Punjab: 8 Sikhs Acquitted in UAPA case by Mohali Court

March 30, 2014

Mohali, Panjab (March 30, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) 8 Sikhs were acquitted on Wednesday the 26th of March, by Dilbagh Singh Johal, the Additional Sessions Judge of the Mohali District Court. The charges were related to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and firearms.

Canada: April to be observed as Sikh Heritage Month

March 30, 2014

Ontario, Canada (March 30, 2014): April will from now on be recognized as Sikh Heritage Month. Bill 52 approved in the Ontario Legislature in December was introduced by Brampton New Democrat MPP Jagmeet Singh last April.

Prof. Bhullar case: Supreme Court of India to announce verdict on March 31

March 30, 2014

New Delhi, India (March 30, 2014): The Supreme Court of India will deliver its judgment on Monday (March 31) on Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar’s plea against death penalty awarded to him by an Indian court.

Damage of public property in 2010 – 14 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted

March 30, 2014

Moga, Punjab (March 30, 2014): As per information 14 followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa have been acquitted by a local court in a case of causing damage to public property in 2010.

US: Central San Joaquin Valley Sikhs call for end to bullying

March 30, 2014

The catalyst for the discussion was a report issued earlier this month titled "Go Home, Terrorist," written by the Sikh Coalition. The coalition, created after 9/11 when Sikhs experienced violence and discrimination, works toward civil and human rights for all.

Punjab: 8 Sikhs Acquitted in UAPA case by Mohali Court

March 30, 2014

Congress and BJP ‘doing’ trade on Sikh pain: Dal Khalsa

March 30, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab (March 30, 2014): Dal Khalsa has accused both Congress and the BJP for 'doing' trade on Sikh pain and using it as a political bargaining tool.

Prof. Bhullar case: Supreme Court of India to announce verdict on March 31

March 30, 2014

Damage of public property in 2010 – 14 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted

March 30, 2014

Moga, Punjab (March 30, 2014): As per information 14 followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa have been acquitted by a local court in a case of causing damage to public property in 2010.

Disappointed by UK’s attitude to Sikh Human rights issues NSO calls on Sikhs to boycott Downing Street Baisakhi function

March 30, 2014

UK Sikhs are deeply disappointed by the UK government’s attitude to Sikh human rights. While the present government cannot in any way be held responsible for support given by a predecessor government of 30 years ago, the present government’s statement that the assistance then given was ‘only minimal’, was deeply hurtful to Sikhs, and insensitive to others concerned with human rights.