February 2014 Archive

Afghanistan’s Sikhs face an uncertain future [In-Depth by Aljazeera]

Sikhs speaking to Al Jazeera said that since then things have only become worse for the 306-family community in the Afghan capital. "We can't even hold our funerals in peace," Khalsa said.

BJP declares 1st list of 54 Candidates for Lok Sabha elections; No candidate from Punjab yet

New Delhi, India (Febraury 28, 2014): As per inforamtion the the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), that is considered to be political wing of Hindutva force Rashtriya Swamseva Sangh (RSS) on February 27, 2014 announced its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections and fielded former party president Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur.

Clash of Badals likely in Bathinda: Manpreet Badal to take on Harsimrat Badal with Congress help

Bathinda, Punjab (February 28, 2014): According to Hindustan Times (HT) People's Party of Punjab president Manpreet Badal has tied up with the Congress party to take on Harsimrat Badal, daughter-in-law of chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, in Bathinda.

Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan returns to NDA; Supports Modi as PM candidate; Says Modi is also from extremely backward class

New Delhi, India (February 27, 2014): It is learnt that the Lok Jan Shakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan returned to the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) after a gap of around 12 years. The move is expected to alter political equations in caste-sensitive Bihar.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 28, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 28, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Sikh Youth of Punjab to hold seminar on Panthic contribution and political thought of Sirdar Kapur Singh

Amritsar, Punjab (February 27, 2014): As per information the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) has decided to observe 2 March -the 105th birth anniversary of Sirdar Kapur Singh -National Professor of Sikhism and the modern day ideologue of sovereign character of the Sikh people.

Finland: Sikh bus driver finally overturns Vantaa turban ban

Vantaa, Finland (February 27, 2014): According to a news reported by Yle News (yle.fi): [a] bus driver in Vantaa has won his fight to wear a turban at work. His year-long dispute with the Veolia bus company was resolved thanks to an agreement between the Transport Workers Union (AKT) and the employers’ organisation (ALT). The resolution was reported first by Helsingin Sanomat.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) releases 2nd list of 30 Candidates; Dharamvir Gandhi to contest from Patiala

New Delhi, India (February 27, 2014): As per certain media reports Taking a lead Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party today released its 2nd list of 30 candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha polls (Indian Parliamentary Elections).

Comedian Bhagwant Mann to quit Manpreet Badal led PPP; Set to Join Arvind Kejriwal led AAP

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 27, 2014): As per some media reports comedian-turned-politician Bhagwant Mann may quit Manpreet Badal led People's Party Punjab (PPP) and join former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

AAP Punjab convenor claims support of controversial Sirsa dera

Bathinda, Punjab (February 27, 2014): In a recent media interaction Dr. Sumail Singh Sidhu, convenor of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s election campaign in Punjab claimed that his party has support of Dera Sacha Sauda (Sirsa) followers in Punjab.

Sikh school to open in Coventry in September 2014

Coventry, United Kingdom (February 27, 2014): It is learnt that a new Sikh school due to open in Coventry in September is to make a temporary home in a former special school.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 27, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 27, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

AISSF delegation to meet Indian prime minister on Feb. 27

New Delhi (February 27, 2014): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) has announced their delegation will meet Prime Minister Dr.Manmohan Singh in Delhi on February 27 and handover memorandum, to highlight the recent practice of Politics that has overshadowed the “Issue of Justice” for the victims of November 1984 Sikh Genocide.

Prof. Bhullar’s can’t be executed for health reasons: Centre; Seeks time to decide 2nd Constitutional review petition; Next hearing on 10 March

New Delhi, India (February 25, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News the Government of India (GOI) today (Feb. 26) told the Supreme Court of India Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar won't be executed because of his health.

Punjab: CM Badal orders magisterial inquiry into 21 Feb. lathicharge on farmers at Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab (February 26, 2014): It is learnt that the Punjab Chief minister Prakash Singh Badal has ordered a magisterial probe into the police lathicharge on agitating farmers February 21 during a protest staged by them outside the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) office, which claimed one life. The probe was reportedly ordered CM Badal on February 25.

UK: Labour Candidate calls for inquiry into Amritsar Massacre; Says recent govt. report left serious questions unanswered

London, UK (February 26, 2014): It is learnt that following the recent revelations regarding the 1984 attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Tan Dhesi, Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Gravesham wrote to party leader, Ed Miliband expressing his concern, and asked for Mr Miliband’s support for an independent inquiry into the extent of the then Thatcher government’s involvement in the attack.

Indian army jawan booked in Gurdaspur case; Faces charges of having links with so-called Khalistan Liberation Force

Hisar/ Gurdaspur (February 26, 2014): As per certain media reports an Indian army jawan Sepoy Harmeet Singh, 29, posted at Hisar cantonment was sent to judicial custody on February 25 following his arrest last week for allegedly transporting illegal weapons to Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) militants. He was posted in the 73 Armoured unit.

United Sikhs’ aid and relief team continues to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines

Philippines (February 26, 2014): According to a recent newsletter by the United Sikhs, the US based humanitarian aid NGO has accomplished another momentous milestone in our efforts to join the humanitarian response to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

Supreme Court of India to hear Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s case today

New Delhi, India (February 26, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Supreme Court of India (SCI) is scheduled to hear a petition seeking commutation of death sentence of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 26, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 26, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

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