Sikhs in United Kingdom

London School Gives a Special Kind of Tribute to a Sikh Boy

Sarah Leung, deputy headteacher of Squirrels Heath Infant School, Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, was “delighted” when she saw the tribute for the first time to pupil Milan Lall, a seven-year-old boy who died of leukaemia in June.

Remains of Man Found in UK possibly Sikh; West Mercia Police Appeal For Help

West Mercia Police is appealing for assistance from the public in identifying the person whose remains were discovered close to M54 in August.

World Sikh Summit in UK on Nov. 01: Sikh representatives from more than 20 countries to participate, says FSO

A press release by the Federation of Sikh Organizations UK (FSO, UK) has maintained that Sikh representatives from more than two dozen countries will be participating in World Sikh Summit, to be held on November 01 at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib in Smethwick, UK.

UK Sikhs call India’s bluff and announce widespread opposition to visiting Indian PM

On 3 October all prominent Sikh organisations, Gurdwaras from across the UK and the youth gathered at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Havelock Road, Southall to discuss the Sikh response and plan of action for the visit to the UK of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in mid-November.

UK: Sikh panelist attempted to protest against lack of media coverage on violence against Sikhs in Punjab during BBC live show

A BBC presenter threatened to eject a panellist live on-air after he attempted to protest about the lack of media coverage of violence against Sikhs in the Punjab.

Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It’s contemporary relevance

Sikh author and intellectual S. Ajmer Singh shared his views on "Ideology of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and It's contemporary relevance" at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur, East Park Road, United Kingdom on November 09, 2013.

UK Sikhs collectively decide to challenge visiting Indian PM Narendra Modi

A press release issued by the Sikh Federation UK said that on October 03 all prominent Sikh organisations, Gurdwaras from across the UK and the youth gathered at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Havelock Road, Southall to discuss the Sikh response and plan of action for the visit to the UK of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in mid-November.

Jathedars did not act on behalf of Sikhs to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim: says GSC

The Global Sikh Council (GSC) has condemned the decision of jathedhars to exonerate Gurmeet Ram Rahim of Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa for causing gross offence to Sikhs.

Kartarpuri – Exploring Sikh activism through Film, Art and Discussion by NSYF UK

National Sikh Youth Federation, a UK based Sikh youth group, has announced to hold an event titled: "Kartarpuri: Exploring Sikh activism through Film, Art and Discussion" on October 24 at Paul Robeson Theatre, High St., Hounslow.

UK Govt. new rules allow Sikhs to wear Dastar (Turban) on workplaces

A release by UK government says that new rules mean Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in the workplace.

An old photo album of Maharaja Duleep Singh sells for £22,000 at auction in UK

An old photo album containing pictures of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire taken by Prince Albert has sold for £22,000 after it was originally valued at just £200.

India loses argument for expanding UN security council: Sikh Federation UK

Any expansion of the UN Security Council will not take place as the major global players are not in favour of including others into the special club which has veto powers.

UK Sikhs ready to take bold uncompromising stand ahead of Narendra Modi’s visit

Participants at the Sikh Federation (UK) Annual National Sikh Convention and those watching live on TV across Europe over the weekend were told there is much speculation in the Sikh community about a possible meeting or a visit to a Gurdwara in the UK by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi as he prepares to visit between 12-14 November.

Sikh Federation UK puts forward 5-point Panthic agenda for uniting Sikh Organizations worldwide

One of the main announcements at the Sikh Federation (UK) Annual National Sikh Convention over the weekend was the announcement of the setting up of the Federation of Sikh Organisations (Europe) and the Federation of Sikh Organisations (International).

Special Report on Sikh Federation UK’s annual Convention

Over 10,000 Sikhs attended the Annual National Sikh Convention organised over the weekend by the Sikh Federation (UK) at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Sedgley Street, Wolverhampton.

Langar Week goes international from Oct. 5 to 11

A press release by the organizers of “The Langar Week” says that the event of ‘the langar week’ was a huge success last year with over 30 events across the UK. The event was also supported by the Mayor of London Boris Johnson and leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband.

UK Education Secretary responds to Sikh Federation UK on Dastar issue

UK's Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has warned schools must do more to ensure their uniforms respect the needs of Britain's diverse religious and cultural communities.

Leicester Gurdwara refutes information on the UK Welcomes Modi website

Following the Sikh Federation (UK) Press Release Sukhdev Singh Sangha, the General Secretary of Gurdwara Guru Amar Das Ji in Leicester has contacted Gurjeet Singh, the National Press Secretary of the Sikh Federation (UK) and is adamant that the management of the Gurdwara has not agreed to become a welcome partner for Modi’s reception on Friday 13 November.

UK Sikhs overwhelmingly reject becoming partners of UK Welcomes Modi initiative

It has been reported that the Europe India Forum (EIF) is planning a huge reception for the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at Wembley Stadium on Friday 13 November as part of the ‘UK Welcomes Modi’ initiative.

Head teacher apologises after Sikh schoolgirls are ordered to remove their turbans on the first day of term

A school head teacher has apologised to two Sikh girls after they were ordered to remove their turbans on the first day of term.

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