Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike: Sikh bodies to protest at Jantar Mantar on March 3

February 26, 2015

Various Sikh organizations have announced to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on March 3, 2015 in support of Bapu Surat Singh's struggle. Sikh organizations held a meeting at Chandigarh on February 24 and decided to hold a protest in Delhi to highlight the issue raised by Bapu Surat Singh, who has been on hunger strike since January 16, 2015.

Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab Politics and Sikh Issues [Sikh Siyasat Talkshow]

February 26, 2015

Sikh Siyasat's editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi talked to Prof. Manjit Singh (former spokesperson of Aam Aadmi Party Punjab) and Senior Journalist (retd.) Jaspal Singh Sidhu about Aam Aadmi Party's prospects in Punjab politics, possible strategy of the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab. In this talk show AAP's possible stand on Sikh issues was also discussed.

EcoSikh USA Donates Bus for Amritsar Cleanliness Drive

February 26, 2015

Amritsar, Punjab: EcoSikh, a Washington based organization, has launched a bus in Amritsar to help a volunteer group to clean the holy city. EcoSikh has also started a greening drive for the city with plantations at select spots. EcoSikh gifted a bus to Baba Kulwant Singh who has led a group of volunteers from nearby […]

India: Islamic State banned under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act

February 26, 2015

Indian government today declared it's banned the Islamic State (IS) and all its manifestations saying the organisation is recruiting "vulnerable youth" from India, posing a major security threat when such youths return to India.

Konan-Poshpora Gangrape: 24 Years of impunity; The Cry still lingers on as justice is yet to be served

February 26, 2015

A release by Kashmir Diaspora Alliance (KDA) says India’s 4-Rajputana Rifles of the 68th Amy brigade raped over 40 women in Kunan and Poshpora villages in Maqbooza Kashmir during the night of February 23-24, 1991. Following a massive public outcry, the police lodged an FIR vide no 10/1991 against the army under various criminal sections at a police station in Trehgam.

Swine Flu epidemic: More than 16K cases, 926 deaths registered in India; 36 deaths in Punjab, 22 in Haryana

February 26, 2015

Swine Flu epidemic is spreading across Indian subcontinent. As per reports the H1N1 virus has infested more than 16,000 people in the subcontinent where as 926 people have already died because of Swine Flu.

Swine Flu epidemic: More than 16K cases, 926 deaths registered in India; 36 deaths in Punjab, 22 in Haryana

February 26, 2015

Global response to atrocities by states and armed groups “shameful and ineffective”: Amnesty Report 2014-15

February 26, 2015

World leaders must act urgently to confront the changing nature of conflict and protect civilians from horrific violence by states and armed groups, urged Amnesty International as it launched its annual assessment of human rights around the world.

Delhi pollution worries EU: Diplomats asked to install air purifiers

February 26, 2015

Taking serious note of the grave reports about air pollution in India's capital city (Delhi) the European Union has directed its diplomats in Delhi to install air purifiers in their offices and residences at the earliest possible.