Punjab

Six Sikh devotees died, 32 injured, in tragic mishap near Anadpur Sahib

Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (March 27, 2013): The celebrations of the Holla Mohalla started at Sri Anandpur Sahib on March 26, 2013 but there is a tragic news also. At least six Sikh pilgrims were reportedly killed while 32 others injured on Tuesday night when the tractor trolley in which they were travelling fell into a gorge near Anandpur Sahib.

Sadda Haq Punjabi Movie set to hit cinemas across Punjab on April 5

Chandigarh, Punjab (March 24, 2013): Sadda Haq, an upcoming movie, based on events of 1980-90s in Punjab, is scheduled to be released worldwide on April 05, 2013. As per information available with Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) the movie is going to be screened in 25 Cinemas across Punjab and Chandigarh.

Youth of Punjab facing multiple challenges: Dal Khalsa chief

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (March 21, 2013): Referring to the incident of thrashing of women, her father and brother in a brutal manner and in full public view by Tarn Taran police, Dal Khalsa chief H S Dhami said its utter failure of the political leadership in disciplining the police force.

Gurbani TV Serial controversy – Jalandhar Police registered FIR against Colors TV channel u/s 295-A

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 17, 2013): It is learnt that the Jalnadhar police registered an FIR against Hindu TV Channel named Colors TV for hurting religious sentiments of the Sikhs on the basis of a complaint by some Sikh activists, who have objected to the proposed telecast of an upcoming Hindi serial named Gurbani.

Two Punjab cops booked, arrested, remanded for six days for publically beating Dalit girl

Tarn Taran/ Amritsar, Punjab (March 13, 2013): It is learnt that on March 12, 2013 two Punjab police cops were booked and arrested on the charge of assault and molestation, as they had beaten up a Dalit girl on March 7, 2013 who had approached them for help after being sexually assaulted.

SGPC to build Sarai for displaced Afghan Sikh families for stay during visit to Darbar Sahib

Amritsar, Punjab (March 10, 2013): According to media reports the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has decided to construct a serai or niwas for Afghan Sikh families, who were reportedly displaced from Afghanistan following the internal strife in that country.

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

Ropar/Ambala (March 5, 2013): It is learnt that an Ambala court has acquitted Piara Singh Bhaniara for publishing a controversial book titled “Bhav Sagar Samunder Amarbani Granth”.

Kalgidhar Trust expresses grief over unfortunate accident in which 12 Akal Academy student lost lives

Baru Sahib/Ludhiana (March 04, 2013): The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib that runs various Akal Academy Schools, has expressed sympathy with families of school children who died in a road mishap near Jalandhar in Punjab.

Car, auto-rickshaw collied in Nabha; Four School children reportedly injured

Nabha/Patiala, Punjab (March 04, 2013): It is learnt that a collusion between an auto-rickshaw and a car took place at Nabha near Patiala on Monday morning (March 04, 2013). The auto-rickshaw was reportedly carrying school children.

Tragic collusion between an Akal Academy School Bus and Truck near Jalandhar; 12 children reported dead

Jalandhar, Punjab (March 04, 2013): The week at Jalandhar in Punjab has started with a tragic collusion between a school bus and a truck. The collusion has reportedly resulted in death of 11 children.

Suspend PTU VC Dr Rajneesh Arora for applying Hindutva monolithic agenda : Dal Khalsa to Governor, Punjab

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 25, 2013): In the backdrop of Delhi police registering the FIR against seven Punjab Technical University (PTU) functionaries for cheating students, the Dal Khalsa has asked the Governor and Chancellor of the University to suspend Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajneesh Arora from the post immediately.

Moga bypoll: 70 percent voting reported

Moga, Punjab (February 23, 2013): There are reports of 70% voting in Moga By-election that was conducted today. 

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

Bathinda, Punjab (February 22, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been exempted from personal appearance in a case of blasphemy under Section 295-A (Indian Penal Code) against him. 

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

Bathinda, Punjab (February 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News the Bathinda city and surrounding areas in Punjab have been turned into police camp in wake of February 22, 2013 court appearance of Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

David Cameron visits Darbar Sahib & Jallianwala Bagh; says 1919 killings was shameful

Amrtisar, Punjab (February 20, 2013): British Prime Minister David Cameron today visited Sri Amritsar in Punjab and paid obeisance at the holiest shrine of Sikh religion Golden Temple where he was presented a robe of honour.

Jalandhar rape case: Dal Khalsa expresses grave concern over the continuous incidents of sexual assaults against women

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 09, 2013):  Expressing grave concern over the continuous incidents of sexual assaults against women through out India, the Dal Khalsa's general secretary Dr Manjinder Singh and youth wing's head Ranvir Singh said the Jalandhar incident in which a 14 year old girl has been reportedly gang-raped has once again shamed the society. They said such brutal incidents were reflection of degradation that has crept into our patriarchal society. 

Heavy Pollution of Buddha Nullah: Delay in clean up worries IHRO – Likely to knock at the doors of High Court

Ludhiana, Punjab (February 7, 2013): It is learnt that the International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO) has expressed great concern over the lackadaisical approach of the administration to get Buddha Nullah cleaned up.

Study revealed that Chemical, Radiation & Biological Toxicity Rampant in Punjab

Bathinda/Ludhiana, Punjab (February 07, 2013) According to certain media reports: after discovery of high levels of uranium in hair samples of a large number of mentally retarded children in Punjab’s Malwa region last year, another study suggests Punjab has become a hotspot of environmental toxicity of multiple types.

Punjab is in “octopus-like” grip of drugs and alcoholism: Sikh body (Dal Khalsa)

Tanda/Hoshiarpur, Punjab (February 05, 2012): The Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) today organized a march to highlight the plight of today’s youth effected by the rise of drug menace, apostasy, criminalization of politics, vulgarity in songs and sexual violence against women.

Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) visited Punjabi University, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab (February 03, 2013): A Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh visited Punjabi University, Patiala on January 31, 2013 to address a gathering of university students at “Students Home”. S. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.

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