Sikh student short-listed for one-way trip to Mars

February 17, 2015

Taranjeet Singh Bhatia is the first Sikh name short-listed for one-way mission to establish a colony on the Mars. As per media reports, more than 200,000 people applied for privately-funded mission.

Sikh student short-listed for one-way trip to Mars

February 17, 2015

Taranjeet Singh Bhatia is the first Sikh name short-listed for one-way mission to establish a colony on the Mars. As per media reports, more than 200,000 people applied for privately-funded mission.

Hindu Temple vandalised in Washington (USA)

February 17, 2015

A Hindu temple was reportedly vandalized in US state of Washington with hate message and swastika spray-painted on its wall. The latest incident occurred ahead of Hindu festival named Maha Shivaratri. There has been strong to the incident reactions in India.

Hindu Temple vandalised in Washington (USA)

February 17, 2015

Chandigarh police failed to get remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail Jail break case; Bail granted after 6 hours arguments

February 17, 2015

It is learnt that a Chandigarh court today granted bail to Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jail break case. The Chandigarh police were asking for his 14 days police remand but the court did not entertain the remand plea. He was produced in the court of the duty magistrate, Harpreet Kaur, at district courts complex, Sector 43.

Harinder Sikka declares to release Nanak Shah Fakir, A movie based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak

February 17, 2015

Harinder Sikka, maker of the movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" has declared to soon release the movie. Starring Arif Zakaria, Ms. Puneet Sikka, Adil Hussain, Ms. Shraddha Kaul, Anurag Arora, Narendra Jha and Govind Pandey in a pivotal role, Nanak Shah Fakir is said to be based on life and teachings of Guru Nanak Ji.

Exclusive: Sikh author S. Ajmer Singh on Delhi elections result, Aam Aadmi Party and AAP & the Sikhs

February 17, 2015

S. Ajmer Singh talked exclusively to the Sikh Siyasat about Delhi Assembly Election results and the resurgence of the Aam Aadmi Party. He also discussed the possible impact of AAP's Delhi victory on Punjab and the Sikh politics.

UNHRC defers Sri Lanka war crime report by six month

February 17, 2015

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Monday explained his recommendation to the Human Rights Council to delay the consideration of a long-awaited report into alleged human rights violations during the conflict in Sri Lanka for six months until September 2015.

UP govt. announces extra-compensation for November 1984 Sikh pogrom victims

February 17, 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an additional Rs.5 lakh each for the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom victims. The additional rehabilitation package is as per the recommendations of the Nanavati Commission, official sources said.

Faridkot police forces Sikh sangat to end Samagam; Arrests preacher on dera followers’ complaint

February 17, 2015

The Faridkot police intervened and forced the Sikh sangat to end the Samagam. The police also arrested Baba Harjinder Singh and took him to Police station Sadar Faridkot. The police also arrested around twenty Sikhs, who were released afterwards along with Baba Harjinder Singh.