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Former R&AW Chief Samant Goel’s Name Reported in 128 Cases of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Ensaaf’s Dossier

Dal Khalsa Marched in Amritsar for Punjab’s Sovereignty

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

Struggling Nationalities to Show Mirror to G20: To Hold M&N-20 Summit on 7th at Delhi

SCI Dismisses NIA’s Appeal Against Bail to Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

Bhai Daljit Singh’s Statement on 29th April Khalistan Declaration Day

Concrete Lining of Rajasthan Canal in Punjab: It is Related to State Govt’s Subject : Jal Shakti Ministry Official

Women Group Seeks Scrapping of “Unjust Law” AFSPA in Assam

Settle Naga Political Issue Before Polls: Naga Tribal Bodies

Bhagwant Maan led AAP Govt. Prevents Permanent Release of Bhai Gurmeet Singh

Personalities Related to Sikh Struggle Form Common Platform to Initiate Dialogue for Panthic Unity

Social Media Censorship Against Sikhs Continues in India; Jakara Movement’s Twitter Handle Blocked

End “Sole, Exclusive and Absolute” Rights of PTC; Build Community’s Own Gurbani Broadcasting System: says Report

Remembering Dina Bhana on His Birth Anniversary

Deep Sidhu Killed in Road Accident; Antim Sanskar Today at Ludhiana

New Jersey Senate Passes Resolution Recognising the Fact of Sikh Genocide 1984

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : Possible Regional and International Fallouts

Jarnail Singh – Man who got Sikh Genocide Recognized by Delhi State Assembly Passed Away

Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis (USA) Shootout

Clashes in Myanmar Displace Thousands, UN Humanitarian Office Reports

NIA Issues Bulk Notices to Activists Connected with Farmers Protest To Join Investigation As “Witness” in UAPA Case

Kissan Lobby Report: Parliamentary Group to Write to UK Foreign Secretary about Punjab Farmer Rights and the Wider Political Ramifications

Which Canada MPs are Speaking About Issues Important to Sikhs?

Right-Wing Think Tank Accused of Demonizing Sikh-Canadians Also Works to Send Canadian Oil to India

NIA’s Tactics Under Question Again After Sikh Youth Inquired by NIA Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances

Kite Fights: New Report says Regional Proxy Wars and Hindu Nationalist Agenda Linked to Massacre of Sikhs in Kabul

Kashmiri Leaders Condemn Attack on Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Derby

Sumedh Saini Appears Before SIT in Balwant Singh Multani Disappearance Case

Audiobook of Gujarat Files by Rana Ayyub Launched

Rule of Bureaucracy under Badals Not Different Under Amrinder Singh

Sumedh Saini Case: Eye-witness Records Statement with Investigation Officer

Infamous’ for atrocities ex DGP Saini faces a Fresh FIR

Close Associate of Badals, Satnam Singh Kaler Defended Many ‘Killer Cops’

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Five-Year-Old Ropar Boy Becomes Punjab’s Youngest To Scale Mount Everest Base Camp

April 29, 2024

At a tender age of 5 years, Teghbir Singh, has achieved a remarkable feat – he has become the youngest ever of Punjab to scale the Mount Everest Base Camp, which is located in Nepal at a staggering height of more than 17,500 feet (5364 Metres).

US State Department’s Human Rights Report Notes Social Media Blockings in Punjab

April 23, 2024

The US State Department has released its "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India". The report enlists various issues concerning human rights while citing instances of human rights abuses in India.

New Audiobook “Azadnama : Fansi de Takhte Ton Jail Chithian” Released on Sikh Siyasat App

April 10, 2024

Sikh Siyasat has released a new audiobook titled “Azadnama : Fansi de Takhte Ton Jail Chithian”. This book is Co-edited by Parmjeet Singh Gazi (editor of Sikh Siyasat News), Ranjeet Singh and Published by Bibekgarh Parkashan.

