May 7, 2015

More Sikh Scholars withdraw from UCR Conference; Set agenda for discussion with Pashaura Singh

May 7, 2015

Following the withdrawal from Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) vice-chancellor, more Sikh scholars have withdrawn their names from the University of California, Riverside’s upcoming conference on “Living and Making Sikhi in the Diaspora: The Millennial Generation Comes of Age”.

SAD (A) chief Simranjit Singh Mann hospitalised at PGI; Partymen pray for speedy recovery

May 7, 2015

Former Member Parliament and president of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) was reportedly admitted to PGI hospital in Chandigarh after he experienced heart related health issues. Sources said that S. Mann is currently undergoing treatment at Cardiology department of PGI hospital.

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) to hold June 1984 Ghallughara remembrance march on June 7 in London

May 7, 2015

Federation of Sikh Organizations (UK) recently held a meeting and resolved to marks the anniversary of June 1984 Ghallughara by holding a Genocide remembrance march on June 7 in London. The meeting was reportedly held at Gurudwara Guru Nanak, Smethwick in London.

Beating Incident: Punjab Police arrest Satkar Committee chief Sukhjit Singh Khosa, another from Malerkotla

May 7, 2015

District Kapurthala police has arrested Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satikar Committee head Sukhjit Singh Khosa and Gurmeet Singh Sodhi of Kabirpur from Malerkotla.

High Court directs Badal govt. to submit “action taken report” on Moga Orbit Bus molestation case

May 7, 2015

A Punjab and Haryana High Court bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Lisa Gill today issued notices to the Punjab government and the Orbit Aviation in Moga Orbit Bus molestation case. The court also directed the state government to submit a report on the action taken against the bus staff.

Facebook Page of US based human rights group “Sikhs for Justice” banned in India

May 7, 2015

In an apparent retaliation bid the government of India has reportedly banned the Facebook page of Sikhs for Justice. SJF Facebook page has more than 86K fans and the human rights group was using their page to post updates related to human rights abuses in Punjab and elsewhere in India.

High Court notice to Punjab Govt., Orbit Aviation in Moga molestation case; HC seeks details of all Govt. & private buses

May 7, 2015

A bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court today held hearing of suo-moto notice of Moga Orbit bus molestation case. The case was listed before the high court few days back but the bench hearing the matter had rescued itself from the case.

Dr. Harshinder Kaur honored in Canada for efforts against female feticide

May 7, 2015

Child specialist and a social worker Dr. Harshinder Kaur of Patiala was recently honored as Champion of Human Rights for her tireless services against Female feticide.

Badals have politicised the Yatra showing historic relics of Sikh Gurus: Punjab Sikh Council

May 7, 2015

The ceremony was attended by Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son and deputy in government Sukhbir Badal besides various other religious and political leaders of the Badal Dal.

Competition among Punjabi contestants turns tough in Alberta assembly election

May 7, 2015

Alberta State of Canada is densely populated with Punjabi community and the election scenario in this province has turned hot. Progressive party is ruling in Canada for last 44 years but the conditions now seem to have changed.

May 7, 2015

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