April 4, 2016

A TADA court in Amritsar today discharged Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar in a 23 years old TADA case.

Pilibhit Fake Encoutner: 47 UP cops get life for killing Sikhs in Fake Encounter

April 4, 2016

A CBI court today granted imprisonment for life for 47 policemen who were involved in killing 10 Sikhs in a fake encounter in 1991. Of 47 cops convicted by the special CBI court only 20 were present in the court while remaining 27, who were also absent on April 1 when the court had pronouncing it's judgement regarding conviction, have allegedly gone "missing".

Sukhbir Badal’s Holi images shameful & worrying: S. Ajmer Singh & other Sikh personalities

April 4, 2016

Punjab Deputy CM and Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president S. Sukhbir Badal's holi images had went viral few days ago. Sikh scholar and representatives of Sikh organizations have reacted sharply terming Sukhbir Badal's behaviour as highly irresponsible.

Prof. Bhullar discharged by TADA court in Batala case

April 4, 2016

A TADA court in Amritsar today discharged Sikh Political Prisoner Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar in a 23 years old TADA case. The court heard arguments of prosecution and defence on chargesheet moved by the police against Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar in Batala TADA case on April 1.

Namdhari ex-chief’s wife Chand Kaur dies after gun attack at Bhaini

April 4, 2016

Chand Kaur, ex-Namdhari chief's wife who shot at by some unidentified gunmen at Bhaini village has reportedly died at Apolo Hospital. Chand Kaur, 88, was rushed to Apolo Hospital near Sherpur Chowk, Ludhiana for treatment where she succumbed to injuries.

Badals decision to provide security to 31 YAD leaders sparks controversy

April 4, 2016

In a controversial move the Punjab government has reportedly decided to provide security to Youth Akali Dal (YAD) leaders. As per media reports 31 YAD leaders have already been provided security officers. A communiqué in this regard was issued on April 1, with a copy being sent to the Additional DGP (Security) and IGP, Indian Reserve […]

Pilibhit Sikh Fake Encounter: 27 out of 47 convicted cops go missing before sentencing

April 4, 2016

On Friday, a CBI court convicted 47 policemen from Uttar Pradesh in a fake encounter in Pilibhit in 12 July 1991, in which 11 Sikh pilgrims were killed by Cops in cold blood. They were supposed to be sentenced today. However, in a shocking development 27 of those 47 policemen have reportedly gone missing.

Former Namdhari chief’s wife Chand Kaur shot at by unidentified gunmen

April 4, 2016

Chand Kaur, ex-Namdhari chief's wife was reportedly shot at by some unidentified gunmen at Bhaini village. Chand Kaur, 88, was rushed to Apolo Hospital near Sherpur Chowk, Ludhiana for treatment. Her condition is said to be critical.

Samvad to host seminar on Nationalism in Contemporary context on April 9

April 4, 2016

As the debate over Nationalism looms up in the Indian subcontinent and BJP led NDA government terming 'nationalism' as an 'ideological war', an NGO called Samvad has announced to host a seminar on "Nationalism in Contemporary context".

Sikhs hold massive protest against Narendra Modi during Washington Visit

April 4, 2016

While Narendra Modi attended Nuclear Summit, Hundreds of Sikhs from North America converged at Washington DC and protested India’s Constitutional Denial of the Sikh Religion and continued genocidal violence, reads a release by Sikhs For Justice.

Sikh bodies to hold Panthic Conference, not Sarbat Khalsa, on Vaisakhi

April 4, 2016

Bhai Baljeet Singh Daduwal and Bhai Amrik Singh Ajnala, who were appointed as Jathedar of Takhat Damdama Sahib and Takhat Kesgarh Sahib respectively by the organizers of the Sarbat Khalsa 2015, yesterday announced that a “Panthic Conference” will be held at Talwandi Sabo on Vaisakhi.

Sikh Students Association holds Sikh Awareness Week

April 4, 2016

To share and promote the values of Sikhi on campus, the Sikh Students Association organized Sikh Awareness Week, which took place from March 14 to 17. Students and professors from different ethnicities and religious backgrounds participated in the events throughout the week.