Sikh Diaspora

UK Sikh body slams United Akali Dal chief Mohkam Singh over Khalistan statement

United Khalsa Dal (UK), a UK based Sikh diaspora group, has slammed United Akali Dal (UAD) chief Bhai Mohkam Singh for his recent interview in which he said that he does not support the cause of Khalistan anymore.

Germany Gurdwara Attack: Suspects wanted to cause maximum casualties, say police

The two teenagers accused of carrying out a bomb attack on a Gurudwara Sahibs in the German city of Essen wanted to cause maximum casualties by detonating the explosives inside but were unable to break into the Sikh temple, investigators have said.

Sikhs For Justice complains to Canada govt against Aam Aadmi Party

A North America based Sikh group, Sikhs For Justice, is reportedly gearing up to lodge a complaint against the Aam Aadmi Party in Canada.

Capt. Amarinder to be in Canada via Skype now: says Congress

Punjab Congress chief Capt. Amarinder, who had cancelled his Canada visit fearing legal trouble, will now address Canadian supporters of the Congress party via Skype.

Sikh group to bring “Defamation” case against Capt Amarinder in US for terming SFJ as ISI agent

Challenging Capt Amarinder’s accusation against “Sikhs for Justice” (SFJ) playing into the hands of the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Sikh human rights group announced to file a “Defamation” case against former Chief Minister in the Federal Court of California where he is expected to address gatherings.

Sikh diaspora group condemns murder of Pakistan Sikh legislator

The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the killing of Pakistani-Sikh legislator Sardar Soran Singh. Sardar Soran Singh was the Minister of Minorities in Khyber-Paktunkhwa province, for the ruling Pakistan-Tehreek Insaf party. The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the assassination.

Amarinder’s visit to Canada under cloud as SFJ moves for his criminal prosecution in Canada

Punjab Congress chief Captain Amarinder Singh's visit to Canada is under cloud. Captain who was scheduled to leave USA for Canada on April 23, did not board the plane. As per a prominent Punajbi vernacular, top office bearers of Indian Overseas Congress in Canada are also unclear about Amarinder's plans to visit the country. It further adds that all the meetings in which Capt. Amarinder was to take part on April 23 were cancelled.

Blast in Sikh Gurdwara in Essen: Another suspect arrested by German police

Investigators in Essen Sikh Gurdwara blast case suspect that two teenagers arrested in this case may not have acted alone.

Sikh American Eagle Scout Author gets profiled by TSA

Taking away someone’s dignity and self-respect is the most despicable thing anyone can do to another human being.

Sikh activists block Capt. Amarinder’s bid to hold public rallies in Canada

Punjab Congress president Captain Amarinder Singh has reportedly cancelled his political rallies in Toronto and Vancouver. The move came in wake of an advisory issued by the Canadian foreign ministry.

Kohnoor: Its between Sikh Nation & British Government and India has no locus standi: Dal Khalsa

Asserting that Sikh people were the only legitimate heirs to the Kohinoor diamond and many other artifacts and symbols of the erstwhile Sikh rule that adorns the museums in UK, the Dal Khalsa said neither the petitioner in the Supreme Court nor the government of India have any locus standi to claim the Kohinoor.

Ghallughara June 1984: UK Sikh bodies to hold protest march in London on June 5

Various Sikh organisations of UK will be holding an annual protest in London to mark the anniversary of June 1984 attack on Sikh Gurdwaras by Indian Army. The attack is considered to be third major Ghallughara (holocaust) of the Sikh history.

Australian Sikh Sangat to mark Khalistan Day on April 30

Sikh sangat of Gurdwara Sahib Guru Gobind Singh, Glossop (Riverland) SA Australia will be holding a samagam to mark “the Khalistan Day” on April 30, 2016.

Blast in German’s Sikh Gurdwara leaves three injured; Masked attacker was spotted fleeing after the attack

German police have revealed that three people have been injured in what was apparently deliberate explosion at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in the Germany's western city of Essen.

Statement by Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, on Vaisakhi

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the occasion of Vaisakhi.

Sikhs in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital celibrate Visākhī with Canadian PM in the parliament

The Sikhs created history again by celebrating Visakhi in the Canadian Parliament with the Prime Minister, Honourable Justin Trudeau and his cabinet colleagues that included 17 MLA's, including 4 ministers in his cabinet.

No space for Sikh diaspora representatives in SGPC’s committee on Hate Crimes against Sikhs abroad

The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has formed a committee on hate crimes against Sikhs in United States and other foreign countries. According to Daljeet Singh Bedi, additional secretary of the SGPC, the committee- which comprises Sikh academicians, intellectuals and representatives of Sikh some traditional organisations, would examine the issue and submit recommendations.

Sikh Students Association holds Sikh Awareness Week

To share and promote the values of Sikhi on campus, the Sikh Students Association organized Sikh Awareness Week, which took place from March 14 to 17. Students and professors from different ethnicities and religious backgrounds participated in the events throughout the week.

CPT Singh Receives Long-Term Accommodation in U.S. Army

Last night, the U.S. Army granted a Sikh American officer a long-term religious accommodation allowing him to continue serving his country while maintaining his articles of faith. The landmark decision makes Captain Simratpal Singh, a decorated combat veteran, the first active duty Sikh soldier to receive approval to maintain his articles of faith while actively serving in the U.S. Army.

WSO Expresses Concern Following Attack on Sikh in Quebec City

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) was alerted today to an incident where a turbaned Sikh male, Supininder Singh Khehra was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Quebec City.

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