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Bomb Attack Essen Gurdwara: German Court sentences 3 teens to juvenile detention

Three German-born teens were on Tuesday (March 21) sentenced to up to seven years in juvenile detention for carrying out a “religiously motivated” bomb attack on a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Essen.

Sikh Federation (UK) gets Encouraging Feedback on Annual General Meeting

In the third week of September every year the Sikh Federation (UK) holds its’ annual National Sikh Convention. The origins of the Convention can be traced back to 1984 and for many years the convention has been continuously held at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street in Wolverhampton.

British Sikh Report 2017: 13% of Sikhs fell victims of hate crimes since Brexit

City Sikhs Network (CSN) today released fifth annual report called British Sikh Report (BRS) 2017.

Sikh Council UK Issue a briefing on EU Court Headscarves Judgment

Sikh Council UK today published a briefing on the Judgment handed down by the European Court of Justice regarding the legality of employers prohibiting of visible manifestations of religious belief in the workplace.

European Court of Justice ruling is deeply disturbing for Sikhs living in mainland Europe: Sikh Federation UK

Luxembourg based European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that employers with justifiable rules on ‘dress neutrality’ can ban workers from wearing any political, philosophical or religious symbols at work is deeply disturbing, said Sikh Federation UK in a statement.

Hate crimes against Sikh Americans must stop: American Sikh Council

The American Sikh Council has expressed concerns over the shooting of a 39 year old Sikh American man in the East Hill section of Kent, Washington.

Hate Crime: Sikh Man Shot Near Seattle in USA

A Sikh man (who has chosen to remain anonymous) was shot and injured late Friday in Kent, Washington.

UK Sikh Body Wants International community to take notice of extreme Hindu Nationalism in India

Sikh Federation UK, a UK Based Sikh diaspora group, has issued a written statement regarding rise of Hindu Nationalism in the Indian Sub-continent.

US Sikhs Combat a “Climate of Fear” with Food

Since 9/11, Sikhs have unfairly become targets of religious-based attacks. Hate crime reports from previous years have shown a troubling trend towards hate-motivated violence against Sikhs mistaken for Muslims.

USA: Sikh Coalition Issues Advisory on Protection of Gurdwaras

In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in hate crimes against Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish communities across the United States.

Amnesty’s Report Trashes India’s claim of being a “Great” Democracy: says Dal Khalsa

India’s claim for being a great democracy is mere farce and fraud, said Dal Khalsa. Sikh body statement says from Punjab to Kashmir, from Tamil Nadu to the North-East, incidents of rights violations are reaching gigantic proportions.

Politics Of Demonitization: Amnesty International Report Denounces India For Its Inhumane Economic Polices

UK based human rights group Amnesty International on Wednesday here today tabled a report under the heading of "Politics Of Demonitization" that elaborates

Indian Diplomats Creating Atmosphere of Intimidation under the Garb of Community Outreach in Canada: Sikhs For Justice (SFJ)

The increased activism of the Sikh diaspora in Canada for propagating their right to self determination has pushed the Indian state into defensive mode

Sikh man allowed to wear Kirpan to workplace in England

A Sikh man, working at an international telecom firm in the UK, has been given permission to wear kirpan to the workplace after initially being refused.

Sacramento Mayor Hails Sikhs For Helping Oroville Dam Evacuees

The mayor of the Sacramento (west) Christopher Cabaldon and Sacramento (east) Darrell Steinberg while acknowledging the contribution and zeal of the Sikhs

Gurudwaras in California Offering Shelter & Food to Oroville Dam Evacuees

Gurdwaras in California have offered shelter to thousands of evacuees of Yuba City following fears of Oroville Dam collapsing

Sikhs Across Canada Deliver Valentine’s Care Packages to Women’s Shelters

For the fourth year in a row, Sikhs across Canada, in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada, joined to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to approximately 1500 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

Surge In Atrocities Against Dalits and Muslims Under Modi Regime: USCIRF Report

America based civil rights group USCIRF United State Commission on International Religious Freedom last week on Wednesday tabled a report in which it has stated

Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs Open Their Doors To Oroville Dam Evacuees in Northern California (USA)

More than 180,000 people in Northern California were ordered to evacuate late on Sunday due to erosion of the emergency spillway in the nation’s tallest dam. Several Sikh Gurdwaras in the area opened their doors to people in need of places to spend the night.

United Sikhs Connecticut Chapter Started in Norwich (USA)

Despite of the weather conditions "United Sikhs" Volunteers showed up to serve food in "Community Meal program" started by Lee Memorial Church in Norwich.

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