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September 19, 2014

EcoSikh Issues First Sikh Statement on Climate Change

Washington, DC: The Washington-based environmental organization, EcoSikh has released a statement on climate change from the Sikh perspective, the first of its kind from a Sikh organization. The statement outlines new actions Sikhs can take to strengthen their connection to the Sikh faith through environmentalism, and expand their political voice within their communities. This statement comes days before EcoSikh and various heads of state from all over the world will convene in New York City for the 2014 U.N. Climate Summit, on September 23.

Arvind Kejriwal looses right to respond in defamation case by Congress leader

New Delhi, India: Former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has reportedly lost ‘right to respond’ in the defamation case by former Congress lawmaker Avtar Singh Bhadana. The Delhi High Court on Sept. 19 closed the right to file response as Arvind Kejriwal failed to file written statement in defamation lawsuit by Avtar Singh Bhadana seeking Rs one crore damages.

Chinese soldiers reappear in Chumar area of Ladhakh after brief withdrawal

New Delhi, India: The Chinese PLA soldiers reportedly left Chumar area of Ladakh after Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping meeting, but there are reports that Chinese soldiers today crossed into territory under Indian control again and stationed themselves on a hillock.

Former SAD chief Jagdev Singh Talwandi passes away

Ludhiana, Punjab: Former president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Jagdev Singh Talwandi passed away today. As per media reports, he took last breaths on Friday morning at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana.

Scotland decides to stay with the England; 45% voted for independence, 55% said NO

Glasgow, Scotland: Scottish voters have voted in fovour of retaining union with England after a historic referendum. In yesterday's historic vote Scotland voters voted 55 percent to 45 percent against independence. The election witnessed unprecedented turnout of 86 percent.

Scotland heading to stay with United Kingdom in historic vote

Glasgow: Polling for Scotland independence referendum was held yesterday and counting of votes continues across the country. Live reports suggest that Scots have rejected the idea of independence with a margin of around 10%.

Scotland’s independence vote ignites Kashmiri demand for plebiscite

Srinagar, Kashmir: Kashmir’s pro-independence leaders have seized on Scotland’s plebiscite on freedom to demand that India deliver its promise to allow a similar vote in the disputed territory. The referendum for Scotland’s independence is being held on Thursday.

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