July 2014 Archive

Impact of Sikh Coalition’s report: US Congress tells Dept. of Education & Justice to expand outreach to Sikh Americans in schools

Gagandeep Kaur, a fourth grade student of John Sinnott Elementary School of Milpitas in California aspires to be an international football player. A forward in Under-10, the local Galaxy club football team, Kaur has been winning matches for her teammates by scoring maximum goals in the inter-club matches. But instead of becoming their favourite, Kaur has been drawing unusual attention from her teammates. Even in school, she and her 7-year-old brother, Agamjot Singh, are being bullied by other students for their uncut hair and Punjabi attire. Kids mock them and often touch and twist Agamjot's "joora", calling it names.

Rape case against Sauda Sadh: When Defence “Witness” failed to defend controversial godman

Situation turned awkward for Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a Panchkula court, few days back, when a defence witness, who had come to defend the controversial godman in a rape case, got confused and even "failed" to identify dera chief.

Haryana CM Hooda shown black flags at Kaithal rally; Police arrests several persons

Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee – HSGPC (ad hoc) leaders today organized a convention titled as “Haryana Sikh Samelan” at Kithal. Haryana CM Bhopinder Singh Hooda also participated in the gathering and made an announcement regarding formation of HSGPC.

Black Money Issue: Switzerland banks tell India to make “justifiable” requests only

Banks in Switzerland have told Indian authorities to send requests that could be termed as “justifiable”. Banks in Switzerland said that they follow strict rules and the requests from Indian authorities must be "properly justified".

Hooda annouces seperate HSGPC in Kaithal Rally; Bill to be tabled in state assembly on 11 July

Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today cleared the decks for the formation of separate Gurdwara Committee for Haryana by announcing to bring in legislation for formation of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (HSGPC).

SGPC for creating awareness about Sikh symbols in United States of America

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has appealed to Sikh religious leaders and groups based in the US, Canada, Britain and other countries to join hands and launch campaigns in their respective countries about Sikh history and religion, with special emphasis on their religious symbols, like turban.

Guru Hargobind Ji’s Parkash Gurpurb celebrated with fervour in Kashmir valley

As per information the Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Hargobind Ji was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.

Sikh Activist who fought against Indian State tyranny passes away

Sikh activist Kehar Singh Dhamrait, son of Sardar Harnam Singh Dhamrait, village of Balachaur, Distt. Nawanshahr, Punjab, India, passed away on Thursday and funeral services for the deceased will be held next Saturday, July 12.

Burundi student Yannick’s murder case: late-Cop’s son jumps parle, reportedly ‘fled country’

According to media reports Ramneet Singh Uppal “Romy” (24), son for a late-cop and convict in murderous attack on a foreign citizen, has jumped parole and flown abroad between March and April. The attack had left Burundi student Yannick Nihangaza comatose for two years until his death lately.

International Sikh Research Conference 2014 provides new insights in Sikh Studies

The aim of the International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) was to showcase the work of Sikh scholars and historians and to share their research on a wider platform.

Punjab 1984 Movie review by SWAT (London)

PUNJAB 1984 has been a much anticipated film, especially with it being released on the 30th anniversary of the attack but what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about 1984? The attack on Sri Harimandar Sahib (the Golden Temple) and the suffering of the Sikhs? Was this depicted in the film? NO!

SGPC warns of strict action by Akal Takhat against supporters of separate SGPC for Haryana

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee chief Avtar Singh Makkar has “warned” action against supporters of separate SGPC for Sikh Gurdwaras of Haryana. He said that such move will be "directly challenging" Akal Takht, said a media report on Saturday.

Haryana govt. hits back: Tells Badals not to interfere in “Haryana affairs”

Announcing that the Haryana government would soon bring the bill in Haryana assembly to form separate HSGPC for Sikh Gurdwaras of Haryana, congress government of Haryana on Saturday asked Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son and deputy chief minister Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal not to interfere in the matters of Haryana government.

UK: Education secretary Micheal Gove visits Sikh Free school in Isleworth

Education secretary Michael Gove visited a Sikh free school in Hounslow July 04, 2014. The Nishkam School on London Road in Isleworth which opened in September last year has welcomed Mr Gove to their school.

12 children fall ill in Bihar government school after eating midday meal

As many as 12 children fell ill after eating mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar's Sitamarhi district on Saturday, said various media reports.

Nurses who were stuck in Iraq return to Kerala; Terms of release being kept secret by Indian Govt.

According to media reports a group of 46 nurses caught up in fighting in Iraq arrived home in India on on July 05 after briefly being held captive by suspected militants.

HSGPC row: All eyes on 6 July Kaithal Convention

Issue of formation of separate Gurdwara management committee (HSGPC) for Haryana is an issue of hot discussion now a days. All eyes are riveted on 6 July Sikh Convention called by the ad hoc Haryana SGPC at Kaithal. Haryana chief minister and senior Congress ministers are expected to attend this conference.

Indian Nurses taken to Mosul (Iraq) “against their will” are free now, on their way back to India

As per recent media reports Syed Akbaruddin, spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today maintained that the 46 Indian nurses taken to Mosul "against their will" are free now. He further added that the government will "leave no stone unturned" to bring back Indians trapped in "extremely difficult circumstances" in strife-torn Iraq.

India: Govt. must value migrant workers for more than the billions they send home, Amnesty India report

The lack of effective regulation of visa brokers and rogue recruiting agents makes Indian migrant workers vulnerable to serious human rights abuses, said Amnesty International India today in a new report focusing on migrants from the Indian state of Kerala working in Saudi Arabia.

London to host exhibition on role of Sikhs during World War I

It is learnt that UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) shall hold an exhibition to commemorate the remarkable, but largely forgotten contribution and experiences of Sikh soldiers, as well as the families they left behind in the World War I.

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