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American Sikh Council Joins Philadelphia School District’s Inaugural Faith-Based Leaders’ Summit

Sikh Coalition Provides Key Updates on Transnational Repression Training for California Law Enforcement

Sikh Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect Voting Rights and Immigrant Truckers

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

Norwich City Elects First Sikh Mayor in Connecticut (USA)

Elementary School in Fresno, California Named After Human Rights Defender Jaswant Singh Khalra

Sikh Federation (America) Urges U.S. Congress to Act on 1984 Sikh Genocide Recognition, Anti-Sikh Hate, and Stability in South Asia

Sikh Youth of America (SYA) Condemns Indian Transnational Repression

US Charges R&AW Official Vikas Yadav Charged with “Murder-for-hire” in Pannun Case

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

ASC Participates in the Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention (I-GMAP) Conference

AGPC Expresses Solidarity in Newark’s Hindu Temple Vandalism Case

Investigate Alleged Overseas Murder Plots; Indian Govt’s Poor Record of Accountability at Home Heightens Concerns: HRW

USCIRF Expresses Deep Concerns over India’s Transnational Repression Against Sikhs

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis (USA) Shootout

U.S Congressman from Connecticut Condemns Violence of India on Farmers

Sikh Art Gallery in Norwich Showcases The Sikh Story

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

Connecticut Governor Commemorates Nov. 1984 Remembrance Day in the State Capitol

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

MLI Report Parrots Indian Narratives on Khalistan: World Sikh Organisation

OGC Statement on Ongoing Attempts to Malign the Sikh Sangarsh for Khalistan

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’ Paper on Khalistan Contains Conclusory Statements & Allegations Without Substantiation: Scholars [Open Letter]

WSP Expresses Solidarity with Sikh Medical Professionals Serving in Frontlines During COVID19 Crisis

Sikh Flag Hosted at City Hall of Holyoke (USA) on Khalistan Declaration Day: WSP

Irked Over Its’ Automated Calls, Punjab Police Registers Two Cases Against SFJ

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

52 Gurdwaras Ask CA for Meaningful Inclusion of the Sikh Community in Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

New York Sikhs Prepare Food For 30000 Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown

USA: Connecticut Governor Recognises Sikh New Year

1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial Revived in Connecticut Despite Indian State’s Protest

Richmond Hill Sikh Body Adopts Resolution Against PTC for Asserting “Intellectual Property” Rights On Gurbani

US Congressman Ami Bera Called Out For 1984 Sikh Genocide Denial

Punjab Bandh, Statue Issue, PTC, Separate Sikh Identity in US Census, CAA & NRC Discussed in US Sikh body Teleconference

World Sikh Parliament Reported Human Rights Violations by India to the United Nations

US Sikh Body Condemns and Boycotts Indian Consulate for Comparing Guru Nanak Ji with Gandhi

Connecticut College Hosts ‘1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial’

Sikh News USA

American Sikh Council Joins Philadelphia School District’s Inaugural Faith-Based Leaders’ Summit

May 9, 2026

The American Sikh Council (ASC) represented the Sikh faith at the Philadelphia School District’s first Faith-Based Leaders’ Summit, emphasizing empathy and resilience in education.

Sikh Coalition Provides Key Updates on Transnational Repression Training for California Law Enforcement

April 24, 2026

Following a promise by Governor Gavin Newsom, the Sikh Coalition has released new details regarding the upcoming CalOES transnational repression training for California law enforcement, which will prioritize jurisdictions with large Sikh populations.

Sikh Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect Voting Rights and Immigrant Truckers

March 14, 2026

A recent statement from the Sikh Coalition calls on the community to mobilize against two contentious bills—the SAVE America Act and the Dalilah Law—citing severe threats to minority voting rights and the livelihoods of immigrant commercial truck drivers.

Bipartisan Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Bill Introduced in US Congress

January 22, 2026

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new federal legislation aimed at addressing discrimination, hate crimes, and violence faced by Sikh Americans, marking a significant step toward formal recognition of anti-Sikh bias at the US national level.

Norwich City Elects First Sikh Mayor in Connecticut (USA)

November 6, 2025

Swaranjit Singh Khalsa has been elected the first Sikh Mayor in Connecticut history, winning the mayoral race in Norwich, CT

Elementary School in Fresno, California Named After Human Rights Defender Jaswant Singh Khalra

June 27, 2025

An elementary school in the city of Fresno has been named in honor of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a renowned human rights defender from Punjab, India.

Sikh Federation (America) Urges U.S. Congress to Act on 1984 Sikh Genocide Recognition, Anti-Sikh Hate, and Stability in South Asia

June 9, 2025

In a major development for Sikh advocacy in the United States, the Sikh Federation (America), working alongside the Sikh American Congressional Caucus Committee, met with bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress.

