Follow Sikh Siyasat News at

September 23, 2014

SC judgement on police encounters strengthens safeguards against fake encounters, Amnesty India

New Delhi, India: In a statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Amnesty International India has welcomed the Supreme Court's order detailing how all police encounters must be investigated in order to prevent and punish fake encounters, or staged extrajudicial executions.

Halifax Sikhs celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru

Halifax: This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru ship which brought 376 passengers, primarily Sikhs, to Vancouver sea port in May 1914. They were not allowed to leave the ship by the British Columbia's Government and ship was forced to go back on July 23, 1914 after two months.

Sarna back-stabbed Sikh panth by agreeing to hand over Bangal Sahib parking lot to NDMC: says G.K.

New Delhi: The President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh G.K. and general secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa today made public, an agreement done by DSGMC in February 10, 2005, by then General Manager under the president-ship of Paramjit Singh Sarna, by which it passed ownership of Master Tara Singh car parking at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib to New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) after 25 years.

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) convenes “Citizens’ Court” to indict Narendra Modi: Launches Advocacy Campaign in Washington

Washington D.C, USA: On September 30, while US President Obama will be laying red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, a Citizens' Court convened by human rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) will hold indictment proceedings against the Indian Prime Minister. The proceedings before Citizens Court will be telecast live throughout the United States by the Sikh rights group.

Arrest of 5-year-old Palestinian child causes outrage around globe

Israel: The recent arrest of Wadie Maswadeh, a 5-year-old Palestinian child by the Israeli military has caused outrage around the world. The Israeli soldiers arrested the child for allegedly throwing a rock, even though the arrest of anyone that age is a violation of Israeli law. After the arrest, the child was threatened and the child’s father was handcuffed and blindfolded. Etyan Buchman, a spokesman for the Israeli military, responded to the outrage declaring: “This is conduct that was considered reasonable by all military personnel involved.”

PunjabUPFilms, GreenThinkerz join hands with SikhRelief to extend Humanitarian aid for J&K flood victims

Mohali/ Chandigarh: Floods turned to be mass tragedy for the people of Jammu and Kashmir this year as thousands are still strained in flood hit areas. Media reports say that 280 people have lost their lives, but the number is likely to rise as many areas of the affected region are still lying under water.

Sikh association accuses Liberals of flip-flopping on helmet law

The Canadian Sikh Association says it will consider whatever legal options remain, if lobbying efforts fail to reverse a decision by Ontario last week to reject a motorcycle helmet exemption for devout Sikhs. In a letter dated Aug. 14 and sent to the CSA, Premier Kathleen Wynne sums up the province’s decision: “After careful deliberation, […]

Scotland Referendum entails implications for the world and India

The BBC report says “Most newspapers (in India) fear the referendum will fuel calls for similar exercise in Indian-administered Kashmir and the country’s north-eastern region.” On the eve of referendum, The Telegraph noted, “India is quietly hoping Scotland does not breakaway from the UK, but it has not only articulated its stance on the referendum. It worries about a separation rooted in the implications for Kashmir and the country’s east”.

Like Our Facebook Page:

Podcast

Advertisement

Latest Five

Advertisement

Sikh Genocide 1984

Advertisement

World News

Advertisement

General News & Update