October 29, 2014

Amitabh Bachchan summoned by Los Angeles Court – Issue of instigating violation against Sikhs in Nov. 1984

Commemorating 30th year of Nov 1984 killings: Minorities coming together to seek more systematic intervention of UN

October 29, 2014

Jodhpur (Tarn Taran) firing on Sikhs: FIR registered against Noormehal Dera followers

October 29, 2014

Tarn Taran/ Amritsar: A case was registered today against controversial Noormehal dera - Divya Jyoti Jagran Sansthan (DJSS) followers for opening fire on Sikhs village Jagatpur in Tarn Taran district. Dera Noormehal followers and the police had injurred 13 Sikhs in firing at village Jagatpur yesterday. The Sikhs were objecting to anti-Sikh activities of DJSS and it's followers.

First Turbaned Sikh Woman in Canadian Navy a Milestone: WSO

October 29, 2014

Ottawa, Canada: The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped Master Seaman Wanda McDonald become the first Sikh woman to wear the turban while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

Vandals target Sikh Gurdwara in Perth, Australia; Spray anti-Muslim messages

October 29, 2014

Perth, Australia (October 29, 2014): Vandals have reportedly sprayed anti-Muslim graffiti at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Perth's northern suburbs overnight. The Gurdwara Sahib which has been under construction in Bennett Springs for more than two years and is due to be completed in February. The Gurdwara building was reportedly vandalized around 1.30 am by two offenders who sprayed offensive messages on walls of the Gurdwara Sahib.

India: No Justice for 1984 Anti-Sikh Bloodshed: Human Rights Watch

October 29, 2014

New York: Successive Indian governments’ failure to prosecute those most responsible for killings and other abuses during the 1984 anti-Sikh violence highlights India’s weak efforts to combat communal violence. The new Indian government should seek police reforms and to enact a law against communal violence that would hold public officials accountable for complicity and dereliction of duty.

Rajoana opposes Punjab Bandh call and march to UN office on 30th anniversary of Sikh Genocide 1984

October 29, 2014

Patiala, Punjab: Where as various Sikh bodies are urging people to support programs planned to mark 30th anniversary of Sikh genocide 1984, death row convict and Sikh prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana has opposed Nov. 01 Punjab Bandh call and Nov. 03 program to submit memorandum to the United Nations' office.

Rajiv-Longowal accord irrelevant, says Badal Dal

October 29, 2014

Jalandhar: Even as Punjab BJP is insisting on resolving the long-pending issue of Punjab in accordance with the Rajiv-Longowal accord, which includes transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab and looking into the blacklist of Sikhs, its alliance partner Shiromani Akali Dal now feels that the accord is no longer relevant.

Black Money Issue: Central govt. submits List with over 600 names of foreign account holders in SCI

October 29, 2014

New Delhi: The Central government of India today revealed the names of more than 600 Swiss Bank account holders who are reportedly holding the "black money". The government reportedly aubmitted a list of more than 600 black money account holders in a sealed envelope a day after the Supreme Court of India directed the Modi government to furnish the names of all individuals and entities in its possession who have accounts in overseas banks, legitimate or otherwise.

Sikhs give a call for Multi-faith joint strategy on Climate Change

October 29, 2014

West Hartford, Connecticut: EcoSikh President Dr. Rajwant Singh exhorted the multi-faith audience of over 200 activists from all over the East Coast of United States to form a joint strategy on climate change. He gave the keynote address at the second Climate Stewardship Summit this month, an interreligious event hosted by the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN). Hundreds of people from the East Coast attended the event, which was a call to action and networking opportunity for faith-based climate activists.

Copy of complaint filed against Amitabh Bachhan in US court in Sikh Genocide 1984 related case

October 29, 2014

Mumbai, India: Indian films star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by Los Angeles Federal Court for instigating the 1984 call for violence against the Sikh community. Bachchan is accused of raising “blood for blood” slogan on 31st October 1984 after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her two bodyguards who happened to be Sikhs.

Amitabh Bachchan summoned by Los Angeles Court – Issue of instigating violation against Sikhs in Nov. 1984

October 29, 2014

Hollywood, California: Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan has been summoned by Los Angeles Federal Court for instigating the 1984 call for violence against the Sikh community. Bachchan is accused of raising “blood for blood” slogan on 31st October 1984 after Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her two bodyguards who happened to be Sikhs.

Commemorating 30th year of Nov 1984 killings: Minorities coming together to seek more systematic intervention of UN

October 29, 2014

Amritsar, Punjab: In a significant political development, the representatives of the Sikhs, the Kashmiris, the Tamils, the Nagas, the Manipuri peoples and Christians will come on a single platform at a rally being organized by the Dal Khalsa at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on Nov 3 to commemorate the 30th year of Nov 1984 killings in Delhi and elsewhere.

October 29, 2014

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