Sikh Youth of America (SYA) Condemns Indian Transnational Repression

October 19, 2024

New York, USA: In a written statement, the Sikh Youth of America (SYA) has condemned India’s alleged ongoing violence and transitional repression against Sikhs globally. The organization calls for accountability for Indian officials involved in extrajudicial actions and emphasizes the Sikh community’s right to sovereignty and self-determination. Below is the full statement from Sikh Youth […]

US Charges R&AW Official Vikas Yadav Charged with “Murder-for-hire” in Pannun Case

October 18, 2024

New York, USA: The US Justice Department has unsealed indictment charging an employee of Indian Government and a former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) official Vikas Yadav for attempting to get a US citizen Sikh activist assassinated in US. Though the US authorities have not revealed the name of concerned Sikh activist, but the description […]

US Charges R&AW Official Vikas Yadav Charged with “Murder-for-hire” in Pannun Case

October 18, 2024

The US Justice Department has unsealed indictment charging an employee of Indian Government and a former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) official Vikas Yadav for attempting to get a US citizen Sikh activist assassinated in US.

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

October 13, 2024

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

Sikh Bodies of US, Canada, UK, EU & AU Announce Formation of Sikh Federation International

October 13, 2024

On October 12, 2024, prominent Sikh leaders from around the globe convened in London to announce the formation of the Sikh Federation International.

ASC Participates in the Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention (I-GMAP) Conference

April 23, 2024

American Sikh Council (ASC) representative Kavneet Singh attended the Genocide and Mass Atrocities Prevention (I-GMAP) Conference organized by Binghamton University at the downtown campus in Binghamton, NY.

AGPC Expresses Solidarity in Newark’s Hindu Temple Vandalism Case

December 25, 2023

The American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC) is deeply disturbed by the recent act of vandalism at Newark's Hindu Temple. Standing in solidarity with the Hindu community, the AGPC vehemently condemns this crime.

Investigate Alleged Overseas Murder Plots; Indian Govt’s Poor Record of Accountability at Home Heightens Concerns: HRW

December 19, 2023

Indian authorities should conduct thorough and impartial investigations into allegations that government agents were involved in assassination plots against Sikh separatists in the United States and Canada, Human Rights Watch said today.

USCIRF Expresses Deep Concerns over India’s Transnational Repression Against Sikhs

December 16, 2023

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is alarmed by India’s increased transnational targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf.

Sikh Federation UK Criticizes British Govt’s ‘Neglect’ on Threat to Sikhs in UK As New Evidence Emerges from US

November 23, 2023

Increasing evidence from the US, Canada and UK that the Indian authorities are hell-bent on assassinating and eliminating Sikhs on foreign soil who are peacefully campaigning for the re-establishment of a Sikh homeland, said Jaspal Singh, National Press Secretary, Sikh Federation (UK).

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.

U.S Congressman from Connecticut Condemns Violence of India on Farmers

April 10, 2021

US Congressman Joe Courtney has said that "excessive response" to farmers protest in India by the government of India was "worth of condemnation". While responding to concerns raised by Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, directory of Sikh Art Gallery, Joe Courteny said: "protests by many within India’s agricultural community have drawn worldwide attention after India’s Parliament enacted major legislation last November that sought to bring structural change to the country’s agricultural sector. In the time since, mass protests have ensued out of concern that the new law allows for an exploitation of farmers within the industry by larger firms, and that there was an overall lack of consensus built before the new law was enacted".

Sikh Art Gallery in Norwich Showcases The Sikh Story

March 31, 2021

Every inch of wall space in a one-story building on Clinic Drive is covered in colorful portraits of famed Sikh leaders and framed recognitions; a cozy place of inclusion. The Sikh Art Gallery sits a short drive from Backus Hospital, created during the middle of the pandemic in November 2020 in the cultural soul of one of the most diverse cities in eastern Connecticut.

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

December 11, 2020

The members of United states congress and international legal and human rights experts have urged India to uphold the right of peaceful protest and engage with protesting farmers productively following the norms of democracy.

Connecticut Governor Commemorates Nov. 1984 Remembrance Day in the State Capitol

November 11, 2020

The 2018 Bill introduced by State Senator Cathy Osten and State Representative Kevin Ryan and signed by Governor Dan Malloy passed unanimously, commemorating every year, Nov 1st, as a Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day.

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

October 26, 2020

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

MLI Report Parrots Indian Narratives on Khalistan: World Sikh Organisation

September 18, 2020

The World Sikh Organization of Canada joins calls for the retraction of the report entitled “Khalistan: a Project of Pakistan”, published by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. The report is authored by controversial, retired CBC journalist, Terry Milewski and includes an introduction by former politician, Ujjal Dosanjh, and former Conservative staffer, Shuvaloy Majumdar.

