The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

October 26, 2020

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

Sikh Vichar Manch Raises Alarm Over Proposed Private Publication of Dr. Gurbhagat Singh’s Works

August 17, 2020

The Sikh intellectuals and academicians have opposed the publishing of Dr. Gurbaghat Singh’s English translation of Granth Sahib by some individuals saying such exercise will mar the authenticity of the great work done by the late Sikh scholar. The media reports last week said that some academicians who kept their hold on the translation work are out to publish it hurriedly, perhaps to take the credit for themselves.

Afraid of Pinning Down Government Media Accuses Minorities of Corona Spread

May 2, 2020

In a joint statement Sikh intellectuals, activists, journalists and lawyers today protested that instead of holding the Modi government guilty for a sudden lockdown that trapped unaware crores of migrant labor and other people at several places, the pro-Hindutva media outlets that earlier targeted Tabligh Jamaat and now accused the Sikh pilgrims of the spread of coronavirus in Punjab.

SGPC Offering Free Education to Police Wards is a Slavish Act: Sikh Vichar Manch

April 24, 2020

The announcement of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that recognizing “yeoman services” rendered by the Punjab police personnel during coronavirus curfew, their wards would be given free education in various para-medic courses at its Health University is a sheer expression of slavery mentality and ignorance of prevailing reality on the ground, the Sikh Vichar Manch (SVM) said in a written statement issued today.

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Police’s Overreaction on Patiala Sabzi Mandi Incident

April 15, 2020

That incident could have been avoided if the police had taken action as per law instead of provoking them with aggressive moves at the exit gate of the market, they added.

CAA, NRC, NRP : VIDEO REPORT OF PROTEST IN CHANDIGARH

January 3, 2020

A demonstration was organised by various organisations at Sector 17, Chandigarh on January 1, 2020.

‘Kagaz Nahin Dikhayenge’: Citizens Against Divide to Hold Protest Meeting in Chandigarh on 1 Jan

December 31, 2019

A large number of organisations pertaining to students, youth, workers, including intelligentsia and social activists held an emergency meeting in the wake of ongoing region-wide protests against the pending resolve of government of India to implement Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR).

‘Kagaz Nahin Dikhayenge’: Citizens Against Divide to Hold Protest Meeting in Chandigarh on 1 Jan

December 31, 2019

Advo. Rajwinder Singh Bains About Prof. SAR Geelani, Kashmir and Human Rights

December 24, 2019

Speaking during this event Advocate Rajinder Singh Bains recalled the contribution of Prof. SAR Geelani on the issue of political prisoners; and also spoke about Kashmir struggle and human rights issues.

PIL in Punjab High Court Seeks Justice in 8,257 Cases of Enforces Disappearances and Fake Encounters

December 20, 2019

Punjab & Haryana High Court hears a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) identifying over 8,257 cases of enforced disappearances. These persons were killed in fake encounters by Indian forces in Punjab during 1980s-90s period in Punjab.