February 2015 Archive

Delhi pollution worries EU: Diplomats asked to install air purifiers

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.

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan faces US court summons in lawsuit related to Sikh genocide

Washington, DC: A Los Angeles based US federal court has issued summons to Bollywood Actor Amitabh Bachchan in a human rights lawsuit related to Sikh ...

EcoSikh Joins World Bank in Working to End Extreme Poverty

EcoSikh board member Suneet Singh Tuli and EcoSikh program manager Sumeet Kaur last week joined a roundtable discussion for faith-based organizations, hosted by Dr. Jim Yong Kim, President of the World Bank.

Mann Dal gears up for Dhuri bypolls; List of 4 ticket asparants sent to party high command

Shiromani Akali Dal Amrtisar (Mann) led by former MP S. Simran Jeet Singh Mann has announced to contest Dhuri bypoll. Party leaders, including district presidents, held a meeting at Sangrur on February 23. The meeting was presided over by former MP and party vice president Dhian Singh Mand.

Chandigarh court directs Burail jail administration to present Jagtar Singh Tara on Feb. 27 hearing

The Burail jail administration reportedly denied to present Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara before a local court in Burail Jail break case on February 24. Appearing for the jail administration deputy superintendent of Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail told the court that the Administrator of Chandigarh has placed a prohibitory orders under section 268 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr. P.C.) prohibiting Jagtar Singh Tara's removal from the Burail Jail.

Inter-varsity Gatka Championship at Punjabi University from March 25 to 27

A press release by World Gatka Federation says Punjabi University Patiala will host third all India Inter-University Gatka (Men & Women) prize money tournament-2015 from March 25 to March 27 at university campus in which more than two dozen university Gatka teams would vie for championship.

AAP government cuts power tariff by 50% for small users; Promises 20K litres free water per month

AAP leader and Delhi Dy-CM Manish Sisodia also announced that the AAP government will waive off water and sewer charges for families using 20,000 litres of water.

Simranjeet Singh Mann releases poster of upcoming movie The Mastermind Jinda and Sukha; Film releasing on June 5

Makers of upcoming Punjabi movie "The Mastermind Jinda and Sukha" reportedly release the poster of their film in Chandigarh on February 24 amidst tight police security. The films was previously named as "Ankhy Yodhey".

Sikh Gurdwara Langars feed Britain’s homeless

As per media reports many homeless people in the UK receive free hot meals and vital supplies on a regular basis from Gurdwara langars. The Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall, thought to be the biggest Sikh Gurdwara outside of India, revealed to BBC that they serve about 15,000 meals every week.

In-Depth: Booked for blasphemy, US citizen questions SGPC’s authority regarding publication of Guru Granth Sahib

A US citizen, who faces a complaint under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging (so-called) monopoly of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for printing/ preparing Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib.

Punjabi Cultural Council calls upon to curtail exorbitant spending on celebrations

With a view to curtail excessive expenditure rolled lavishly on marriages or other related ceremonies the Punjabi Cultural Council has stressed upon to adopt certain novel and cost effective measures as social reforms and asked the Punjabi society to send messages or e-cards through social media instead of costly invitation cards to invitees.

Pakistani Boat incident: Coast Guard DIG shunted out pending Board of Inquiry’s probe

In an apparent back-fire from angry government, the Coast Guard DIG B K Loshali lost his position as the chief of staff at north-west region. It is notable that DIG B K Loshali had contradicted the government's version on the explosion on board a Pakistani vessel.

Suspected Swine Flu patients, a harassed lot: alleges Aam Aadmi Party Ludhiana

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ludhiana has accused the administration and health authorities of being totally negligent and unmindful of the woes of even suspected Swine Flu patients. AAP Ludhiana Convenor Ahbaab Singh Grewal said that Swine Flu patients have to run from pillar to post to even to get admitted in a hospital.

Dera Sauda Sirsa followers serve ultimatum on Punjab government to lift ban from MSG: The Messenger

Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim's followers have come out openly demanding removal of ban from their godman's moive MSG: The Messenger of God. The movie, which is termed as a lengthy advertisement by most of the film reviewers, was banned by Punjab government few weeks ago.

Fire breaks out at Leicester Gurdwara; Saroops of Guru Granth Sahib and Sangat taken out safely

Fire broke out today at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib localted at East Park Road in Leicester. The flames were spotted at around 11.15am from top story of the Gurdwara Sahib building, which is only used for storage . Five fire crews and an aerial ladder platform were called to the scene.

British Army considering creation of Sikh regiment

Bhai Amrik Singh, the Chair of the Sikh Federation (UK) said: "We welcome this announcement. It is a shame it has come so close to the General Election, but we will urge any future UK Government to make this a reality. Prince Charles confirmed his support to us a few months ago and it is good politicians are now beginning to see the logic. Better late than never."

Aam Aamdi Party Punjab postpones contact campaign “Haal Punjab Da, Dard Punjab Da” by 2 days

A press release by the Aam Admi Party says that Punjab unit of AAP was to start its mass contact programme under the banner of “Haal Punjab Da, Dard Punjab Da” on February 26, 2015, but the programme stands postponed.

Aam Aadmi Party MLAs, activists-police clash: FIR registered against two AAP MLAs in Delhi

An FIR has been registered against two AAP MLAs and their supporters, six of whom have been arrested, over a violent clash with police at Burari police station in north Delhi on 20 February which left 15 people injured.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike crosses 38th day; No significant progress on Sikh political prisoners’ case

An elderly Akali activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa (82) is on continuous hunger strike since January 16. He is demanding release of Sikh political prisoners, jailed in India, who have completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences.

Pak security forces freed Sikh trader after fire-fight near Afghan border; A guard lost life

Pakistani security forces and tribal guards reportedly rescued a Sikh trader on Saturday (Feb. 21) after engaging his kidnappers in a fierce gun battle. The trader was kidnapped around two months earlier from the Dalbandin area of Balochistan.

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