February 2015 Archive

Jagtar Singh Tara sent to judicial custody; Supporters raised Khalistan slogans outside court complex

Bathinda, Punjab: The Bathinda police today presented Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara before a local court after the expiry of his police remand. The court duty ...

Oz Sikhs mark “Birthday” of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

Sikhs in Australia's Melbourne city held a samagam to mark birthday of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. The Samagam was organnized by Khalsa Shouni Plumpton with the support of Akhand Kirtani Jatha Australia, Khalsa Shouni Shepparton, Sikh Federation Australia, Dal Baba Bidhi Chand and Damdami Taksal Ranjit Gatka Akhara, besides certain other Sikh organizations.

Hindtva group VHP continues with controversial “Ghar Vapsi”; 35 Christians re-joined Hindu fold

Hindutva body Vishav Hindu Parishad is continuing with it's controversial religious re/conversion programme called "Ghar Vapsi". Reports say that a group of 35 people "re-converted" to Hinduism on Sunday (February 15). Hindutva body maintained that those who reconverted to Hindusim today were Hindus belonging to Dalit families who had converted to Christianity a few generations back.

Oz Sikh body files genocide complaint against Amitabh Bachchan

Just before his taking up the role of Cricket commentator during India- Pakistan match on February 15 in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, a criminal complaint has been filed against Amitabh Bachan in Australia seeking action against him for his alleged role in inciting and instigating genocidal violence against the Sikh community in November 1984 in Delhi.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike enters 32nd day; Sikh bodies vow to sharpen struggle

An elderly Sikh activist, Surat Singh Khalsa (83), is on hunger strike since January 16 seeking permanent release of Sikh political prisoners. As his hunger strike entered crossed 31st day on February 14, various Sikh bodies gathered in Ludhiana to extend him support.

Sikhs in Pakistan remember Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

Sikhs in Nankana Sahib (Pakistan) reportedly marked birth anniversary Sant Jarnail Singh Khalsa Bhindranwale. A samagam was organized by Sikh sangat at Gurdwara Janam Asthan (Guru Nanak Ji) at Nankana Sahib to remember great Sikh martyr of the 20th century.

BJP government in Haryana grants “clean chit” to controversial Sirsa godman in Arms training case

dman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa blames BJP’s hardline politics for his defeat from Rajaouri Garden

Defeated Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa blamed Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) for his defeat. It is notable that Manjinder Singh Sirsa was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party's Jarnail Singh Journalist with 10035 votes. He was the first Badal Dal Candidate to win the Assembly Elections Delhi of 2013.

Do not refuse if someone demands graft now, Arvind Kejriwal tells Delhiites

Addressing his supporters and the people of Delhi at Ram Lila ground in Delhi, during his oath taking ceremony on February 14, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told people to agree to demands of graft if demanded by government officials.

Twin attacks in Copenhagen leave one dead, six injured

Parts of Copenhagen were on lockdown last night after deadly twin attacks on the Danish capital on Feb. 14. A café holding an event in support of "freedom of speech" was attacked by two gunmen early on Saturday, leaving one man dead and three police officers injured.

Pakistan lodges protest with India over ceasefire violations, civilian killing

A day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned his Pakistani counterpart to break self-imposed deadlock in ties, reports in Pakistani Media says Indian army troops resorted to unprovoked firing along Line of Control in Azad Kashmir, killing a 60-year-old villager on Saturday (Feb. 14).

Christian school vandalised in Delhi: BJP leadership quick to give directions for action

A Christian convent school in Vasant Vihar (Delhi) was reportedly vandalised on Thursday (Feb. 12) night by masked men. Soon after the reports of vandalism came into light, Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi summoned Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi.

Jagtar Singh Tara’s remand extended for 2 days amidst protest by Sikhs in Bathinda court

The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate extended police remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara for two days yesterday. It is notable that Jagtar Singh Tara was presented before a Bathinda court on February 9 and he was sent to four-day police remand.

Sikh Research Institute Hosts Weekend Of Sikhi-Inspired Programs Across The GTA

The Sikh Research Institute Canada (SikhRI) will be hosting a series of events across the Greater Toronto Area this coming weekend. As part of their mission to provide educational resources to Sikhs as they lead a Guru-inspired life, the workshops will target different segments of the local Sikh community.

AAP leader Bhai Baldeep Singh questions effectiveness of SIT; Says Sikh genocide cases be handed over to International Court

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhai Baldeep Singh has raised question over the effectiveness of newly formed Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Central government of India.

Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala honors 45 Families of martyrs of Khalistan movement

Activists of Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwala reportedly honored 45 families of martyred Sikh freedom fighters of the current Sikh struggle with Siropao at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak on February 11.

Punjabi Language recognized for Medical Education (Dr. Harshinder Kaur on Punjabi Language)

Sikh Siyasat's presenter Gurpartap Singh talked to Dr. Harshinder Kaur about her efforts to get Punjabi language recognized in Medical education. She also talked about current situation of Punjabi language.

AAP leader HS Phoolka questions Punjab CM Badal on somersault on SIT for 1984 cases

A press release by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and senior lawyer advocate HS Phoolka says [o]n 28th January 2014, S. Parkash Singh Badal made a statement in district Muktsar “hardly any need for it (SIT probe) as several earlier high-level inquiries conducted on the matter have pointed towards the role of Congress leaders in this planned mass massacre of Sikhs".

WSO Supports Brampton Council Move to Introduce Moment of Silence

The World Sikh Organization of Canada supports Brampton City Council 's move to introduce a moment of silence, in place of a prayer, to commence council meetings. The WSO made submissions to Brampton City Council via a letter and by oral submissions today, endorsing the move, which was subsequently approved by council.

UK: Response to Sikh Manifesto may prove decisive in overall outcome of general elections

The Sikh Federation (UK) that is often referred to as the one and only Sikh political party in the UK has taken a huge step in producing and releasing a comprehensive 10-point manifesto three months before the General Election.

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