Kirpan

FSO Welcomes Kirpan Decision by UK, Initiative of Pakistan on Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

The Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) has welcomed the decision of British government to allow Sikhs to carry Kirpan without limitations of its size. FSO leaders Bhai Kuldeep Singh Chaheru, Loveshinder Singh Dallewal and Joga Singh said in a written statement that the Kirpan has special significance for the Sikhs and it is good that the government has decided to remove Kirpan from list of offensive weapons.

Sikhs’ Right to Keep Large Kirpan: UK to Amend Bill

MPs and Sikh representatives earlier today met with the Home Office Minister, Victoria Atkins responsible for the Offensive Weapons Bill (OWB) to finalise an agreement to legally safeguard the sale, possession and use of large Kirpans.

Sikhs in Canada: WSO Works to Introduce Kirpan Accommodation on BC Ferries

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada (WSO) has worked to implement a kirpan accommodation policy with BC Ferries after several Sikh passengers were told they could not wear their kirpans while travelling.

Venue Operator SMG Europe Agrees To Accommodate Sikh Kirpans: Sikh Council UK

One of the lead venue management company SMG Europe has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing kirpans at their venues in the United Kingdom.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation at Regina’s Evraz Place

World Sikh Organisation of Canada has helped implement a kirpan accommodation policy at Regina’s Evraz Place after a group of Sikhs were denied entry because of their kirpans this past summer.

Sikhs Allowed to Wear Small Kirpan on Domestic and International Flights in Canada

The Transport Canada has reportedly allowed Sikhs to wear small Kirpan on board on domestic and international flights. The exemption however is not applicable to fight to United States of America (USA).

Sikh Man Asked To Deboard The Bus In New Zealand For Wearing Kirpan

As per the media reports emanating from the island country of New Zealand an Amridhari Sikh man was asked to take off one of his kakkar (article of faith) Kirpan

Maryland Police Apprehends Sikh Youth For Wearing Kirpan In Public

As per the media reports emanating from USA a Sikh youth name Harpreet Singh a local residence of Baltimore city  in the state of Maryland was

Italian Sikh To Move European Court Of Justice To Challenge Kirpan Ban

After the Supreme court of Italy on last Monday last upheld the decision of the lower court to ban Kirpan (Sikh Articale of Faith) from wearing it in

Sikhs Mulling Legal Option Over Right To Wear Kirpan In Public Place, May Move To Karachi Court

After having failed to persuade the Pakistan government to allow Sikhs to wear Kirpan in public places, the Sikhs have decided to move court.

The Sword of Guru Gobind Singh (author: Prof. Puran Singh)

Every Sikh is to wear His Sword. Not his own. Kripan is a gift from the Guru. It is not an instrument of offence or defence; it is mind made intense by the love of the Guru. The Sikh is to have a sword-like mind. It is the visible sign of an intensely sensitive soul.

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.

Sikh Candidate Forced to Remove Kirpan & Kara in Haryana

A Sikh youth named Gurpreet Singh was not allowed to take part in an examination with Kirpan and Kara in Haryana.

Kirpan-carrying Sikhs told to leave store in Canada

Two elderly Sikh men were stopped by staff and security at a store in Canada and told they could not enter with their kirpans.

Ambala Kirpan Issue: High Court stays sessions judge’s order; Next hearing on Aug. 12

Acting on a petition moved by an Amritdhari Sikh from Ambala, the Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday stayed orders of Session court of Ambala regarding removal of Kirpan in court room. It is notable that a Sessions judge of Ambala had refused to record witness of a Sikh who was wearing a 'Kirpan'.

Ambala Sikh Kirpan issue: High court issues notice to Haryana secretary; Next hearing on May 12

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reportedly taken up a petition filed by an Amritdhari Sikh, who was dined to depose as a witness in the court because he was carrying a ‘Kirpan’. The High court took up the petition on Friday (May 09) and issued notice to the Haryana home secretary.

Ban on kirpans hard to justify [Editorial, NZ Herald/ Bay of Plenty Times]

The Supreme Sikh Council says the kirpan is one of five articles of faith to be worn by baptised Sikhs at all times and cannot be removed.

Sikh Kirpan to be accommodated at Canadian Missions Across the World

Brampton, Canada (April 15, 2014): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is pleased to announce the release of accommodation guidelines for the kirpan in Canadian embassies and consulates across the world. The WSO has worked with the Government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development to develop these guidelines.

Houston Sikh woman’s rights possibly violated by ban on Kirpans in IRS building

Houston, US (November 20, 2013): It is learnt that a Houston Sikh woman Kawaljeet Kaur has been fighting for her right to carry Kirpan into a downtown Houston federal building for nearly nine years and it appears now that the law may be on her side.

SGPC rues not allowing Amritdhari Sikh to board a bus at Davis city of California

Amritsar, Punjab (October 18, 2013): In a statement issued from it’s Amritsar based head office the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) has said that not allowing an Amritdhari Sikh student board a bus at Amtrak in Davis city of US state California was distressing.

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