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Sikh Council UK Stands In Solidarity With The Family of Manisha Valmiki

Sikh Council UK said in a statement that it stands in solidarity with the protestors and family of Manisha Valmiki, a 19-year-old that comes from a so-called 'Dalit' background. Manisha was gang-raped and violently attacked in Uttar Pradesh: her tongue was cut, her neck and back broken.

Sikh Community to take Scottish Ministers to Court Over ‘Discrimination’ in Census 2021: Sikh Federation UK

Lawyers representing the Sikh Federation (UK) have written to Scottish Ministers for failing to include a Sikh ethnic tick box response option in the Census (Scotland) Order 2020 made on 11 March 2020.

Almost Half of All Sikhs Deaths in Last Two Weeks Due To Covid-19: say UK Sikh Groups

Several Sikh organisations - the Sikh Network, Sikh Council UK and Sikh Federation (UK) came together two weeks ago to collect data on the number of Sikhs that are falling victim to Covid-19.

UK Sikhs Mark 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji in City Hall London

The 550th Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji was marked with great accolade at City Hall overlooking the spectacular London skyline during the evening of Tuesday 19th November 2019.

Sikh Council UK to Contribute in 550 Parkash Gurpurab Celebrations at Nanakana Sahib and Sultanpur Lodhi

The Sikh Council UK said in a statement issued on Monday (June 10) that its Executive Committee held a meeting at Gurdwara Ramgarhia Sabha, Milton Keynes on Saturday 8th June.

Sikh Council UK Selects Its New Executive Committee

The 18th General Assembly of the Sikh Council UK took place at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall on Saturday 27th April in which over 100 delegates from across the UK met and selected the new Executive Committee, Sikh Council UK said in a written statement (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News).

UK Sikhs Demand Tough Action Against Badal and Saini After Justice Ranjit Singh Commission’s Revelations

The Sikh Council UK facilitated an open community wide Panthic meeting inviting all Gurdwaras, Sikh organisations and individual members of the Sikh community.

Sikh Council UK Facilitates Panthic Meeting: Resolutions Adopted Regarding Beadbi Panel Report, Rahul Gandhi’s Denial of Sikh Genocide

Sikh Council UK facilitated a community wide meeting of representatives from Sikh Gurdwaras and organisations at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick 2nd September 2018.

Conservative Government Turning Blind Eye to Hate Crimes Targeting Sikhs and Gurdwaras: Sikh Federation UK

At around 5 am on Aug. 28 Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Edinburgh was subject to a petrol bomb attack. Whilst no-one was injured the fire caused extensive smoke damage to the Gurdwara building.

Arson Attack on Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Edinburgh; Sikh Council UK Expresses Concerns

Sikh Council UK strongly condemns the suspected arson attack that took place at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Edinburgh early Tuesday morning (Aug. 29).

Sikh Body Raises 1984 Disclosures and Jagtar Singh Johal Issue with British Minister for Faith

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Minister for Faith Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth attended Sikh Council UK offices in Leamington Spa with senior officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government yesterday.

Sikh Council UK Board of Jathedars Agree to Establish Framework Regarding Parcharaks

Sikh Council UK Board of Jathedars unanimously agreed to establish a framework for dealing with concerns regarding parcharaks in the UK at a meeting at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara Leicester on Saturday 9th June 2018.

Sikh Council UK urges Panthic unity and calls urgent meeting of the Board of Jathedars

Sikh Council UK will be convening an urgent meeting of the Board of Jathedars in connection with the incident at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Southall.

Sikh Council UK Condemns Attack on Sikh Parcharak

Sikh Council UK has condemned the attack on Amrik Singh Chandigarh at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Southall on May 7, 2018.

Sikh Council UK Expresses Disappointment Over No Progress on Sikh Issues; Writes Open Letter to Nareandra Modi

Sikh Council UK, a UK based Sikh group, has wrote an open letter to India Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting taking place in the United Kingdom this week.

Sikh Council UK Welcomes Legal Steps on 1984 Disclosures

Sikh Council UK has welcomed the legal steps being undertaken to seek disclosure of any British link to Indian Amry's attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) in June 1984 or the Amritsar Massacre of June 1984.

Venue Operator SMG Europe Agrees To Accommodate Sikh Kirpans: Sikh Council UK

One of the lead venue management company SMG Europe has adopted a policy agreeing to Sikhs wearing kirpans at their venues in the United Kingdom.

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Reaffirms Commitment on Sikh Issues: Sikh Council UK

Sikh Council UK said in a statement issued on Sunday (Oct. 22) that England's Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has re-affirmed his personal commitment to the manifesto commitments made by the party on Sikh issues before the election.

Sikh Council UK Hosts Panthic Submit, Key Sikh Issues Discussed & Resolutions Apporved

United Kingdom based Sikh advocacy group Sikh Council UK here on Saturday 2nd September 2017 hosted a large panthic gathering at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara.

Brussels Sangat Unite to campaign for the re-opening of Guru Nanak Gurdwara Vilvoorde

Following intense two day discussions facilitated by Sikh Council UK, sangat unanimously agreed on June 11, 2017 to rise above their differences and work towards building community cohesion and improving governance.

