Gippy Grewal’s new song “Zaalam” banned in India as Censor Board refuses clearance

February 20, 2015

There are reports that a new Punjabi song video "Zaalam" by Punjabi singer cum actor Gippy Grewal has eventually been banned in India, as the Censor Board has refused to clear it for telecast in Indian subcontinent. However, the song is available on YouTube and other sites on internet.

Know Your Rights: Hate Crimes & Hate Speech – Sikh Coalition releases FAQ guide

February 20, 2015

An update by the Sikh Coalition says [o]ver the past two weeks, there has been a spike of hate crimes against American Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim. From the possible hate crime murders in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Bothell, Washington, we (the Sikh Coalition) ask the Sikh community to come together and stand with diverse communities in combating hate and bigotry in America.

Chhattisgarh coal mine should not be expanded without genuine consultation

February 20, 2015

A public hearing held on 11th February 2015 in Korba, Chhattisgarh on the nearly four-fold expansion of the Kusmunda coal mine operated by South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) failed to meaningfully consult adivasi and other vulnerable communities who would be affected by the mine’s expansion, Amnesty International India said.

Chhattisgarh coal mine should not be expanded without genuine consultation

February 20, 2015

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) events in Glasgow on Feb. 21 and 22

February 20, 2015

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will be holding an event in Glasgow on February 21 and 22.

Previous probes into November 1984 Sikh massacres were a sham, says Mathur Committee

February 20, 2015

Quoting from the work of international legal scholars such as Sir John William Salmond and RWM Dias, the GP Mathur Committee constituted by the current BJP government in India has said “proper investigation of the offences committed (during the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom) was not conducted and some kind of sham effort had been made to give it the shape of investigations.”

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike enters 36th day

February 20, 2015

The aftershock of the 1984 Sikh ‪#‎Genocide‬ roars on as the Indian Government continues to violate the basic human rights of ‪#‎Sikh‬ political prisoners. More than a dozen Sikh political prisoners are being detained despite completion of their prison terms.

Burail Jail Break Case: Chandigarh police planning to move appeal against Jagtar Singh Tara’s bail

February 20, 2015

Disappointed over the rejection of their plea for police remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara, the Chandigarh police is planning to appeal against bail grant to Bhai Tara by a local court. The Chandigarh police had urged the court to grant police custody of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jail break case. As the case pertained to a "bailable offence", the court rejected the remand plea of UT police and granted bail to Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in this case.

Aam Aadmi Party executive committee to meet on Feb. 26

February 20, 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party's India level executive will be meeting on February 26. It's going to be first executive meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party after it's spectacular victory in Delhi assembly elections. The party leaders are expected to discuss party's future strategies to expand it's base across India.