June 2015 Archive

Govt’s allowed drug problem to become monster: SYP tells Rajnath Singh

Joining issue with Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who urged the Punjab's youth to shun drugs, the Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) asked him to take pain and find out as to why and who allowed this problem to become monster that’s ruining the lives of young generation.

Khalistan slogans raised in presence of BJP top brass during Anandpur Sahib foundation celebration

Pro-Khalistan slogans were reportedly raised at Anandpur Sahib in the presence of top leadership of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) during a function organised by the state government to mark 350th foundation day of Anandpur Sahib.

Hondh Chillar victims complain about delay in payment of compensation

Asking Manohar Lal Khattar led Haryana government to declare timeframe for the compensation that is to be given to them, the Hondh Chillar massacre victims yesterday threatened to self-immolate outside the residence of Haryana CM.

BJP through ADGP (Jails) trying to create hurdles in Bhullar’s parole, says Dal Khalsa

Dal Khalsa today strongly detested the reported opinion of state’s jail department headed by ADGP Rajpal Meena that granting parole to ex-militant Prof Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar could pose threat to peace in Punjab.

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa being transferred to PGI Chandigarh under police guard

The Ludhiana police is reported to have got Bapu Surat Singh Khasla discharged from DMC Hero Heart Hospital. He is currently being shifted to Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), commonly called PGI Chandigarh under police guard.

Akaal Channel Interview with H. S. Phoolka about closure of Case against Jagdish Tytler

Raghbir Singh, presenter of a UK based tv - Akaal Channel, recently talked to Advocate Harvinder Singh Phoolka about closure of case against Sikh genocide suspect Jagdish Tytler.

On UN Special Rapporteur report: India must act on UN expert’s call for justice for unlawful killings: Amnesty India

Over two years after a UN human rights expert raised serious concerns about unlawful killings and excessive use of force, India is yet to take concrete steps to address these violations and deliver justice, Amnesty International India said today.

Bid to create controversy?: Jail Dept. expresses adverse opinion on Prof. Bhullar’s parole

There are reports in media that Jail Department has opined that Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar who was transferred to Central Jail (Amritsar) few days back, should not be granted parole at this stage. As per reports Jail Department has opined that granting parole of Prof. Bhulllar might cause a “law and order problem in the state”.

Jalandhar youth allegedly ‘kidnapped’ in Thailand

Jalandhar youth Ajay Kumar has allegedly been kidnapped in Thailand and the kidnappers have demanded Rs 10 lakh as ransom.ACP (West) RPS Sandhu said Ajay’s brother Avinash had told them that Ajay and his friend Harkanwal Singh had gone to Thailand on a tourist visa and Harkanwal had “escaped to Australia” from there.

Those who oppose Yoga are traitors of country: says Haryana BJP Minister Anil Vij

Haryana's Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij yesterday said that all those opposing yoga were "traitors", and the mouths of such traitors should be "kept shut".

Bapu Surat Singh readmitted to DMC Hero Heart Institute few minutes after discharge

Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa was reportedly discharged by DMC Hero Heart Institute today but he was readmitted to the hospital by Ludhaina police.

Distance Turns Hurdle, Delays Jail Transfer of Sikh Political Prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera could not be transferred to Punjab yesterday. While the state governments of Punjab and Karnataka have already cleared his jail transfer from Gulbarga jail in Karnataka to Central Jail in Amritsar (Punjab), his jail transferred is delayed by some transportation hurdles.

Amritsar Police encounter: Victim family, SAD (B) leader allege Supari killing by cops

Speaking about the case, SAD leader, Sandhu said: “Today, Mukhjeet had met senior police officials to seek the arrest of the accused in the Gurdev murder case.” Calling the incident a “supari killing”, he also demanded a case of murder against the policemen involved.

WSO Canada welcomes reversal of Airport Turban Screening Procedure

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the reversal of a recently introduced mandatory Explosive Trace Detection turban screening procedure at Canadian airports.

SAD (Badal) leader shot dead in alleged police encounter at Mudhal village in Amritsar

A local leader of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) was reportedly shot dead in an alleged police encounter at Mudhal village. The incident took place on late Tuesday (June 16) evening.

Australia: Sikh sangat marks 31st anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984 in Sydney

Sikh Sangat of Australia organised a “Shaheedi Samagam” last week to mark the 31st anniversary of ‘Ghallughara June 1984’ at Gurudwara Sahib of Glenwood (Parkley) in Western Sydney. The samgam was organised by the Gurdwara Sahib in association of the Sikh Federation of Australia and Australian Sikh Association.

New Turban screening procedure at Canadian Airports discriminatory: WSO

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by recent changes made to the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency's (CATSA) procedure for screening religious headgear, which came into effect on April 15, 2015. CATSA procedures now require the mandatory secondary security screening of turbans and other religious headgear.

National Sikh Campaign Hires Digital Agency to Develop Sikh Brand Online

The National Sikh Campaign (NSC) has taken a significant step towards one of the pillars of its larger awareness strategy, the creation of a website to act as an informational center for all those who seek to learn about the Sikh religion’s tenets and principles. NSC was formed last year to launch a major media based awareness campaign about Sikhism and Sikh identity in America.

Simranjeet Singh Mann slams Sushma Swaraj on Lalit Modi and blacklist of Sikhs

The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) today lashed out at India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj for her alleged links with scam-tainted former IPL chief Lalit Modi.

Dal Khalsa lashes out at Indian state for Hurriyat Seminar ban; Oppressor state scared of (oppressed) minorities coming together, says Kanwar Pal Singh

The Dal Khalsa today hits out at chief minister of J&K and Punjab for following the dictations from New Delhi. Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh and chairman of Sikhs for Human Rights Harpal Singh Cheema said "the Hindutva party despite being in minority in Punjab and Kashmir was running the border states via New Delhi".

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