Sikh News USA

US Sikh body Welcomes Sajjan Kumar’s Sentencing; Demands Prosecution of Kamal Nath and Amitabh Bachhan

Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty Gets US Court Summons for Targeting Connecticut Sikhs

Pennsylvania General Assembly Resolution on 1984 Sikh Genocide Not Withdrawn

US Senator, General Assembly of State of Connecticut and 8 Cities in Connecticut Recognise Nov. 1 as Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day

Sikhism Among World Religions Added to Arizona School Standards

On Sikh Genocide 1984 Resolution Passed by Pennsylvania State Assembly

Pennsylvania State Assembly Recognises the Fact of “Sikh Genocide 1984”

New Jersey Sheriff Resigns Over Racial Remarks Against Sikh Attorney General

New Jersey Sheriff Must Step Down for Racist Remarks Against Black Community and Gurbir Grewal, says Sikh Coalition

US Law Official Faces Flak Over Racist Remarks on Sikh Attorney General’s Turban

Minorities Groups To Protest Against Mohan Bhagwat, Yogi Adityanath During Chicago Event

WSO Statement on Manhandling of Manjit Singh GK Outside Yuba City Gurdwara

SFJ Filed complaint against Manjit Singh GK with USDOJ for Violations of FARA

DSGMC Alleges “Attack” on Manjit Singh GK in New York

SIC Demands Justice for Saka Nakodar 1986 and Release of Justice Gurnam Singh Inquiry Report

USA: ASC Condemns Attacks on Sikhs in Keyes and Manteca

71 Years Old Sikh Attacked in Manteca (California); Sikhs Disturbed Over Back to Back Attacks

Racist Attack on Sikh Man in California (US); Told to Go Back

28 Day of Seva Projects Across America to #RememberOakCreek: Sikh Coalition

Offensive NJ 101.5 Radio Host Comments Against NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Offers Opportunity to Educate, says Sikh Coalition

US State of Connecticut Passes Law to Declare Nov. 1 as “Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day”

United Sikhs Calls fFor Asylum of Afghan Sikhs in Canada and USA

Afghanistan Election Aspirant Awtar Singh Khalsa Among Those Killed in Blast; Sikh bodies condemn attack

US Immigration: Over 50 Sikhs Among 123 Immigrants Detained by USA Authorities

Captivating the Simple-Hearted Fascinates Virginians at George Mason University

Upcoming Seminar in California – “1984: Sikh Genocide, Darbar Sahib and Human Rights in South East Asia”

Defendant Sentenced in 2014 New York City Hate Crime Against Sikh Man

Sikh Man Dies Two Weeks After Being Shot In Ohio (USA)

US City of Turlock Recognises June and Nov. 1984 Attacks as “Sikh Genocide 1984”

USA: Protest Held Against “Cow Culture” Conference Featuring Subramanian Swamy in California

New York Police Department (NYPD) Gets Its First Female Turbaned Sikh Police Officer

CNN Episode Featuring Sikh Community Airs May 6th: Sikh Coalition

Diverse Californian Coalition Holds Candlelight Vigil for Asifa in San Jose

Sikh Students in California Demand Justice for Asifa at Candlelight Vigil

Local Sikhs Group Takes Up Initiative To Re-name Park in Bakersfield After Jaswant Singh Khalra

Sikh American Story To Air on CNN on May 6: Sikh Coalition

Academics and Activists Praise New Book “Captivating the Simple-Hearted: A Struggle for Human Dignity”

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Sikh News USA

Government Shutdown – Sikhs Opens Doors of Sikh Centres Across the USA for Assistance

January 23, 2019

Sikhs across the United States opened doors of Gurdwara Sahibs and other Sikh centres to offer assistance during US government shutdown. In a community update, the United Sikhs said that it has initiated a Temporary National Assistance Program (TNAP).

Amazon Was Cooperative in Removing Merchandise Offensive to the Sikhs: United Sikhs

January 15, 2019

The United Sikhs, a Sikh body that had raised the issue of listings of certain merchandise that were highly offensive to the Sikhs, has said that the Amazon staff was cordial and took immediate action in removing all items from their site and inventory.

How to Restore Supremacy of Akal Takht Sahib? Speech of Harinder Singh USA on #FreeAkalTakht

December 31, 2018

Samvad, a discussion forum, held an interaction with Sikh Educationist, Activist and Thinker S. Harinder Singh (Sikh Research Institute, USA) on #FreeAkalTakht initiative.

US Sikh body Welcomes Sajjan Kumar’s Sentencing; Demands Prosecution of Kamal Nath and Amitabh Bachhan

December 20, 2018

The Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast (SCCEC) has welcomed the conviction of Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Sikh Genocide case announced by the Delhi High Court.

Consul General of India Sandeep Chakravorty Gets US Court Summons for Targeting Connecticut Sikhs

November 19, 2018

A Connecticut-based Sikh activist has sued Consul General of India (CGI) in New York Sandeep Chakravorty for defamation. The lawsuit titled "Swaranjit Singh Khalsa vs. Sandeep Chakravorty" (Civil Action No. 18-cv-10543) is filed at United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Pennsylvania General Assembly Resolution on 1984 Sikh Genocide Not Withdrawn

November 16, 2018

Today's newspapers in the Indian subcontinent prominent published a fake news that the 1984 Sikh genocide resolution passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in United States of America is withdrawn. The fake is also published in various online media platforms.

US Senator, General Assembly of State of Connecticut and 8 Cities in Connecticut Recognise Nov. 1 as Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day

November 12, 2018

In first of its kind the General Assembly of State of Connecticut in USA along with a US Senator and eight cities of Connecticut recognised November 1 as the Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day.

