August 12, 2014

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has sought the "intervention" of the government of India in taking up the issue of recent hate crimes against Sikhs in various countries.

SGPC planning to speed up work on it’s wing in United States of America

August 12, 2014

SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar admitted that though there had been some delay in the project, they were very much on the job. “We have already got the land registered in the SGPC's name and also got the nod from the Indian Government to set up the facility in the US. Now, we are completing formalities to pave the way for the construction of the building."

Pakistan Sikh Council condemns attacks on Sikhs

August 12, 2014

“This is not the first time our community was attacked in KP,” said Singh. “The Sikh community in the province is under constant threat ... many Sikh families have left the area over lack of security.”

Punjab bye-elections : ECI issues instructions regarding Exit Polls, Opinion Polls and Survey

August 12, 2014

In view of Patiala and Talwandi Sabo assembly constituencies’ by-elections in the State of Punjab, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued instructions restricting to conduct any exit poll and publication and dissemination of result of such exit poll during the period between 7.00 am and 6.30 pm on August 21, 2014.

Capt. Amrinder says Patiala seat is prestige issue, no time to capaign at Talwandi Sabo

August 12, 2014

Notwithstanding that the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president, Partap Singh Bajwa, is camping at Talwandi Sabo for the bypoll campaign, the party's candidate, Harminder Jassi, has asked the high command to depute Amritsar MP and former chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh for his campaign too.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) conference at Baba Bakala attracted huge gathering

August 12, 2014

According to media reports the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s conference attracted far more people than the ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and the opposition Congress party's rallies on August 10.

Sikh Principle of Chardi-Kala Sustains Family of Oak Creek Victim, Punjab Singh

August 12, 2014

Bhai Punjab Singh spent a lifetime preaching the Sikh principle of chardi-kala (optimism and hope) — the very principle that his family now rely upon to sustain them during his slow recovery from being shot in the head two years ago by a white supremacist.

AAP candidate Baljinder Kaur’s family rebuts allegations of Land grab by Balkar Sidhu

August 12, 2014

Punjabi singer Balkar Sidhu whose ticket was cancelled by Aam Aadmi Party in wake of his alleged involvement in a human trafficking has now been leveling allegations of Land grab against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Baljinder Kaur.

Sikh Coalition urges New York Mayor to address hate crime issues

August 12, 2014

In wake of two recent hate crimes against Sikhs in New York city, the Sikh Coalition has appealed to New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to urgently address the issue of discrimination against the Sikh community.

Dal Khalsa to hold conference on Azaadi-the only way at Jalandhar on August 13

August 12, 2014

To commemorate organization's 36th foundation day, the Dal Khalsa is holding a Conference on August 13 at Jalandhar on the subject of Azaadi-the only way at local Gurdwara.

Four Sikhs acquitted by Patiala court in a 2010 fabricated case

August 12, 2014

According to information released by Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur on August 11, a Pataila court has acquitted 4 Sikhs namely Harminder Singh, Manjinder Singh, Gurjant Singh and Jaswinder Singh in a fabricated case.

South Asian and Punjab Programming on OMNI TV benefits Canadians, says NDP

August 12, 2014

New Democrats are applauding the CRTC’s decision to renew OMNI TV’s license and maintain the level of multicultural programming on the station, including Punjabi and South Asian broadcasts.

Delhi Committee for Bharat Ratna award for Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Master Tara Singh

August 12, 2014

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), controlled by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), has demanded that "Bharat Ratna" award for Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Master Tara Singh.

Funds raised for Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders

August 12, 2014

The first annual Khalsa Cup concluded on Sunday (August 10) with Team Malton being crowned Competitive Tier champions and the Maple Leafs winning the Co-Ed Tier. The tournament raised over $6,000 for the Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders in Delhi.

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