OGC Statement on Ongoing Attempts to Malign the Sikh Sangarsh for Khalistan

September 17, 2020

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. BC Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee has issued a statement in response to this paper, terming it as part of Indian state's propaganda against the Sikh Sangarsh.

Macdonald-Laurier Institute’ Paper on Khalistan Contains Conclusory Statements & Allegations Without Substantiation: Scholars [Open Letter]

September 16, 2020

On September 9, 2020 Canada based Macdonald-Laurier Institute released a paper titled "Khalistan: A Project of Pakistan" by Terry Milewski. A number of scholars have responded to this paper and said that it "contains a litany of conclusory statements and allegations without any substantiation".

WSP Expresses Solidarity with Sikh Medical Professionals Serving in Frontlines During COVID19 Crisis

May 23, 2020

"Two Sikh doctors in Quebec by the names of Dr. Saluja chooses to give up their faith over their profession. The Saluja brothers took a personal decision to cut their beards to fit the masks over their faces. This action has raised questions on the religious rights of practicing Sikhs and other religious minorities. To describe this as a religious sacrifice during the Covid-19 crisis raises serious challenges for Sikhs around the world and sets an incorrect precedent", a press release by the World Sikh Parliament notes.

Sikh Flag Hosted at City Hall of Holyoke (USA) on Khalistan Declaration Day: WSP

April 30, 2020

In a written statement the World Sikh Parliament (WSP) has congratulated the global Sikh community on the Khalistan Declaration day. Notably, 29 April is observed as ‘Khalistan Declaration Day’ as on this day in 1986 the Panthic Committee had issued ‘Declaration of Khalistan’.

Irked Over Its’ Automated Calls, Punjab Police Registers Two Cases Against SFJ

April 12, 2020

The Punjab Police on Friday (April 10) booked Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a US based group and it’s legal advisor Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for automated phone calls.

Interfaith Human Rights and Activist Groups Write To US and UN for Safety of Afghan Sikhs

April 10, 2020

A number of interfaith human rights and activists groups have written to United States Embassy (Kabul) Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Afghanistan about persecution of Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan.

52 Gurdwaras Ask CA for Meaningful Inclusion of the Sikh Community in Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

April 3, 2020

The Sikh Coalition and the Jakara Movement submitted a letter on behalf of 52 Gurdwaras (Sikh houses of worship) to the California Department of Education, the Instructional Quality Commission, and the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee in favor of Sikhism’s meaningful inclusion in California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.

New York Sikhs Prepare Food For 30000 Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown

March 24, 2020

The Sikh Centre of New York prepared and packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans in coronavirus self-isolation.

USA: Connecticut Governor Recognises Sikh New Year

March 15, 2020

State of Connecticut, which in past have recognized Sikh Community on Multiple occasions, have decided to recognize them this year by wishing them Happy Sikh New year.

1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial Revived in Connecticut Despite Indian State’s Protest

March 2, 2020

After 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial which was removed by Otis Library due to intense pressure of Indian Govt. last year while Prime Minister Of India Narinder Modi was on his tour to America is slowly making its way to hearts of Thousands of Connecticut Residents.

Richmond Hill Sikh Body Adopts Resolution Against PTC for Asserting “Intellectual Property” Rights On Gurbani

January 31, 2020

The Sikh Cultural Society, Richmond Hill (US) has adopted vital resolutions against PTC Network, condemning later's wrongful and highly objectionable claims about 'Gurbani'.

US Congressman Ami Bera Called Out For 1984 Sikh Genocide Denial

January 26, 2020

“Ami Bera is a Sikh Holocaust denier,” I shouted at the US congressman’s 22 January 2019 town hall in Elk Grove, California. “Ami Bera, you need to answer for your refusal to recognize the 1984 Sikh Genocide was sponsored by the Indian government.”

Punjab Bandh, Statue Issue, PTC, Separate Sikh Identity in US Census, CAA & NRC Discussed in US Sikh body Teleconference

January 20, 2020

A joint emergency teleconference was held last night of Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) and American Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (AGPC) members to discuss the current emergent issues concerning the Sikh Panth.

World Sikh Parliament Reported Human Rights Violations by India to the United Nations

December 10, 2019

10th December is a key date for human rights as on this day 70 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly, had meeting in Paris, and adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

US Sikh Body Condemns and Boycotts Indian Consulate for Comparing Guru Nanak Ji with Gandhi

November 25, 2019

The Sikh Coordination Committee for East Coast (SSCEC) has condemned the Indian consulate in USA fro comparing Guru Nanak Ji with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Connecticut College Hosts ‘1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial’

November 24, 2019

The Connecticut Holds the 1984 Sikh Genocide Memorial at Global Learning Lab. The memorial comprises of a plaque, a portrait of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and a Sikh flag.

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