May 2015 Archive

Jathedars prohibit use of Mobile phones during Paath/Kirtan by Granthis/Ragis

In an importance directive issued from Akal Takht, five Sikh Jathedars on Wednesday issued a directing prohibition on use of mobile phone during the Akhand Paath or recital of Kirtan by the Granthis (priests).

CM Badal agrees to jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar; Positive response on Sikh political prisoners issue: Sangharsh Committee

Representatives of various Sikh organizations today met Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. According to a written statement released by Sikh organizations CM Badal has given “positive response” on the issue of Sikh Political prisoners.

AFSPA withdrawn from Tripura after 18 yrs, Draconian law still in force in Kashmir, Manipur & other areas

After a period of 18 years, the state government withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) was enforced in Tripura on May 28.

Hamid Nazir Bhat case: J&K Government must end use of pellet guns

Jammu and Kashmir authorities must prohibit the use of pellet-firing shotguns in policing demonstrations, as they are inherently inaccurate and indiscriminate, Amnesty International India said today.

How to Understand and Remember the Ghallughara 1984 Sikh Genocide Novemeber 1984

This is full recording of speech of Dr. Sewak Singh at Gurdwara Park Avenue Southall, UK. Dr. Sewak Singh explains how to understand and remember the Ghallughara (Sikh Genocide) of 1984.

Punjab Roadways bus conductor teaches hard lesson to eve teaser; Video goes viral; PTC reports negatively

A video clip showing a Punjab Roadways conductor and few others slapping a youth who was reportedly harassing female passengers has gone viral over social media. The incident reportedly took place on May 25 near Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali (Punjab).

USA: ASUCR Senate passes resolution recognising Sikh Genocide 1984

Associated Students of University of California Riverside (ASUCR) unanimously passed a resolution to recognize the Sikh Genocide of 1984. The resolution was passed in ASUCR meeting on May 26.

Sukhbir Badal has shares in Orbit, High Court told

A month after a 13-year-old girl died after her alleged molesters threw her off the bus owned by Orbit Aviation, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was today told that there were 67 private operators or “contract carriage permit holders”.

New Road to Hemkund Sahib, trek reduced by 4 KMs

A newly build motor road between Govindghat and Pulna, the 22-km trek to the Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib has been reduced by four km.

Sacramento rally in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s struggle for Sikh political prisoners [Detailed report]

Sacramento, CA: Genocide against minorities in India was a front-row topic at a Sacramento rally held on Friday in support of a Sikh hunger-striker. Bapu ...

Sikh bodies to hold Ghallughara (Sikh Genocide) remembrance march in Amritsar on 3 June

Sikh Youth Federation Bhindranwale (SYFB) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) have announced to hold ‘Ghallughara Remembrance March’ on June 3 in Amritsar. SYFB president Bhai Gurjinder Singh told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) that the march will commence from Gurudwara Sri Santokhsar Sahib on June 3 at 5pm.

Ludhiana Police fail to file charge in Sant Bhindranwale T-shirts case

Ludhiana police reportedly fail to present charge-sheet against Er. Mawinder Singh Giaspura in a case related to “recover” of T-shirts with Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s photo imprints. Police had booked Giaspura in this case on the complaint of a Shiv Sena leader Bajeet Jassian.

Mass support for vangaar march from Akal Takht to Hassanpur in support of Bapu Surat Singh

Sikh sangat led by Damdami Taksal Ajnala leaders held a “Vangaar March” from Akal Takht Sahib to Hassanpur, Ludhiana in support of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa's struggle for release of Sikh political prisoners. Before taking out the march Sikh sangat held Ardas at Akal Takht Sahib.

Bid to reinstate cat Gurmeet Pinky: Victim’s father writes to Chief Minister

Ludhiana resident Amrik Singh has written an open letter to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, seeking justice. Amrik Singh is father of Avtar Singh Gola, who was shot by police cat turned cop Gurmeet Pinky in 2001. Pinky was sentenced to imprisonment for life in this case in 2006, but he was prematurely released by Punjab government in May 2014.

Former Deputy Speaker Bir Davinder seeks CBI probe into Cat Pinky controversy

Bir Devinder Singh, Former Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly, has sought a CBI inquiry into the controversy surrounding bid to reinstatement police “black cat” turned cop Gurmeet Pinky. Gurmeet Pinky, a murder convict, was reinstated to Punjab police earlier this month but controversial order reinstating Pinky were later withdrawn.

If murder convicts in Babbar Bashir Mohammad case can be re-inducted to police, why not me: Gurmeet Pinky

Bid to reinstate murder convict Gurmeet Pinky to Punjab police force has highlighted the issue of state patronage to police officers involved in human rights violations in Punjab. Gurmeet Pinky, a “police cat”, was formally inducted to Punjab police.

Hold Sarbat Khalsa at Nankana Sahib on Nanakshahi Calendar issue: Sarna

Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) led by Sarna Brothers of Delhi has said that a “Sarbar Khalsa” should be convened at Nankana Sahib to sort out Nanakshahi Calendar controversy.

Waking Up to the Guru’s Words of Wisdom

A Word A Thought, or AWAT as it known, has become a part of my daily routine, as it has for the many thousands of subscribers across the world of the free email service that began in June 2014.

Cat-cop Gurmeet Pinky threatened victim family, police did not work on complaint

Amrik Singh, father of Avtar Singh Gola who was shot by police cat-turned-cop Gurmeet Pinki in 2001, has accused the city police of shielding Gurmeet Pinki.

Reinstatement of Gurmeet Pinky: Dal Khalsa lashes out at Sukhbir, police leadership of state

Dal Khalsa today expressed deep anguish and concern over the manner political as well as police leadership of the state was hoodwinking and deceiving the people either by maintaining studied silence or issuing contradictory versions on the controversial reinstatement of renegade Gurmeet Singh Pinki. The organization also blamed the media for not adhering to professional ethics and playing partisan role.

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