January 2015 Archive

Multimedia Sikh Museum unveiled at Sabhraon

World’s 6th Multimedia Sikh Museum authored, produced and created by world known encyclopaedist and museologist Dr Raghbir Singh Bains of Canada was inaugurated by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib in presence of the elite gathering hailing from different parts of India and different regions of the world.

Sikhs framed by police in Dera Sirsa (2008) case acquitted by Trial court

A Sirsa court on Thursday (January 29) acquitted 25 Sikhs in a case framed after a clash with Dera Sacha Sauda followers in Rori village of the district in 2008. The additional sessions judge acquitted them because of lack of evidence against them.

Network of Sikh Organizations pushes BBC for ‘On-Air’ Correction

A release by the Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) says that the NSO has made a complaint to the BBC following misleading comments made by a guest on BBC Radio 2.

UK: Sikh manifesto campaign targets 50 key seats in bid to shape election

Sikh groups are looking to shape the 2015 General Election result by targeting 50 key seats as part of a major campaign in support of a ten point manifesto.

Fighting To End Discrimination by United States of America’s Largest Employer: Sikh Coalition

One year after the House Armed Services Committee held its first hearing on the Department of Defense's (DoD) updated religious accommodation guidelines, the Sikh Coalition and pro bono legal partner McDermott Will & Emery LLP sent a letter to the Pentagon, the DoD headquarters, outlining the plight of Taranbir Singh.

An honour to speak at World Religion Day once again as the youngest speaker

A couple weeks ago, I had one of the greatest opportunities ever: to speak about my own religion at the World Religion Day event in Milton, Ontario.

Jagtar Singh Hawara again chained by Delhi police during court appearance

Delhi police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) yesterday presented Sikh political prisoner Jagtar Singh Hawara before a Delhi court in FIR number 229/05. This case was registered by Alipur police station under sections 120-B, 121 and 307 of Indian Penal Code.

Curse of Female foeticide (Terrible incident told by Dr. Harshinder Kaur)

Dr. Harshinder Kaur, a medical doctor by profession and a social activist, talked to Sikh Siyasat's Talkshow host S. Gurpartap Singh. This is short clip from that talkshow.

Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (EJTL): Punjabi cinema in sifting process, the good from the bad

Finally, Punjabi cinema is moving towards the sifting process, the good from the bad. And finally, we see some good coming our way. Punjabi film Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (EJTL) is one such good film that has come our way.

Aam Aadmi Party Manifesto is out for Delhi Elections; BJP-Congress stretch arrows in AAP

Arvind Kejrwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today released its election manifesto for the upcoming Delhi polls. The manifesto outlines a 70-point action plan for the Delhi.

[Pictorial] Khalra Mission Organization holds protest seeking inquiry for enforced disappearances

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US Sikh body welcomes Barack Obama’s religious tolerance remarks during tour to Indian subcontinent

A US-based human rights and advocacy group called Sikhs for Justice has reportedly welcomed US President Barack Obama’s recent remarks in which he asked Indian State to promote religious and racial tolerance.

Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe – Cinemas and Theatres Listings for Punjab & adjoining states

Punjabi moive “Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe” was released today (January 30, 2015). A film by Harjit Singh, Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe movie is a biopic ...

Review of Punjabi movie “Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe” – a film on Bhagat Puran Singh

Punjabi moive "Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe" was released today (January 30, 2015). A film by Harjit Singh, Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe movie is a biopic based on the life of Bhagat Puran Singh Ji. Bhagat Puran Singh Ji devoted his life to selfless service of the underprivileged, ill, retarded and rejected people of the contemporary society.

Sikh Election Manifesto for British Parliamentary elections to be released on Jan. 31

Sikhs in United Kingdom have reportedly prepared "Sikh Election Manifesto" for May 2015 elections for British Parliament.

Targeted by land mafia, attacked by goons and booked by cops, Sikh farmers fleeing Gujarat

Targeted by land mafia, attacked by goons and booked by cops, Sikh farmers who had made the inhospitable terrain in Bhuj area of Gujarat cultivable, are now forced to flee the land they had made their home.

Badal Dal leader booked by police for selling Takht Kesgarh Sahib land

The police reportedly booked a Badal Dal leader from Nurpur Bedi, Jagtar Singh Bhaini, who connived with a Congress leader and allegedly sold land belonging to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib. He was reporedly booked on on January 28. The district attorney has asked the police to also investigate the role of revenue officials in the case.

Pro freedom Kashmiri leader SAS Geelani paid tributes to slain militants

Pro-Freedom Kashmiri leader and Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani reportedly paid tributes to two militants who were killed in an encounter in Tral area of Kashmir, in which an army commander and a policeman died.

Harbhajan Mann starrer Gadaar – The Traitor to released on May 22

‘Gadaar -The Traitor’ - Punjabi Cinema’s Suspense - Emotional thriller is slated for worldwide release on May 22. An announcement of the same was made by Producers of the Film -- Unisys Infosolutions & Grandsons Films in a press release issued from Chandigarh.

India: Railway police caught on camera thrashing thrashing physically challenged man At Howrah station

Railway Protection Force personnel were caught on camera mercilessly thrashed a physically challenged man at the Howrah Station last night, prompting the General Manager of Eastern Railways to launch a probe into the incident.

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