June 2015 Archive

[PICTORIAL] Thousands paid tributes to Shaheed Jashjeet Singh Jammu

Jammu: Bhog and Antim Ardas of Shaheed Jashjeet Singh Jammu was attended by thousands of Sikhs today. Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and representatives of ...

Jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners in Punjab irritates state BJP

State leadership of Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has expressed it’s displeasure over Punjab government’s decision to allow jail transfers of Sikh political prisoners related to Punjab, who were jailed in other states of Indian subcontinent.

Ammonia gas leak from tanker in Doraha (Ludhiana), 6 dead, more than 100 affected

At least six persons were killed and around 100 others were injured when an ammonia gas tanker leaked early today (June 13) at Doraha in Ludhaina.

After Prof. Bhullar, path cleared to jail transfer of Gurdeep Singh Khera

After the jail transfer of Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar to Amritsar (Punjab), there is likelihood that another Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera may also be shifted to some jail in the state. He is currently languishing in Gulberga Central Jail, Karnataka.

Wife meets Prof. Bhullar in Guru Nanak Hospital Amritsar

Bibi Navneet Kaur, wife of Sikh Political Prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, today arrived in Amritsar. She is reported to have met Prof. Bhullar in Guru Nanak Hospital this evening.

Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar admitted in Guru Nanak hospital after medical examination

Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar was reportedly admitted in Guru Nanak Hospital (Amritsar) after medical examination.

Prof. Bhullar shifted to Amritsar jail under heavy security; Place of detention to be decided after report of Medical board

Sikh political prisoner Professor Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar was transferred to Amritsar central jail from Tihar Jail, Delhi on today.

Book on Ideological Encirclement of the Sikhs after the Massacre of 1984 to be released on 20 June

A book on "Ideological Encirclement of the Sikhs after the Massacre of 1984" will be released on 20 June. The book titled "Teeje Ghallughare ton baad Sikhan di sidhantak gherabandi" is authored by Sikh intellectual and historian S. Ajmer Singh and published by Singh Brothers (Amritsar). This is fourth book of an ongoing book series - Vihvin Sadi Di Sikh Rajneeti (Sikh politics of 20th Century).

Accused of using derogatory language against Sikh Gurus, Trikshan Mehta thrashed by jail inmates

Trikshan Mehta, nephew of suspended Congress leader from Ludhaina, was reportedly thrashed by some jail inmates yesterday. Trikshan Mehta is facing charges under section 295-A and 153-A of Indian Penal Code for using derogatory language against Sikh Guru Sahib.

Prof. Bhullar likely to shifted to Amritsar

Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar is expected to arrive Amritsar late this evening. Sources said that he will be lodged at Central Jail in Amritsar, where necessary arrangements have already been made and a team of doctors and physiatrists is called by the jail authorities to examine the health condition of Prof. Bhullar.

When it comes to Sikhs Indian state and Media tries to kill a fly with a hammer: Simranjeet Singh Mann

Former MP and president of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) has written a letter to the Editor of The Tribune, making out a comment on newspaper's editorial on 6 June, 2015.

Storm damages “Darshal Sthal” at Dera Baba Nanak Indo-Pak border

A wind-storm reportedly damaged “Darshan Sthal” at Dera Baba Nanak Indo-Pak border. Darshan Sthal was a temporary structure formed at India-Pakistan border at Dera Baba Nanak to help Sikh devotees to see Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, which is located in Pakistan.

Jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar: Delhi govt. has completed all formalities, AAP leader Jarnail Singh Jouranlist

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi government has reportedly completed all formalities for jail transfer of Sikh political prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar in Punjab. The family members of Prof. Bhullar had applied for his jail transfer from Tihar Jail (Delhi) to Central Jail in Amritsar.

On DSGMC’s plea NHRC tells Law Ministry (GoI) to frame uniform policy for release of detainees: GK

Manjit Singh GK president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) today informed that on a matter taken up by the DSGMC, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Ministry of Law and Justice Government of India to formulate a uniform policy in all the states across the nation for premature release of prisoners convicted in different cases from time to time.

’17th century’ historic well found during digging in Anandpur Sahib

Digging being done around one of the oldest gurdwaras of Anandpur Sahib to expand it before the town's 350th foundation year celebrations has unearthed a centuries-old well, which is claimed as one of the four wells dug up by ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur.

Attacks on minorities and struggling nationalities on the rise under Modi rule

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples’ Movement (JKPM) has strongly condemned the killing of Sikh youngster Bhai Jashjeet Singh by Jammu police. Jashjeet Singh was shot dead by Jammu police on June 04. He was shot in head and he had died on spot.

Uttar Pradesh authorities must investigate killing of journalist: Amnesty India

The Uttar Pradesh government must set up a thorough, independent and impartial investigation into the alleged extrajudicial execution of a journalist by state police, Amnesty International India said.

Punjab clears jail transfer of Prof. Bhullar to Amritsar

The Punjab government has reportedly issued “no-objection” to Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar's transfer to Amritsar in Punjab. Prof. DPS Bhullar, a Sikh political prisoner, is undergoing imprisonment for life under TADA in Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Geelani invites Sikh groups on Seminar on How to Resist the Indian State Fascism

Terming the communal and fascist agendas of the new Indian government as deadly, Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference Syed Ali Geelani cautioned that if this nuisance is not collectively countered, besides Kashmiries, the existence and the identity of all the minorities of India will be in acute danger and their future will be very bleak.

‘Inviting Modi for Anandpur Sahib celebrations unreasonable’, Dal Khalsa raises serious objections

Slamming Badals, Dal Khalsa today raised serious objections for inviting the Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi on June 19 to participate in the mega event being celebrated on the occasion of 350 yrs of Khalsa's birthplace.

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