June 2, 2015

Dead body of UK based NRI Ranjit Power identified by Punjab police; Bother to verify identity on family’s behalf

SikhRI’s Sidak Leadership Development Program in July at Khalsa Centre Mission, BC, Canada

India Arrests Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Days After Congress Objected

June 2, 2015

Congress councillor challenge Damdami Taksal (Mehta), Removes poster of Sant Bhindranwale

June 2, 2015

In a highly provocative move some local leaders of Congress party tore images of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from posters/ hoardings placed by the Damdami Taksal (Mehta).

Akal Takhat Jathedar to hold meeting with Sikh bodies about Ghallughara day samagam

June 2, 2015

Amritsar, Punjab: A meeting of five Singh Sahibs was held at Akal Takhat Sahib on May 27. Jathedars of five Sikh Takhats reportedly held discussions about “Ghallughara” remembrance samgam to be held at Akal Takhat Sahib on June 06. As per reports, Jathedars discussed issued related to maintenance of discipline during this annual function. It is notable […]

Get SYL, Hansi-Butana canal issues resolved, Haryana CM to Centre

June 2, 2015

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has once again raised the issue of Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) and Hansi Butana canals. Addressing a gathering at the Vikas Rally organised by Nangal Choudhary MLA Abhay Singh Yadav on May 28, the Haryana CM urged BJP led central government of India to “solve” the decade long issue of SYL canal and clear the “hurdles” in the way of Hansi Butana Canal.

AFSPA removal from Tripura must spur repeal of draconian law: Amnesty India

June 2, 2015

The Tripura government’s decision to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from the state must pave the way for the repeal of the law, Amnesty International said today.

Gagan Deep Barnala challenges Badal Dal MLA Gobind Longowal’s election from Dhuri

June 2, 2015

Challenging Gobind Longowal’s election, Simar Partap Barnala’s father Gagan Deep Barnala alleged irregularities in the poll process. The petition filed under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, will now come up for scrutiny on July 3.

‘Ghar Wapsi’ victims, Sikhs for Justice seek “terror” label for Hindutva fountainhead RSS

June 2, 2015

A complaint filed by “victims” Ghar Wapsi campaign by Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) alleges that after the BJP came to power in 2014, its "ideological mentor” (RSS) is "attempting to forcibly convert their families to Hinduism.”

Hemkunt Sahib yatra begins; more than 7000 visited on the opening day

June 2, 2015

Yatra for Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib began on Monday (June 01). Around 7,000 devotees visiting Hemkunt Sahib on the opening day, despite rainfall and snowfall.

Statement of Sirsa & G.K. against Pakistan Waqaf Board unfortunate: Sarna Brother

June 2, 2015

S. Paramjit Singh Sarna, President Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi & Former President Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee in a press statement here today said that it is very unfortunate that G.K & Sirsa is passing irrational comments against an autonomous organization of a sovereign country taking care of the religious places of worship of Sikh minority community.

Dead body of UK based NRI Ranjit Power identified by Punjab police; Bother to verify identity on family’s behalf

June 2, 2015

A body has recently been found by police searching for murdered Wolverhampton businessman Ranjit Singh Power. Police believe that this was dead body of UK based NRI Ranjit Power and the police has informed his family about Ranjit Power's murder and recovery of dead body.

SikhRI’s Sidak Leadership Development Program in July at Khalsa Centre Mission, BC, Canada

June 2, 2015

Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program for young adults (17-40) seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith. A two-week intensive immersion in Sikh culture, language, values and community through understanding bani (scripture), tvarikh (history), and rahit (discipline).

India Arrests Hunger-Striking U.S. Resident Days After Congress Objected

June 2, 2015

Children of a California man on hunger-strike in India report their father, who has refused to eat for the past four months in demand for release of political prisoners, was arrested on June 1 and forcibly hospitalized in Ludhiana, Punjab despite a May 29 appeal on his behalf by six CA congressional representatives.