Commemorating First Sikh Gurdwara in North America

September 22, 2015

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation has organized a walking tour this weekend to highlight some of the lesser known stories of the South Asian community’s history in Kitsilano.

A conversation about Sikh Education: SikhRI webinar on Sept. 26

September 22, 2015

Sikh Research Institute's upcoming webinar will focus on Sikh Education. "A conversation about Sikh Eduction" webinar will be conducted on September 26, 2015 from 12 to 1:30 pm EDT.

Sikh Historian S. Ajmer Singh’s speech at Surrey (Canada)

September 22, 2015

Sikh Historian S. Ajmer Singh visited Canada in August-September 2015 to release and introduce his book "Ideological Encirclement of Sikhs after the Massacre of 1984". This speech was delivered by S. Ajmer Singh during book release function held at Surrey.

Patiala court withdraws summons issued to Guru Granth Sahib

September 22, 2015

A Patiala court has reportedly withdrawn the summons that were issued to Guru Granth Sahib. Taking back the wrongfully issued summons the court reissued the same to the managing committee/manager/head granthi of Gurdwara Sahib of Maddo Majra village.

Balwant Singh Rajoana want Indian President to take decision on plea against his execution

September 22, 2015

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has once again said that President of India should decide the petition moved by Shiromani AkalI Dal (Badal) and Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) against his execution without any further delay.

GGS Study Circle’s conference vow for Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiyat

September 22, 2015

Writers, Students, teachers and leaders from around the state who gathered here today on call of Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle resolved to work for development of Punjabi language and Gurmukhi script. Issuing an emotional appeal to all Punjabis to maintain the prestige and glory of Punjabi language, the gathering unanimously passed seven resolutions urging government to implement usage of Punjabi at all levels including Judiciary and legislature.

Langar Week goes international from Oct. 5 to 11

September 22, 2015

A press release by the organizers of “The Langar Week” says that the event of ‘the langar week’ was a huge success last year with over 30 events across the UK. The event was also supported by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband.

Sikh Federation UK puts forward 5-point Panthic agenda for uniting Sikh Organizations worldwide

September 22, 2015

One of the main announcements at the Sikh Federation (UK) Annual National Sikh Convention over the weekend was the announcement of the setting up of the Federation of Sikh Organisations (Europe) and the Federation of Sikh Organisations (International).

Sikhs irked over reinstatement of Uttam Chand as SSP of Jammu

September 22, 2015

The state government of Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly ordered to instate Uttam Chand as SSP of Jammu. He was transferred from Jammu after Jammu police had used gun-force against Sikh youth, killing one young Sikh, back in June. Sikh organizations have been strongly condemned government's decision to reinstate Uttam Chand.

Special Report on Sikh Federation UK’s annual Convention

September 22, 2015

Over 10,000 Sikhs attended the Annual National Sikh Convention organised over the weekend by the Sikh Federation (UK) at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton.