October 2, 2015

Kashmiris, Sikhs and Gujarati Patels staged big demonstrations here on Thursday and chanted slogans at the top of their voice in front of the headquarters of the United Nations separately when Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj came to address the world body in its 70th annual General Assembly Summit on behalf of her Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

HURRICANE JOAQUIN: U.S. East Coast Braces for Heavy Rain, High Winds

October 2, 2015

"Extremely dangerous" Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin is moving through the Bahamas, where warnings are in effect for wind, storm surges, rainfall, and surf swells. As of this morning, forecasters do not deem it likely that the storm will make landfall in the United States.

Sikh leaders criticize misguiding projection of pardon row by Indian Media

October 2, 2015

Slamming the Indian media for projecting the pardon row (socalled pardon to dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim by Five Singh Sahibs) in a wrong way, Sikh leaders Bhai Harcharanjeet Singh Dhami and Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind said “[g]oing by the media reports, it’s made to understand that only hardliners are opposing the Takht decision, leaving the impression as if (so-termed) moderates were in favour.

Pardon Drama: Committee of experts by Jathedar’s a diversionary tactic: Sikh leaders

October 2, 2015

Sikh leaders Bhai Harcharanjeet Singh Dhammi and Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind today termed the constitution of the committee by Jathedars to look into the pre-scripted drama to exonerate Dera sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh as a diversionary tactic to defuse anger and confuse the awakened Sikhs in their principled fight against faulty decisions by those occupying the highest offices of community.

Gurduara Governance program took off to a great start: Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI)

October 2, 2015

The much awaited Gurduara Governance program by the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) took off to a great start. The workshop was held on 26 September 2015 in Seattle, WA at Bellevue Community College.

UK Govt. new rules allow Sikhs to wear Dastar (Turban) on workplaces

October 2, 2015

A release by UK government says that new rules mean Sikhs across the UK will no longer face the prospect of disciplinary action for wearing turbans in the workplace.

An old photo album of Maharaja Duleep Singh sells for £22,000 at auction in UK

October 2, 2015

An old photo album containing pictures of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire taken by Prince Albert has sold for £22,000 after it was originally valued at just £200.

SikhNet announces Winners of Online Youth Film Festival 2015

October 2, 2015

New York: SikhNet.Com has announced winners of "SikhNet Online Youth Film Festival 2015". As against announced three prizes the SikhNet has awarded awarded four films.

Pardon to dera chief worries Badal Dal’s district presidents; Sukhbir holds meeting

October 2, 2015

The issue of granting pardon to controversial dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has put ruling party Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) in a fix as the ruling party is considered to be behind the announcement of pardon to dera chief by five Sikh Jathedars. In wake of changed political equations SAD (Badal) chief Sukhbir Badal reportedly held a meeting with party's district presidents, MLAs and former MLAs on Oct. 01.

Nihang bodies appeal for review of pardon to dera sirsa chief

October 2, 2015

Various Nihang groups held a meeting at Shaheed Baba Naudh SIngh Ji Chhauni Misal Shaheedan Tarna Dal and deliberated on the issue of "pardon" granted by the Five Singh Sahib and resolved to appeal to the Singh Sahibs on their decision.