Quebec Court of Appeal Decision on Bill 21: WSO Expresses Disappointment

March 1, 2024

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Court of Appeal of Quebec largely upholding Bill 21, Quebec's controversial secularism law. The WSO maintains that Bill 21 is a direct attack on religious freedom and will continue to fight this unjust law.

Indian Top Court Not Above Politics : Dal Khalsa

December 11, 2023

Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh, reacting to the verdict of the Supreme Court on Article 370 abrogation in Kashmir said, "Clearly, the Indian top court’s verdict endorsing the Indian government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 has come on explected lines.

With US indictment, lid blown out on India’s bundle of lies : Dal Khalsa

December 2, 2023

Dal Khalsa has observed that the recent US indictment of Indian agents for plotting to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has nailed all lies and designs of the Indian establishment that was shamelessly denying its newly carved strategy to kill pro-active Sikhs on foreign soil by hiring mercenaries.

Global Sikh Council urges CM to take action on violations of Punjabi laws in schools

November 11, 2023

Expressing deep concern over the disregard for Punjabi language in private schools, the Global Sikh Council (GSC) condemned the neglect of Punjabi teaching as mandated by both the Punjabi Acts promulgated in the state since 2008.

Former R&AW Chief Samant Goel’s Name Reported in 128 Cases of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab: Ensaaf’s Dossier

November 3, 2023

Ensaaf has released its complete dossier on former Punjab police official Samant Kumar Goel, who- according to Ensaaf, bears responsibility for at least 127 disappearances and unlawful killings when he served as SSP during the 1980s and 1990s in Punjab.

Dal Khalsa Marched in Amritsar for Punjab’s Sovereignty

November 2, 2023

To get rights and justice for the November 1984 massacre and the killing of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijhar, Dal Khalsa took out the freedom march highlighting the on-going democratic struggle for sovereignty and independence of Punjab.

1992 Fake Encounter Case: After 31 Years Cop Convicted for Framing False Records

October 28, 2023

A Mohali court on Friday (27 October) pronounced judgment in another 1992 fake encounter case and convicted one former police official for preparing false records.

Struggling Nationalities to Show Mirror to G20: To Hold M&N-20 Summit on 7th at Delhi

August 29, 2023

To present the perspective of minorities and nationalities residing in India before the G-20, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and the Dal Khalsa have decided to convene a Conclave under the nomenclature

SCI Dismisses NIA’s Appeal Against Bail to Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

August 8, 2023

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) today dismissed appeal field by National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India against bail granted to Scottish national Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal.

Bhai Daljit Singh’s Statement on 29th April Khalistan Declaration Day

April 29, 2023

Amritsar, Punjab: Bhai Daljit Singh has released a statement today to mark the Khalistan Declaration Day. A copy of the statement reads, in verbatim, as follows:- April 29th is a historical day. On this day, the Khalsa Panth established a new milestone in its five century long struggle to ensure that its distinct and sovereign […]

Concrete Lining of Rajasthan Canal in Punjab: It is Related to State Govt’s Subject : Jal Shakti Ministry Official

January 27, 2023

India’s Jal Shakti Ministry has said that the issue of concrete lining of Rajasthan canal in Punjab is a matter related to ‘state government’s subject’.

Women Group Seeks Scrapping of “Unjust Law” AFSPA in Assam

January 13, 2023

A women’s group on 11 January 2023 demanded the repeal of Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) along with the “draconian” Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958.

Settle Naga Political Issue Before Polls: Naga Tribal Bodies

January 13, 2023

Bodies representing 15 tribes of Nagaland have appealed to the Centre to “seriously and sincerely” resolve the “Indo-Naga” peace process before the Assembly elections in the State without further delay, a news article in The Hindu reads.

