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June 2015 Archive

Govt. says no plans to get UNESCO’s Heritage site tag for Darbar Sahib

The Central government of India has reportedly clarified that there was no proposal to get Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) declared as World Heritage. There were speculations that the Central government has been ‘conspiring’ to take over control of Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) after getting UNESCO’s World Heritage site tag for the Sikh shrine.

Two Nishan-E-Sikhi Students Excel in IIT-JEE (Advanced) Exam

Khadur Sahib: Creating history in the field of science education, two students from Khadur Sahib based Nishan-e-Sikhi Institute of Science Studies (NESISS) running under the patronage of noted environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh Kar Sewa Wale, cleared IIT-JEE (Advanced) qualifying for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).

Where to buy S. Ajmer Singh’s new book “Ideological Encirclement of Sikhs after Massacre of 1984”

A new book by Sikh intellectual and historian S. Ajmer Singh was launched onJune 20 at Bathinda. The book titled “Teeje Ghallughare Ton Baad – Sikhan Di Sidhantak Gherabandi” (Intellectual Encirclement of Sikhs after the Massacre of 1984) was released by Senior Journalist S. Jaspal Singh Sidhu at a jam-packed hall at Teachers Home at Bathinda.

Hindutva clouds over history textbooks: HRD Ministry draws flak

As the ruling forces at the Centre move forward with their agenda to saffronize the history text books, Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD) faces flak. The HRD ministry came under attack after report of an NCERT meeting which decided to fix flaws in history textbooks. Some critics have termed it as an effort to saffronize history.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa shifted to Hassanpur amidst tight security

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on hunger strike since January 16 demanding the release of Sikh political prisoners, was discharged from PGI yesterday evening. He had been admitted to DMC Hero Heart institute in Ludhiana earlier this month from where he was shifted to PGI on June 18 after his health condition reportedly deteriorated.

Delhi Committee chief meets Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh GK and general secretary Manjinder Sirsa met Sikh Political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar at psychiatry ward of Guru Nanak Hospital. DSGMC officials also held a meeting with Bibi Navnit Kaur Bhullar, wife of Prof. Bhullar.

Sikhs in Washington Give Roaring Support to EcoSikh’s Environmental Agenda in Punjab

“You can have growth with less.” So begins Dr. Mohanbir Sawhney’s thoughts on environmental preservation in a constantly spending and extracting world economy at the annual EcoSikh Benefit Dinner in Washington, DC.

SADA Canada calls for a thorough inquiry of bombing Air India Flight 182

Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Canada) stands in solidarity with the families of Victims of Air Indian Flight 182 bombing. 30 years have gone by; the Canadian investigation has failed to bring perpetrators to justice. The Government of Canada continues to ignore repeated calls from Canadian Sikh organizations to put in place a Royal commission to get to the bottom of this crime.

Police gets Bapu Surat Singh shifted to Ludhiana from PGI

Fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who has been on hunger strike for more than 150 days now is reportedly re-shifted to Ludhiana this evening. He was shifted to PGI (Chanidgarh) few days back by the Ludhaina police.

Sikh youth found dead in canal in Jammu

The dead body of a Sikh youth was recovered from a canal in the Suchetgarh, reads a report by the Sikh Channel.

Declassification exposes Margaret Thatcher’s bias against Sikhs; Pressure mounts for Independent Public inquiry

More declassified papers from 1985 show Margaret Thatcher held a very one-sided view of Sikhs in the UK. As further revelations emerge it shows selling arms to India and breaking India’s link with the Soviet Union was critical to Margaret Thatcher and she was heavily influenced by pressure and misinformation from India that was trying to hide its Genocide of the Sikhs.

Dal Khalsa team meets Bapu Surat Singh, S. Simran Jeet Singh Mann at PGI

Dal Khalsa team comprising Kanwar pal Singh, Satnam Singh, Dr. Manjinder Singh, Ranvir Singh, Nobeljit Singh met Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa at PGI and inquire about his health and discussed the developments related to release of Sikh political prisoners.

Discrimination against Sikhs by Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club: DSGMC writes to NZ PM

The Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee has reportedly written a letter to Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to take steps to stop discrimination of Sikhs.

Sikh youth group leader meet S. Simranjeet Singh Mann

A delegation of Sikh Youth Front (SYF) comprising S. Papalpreet Singh, Shamsher Singh Koharhka and Pritpal Singh today met Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) president S. Simranjit Singh Mann to inquire about his health at Cardiac Centre of PGI, Chandigarh.

Badal helping Hindtva RSS to take over control of Takhat Hazoor Sahib: Sarna

In a statement issued today, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) president Paramjeet Singh Sarna took strong notice of yesterday’s meeting of Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib Board. Criticising Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), Sarna said that SAD (B) patron Parkash Singh Badal was responsible for handing over control of Takhat Hazoor Sahib to Hindutva fountainhead- Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh.

The Sikh Coalition introduces New Law and Policy Director

The Sikh Coalition is excited to announce our new Law & Policy Director, Arjun Singh. Arjun will replace Rajdeep Singh, who will depart to pursue a second graduate degree at the end of August.

World Sikh Organisation deeply concerned by proposed Niqab Ban

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by Bill C-75, the "Oath of Citizenship Act", introduced by the government last Friday, shortly before the closing of the parliamentary session until after the fall election. The Bill would prohibit the wearing of niqabs by Muslim women during citizenship ceremonies, requiring that all candidates be "seen and heard" reciting the oath of citizenship.

Interview with S. Ajmer Singh about his book Intellectual Encirclement of Sikhs after 1984 [FULL VIDEO]

Sikh Siyasat has talked to Sikh historian, thinker and author S. Ajmer Singh about his recently release book “Teeje Ghallughare Ton Baad Sikhan Di Sidhantak Gherabandi” (Intellectual Encirclement of Sikhs After Sikh Genocide of 1984. This is fourth book of an ongoing book series on Sikh Politics of 20th Century penned by S. Ajmer Singh.

Saffron Salvation: E-Book of first English Novel on 1984 Sikh Genocide Released Online

E-book version of “Saffron Salvation”, first English novel on 1984 Sikh genocide authored by UK based Simarjit Kaur, has been released online. It can be read on amazon.co.uk.

Intellectual Encirclement of Sikhs after Sikh Genocide 1984: New Book of Sikh historian S. Ajmer Singh launched

A new book by Sikh intellectual and historian S. Ajmer Singh was launched yesterday (June 20) at Bathinda. The book titled “Teeje Ghallughare Ton Baad - Sikhan Di Sidhantak Gherabandi” (Intellectual Encirclement of Sikhs after Sikh Genocide 1984) was released by Senior Journalist S. Jaspal Singh Sidhu at a jam-packed hall at Teachers Home at Bathinda.

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