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Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run and Walk to Honour Oak Creek victims

Today marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic Oak Creek, Wisconsin shooting, which left six innocent worshipers dead and several others severely injured.

United Sikhs holds Annual Sikh Summit 2016

A newsletter by the United Sikhs states that from July 11, 2016 through July 13, 2016, United Sikhs, joined by students of the organization's Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid Academy (AHAA), met with Congress members and their staff to speak about issues affecting the Sikh community.

Sikh Press Association to hold free media workshop in Mississauga on August 17

The Sikh Press Association (SikhPA), a UK based group, has announced to hold a media workshop in Mississauga on August 17 at Dixie Gurdwara.

Protest against RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s UK visit on July 30: FSO

The Federation of Sikh Organizations (FSO) has announced to hold a protest against Rashtrya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during his visit to England.

Sikh summer camp hailed a ‘huge success’

A Sikh youth summer camp has been hailed a 'huge success' by organisers. From Monday (July 25) until Wednesday (July 26) 180 children took part in a number of activities at the Singh Sabha Slough Sports Centre in Stoke Poges Lane.

UK Communities Minister Lord Bourne visits Southall Sikh Gurdwara; Condemns racism

A release by Department of Communities and Local Government, UK states: [o]n his first visit as a Government Minister for integration, Lord Bourne met with local activists at the largest Gurdwara for the Sikh community outside of India.

Ban and Restrictions lifted from International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) across Europe

On 18 March 2016 the UK Government lifted the ban on the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) following a legal challenge by leading figures in the Sikh Federation (UK) and historic debates in the House of Commons and Lords.

Two Soldiers Take Next Step in Fight for Equality: Sikh Coalition

As per the Sikh Coalition, [o]n July 21, 2016, Specialist Harpal Singh successfully graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. During the ceremony, he was honored and given the “Soldier of the Cycle” award for being one of the best soldiers in his company.

Indian Film Censor Board denies clearance to Punjabi movie “Toofan Singh”

According to a written press release by the makers of upcoming Punjab movie, Toofan Singh, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), India has denied clearance certificate to the move.

Canadian Sikh Bikers raise over $60K for Cancer Foundation

“This is a totally committed and passionate group of community members,” said Allan Mugford, Canadian Cancer Foundation’s regional director.

Film to shed light on turbaned ‘American’ soldier’s fight for rights

Of the 54 years of his life that Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind spent in the United States of America, 19 were spent fighting the US laws to acquire American citizenship and for the rights of Indo-Americans.

National Sikh Campaign Raises $125,000 for Media Campaign in America

Sikhs of Salt Lake City came together to support National Sikh Campaign’s media initiative to educate Americans about Sikhs and Sikhism.

Sikh group files $ 1 million defamation suit against Capt. Amarinder in Canada

Rights body Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), which had earlier managed to block Punjab Congress president captain Amarinder Singh's canvassing among Punjabi NRIs in Canada for ensuing Punjab assembly election by filing a complaint with Canadian authorities, has now filed a defamation suit of one million dollars against him in Canada for linking the body to Pakistan's ISI.

Sikh Showcase Event in Parliament is a Roaring Success: Sikh Coalition UK

ikh Council UK initiative to showcase the good work of a range of Sikh organisations in the Members Dining Room in the Houses of Parliament, London was acknowledged as a roaring success by parliamentarians, organisations and community representatives at the event held today.

American Sikh Council expresses distress over attack in Nice (France)

The American Sikh Council (ASC) has expressed distressed by the brutal act of violence carried out during the celebration of Bastille Day in the city of Nice, France on the July 14, 2016.

US TV News Channel apologises for terming Sikh tourist as terrorist in CC

A US TV News Channel has apologised for labeling a Sikh tourist in Chicago as "terrorist" in closed caption. The ABC 7 News said that it was not an intentional mistake and the closed caption provider committed the mistake and joined the CC provider company in apologising to Manpreet Bal.

Sikhs in mainland Europe express concern about the UK leaving the EU: Sikh Federation UK

Sikh Federation (UK) said in a written press release that its' representatives visited the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium in the last few days and met with Sikh representatives and the Sangat from across Europe, including France.

United Sikhs Kicks Off Its 3rd Annual Advocacy & Humanitarian Aid Academy

As per a recent release by the Untied Sikhs, the US based NGO kicked off its third annual Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid Academy in Washington, D.C on July 6.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau praises Sikh farmer who saved drowning girl with his Turban

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has praised a Sikh farmer, who had saved a girl from drowning using his turban. Avtar Singh Hothi, a 65-year-old farmer from Kamloops, British Columbia, had used his turban to save the teen who had fallen into the cold waters of North Thompson River close to his farm.

Sikh man saves drowning girl using turban in Canada

A Sikh man is being hailed as a hero in Canada after he saved a teenage girl from drowning by using his turban to pull her out of a frigid river.

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