Bhagwant Maan led AAP Govt. Prevents Permanent Release of Bhai Gurmeet Singh

November 19, 2022

Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is raising hurdles in the way of release of Sikh political prisoners. On the one hand AAP leaders maintain in their public speeches that their government is in favor of release of Sikh political prisoners who have completed minimum mandatory terms of their sentences

Personalities Related to Sikh Struggle Form Common Platform to Initiate Dialogue for Panthic Unity

September 30, 2022

Personalities related Sikh struggle, including Bhai Rajinder Singh Mughalwal, Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh, Bhai Daljit Singh, Bhai Narien Singh Chaurra, Bhai Bhopinder Singh, Bhai Satnam Singh Khandewala, Bhai Satnam Singh Jhanjian, Bhai Hardeep Singh Mehraj, Bhai Amrik Singh Isru, Bhai Manjit Singh Phagwara and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Doad have announced to form a common platform to initiate dialogue for Panthic unity. They addressed a press conference at Press Club, Sri Amritsar on 28 September 2022.

Social Media Censorship Against Sikhs Continues in India; Jakara Movement’s Twitter Handle Blocked

June 8, 2022

Indian government’s censorship against Sikhs, including Sikh media houses, continues and many Sikh websites and social media handles stand blocked in India. On 6 June 2022, the Government of India had blocked websites and social media platforms of Sikh media houses like Sikh Siyasat, TV84, Apna Sanjha Punjab, KTV UK and Akaal Channel. Though Akaal Channel’s social media platforms were unblocked in India, others stand blocked till date.

End “Sole, Exclusive and Absolute” Rights of PTC; Build Community’s Own Gurbani Broadcasting System: says Report

April 9, 2022

A recently released report has recommend revocation of "sole, exclusive and absolute" rights of PTC Network over Gurbani broadcast from Sri Harmandar Sahib, Sri Amritsar. The report says that no single channel or network can establish monopoly over Gurbani broadcast as Gurbani is Sarab-Sanjhai (common) and there should be a Sangati (community based) broadcasting system.

Remembering Dina Bhana on His Birth Anniversary

February 28, 2022

On 28th February, Sikh Siyasat News remembers Bahujan activist Dina Bhana, as this day marks his birth anniversary. We are sharing a brief biography of Dina Bhana in audio podcast format. This podcast is based on a write-up penned by Inderpreet Singh Sangrur.

Deep Sidhu Killed in Road Accident; Antim Sanskar Today at Ludhiana

February 16, 2022

Punjabi film actor cum activist Deep Sidhu died in a road accident on KMP road on February 15. As per media reports a Scorpio car which Deep Sidhu was driving struck with a truck from behind. The driver side of car was badly damaged in this accident.

New Jersey Senate Passes Resolution Recognising the Fact of Sikh Genocide 1984

January 11, 2022

The Senate of New Jersey has adopted a resolution recognising the fact of '1984 Sikh Genocide'. The Senate Resolution Number 142 was introduced in senate by Senator Stephen M. Sweeney on January 6, 2022. It was adopted by voice vote on January 10, 2022. The resolution condemns November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as "genocide".

Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : Possible Regional and International Fallouts

August 18, 2021

Being the geostrategic link to East Asia, central Asia and south Asia, events in Afghanistan usually have ramifications that go much beyond its political boundaries. Afghanistan has often been the site of super power rivalry as control over Afghanistan provides access to west Asia, central Asia and south Asia. However, retaining hold over Afghanistan often […]

Jarnail Singh – Man who got Sikh Genocide Recognized by Delhi State Assembly Passed Away

May 15, 2021

Chandigarh: Senior Journalist and Sikh politician, S. Jarnail Singh, passed away yesterday. He died because of complications triggered by covid-19. S. Jarnail Singh had registered his protest against CBI’s clean chit to Sikh genocide accused Jagdish Tytler in April 2019. During a press conference by the then Indian Home Minister P. Chitambram, S. Jarnail Singh […]

Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis (USA) Shootout

April 17, 2021

At least four Sikhs have been killed in a mass shooting at a FedEx company facility in Indianapolis by a 19-year-old former employee, according to the Sikh Coalition.

Clashes in Myanmar Displace Thousands, UN Humanitarian Office Reports

April 8, 2021

Clashes between the Myanmar security forces and regional armed groups, which have involved military airstrikes, have reportedly claimed the lives of at least 17 civilians in several parts of the country, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday.

