June 2015 Archive

Amnesty International India to launch new report on human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir

Amnesty International India informed Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) about it's plan to launch a major new report on lack of justice and accountability for human rights violations by security force personnel in Jammu and Kashmir.

As an extraordinary cop, I should be reinstated: Pinky pleads in High Court

Holding hearing of reinstatement plea of controversial dismissed cop Gurmeet Pinky, the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday directed Pinky to produce a Supreme Court order upholding his conviction in a 2001 murder case.

The True Story Of Kanishka Bombing: Special report by Qaumi Awaaz Radio

Melbourne based Qaumi Awaaz Radio recently aired a special report on Air India flight 182 bombing, commonly called as the Kanishka bombing.

India: New Telecom policy allows snooping, but claims to ‘respect’ privacy

India's Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad recently said that the Government is working on a new regulatory framework that will intercept, monitor and track phone calls and messages while respecting the privacy of its users.

Two Sikh bikers killed in mishap while returning from Hemkunt Sahib

Two Sikh pilgrims reportedly died while returning from Sri Hemkunt Sahib yesterday when their motorcycle was hit by an unknown vehicle on Rishikesh-Badrinath highway in Tehri district.

Punjab BJP pretends to be upset over jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners

The Punjab state unit of the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) pretends to be upset at the transfer of Sikh political prisoners lodged in jails of other states to Punjab. Notably two Sikh political prisoners, namely Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and Gurdeep Singh Khera have been recently transferred to Central Jail Amritsar from Tihar jail Delhi and Gurberga Jail Karnataka respectively.

Sikh Genocide 1984 case: AAP alleges deal between Congress, BJP over Jagdish Tytler’s involvement

An AAP MLA alleged that the Narendra Modi government was trying to "save the culprits who are related to their 'parivaar'."

CM Badal alleges victimisation on allegations of rampant drugs abuse in Punjab

It seems that Central minister Thawar Chand Gehlot's statement terming Punjab as number one state in drugs abuse continues to “hurt” Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Gehlot Central minister for social justice and empowerment had stated that that Punjab ranked number one in the country in consumption of drugs. He was addressing a joint press conference with CM Badal on June 26 at Hoshiarpur.

India recalls High Commissioner in New Zealand after wife accused of assault

India has recalled its high commissioner to New Zealand Ravi Thapar following allegations that his wife assaulted a member of his domestic staff.

Bhai Kulvir S. Barapind’s Torture: US court dismisses case against India; ICAAD moves appeal

International Centre for Advocates Against Discrimination ICAAD is reportedly representing, on appeal, a Sikh political activist in India who is seeking damages in U.S. Courts from the Government of India and Punjab Police for being tortured while in police custody.

Jagtar Singh Tara alleges harassment by Burail Jail authorities, Begins hunger strike

Sikh Political Prisoner Jagtar Singh Tara has alleged that he was being harassed by jail authorities. Bhai Tara, who was deported to India by Thai authorities in January this year, is currently lodged in Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail.

Central Minister, Punjab CM face-to-face on Drugs abuse in Punjab

BJP's Central minister for social justice and empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal came face- to face on drugs abuse issue during a press conference held at Hoshiarpur yesterday.

Master Tara Singh shaped the destiny of Sikhs after 1947: Charanjit Atwal

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) organized a function at Ludhiana on June 25 to mark birth anniversary of Akali leader Master Tara Singh. SAD (B) leaders demanded a memorial of Master Tara Singh.

Wales man held guilty of trying to kill Sikh dentist

A Wales court has held a man guilty of attempt to murder for attacking a Sikh dentist with a machete at North Wales' Tesco Mold supermarket in January, a media report said on Friday.

No fresh FIR against Jagdish Tytler for trying to influence witnesses: CBI tells Delhi court

New Delhi: Sikh Genocide accused and Congress leader Jagdish Tytler continues to enjoy “good-sight” of India's premier investigative agency- the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI).

Sikh Federation UK reminds British Media about it’s duties

The Sikh Federation (UK) has today asked why the mainstream media has turned a blind eye to the 40th anniversary of the State of Emergency in India and why they are not reporting that Margaret Thatcher refused to criticise Indira Gandhi.

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera shifted to Amritsar jail

Sikh political prisoner, Gurdeep Singh Khera, was brought to Punjab from Karnataka early this morning.

Sikh Yatris visit Gurdwara Sacha Sauda in Pakistan; Demand soft visa policy

Sikh Yatrees who are currently on pilgrimage to Pakistan visited historic Gurdwara Sacha Sauda on Tuesday (June 24).

Students’ team from USA study the concept of ‘langar sewa’

Getting up as early as 3.30 am, bathing and then heading to participate in ‘sewa’ at the [Darbar Sahib], the 16 undergrad students from Michigan University, USA, are trying to study one of the most efficient and largest community-kitchen programmes of the world.

Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara holds vigil in honor of SC church shooting

A candlelight vigil was held in suburban Milwaukee last night to honor the nine people killed by a gunman last week at an historic black church in South Carolina.

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