Historic General Election for UK Sikh Community: Sikh Council UK

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi and Preet Kaur Gill have successfully been elected to Parliament following the General Election in the UK.

Sikh Council UK Condemns Manchester Attack

The Sikh Council UK has condemned the Manchester attack which left 22 people dead (at the time of reporting).

Visakhi (ਵਿਸਾਖੀ) Event at Traflagar Square in London on April 29

London Mayor Sadiq Khan having met his electoral commitment to bring the Annual Vaisakhi Event back to Trafalgar Square in the heart of the city.

Sikh Aware UK: Hate Crime Monitoring Platform for UK Sikhs Launched

Sikh Council UK has announced the formation of Sikh Aware UK, a hate crime monitoring platform for the Sikh community in the UK.

BREXIT: Sikh Council UK urges Sikhs to remain engaged in the process

A Sikh groups called Sikh Council UK is encouraging Sikhs to remain engaged in the Brexit process following the expected triggering of Article 50 today (29/3) which will start the formal process for the UK to leave the EU within two years.

Sikh Council UK Issue a briefing on EU Court Headscarves Judgment

Sikh Council UK today published a briefing on the Judgment handed down by the European Court of Justice regarding the legality of employers prohibiting of visible manifestations of religious belief in the workplace.

Sikh Council UK updates on Incident of alleged Beadbi in Woolwich

Sikh Council UK was informed of an incident yesterday morning of attempted desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji at Gurdwara Sahib, Woolwich.

Zora Singh Commission Report Disclosure: Sikh Council UK Calls for Action

Sikh Council UK today called for comprehensive and urgent action by the next Punjab Government following the leak of the findings of the Justice Zora Singh Commission.

UK Sikh Body Demands Strict Action in Distortion of Ardas Issue

Sikh council a UK based Sikh body has vehmently critized the the offensive distortion of the Sikh Ardas at a function in Bathinda’s Rampura Phul constituency

Sikh Council UK Attends Roundtable meeting with Labour Leader

Sikh Council UK attended a first ever roundtable meeting between the Sikh community and Jeremy Corbyn MP, leader of the Labour Party and Official Opposition on 2 November.

Beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Bradford, UK

An outrageous incident of beadbi of Guru Granth Sahib Ji is reported from Bradford in England. As per reports the unidentified culprits used a can during night time and threw a Saroop of Guru Granth Sahib outside the Bradford Gurdwara Sahib. The police were reportedly investigating the CCTV footage.

Sikh Showcase Event in Parliament is a Roaring Success: Sikh Coalition UK

ikh Council UK initiative to showcase the good work of a range of Sikh organisations in the Members Dining Room in the Houses of Parliament, London was acknowledged as a roaring success by parliamentarians, organisations and community representatives at the event held today.

Sikh Council UK Response to EU Referendum Result

Sikh Council UK notes the major democratic exercise held in the UK on 23rd June resulting in UK voters deciding to leave the European Union.

Was a dossier on Sikhs handed over by Modi during UK visit in November 2015?

The Sikh Federation UK has expressed doubts regarding the nonexistence of Narendra Modi's dossier against the UK Sikhs as claimed by the Sikh Council UK.

Paramjeet Singh Pamma released after Portugal minister rejects Extradition plea of India

Paramjeet Singh Pamma, a Sikh activists residing in England, was reportedly release today by Portuguese authorities.

Criminal Complaint Filed Against Indian Police Officers sent in Extradition Case

As per a news released by the Sikh Council UK the Solicitors of Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma have today filed a criminal complaint against three of the four Police officers sent by India to Portugal to oversee the handing over of an extradition request against Paramjeet Singh.

UK Sikh body engages into political efforts against deportation of Paramjeet Singh Pamma from Portugal

As per information a UK based Sikh body, Sikh Council UK, has engaged into political efforts against deportation of Paramjeet Singh Pamma to India. He was reportedly detained by the InterPol from a hotel in Portugal yesterday.

UK Sikhs launch campaign to promote safeguarding and tackle child grooming

The Sikh Council UK on Monday 7th December 2015 is to launch a national campaign to promote effective safeguarding practices and support for vulnerable children and adults including protecting children from sexual abuse, grooming and violence, for the first time.

UK: Official statement and apology from the Metropolitan Police service regards Sikh lives matter protest

I would like to thank representatives of our Sikh communities who kindly attended a meeting at New Scotland Yard that I invited them to on Wednesday the 28th October. I requested a meeting with the Sikh Community as I had become aware of growing concerns over the policing of the protest at the Indian High Commission on Thursday 22nd October 2015.

UK: Metropolitan Police Commander Issues apology to Sikhs

In a written statement the Sikh Federation (UK), a UK based Sikh diaspora organizations, said that SFUK representatives lead a Sikh Community delegation including the Sikh Council UK and other Sikh Organizations that attended a meeting held on Wednesday 28 October at New Scotland Yard with the Police Commander Mac Chishty and Silver Commander Chief Superintendent Colin Morgan, to discuss the Sikh Lives Matter protest at the Indian High Commission on Thurs 22 Oct. Sikhs had traveled from all across the country and there was healthy balance of both elders and youth. All who spoke did so eloquently, articulately and with a view to a positive outcome.
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