NIA Issues Bulk Notices to Activists Connected with Farmers Protest To Join Investigation As “Witness” in UAPA Case

January 15, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has issued notices to various activists and relatives of some others in relation to a case registered under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Kissan Lobby Report: Parliamentary Group to Write to UK Foreign Secretary about Punjab Farmer Rights and the Wider Political Ramifications

October 30, 2020

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs will be sending a joint letter signed by dozens of MPs with large numbers of Sikh constituents to the Foreign Secretary following the virtual lobby yesterday.

Which Canada MPs are Speaking About Issues Important to Sikhs?

October 14, 2020

Chandigarh – The World Sikh Organization of Canada has examined key issues with respect to Sikhs in the Parliament of Canada from January 2018 until now to determine which MPs have been raising those issues. January 2018 was used as the starting point in recognition of PM Trudeau’s India trip in February 2018 which put […]

Right-Wing Think Tank Accused of Demonizing Sikh-Canadians Also Works to Send Canadian Oil to India

October 7, 2020

What does a controversial report authored by a retired CBC journalist have to do with a right-wing think tank that promotes trade with India and a global consulting firm run by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper?

NIA’s Tactics Under Question Again After Sikh Youth Inquired by NIA Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances

July 21, 2020

The tactics adopted by National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India are once again under question after a witness questioned by NIA dies under mysterious circumstances. This is second such death in Punjab which is linked with NIA's ongoing investigations. Earlier a witness named Rampal had committed suicide in 2018.

Kite Fights: New Report says Regional Proxy Wars and Hindu Nationalist Agenda Linked to Massacre of Sikhs in Kabul

June 18, 2020

The March 25, 2020 massacre of Sikhs at Gurdwara Har Rai Sahib in Kabul, Afghanistan sent shockwaves through the global Sikh community, yet the violence was not the only shocking thing about the vicious attack.

Kashmiri Leaders Condemn Attack on Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Derby

May 29, 2020

The Kashmiris from across the Line of Control and the world over including the Tehreek-e-Hurriyet Jammu and Kashmir Chairman Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference have strongly condemned an attack on a Sikh temple in the United Kingdom and have expressed solidarity with the Sikh community.

Sumedh Saini Appears Before SIT in Balwant Singh Multani Disappearance Case

May 18, 2020

Former Punjab Police chief Sumedh Saini appeared before Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Sunday (May 17). He was summoned by SIT for questioning in Balwant Singh Multani enforced disappearance case.

Audiobook of Gujarat Files by Rana Ayyub Launched

May 17, 2020

The Sikh Siyasat News (SNS) has released an audiobook version of Rana Ayyub’s book Gujarat Files. The audiobook is in Punjabi language and it's released on Sikh Siyasat’s iOS and Android app.

Rule of Bureaucracy under Badals Not Different Under Amrinder Singh

May 13, 2020

It is rare happening in the past four decades when Punjab ministers forced a defiant Chief Secretary representing ‘real governance’ to be removed from office.

Sumedh Saini Case: Eye-witness Records Statement with Investigation Officer

May 11, 2020

An eye-witness against former DGP Sumedh Saini has recorded her statement with the investigation officer of the Punjab police. Advocate G. K. Mann and her husband were arrested along with deceased Balwant Singh Multani in 1991, when Sumedh Saini was SSP of Chandigarh.

Infamous’ for atrocities ex DGP Saini faces a Fresh FIR

May 11, 2020

Punjab police have registered an FIR against ex-DGP Sumedh Singh Saini for abduction, torture and elimination of Balwant Singh Multani in a stage-managed case

Close Associate of Badals, Satnam Singh Kaler Defended Many ‘Killer Cops’

May 9, 2020

Advocate Satnam Singh Kaler may have withdrawn from the defence of former DGP Sumedh Saini but controversy triggered by his move to appear for Saini refuses to die down.

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