Sikh Conference on Genocide, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Held in Switzerland

March 15, 2025

A Sikh conference on “Genocide, Human Rights, and Sovereignty” was held at Gurdwara Sahib Langenthal, Switzerland, drawing a gathering of Sikh Sangat from across Europe.

Model of Kirpan suggested by Italy government disapproved by SGPC Jathedars

July 27, 2017

Giani Gurbachan Singh and other SGPC appointed jathedars held a meeting at Akal Takht Sahib secretariat on Thursday in which the issue of modified model of Kirpan, suggested by the Italy government, was discussed.

WSO Canada Calls on SGPC, Giani Gurbachan Singh to Reject Proposed Italian “Modified” Kirpan

July 5, 2017

World Sikh Organization of Canada has called on Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee and Giani Gurbachan Singh to reject the proposed Italian "modification" of the kirpan.

Italian Govt. Allows Sikhs to wear specially designed Kirpan; Delegation Seeks Approval of Akal Takht

June 27, 2017

An Italian delegation, including Sikh activist Sukhdev Singh Kang, on Monday (June 26) sought Akal Takht’s approval for a specially designed Kirpan.

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

May 19, 2017

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

Italian Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sikh Kirpans: Media Reports

May 16, 2017

The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry Kirpan in public.

Punjab Police books diaspora Sikh activists under UAPA; Three locals arrested from Hoshiarpur district

August 10, 2016

The Punjab Police have reportedly arrested three persons from Hoshiarpur district of Punjab alleging that they were linked to Pakistan’sInter-Services Intelligence (ISI) .

Punjab Police books diaspora Sikh activists under UAPA; Three locals arrested from Hoshiarpur district

August 10, 2016

The Punjab Police have reportedly arrested three persons from Hoshiarpur district of Punjab alleging that they were linked to Pakistan’sInter-Services Intelligence (ISI) .

Italy government want Akal Takhat to clear Kirpan design

July 3, 2015

Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats are likely to deliberating, in their next meeting, upon the Italian Government’s specific design for the kirpan so it could be worn over one’s clothes. The design has been prepared by the Italian government so that the kirpan.

Kirpan Issue: Sikhs likely to get limited relief in Italy

April 9, 2015

Sikhs residing in Italy are likely to get some relief on Kirpan issue, as the Italian authorities have reportedly agreed to allow to ‘limited size’ Kirpan at public places.