June 10, 2014

Ram Vilas Paswan preaches to forget Gujrat 2002 & to move on; Sikhs react sharply against Paswan’s remarks about forgetting Sikh pogrom 1984

Tainted Tota Singh, loyalist Thandal and hard worker Cheema swear in as new ministers of Punjab cabinet

Now two Russian tourists drowned, one goes missing as bus falls into river in Uttrakhand

AAP-BJP engage in politics over power crisis in New Delhi

Punjab’s ruling party Badal Dal’s leader accused of selling Takht Kesgarh Sahib land

No proof against Mann yet: Amritsar Police; Book SGPC manager: Mann Dal delegation to police

EcoSikh appeals to make Anandpur Sahib Green and Sustainable City

Fresh attack on Pakistan’s Karachi International Airport as 2 gunmen opened fire on Tuesday

Beas river tragedy: ‘Missing’ hero saved lives of 4 batchmates

Now Narendra Modi’s govt for revival of “brand India”, Indian President outlines the plan

Ram Vilas Paswan preaches to forget Gujrat 2002 & to move on; Sikhs react sharply against Paswan’s remarks about forgetting Sikh pogrom 1984

June 10, 2014

Inviting controversy, the Lok Janshakti Party(LPJ) supremo Ram Vilas Paswan, an ally of the NDA government, today said it is time to move ahead and forget Godhra riots in order to achieve the goal of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.

Thirty years on, why do Sikhs continue to engage with 1984?

June 10, 2014

Since 1984, the month of June has had a jarring significance for the global Sikh community. It is the month of the Tīsrā Ghallughara, the Sikh Holocaust, the Sikh Nakhba, the catastrophe which continues to provoke deeply felt emotions, evoke unanswered questions and to occupy a central presence in the collective Sikh psyche.

Punjab: Badal Govt reinstates tainted IAS and Patiala former DC Vikas Garg

June 10, 2014

A tainted IAS officer Vikas Garg, former DC Patiala, who was suspended by the Punjab Government in a case of sale of Government land in Patiala, has been reinstated. According a report published by Babushahi, He has not been given any posting but asked to report to the Personnel Department.

Sukhbir Badal clears deck for New Chandigarh; Politicians, bureaucrats own land near proposed city

June 10, 2014

Derailing his party from the demand of Chandigarh to hand over to Punjab as its capital, Punjab deputy chief minister and president Shiromani Akali Dal Badal (SAD-B) Sukhbir Singh Badal has cleared deck for New Chandigarh near Asli Chandigarh.

SGPC Task force’s action in Bhai Rupa (Bathinda) village invites criticism

June 10, 2014

According to the media reports, over 300 armed men of task force displayed muscle power on Monday (June 09) while taking over 161 acre land in Bhai Rupa village of Bathinda district.

Tainted Tota Singh, loyalist Thandal and hard worker Cheema swear in as new ministers of Punjab cabinet

June 10, 2014

Missing a chance to improve image of state government by not inducting Tota Singh in the cabinet, the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today inducted three ministers in his cabinet to fill the vacant berths.

Now two Russian tourists drowned, one goes missing as bus falls into river in Uttrakhand

June 10, 2014

As many as two Russian nationals drowned in Bahgirthi river in Uttrakhand while 9 injured and one was missing.River Accident

AAP-BJP engage in politics over power crisis in New Delhi

June 10, 2014

Political parties are trying to gain political mileage out of the power crisis in the India's capital city and where as the political blame-game seems to have reached at a peak point.

Punjab’s ruling party Badal Dal’s leader accused of selling Takht Kesgarh Sahib land

June 10, 2014

In a complaint lodged with Ropar SSP, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has alleged that an Badal Dal leader has sold land belonging to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib by forging documents related to the property.

No proof against Mann yet: Amritsar Police; Book SGPC manager: Mann Dal delegation to police

June 10, 2014

According to certain media reports, the Amritsar police have not availed any substantial proof against Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (SAD-A) president Simranjeet Singh Mann in a clash occurred on June 06 during observation of 30th anniversary of Ghallughara June 1984.

EcoSikh appeals to make Anandpur Sahib Green and Sustainable City

June 10, 2014

Washington, United States (June 10, 2014): Washington based EcoSikh has appealed to the Punjab Government and SGPC to work towards making the holy city of Anandpur Sahib eco-friendly and sustainable as the preparations are underway to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the city beginning on June 19th. Ninth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Tegh Bahadur, purchased the land in 1665 and established this city which is now visited by thousands of devotees from all over the world every day. The city is housing Takhat Keshgarh Sahib, a seat of authority in Sikhism in addition to many other sites related to the 9th and 10th Guru of the Sikhs. Dr. Rajwant Singh, President of EcoSikh in Washington, said, “Anandpur Sahib should be declared a green city and further development of this sacred city should be based on sustainable planning. Anandpur Sahib should be preserved as our natural heritage and its original and tranquil atmosphere should be protected for the coming generations.

Fresh attack on Pakistan’s Karachi International Airport as 2 gunmen opened fire on Tuesday

June 10, 2014

According to recent media reports Pakistani officials said that two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire near the Karachi international airport on today. The Airport was previously attacked two days back that left at least 35 people dead.

Beas river tragedy: ‘Missing’ hero saved lives of 4 batchmates

June 10, 2014

The Beas's strong currents eventually swept him away, but not before he had managed to save lives of at least four of his batch-mates. Even while M Kiran Kumar's family and friends grieved his disappearance on Monday, they could not help but be overwhelmed by a sense of pride. The young boy, touted by many as the 'leader' of the touring team, stood out as the unsung hero of the Himachal tragedy.

Ten Thousand Pairs of Shoes

June 10, 2014

Thirty years have passed since journalists were cut off from Punjab, and Punjab from the world. In June of each year, Sikhs throng to gurudwaras to observe one of the most significant of their religious holidays. On this day, when even the less observant find their way to gurudwaras, the Indian Army attacked Darbar Sahib—the Golden Temple, the Sikh Vatican —and dozens of other gurudwaras across the state.

Now Narendra Modi’s govt for revival of “brand India”, Indian President outlines the plan

June 10, 2014

Outlining the priorities of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, President Pranab Mukherjee said 'Brand India' would be revived and that the government will work to fulfill the expectations of the citizens of the country.