Sikhs in United Kingdom

Sikh Federation (UK) write to Nicky Morgan after Sikh schoolgirls asked to remove turbans by Southhampton School

Sikh Federation (UK) has written a letter to Nicky Morgan about racial and religious discrimination at St Anne’s Catholic School, Southampton demanding internal grievance process at the school to be immediately actioned and the teacher suspended pending an investigation.

UK Gurdwara vandalised with racist graffiti

A Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Thornaby, UK was reportedly vandalised in racist graffiti. The Gurdwara Sahib named Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara and Sikh Community Centre is located on Allensway. The vandalizers sprayed with graffiti which stated ‘white power’ and ‘Die Muslims’ among other racial words.

Negative, biased and exaggerated media portrayal of Sikh issues need to stop: Sikh Federation UK

We are increasingly concerned about the negative and biased mainstream media portrayal of those peacefully protesting to uphold the protocols involved with the sacred Sikh religious wedding ceremony, the Anand Karaj, said Sikh Federation UK in a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Sikh Council UK issues Advisory to UK Gurdwaras on Anand Karaj protocols

The Sikh community of UK has recently deliberated on the issue of protocol for conducting Anand Karaj at Sikh Gurdwaras in UK. At the Gurdwaras meeting on 23rd August 2015 a number of resolutions were unanimously agreed.

Sikh Council UK statement on protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies in Gurdwara Sahibs

At a meeting held at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall, Gurdwaras today agreed on a number of issues regarding a consistent approach towards booking of Anand Karaj in Gurdwaras. Sikh Council UK facilitated a meeting in partnership with Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Southall of Gurdwara parbhandaks to discuss protocols regarding Anand Karaj ceremonies.

Controversial BBC presenter Bobby Friction apologises for using offensive term against Sikhs

BBC Asian Network presenter and controversial DJ Bobby Friction has apologised for using offensive term against the Sikhs.

Bobby Friction gets reminder of responsibilities from BBC for using offensive term about Sikhs

In response to a letter written by Jasvinder Singh of Dal Khalsa UK, BBC Asian Network's head of programming Mark Stripple has said that BBC has discussed the issue of presenter Bobby Friction's offensive comment terming Sikh as "Sikh Talibans" with him and reminded him of his responsibilities as a BBC presenter.

Sikhs and Kashmiris protest outside Indian Embassy in London

Activists of Sikh and Kashmiri diaspora organizations held a protest demonstration outside Indian Embassy in London to mark India's Independence day as "Black Day".

Dal Khalsa UK writes to BBC’s Mark Strippel over Bobby Friction’s offensive comments

Jasvinder Singh of Dal Khalsa UK has written a letter to BBC's Mark Strippel regarding use of term 'Sikh Taliban' by BBC's Radio presenter Bobby Friction.

Man fined for stealing Basics of Sikhi charity box in Southall

Southall: A man has been fined after he admitted stealing a charity box in Southall. Houzaifa Abdelrahman stole the container, which belonged to the Basics ...

Sikh Council UK shots letter to Aaj Tak about false reporting on Gurdaspur Attack

Taking a strong notice of Indian media's reporting on Gurdaspur Attack, a UK based Sikh body has sought explanation from Aaj Tak news channel for alleged false claims made in it's reporting. Sikh Council UK Secretary General Gurmel Singh has written a letter to Dr Puneet Jain of Aaj Tak.

British MP writes to UK’s Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs about Bapu Surat Singh

A British MP, Ruth Cadbury, has written a letter to Phillip Hammond, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs regarding the issue of Sikh political prisoners in India and the hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa.

Koh-i-Noor is Sikh artefact and it should remain in Britain until the Sikh homeland is re-established: Sikh Federation UK

Keith Vaz MP today called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Indian politicians led by Narendra Modi are preparing to give a kick in the teeth to Britain: Sikh Federation UK

David Cameron and his ministers have been courting their Indian counterparts for trade but without seeing anything substantial in return.

Sikh man killed in Derby (UK) hit and run

Satnam Singh (74), a father of three, from Princes Street was found on the junction of Princes Street and Coronation Street, Rosehill at around 4.50am on Thursday, July 23.

The ongoing struggle: 1984 [Naujawani.Com talks to Sikh author Ajmer Singh]

Naujawani.Com, a UK based online Sikh portal, recently release two videos under the series "The Ongoing Struggle: 1984". Sikh Siyasat News has decided to share these videos with it's viewers.

Margaret Thatcher wanted to prosecute Jagjit Singh Chauhan after assassination of Indira Gandhi, reveals declassified documents

“Prosecutors were pressed by Margaret Thatcher to bring charges against a British-based Sikh nationalist accused of inciting the assassination of Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, according to secret government papers”.

Sikhs hold massive protest outside British parliament in support of cause of Sikh political prisoners

Thousands of Sikhs protested outside the British parliament on Wednesday, calling for the release of what they said were Sikh political prisoners in India.

Sikh demonstration at Parliament Square London [Pictorial]

Thousands of Sikhs from across the UK took part in a protest in Parliament Square tomorrow between 11am-1pm which coincided with the last Prime Minister’s Questions before the recess.

Sikhs to demand answers from David Cameron on treatment of Sikh Political Prisoners in India

Thousands of Sikhs from across the UK are taking part in a protest in Parliament Square tomorrow between 11am-1pm to coincide with the last Prime Minister’s Questions before the recess.

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