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World Sikh Organisation deeply concerned by proposed Niqab Ban

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by Bill C-75, the "Oath of Citizenship Act", introduced by the government last Friday, shortly before the closing of the parliamentary session until after the fall election. The Bill would prohibit the wearing of niqabs by Muslim women during citizenship ceremonies, requiring that all candidates be "seen and heard" reciting the oath of citizenship.

WSO Canada welcomes reversal of Airport Turban Screening Procedure

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the reversal of a recently introduced mandatory Explosive Trace Detection turban screening procedure at Canadian airports.

Australia: Sikh sangat marks 31st anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984 in Sydney

Sikh Sangat of Australia organised a “Shaheedi Samagam” last week to mark the 31st anniversary of ‘Ghallughara June 1984’ at Gurudwara Sahib of Glenwood (Parkley) in Western Sydney. The samgam was organised by the Gurdwara Sahib in association of the Sikh Federation of Australia and Australian Sikh Association.

New Turban screening procedure at Canadian Airports discriminatory: WSO

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by recent changes made to the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency's (CATSA) procedure for screening religious headgear, which came into effect on April 15, 2015. CATSA procedures now require the mandatory secondary security screening of turbans and other religious headgear.

National Sikh Campaign Hires Digital Agency to Develop Sikh Brand Online

The National Sikh Campaign (NSC) has taken a significant step towards one of the pillars of its larger awareness strategy, the creation of a website to act as an informational center for all those who seek to learn about the Sikh religion’s tenets and principles. NSC was formed last year to launch a major media based awareness campaign about Sikhism and Sikh identity in America.

Nabha jail inmates, staff to be benefitted from initiative of Germany based Sikh leader

Nabha jail inmates and staff will be benefitted from a humanitarian initiative undertaken by a Germany based Sikh leader Gurmeet Singh Khuniyan.

Now Facebook page of Sikh24 News blocked in India

Facebook pages of diaspora Sikh organisations and media networks are being blocked in India. After Sikhs For Justice, Neverforget84.Com and June 84 Movement, Facebook page of Sikh24.Com stands blocked in India.

Multi-faith Coalition Will Highlight Casteism at California Conference

The conversion of Indian minorities to Hinduism drew worldwide attention late last year when reports surfaced that converts only participated in the mass ceremonies known as “Ghar Wapsi” after they were threatened with loss of government benefits if they refused.

Sikh Genocide 1984: US court to hear arguments against Sonia Gandhi on Aug. 18

A US Federal Court of Appeals has calendared oral arguments in rights violation case filed against Sonia Gandhi for August 18. The lawsuit had alleged that Congress President was shielding, protecting and rewarding the perpetrators massacre of November 1984 when thousands of innocents Sikhs were killed in the aftermath of assassination of Indira Gandhi.

Historic Decision: Sikh Turban victory against U.S. Army

A federal court ruled yesterday that a Sikh college student must be allowed to enroll in Army ROTC without shaving his beard, cutting his hair, or removing his turban. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson acted in the case of Hofstra University student Iknoor Singh, who had been barred by the U.S. Army from enrolling in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program because of his religious practices.

Rethinking 1984 and the Indian State’s Relationship to Hindu Nationalism: SikhRI Webinar

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will be holding it's upcoming Webinar on topic: "Rethinking 1984 and the Indian State’s Relationship to Hindu Nationalism". This Webinar will be held on June 13 (Saturday) at 12 to 13:30 EST.

Sikh Colatition Launches Sikh awareness video in Central California

The Sikh Coalition has launched a new Sikh Awareness education video in California. Created in collaboration with the Fresno County Office of Education, the video will be offered as a resource to theUS’s 32 school districts – representing over 200,000 students. This educational video is the first of it's kind in the United States.

31 years Amritsar Massacre 1984: UK Sikhs and Kashmiris unite to condemn Indian agression and to reaffirm solidarity on freedom agenda

On the 31st anniversary of India's cowardly military assault on the Harimandar Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar in June 1984, Sikh organisations the Council of Khalistan, Akali Dal UK and Dal Khalsa delivered a Memorandum to the UK Prime Minister's residence urging the UK to revise its foreign policy toward India.

U.S. Congresswoman Lofgren Recognises Anti-Sikh Progroms and Sikh Political Prisoners in India

In remarks delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 3, the 31st anniversary of a disastrous Indian government assault on the Sikh Golden Temple, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on her colleagues to “honor those killed during the November 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms and massacre” and “honor the struggle of political prisoners in India today, including Mr. Surat Singh Khalsa.”

UK Sikhs condemn cold blooded murder of unarmed Sikh teenager by Jammu police

The Sikh Federation (UK) has condemned the shooting by police of on an unarmed Sikh teenager, Bhai Jagjeet Singh in Jammu. He was shot in the head and died on the spot.

Canada: VIBC not to hold future Bhangra events on Sikh genocide day

The announcement came after there was uproar over the event as it coincided with the June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib.

#SikhGenocide84 Remembrance March and Freedom Rally in London on June 7

Sikh Organizations of UK, under the banner of Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK), will be holding Ghallughara Remembrance March and Freedom Rally in London on Sunday June 07, 2015 to commemorate anniversary of June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib.

SikhRI’s Sidak Leadership Development Program in July at Khalsa Centre Mission, BC, Canada

Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program for young adults (17-40) seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. A two-week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, values and community through understanding bani (scripture), tvarikh (history), and rahit (discipline).

India Arrests Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Days After Congress Objected

Children of a California man on hunger-strike in India report their father, who has refused to eat for the past four months in demand for release of political prisoners, was arrested on June 1 and forcibly hospitalized in Ludhiana, Punjab despite a May 29 appeal on his behalf by six CA congressional representatives.

Gunfire at Sikh Gurdwara parking lot in Renton, Washington

Reports of gunfire at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib sent officers from several agencies to Talbot Road South on Sunday, Captain Ohashi from Kent Fire Department said.

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