December 2014 Archive

Not feasible to make helmet mandatory for Sikh women: Delhi HC

Public Interest Litigations seeking revocation of the city government’s notification to exempt Sikh women from wearing helmet while driving or pillion riding two-wheelers were recently rejected by the Delhi High Court which observed that it is not feasible to make headguard mandatory for them.

California: Five million reached during Sikh awareness month

For the fourth year, California state legislature declared November as Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month “to afford all Californians the opportunity to understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans.”

After initial denial, Center now approves compensation of 1984 Sikh massacres victims

A month after it denied taking a decision on enhancing the compensation for the next of kin of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh massacres, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday wrote to the Finance Ministry seeking release of funds for disbursement during the current fiscal.

Sippy Gill’s apology proved sham; Continuing to promote offensive 10 Mint song video

Controversial Punjabi singer failed to honor his words as he continues of promote his offensive song 10 Mint video. Sippy Gill’s video song 10 Mint had triggered massive controversy over social media. People slammed Sippy Gill offensive video that was considered harmful for social values. Sippy Gill was also slammed for hurting feelings of Sikhs as goons were shown as making offensive announcements from a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib.

World Human Rights Day: Where are our dear ones? Victims families of ‘involuntary disappearances’ ask the Indian state

Asserting that gross human rights abuses committed in Punjab since 1982 were not random but have been carried out as a matter of (India) state policy, the Dal Khalsa along with family members of victims of state repression will approach the United States president Barack Obama during his forthcoming visit to India on 26th Jan, 2015.

Indian Constitution Denies recognition to “Sikhism” As Religion – AISSF To Campaign change in Article 25

AISSF today led a candle light march in Jalandhur, Punjab to mark World Human Rights Day and took the opportunity to lambast India’s appalling human rights record. Citing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Sikhs and other minorities as a result of state terrorism since the 1980s, the protestors also pointed to the bewildering array of fundamental international human rights legal standards which India openly defies.

‘OUTJUSTICED – the untold story’ – Documentary on Human Rights Abuses in Punjab

Sikh Siyasat today released it’s first documentary titled ‘OUTJUSTICED - the untold story’ on the eve of 66th Human Rights day. Early 1990s period in Punjab was marred by blatant, widespread and systematic human rights abuses by Indian security forces. Illegal confinement, torture, custodial killings, enforced disappearances, fake encounters and secret cremations had become common policing practice. ...

On Punjabi Language, Education and Sikh Diaspora: Dr. Sewak Singh [Video]

S. Sewak Singh (Dr.) is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies & Asst. Dean of Akal College of Arts & Sciences at Eternal University, Baru Sahib.

Concerns raised over animation mode for depicting ‘Sikh Gurus’

Sikh intellectual S. Ajmer Singh recently raised concerns over animation mode for depicting imago/persona of Sikh Gurus and families of Sikh Guru Sahibs. He was talking to Sikh Siyasat’s editor Parmjeet Singh.

AISSF (Peermohammad) to hold candle light vigil in solidarity with Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa

All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) led by Karnail Singh Peermohammad has announced to hold a ‘candle light vigil’ in Jalandhar in support of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa who is on hunger strike since 14th of November 2014.

Manjit Singh GK, Manjinder Sirsa, 7 others convicted for protesting against Sajjan Kumar’s acquittal

A court of Metropolitan Magistrate of Delhi today convicted Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (DSGMC) President Majit Singh GK and eight others for holding protests against acquittal of Sikh genocide accused Sajjan Kumar earlier this years.

Reforms to Federal Racial Profiling Guidance Continue to Negatively Impact Sikh Community: United Sikhs

United Sikhs has expressed deep disappointment over the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) revisions to the federal racial profiling guidance. A released by the Untied Sikhs says that the US based NGO is specifically concerned by the exemption allowing law enforcement agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to continue profiling our communities behind a veil of national security investigations.

Sikh Siyasat to release documentary on the eve of World Human Rights Day

Sikh Siyasat will be releasing a documentary titled “OutJusticed - the untold story” on December 10, 2014 which marks 66th World Human Rights Day. “OutJusticed - the untold story” is a documentary presenting the struggle victim family to secure justice for one of their members who was killed in fake encounter during fake encounter by state forces.

1984 turning ‘formula’ for Punjabi film makers: now movie on Jugraj Singh Toofan

The trauma of 1984 and the ‘movement’ of post-1984 period is being treated as a ‘formula’ by Punjabi filmmakers. Many films on 1984 and aftermath have arrived in last two years. The success of ‘Sadda Haq’ (2013) attracted attention of other Punjabi filmmakers and five films - 47 to 84, Kaum De Heere, Punjab 1984, Dilli 1984, Blood Street - have already been released. Others in line are Leather Life, Patta Patta Singha Da Wairi, Wanted Zinda, Jinda and Sukha - The Movie, Ankhi Yodhey.

Modi plays two different tones in two rallies, Jammu – and – Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi played two different tones in two different rallies - one in Jammu and the other one in Kashmir. On December 08, in Jammu, Narendra Modi decried its neglect, hailed its patriotic people and focused on the pride and prestige of the region. The Tribune noted that there were two different emotional and political tones of Narendra Modi at two different venues.

USA: Sikh Coalition Rejects Flawed and Misleading DoJ Racial Profiling Guidance

The Sikh Coalition says that the largest Sikh advocacy organization in the United States (the Sikh Coalition) on December 10 condemned the Obama Administration’s new racial profiling guidance as flawed and misleading.

Kashmiri human rights lawyer to address Dal Khalsa’s Dec 10 Amritsar rally on World Human Rights Day

Prominent award-winning human rights activist from Kashmir Mr Parvez Imroz will address the Dal Khalsa function being organized on 66th World Human Rights Day at Amritsar on Dec 10.

BARC reports “toxic metals”/ Uranium in fertilisers as firms avoid costly decontamination process

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has found high uranium content in diammonium phosphate and single superphosphate fertilisers that do not undergo the costlier decontamination process during production. The conclusion was reached after testing of soil and fertiliser samples.

Closed Belgium Gurdwara to be reopened on December 11

Belgium: A Gurdwara Sahib in Belgium that was asked to close down after by city mayor will be reopened for the Sikh sangat on December 11.

Jatehdars to ‘review’ norms regarding movies of Sikh history

Five Sikh Jatehdars are expected to review the norms related to films or movies to be made on Sikh history. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh’s personal assistant Jaswinderpal Singh confirmed that the issue is likely to be deliberated upon by in next meeting of five Sikh Jatehdars.

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