August 2015 Archive

Patiala court frames charges against Jagtar Singh Tara, another in Rulda Singh Murder case

A Patiala court yesterday framed charges against by Jagtar Singh Tara and Ramandeep Singh Goldy in former Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (RSS) chief Rulda Singh murder case.

Harcharan Singh appointed as first Chief Secretary of SGPC amidst protest

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has appointed Harcharan Singh, former Deputy Chairman of Punjab and Sind Bank, as its first chief secretary for three years.

Census Data Highlights: Hindus 79.8%, Muslims 14.2%, 1.7% Sikhs in Indian subcontinent

The Government of India on today released the religious census data of 2011. According to the data, while Hindus constitute 79.8 per cent of the population, Muslims constitute 14.2 per cent. The proportion of Hindu population to total population of 121.09 crore in 2011 has declined by 0.7 percentage point (PP); the proportion of Sikh population has declined by 0.2 PP and the Buddhist population has declined by 0.1 PP during the decade 2001-2011.

Akshay Kumar’s stunt with Fire goes awry on the sets of ‘Singh is Bling’

Hindi film actor Akshay Kumar was reportedly injured while performing a stunt on the sets of his upcoming movie Singh Is Bling.

Inaugral Sikh Youth Leadership institute a success: WSO Canada

The World Sikh Organization of Canada's inaugural Sikh Youth Leadership Institute (SYLI) successfully concluded last week. After taking part in a rigorous application process, twenty Sikh youths between the ages of 18-25, from across Canada, including Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, were selected to take part in the program.

Police enters in Assam Gurdwara with Shoes; CM orders inquiry

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has ordered an inquiry into an incident in Guwahati, where the police had entered into a Gurdwara Sahib with shoes. Official sources said that the Joint Commissioner of City Police will conduct the inquiry and submit report within 7 days.

Aam Aadmi Party heading for possible split in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is heading for a possible split in Punjab, as two of its four MPs, Harinder Singh Khalsa and Dr Dharamvira Gandhi, are going to skip its Rakhar Puniya conference at Baba Bakala for a volunteer meet organised by sacked Amritsar leader Dr Daljit Singh.

Singh is Bling movie caught into controversy: Jathedar want filmmakers to remove offensive contents

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie "Singh is Bling" seems to be caught into a controversy as Akal Takht Jathedar Gurbachan Singh has raised objections against movie's promotional song and trailer that were recently released by the film makers.

SGPC likely to announce Harcharan Singh’s name as Chief Secretary today

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee is likely to announce the name of appointee for controversial seat of a Chief Secretary today. As per media reports the SGPC has convened a meeting of the executive committee for today (August 24) at Anandpur Sahib.

Sangharsh Committee want Jathedar to withdraw “Fakhr-e-Qaum” from Badal

A delegation of the Bandi Singhs Rihai Sangharsh Committee, formed to spearhead the movement for the release of Sikh political prisoners, yesterday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and demanded the withdrawal of “Fakhr-e-Qaum” title bestowed upon Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Sikh Council UK statement on protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies in Gurdwara Sahibs

At a meeting held at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall, Gurdwaras today agreed on a number of issues regarding a consistent approach towards booking of Anand Karaj in Gurdwaras. Sikh Council UK facilitated a meeting in partnership with Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall of Gurdwara parbhandaks to discuss protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies.

SGPC to hold World Punjabi Language Conference in October at Fatehgarh Sahib

Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has announced you to hold a World Punjabi Conference at Fatehgarh Sahib in October.

River Water Issue: Central Minister Uma Bharti refuses to intervene on Haryana’s behalf

BJP's Minister for water resources and river development at Centre, Uma Bharti, on August 21 refused to intervene in Punjab river water issue on behalf of state of Haryana.

Balwant Singh Rajoana writes to Indian President; Questions delay in deciding his execution

Sikh political prisoners Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana who is facing death penalty in former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh assassination case has written a letter to the President of India.

Tweets now appear in Google Search results

Now you can see Tweets in the Google search results as Google has added Tweets to their real-time search results on the desktop.

Bains brothers may join Aam Aadmi Party for 2017 polls, media reports

There are reports in the media that Bains brothers of Ludhiana are ready to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the 2017 Assembly elections. Bains brothers, Simarjit Singh Bains and his brother Balwinder Singh Bains, are currently members of the state assembly from Ludhiana.

SGPC move for Chief Secretary at Rs 3 lac per month plus perks raises suspicion

The secrecy and speed with which SGPC is pursuing the appointment of the “Chief Secretary”, a non-existent post in SGPC Act, is matter of grave concern.

Capt. Amarinder’s protest outside CM Badal house lacked strength; 21 MLAs, Many leaders stayed away

A section of Congress party leaders held a "demonstration" outside Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal's house yesterday. The 'gherao' demonstration turned to be a show by Captain Amarinder Singh.

Ragi Balbir Singh apologises after his video with Ashutosh went viral

Ragi Balbir Singh, who has been facing wrath of Sikh sangat as his video with controversial dera chief Ashutosh went viral over internet, has apologised to the Sikh sangat. In the video posted by Daily Sikh Updates Ragi Balbir Singh is seen in the video folding his hands and admiring Ashutosh.

Denied RTI on Black list of Sikhs, GK says Modi Sarkar behaving like Congress governments

DSGMC that the Indian government has denied to extend the details of "black list" of Sikhs and Modi Sarkar was acting like Congress party governments.

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