February 2014 Archive

Analyzing the rise of Aam Aadmi Party [Talkshow]

The surprising rise of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Indian politics is an issue of hot debate. Aam Aadmi Party's success in Delhi Assembly elections proved to be a key factor which enabled it to let others' realize that this AAP phenomena is worth giving attention.

Tragic evens of 1984 crystallized the concept of Sikh Diaspora: US scholar

Patiala, Punjab (February 12, 2014): According to certain media reports a US-based scholar has stated that Sikh diaspora began identifying themselves more with their community (the Sikhs) rather than region and country after the tragic events of November 1984 in India that resulted in killing of thousands of Sikhs following the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination.

Amrinder Singh poses questions over Parkash S. Badal’s role regarding the tragic events of June 1984

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 12, 2014): Events related to infamous “Operation Blue Star” or the June 1984 attack on Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) is once again in discussion but from a different perspective. A war of words is going on between former Punjab CM and Congress Party leader Amrinder Singh and current CM and Badal Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 12, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 12, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

SFJ brings out ad offering $ 20K reward for info about Sonia Gandhi’s Sept. 2013 US visit

New Delhi, India (February 11, 2014): According to certain media reports a Sikh human rights advocacy group Sikhs for Justice has given an ad in a New York newspaper offering to give $ 20,000 reward to anyone ready to testify before a court if he or she has seen her in the city between September 2 and September 9, 2013.

Delhi L-G approves proposal for SIT on November 1984 Sikh massacre

New Delhi, India (February 11, 2014): It is learnt that the Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung has approved the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom within a time frame of one year.

Sikhs take out Walk for Justice in Delhi

New Delhi/ Jalandhar (February 11, 2014): It is learnt that hundreds of SIkh men, women and children Carrying torches (mashal's) in their hands took out 'Walk for Justice' from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib up to the residence of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh at Race Course Road in Delhi on Monday (FEb. 10) evening symbolizing enlightening and awakening of Congress party to stop atrocities on Sikhs and give them the Justice.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 11, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 11, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Uganda marks 100 years of Sikh presence by issuing 4 postage stamps

Uganda (February 10, 2014): The Uganda postal service 'Posta Uganda' has commemorated 100 years of Sikh presence in the country by issuing four postage stamps.

Seminar marked death anniversary of Afzal Guru – Sikhs & Kashmiris resolved to strengthen coordination

New Delhi, India (February 10, 2014): Representatives from Kashmir and Punjab today resolved to strengthen coordination among ethnic, religious and cultural minorities enabling them to maintain and uphold distinct identity and status.

Christians, Sikhs lobby U.S. Congress to defend India’s persecuted

Washington, USA (February 10, 2013): According to certain media reports Indian Christians and Sikhs united last month to urge California Congressmen to support a House resolution that would make human rights and justice for religious minorities a priority in U.S.-India talks.

Punjabi News Bulletin (February 10, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bSikh ulletin covers main headlines of February 10, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Indian authorities bring Kashmir under curfew on Afzal Guru hanging anniversary

Srinagar, Kashmir (February 09, 2014): It is learnt that Indian authorities clamped curfew in most parts of Kashmir on Sunday (Feb. 09) in wake of first anniversary of the hanging of Afzal Guru, who was secretly hanged by Indian last year.

Ban on Punjabi movie Kaun De Heere – Film producers knock the doors of Revision Committee

Chandigarh, Punjab (February 09, 2014): It is learnt that producers of “Kaum De Heere” Punjabi movie have submitted their movie before the revision committee. It may be recalled that the CBFC had banned the movie on January 29.

Punjab has moved on from ‘tragic times’ of ’84: Tiwari – “Sikhs shall hold India accountable for it’s crimes”: SFJ

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 09, 2014): India's Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari reportedly said on February 08 that Punjab had moved on from the terrible times of 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom followed by militancy and was now in the process of healing itself.

Akal Takht Secretariat to get new look

Amritsar, Punjab (February 09, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Secretariat will soon have an new building at its existing location with Baba Narinder Singh Hazoor Sahibwale taking up the 'kar sewa' for the same.

Private Firm hired for expansion of Guru Ram Das langar hall amid uproar

Amritsar, Punjab (February 09, 2014): As per information the decision of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) to award the contract for expansion of the building of the Guru Ramdas Langar Hall within the Darbar Sahib complex to a private contractor rather than to Kar Seva has drawn strong criticism from various Sikh circles.

Another twist – Bihar natives claim to be ‘son’, ‘wife’ of controversial dera head Ashutosh; Want to cremate him

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 08, 2014): As per certain media reports [i]n a new twist to the controversy over the 'death' of controversial self-styled godman and Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh, Bihar native Dalip Kumar Jha has claimed that he would go to any extent to bring back the body of his father and perform his last rites in the sect head's native village Lakhnaur in Bihar's Madhuwani district.

UK links with June 1984 attack – Sikhs for Justice to move European Court

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 08, 2014): Dismayed over British Foreign Secretary William Hague's disclosure that the UK had advised India on the planning and execution of Operation Blue Star, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an international human rights group, has said it will file a complaint in the European Court of Human Rights against the UK for aiding, abetting and complicity in 1984 army invasion of the Darbar Sahib Amritsar.

Sikh pogrom 1984 : Court seeks details of files destroyed by Delhi police

New Delhi, India (February 08, 2014): According to information a Delhi court recently sought details of destroyed documents related to a 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom related case within a week. The court reportedly issued this direction on February 07, 2014.

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