

January 27, 2014

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (January 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa took exception over the closure of the Pathribal fake encounter case terming it travesty of justice. The organization asked the international community to influence the Indian political leadership to deliver justice to victims families notwithstanding its army's adamant stand on it.