April 2014 Archive

Fearing arrest in “created case” Shashi Kant seek anticipatory bail from High Court

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 30, 2014): As per media reports [f]earing his arrest in a "created case" by Punjab politicians, former Punjab DGP (Prisons) and Aam Aadmi Party leader Shashi Kant has moved the Punjab and Haryana high court seeking anticipatory bail in any criminal case to be registered against him in the state.

Badal Dal supporter damaged voting machine in Patiala, FIR registered, persons arrested

Patiala, Punjab (April 30, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) a voting machine was damaged by some persons at a polling station in Bajwa Colony in Patiala. The police has reportedly registered an FIR in this regard. The police has also taken some persons in custody for damaging the voting machine.

Movie Review: Dolda Punjab – a short film with a strong message

PunjabUp Films has come up with second short movie titled: “Dolda Punjab”. The banner had previously produced “Kaur – a true identity” that had remained runner-up in “SikhNet Youth Online Film Festival” in 2013.

Indian Media’s Role during Sikh upsurge of 1980-90s in Punjab Questioned

Journalists and historians gathered to discuss latest book on the role of media during Sikh agitation observed that the policies that the ruling Congress Party at the Centre pursued in early 1980s had disastrous results in Punjab.

Punjabi News Bulletin (April 30, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of April 30, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Badal Dal-liquor connection raises a stink in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab (April 29, 2014): According to media reports, [i]n major embarrassment to Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), the Mandi Gobindgarh police nabbed Kaushal Mishra, the district president of the SAD (Badal)’s migrant wing, with 84 bottles of illicit liquor late on April 27 night. A case under the excise and taxation act was registered.

Jathedar of Takht Hazur Sahib accepts Bikram Majithia’s apology

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2014): It is learnt that Giani Kulwant Singh, Jathedar of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib has accepted apology tendered by Punjab Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia who was declared 'Tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) on April 27.

US Court dismisses Sikh genocide 1984 related case against Congress party on technical grounds

New York, United States (April 29, 2014): As per media reports a US Federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against India's Congress party relating to the November 1984 Sikh Genocide, saying it did not sufficiently "touch and concern" the US court to exercise jurisdiction.

Set-back for Badal-BJP in Amritsar: Election Commission restricts movement of Bikram Majithia

Chandigarh/ Punjab (April 28, 2014): It is learnt that the Election Commission of India has restricted the movement of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader and Punjab minister Bikram Majithia to his polling station area from where he is an elector after campaign period is over.

S. Ajmer Singh on Dr. Gurbaghat Singh at Punjabi University, Patiala (April 17, 2014)

On April 17, 2014 Punjabi University, Patiala held a special function to pay tributes to Sikh intellectual and scholar Dr. Gurbhagat Singh. This video clip is recording to short speech of Sikh historian S. Ajmer Singh about Dr. Gurbhagat Singh.

After being declared Tankhaiya, Bikram Majithia Apologises to Takht Hazur Sahib too

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 29, 2014): Shiromani Akali Dal Badal leader and Punjab Cabinet Minister is caught up in a big fix as he distorted a Shabad of Guru Gobind Singh Ji while seeking vote for Hindutva ideologue Arun Jaitley.

Bikram Majithia to appear before Akal Takht on May 01

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2014): It is learnt that the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh has directed the Punjab Cabinet Minister Bikram Majithia to appear before the Akal Takht Sahib on May 1.

Punjabi News Bulletin (April 29, 2014) [audio #news #podcast]

Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) brings daily news bulletin in Punjabi language. This news bulletin covers main headlines of April 29, 2014 morning related to Sikh issue and Punjab related issues.

Lok Sabha Election 2014 – Campaign ends in Punjab; Polling on April 30; 1.95 cr. Voters, 253 contestants

Ludhiana, Punjab (April 28, 2014): The election campaign for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab came to an end today. Polling shall be held on April 30. As per Indian Election commission records about there are about 1.95 crore registered voters in Punjab.

Indian elections hold little meaning for debt-ridden farmers and their families in Punjab

Sunam, Punjab (April 28, 2014): The ongoing parliamentary elections hold little meaning for many debt ridden farmers' and their families. 80-year-old Jasmail Kaur of Chhajali village of Sunam is one of them. She known that these elections cannot change her fate. According to Hindustan Times (HT), Jasmail Kaur has been living alone at her small house at since her 19-year old son Jaggi committed suicide 18 years ago.

SCORE appeal Punjabis to elect Qualified and Rightful Candidates for Indian Parliament

Washington, Untied States (April 28, 2014): A US based NGO, Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) has appealed to people of Punjab to elect candidates for Indian parliament who display qualities which would make them the rightful representatives of the state's interests. Punjab and many other states go on polls for parliament on April 30.

Bikram Majithia declared ‘tankhaiya’ by Takht Sri Hazur Sahib; Akal Takht Jathedar evades direct comment

Amritsar, Punjab (April 28, 2014): It is learnt that Takht Sri Hazur Sahib has declared Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia as 'tankhaiya' in wake of his blasphemous speech distorting a Shabad of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Seminar Report : Sikh Nation and the Indian Elections – an analysis

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (April 28, 2014): Sikh Nationalist party Dal Khalsa, on April 27, said the elections are irrelevant because New Delhi has failed to take steps to meet longstanding Sikh demands, including the release of detainees, justice for victims of 1984 genocide, punishment to guilty police officers, fulfilling greater political aspirations.

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

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

Narendra Modi’s pro-farmer and pro-Punjab talks an eyewash and holds no water: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (April 27, 2014): Dal Khalsa said BJP’s PM pick Narendra Modi is responsible for anti-Muslim killings of 2002 and recent threat of eviction ...

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