Sikhism Among World Religions Added to Arizona School Standards

October 27, 2018

This week, Arizona became the eighth state to approve history and social science standards that will include Sikhism and other world religions.

On Sikh Genocide 1984 Resolution Passed by Pennsylvania State Assembly

October 26, 2018

Pennsylvania State Assembly in the United States of America (USA) passed a house resolution to recognise the November 1984 state sponsored massacres of the Sikhs in the Indian subcontinent as 'genocide' on October 15, 2018.

Pennsylvania State Assembly Recognises the Fact of “Sikh Genocide 1984”

October 23, 2018

The State Assembly of Pennsylvania (USA) has passed a resolution recognising the fact of Sikh genocide of November 1984. The assembly has recognised the November 1984 massacre of Sikhs as 'genocide'.

New Jersey Sheriff Resigns Over Racial Remarks Against Sikh Attorney General

September 23, 2018

A New Jersey sheriff who was caught on tape making several racist remarks, including those against Gurbir Singh Grewal, the first ever Sikh Attorney General in the United States, and black people, has resigned.

New Jersey Sheriff Must Step Down for Racist Remarks Against Black Community and Gurbir Grewal, says Sikh Coalition

September 22, 2018

Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino was recorded making racist remarks about the black community and Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, while also making homophobic remarks about New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver.

US Law Official Faces Flak Over Racist Remarks on Sikh Attorney General’s Turban

September 21, 2018

Authorities in New Jersey have called for the resignation of a senior law enforcement official after a secret recording surfaced in which he allegedly made racist remarks about America's first Sikh-American Attorney General Gurbir Singh Grewal over his turban.

Minorities Groups To Protest Against Mohan Bhagwat, Yogi Adityanath During Chicago Event

September 6, 2018

Various minority organisations have announced to protest against RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during World Hindu Congress scheduled to be held at Chicago from September 7 to 9.

WSO Statement on Manhandling of Manjit Singh GK Outside Yuba City Gurdwara

August 28, 2018

The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the violence that took place Saturday at the Yuba City Gurdwara in California, USA.

SFJ Filed complaint against Manjit Singh GK with USDOJ for Violations of FARA

August 25, 2018

Rights group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) filed a complaint with US Department of Justice against visiting Indian politician Manjit Singh GK for holding, attending and addressing political gatherings in the USA in violations of Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA).

DSGMC Alleges “Attack” on Manjit Singh GK in New York

August 21, 2018

In a written statement issued today, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) alleged that some persons attacked its president Manjit Singh GK in New York.

SIC Demands Justice for Saka Nakodar 1986 and Release of Justice Gurnam Singh Inquiry Report

August 9, 2018

The Sikh Information Centre (SIC), a California-based advocacy group, issued a statement calling on Captain Amrinder Singh Chief Minister Punjab to table and implement the report of Justice Gurnam Singh’s Judicial Inquiry related to the Nakodar killings during the coming session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha.

USA: ASC Condemns Attacks on Sikhs in Keyes and Manteca

August 9, 2018

The American Sikh Council (ASC) has raised alarm at the continued spate of violence perpetrated against Sikhs in United States of America (USA).

71 Years Old Sikh Attacked in Manteca (California); Sikhs Disturbed Over Back to Back Attacks

August 9, 2018

On August 6 in Manteca, California, Sahib Singh was the victim of an attack while taking his morning walk. The 71-year-old man was hit severely causing him to hit the cement street.

Racist Attack on Sikh Man in California (US); Told to Go Back

August 7, 2018

A Sikh man was reportedly beaten up multiple times by two racists in California. The is investigating the incident as hate crime.

28 Day of Seva Projects Across America to #RememberOakCreek: Sikh Coalition

August 7, 2018

Inspired by the Oak Creek community’s resilience and Chardikala (Sikh concept of eternal optimism), the Sikh Coalition partnered with Sikh leaders from coast to coast last weekend for the sixth annual National Day of Seva (selfless community service).

Offensive NJ 101.5 Radio Host Comments Against NJ Attorney General Gurbir Grewal Offers Opportunity to Educate, says Sikh Coalition

July 31, 2018

In response to these ignorant comments about Gurbir Grewal and the Sikh community urged for a public apology from the hosts and station. A US-based civil rights group the Sikh Coalition reportedly provided media resources on Sikhi for the entire radio station and offered cultural and religious sensitivity training for all staff members.

US State of Connecticut Passes Law to Declare Nov. 1 as “Sikh Genocide Remembrance Day”

July 16, 2018

Indian may have been denying the fact of ‘Sikh Genocide of 1984’ but the foreign authorities continue to acknowledge this fact and recognise the 1984 atrocities on Sikhs as ‘genocide’.

United Sikhs Calls fFor Asylum of Afghan Sikhs in Canada and USA

July 7, 2018

United Sikhs also made an urgent request to the UN Special Rapporteur on Religion and Belief to highlight in the UN the persecution of religious minorities in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Election Aspirant Awtar Singh Khalsa Among Those Killed in Blast; Sikh bodies condemn attack

July 2, 2018

A deadly suicide bomb attack on Sikhs in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan has shook the global Sikh community.

US Immigration: Over 50 Sikhs Among 123 Immigrants Detained by USA Authorities

June 20, 2018

A group of over 50 Sikhs have been detained at the Sheridan prison in Yamhill county in United States of America (USA).

Captivating the Simple-Hearted Fascinates Virginians at George Mason University

June 11, 2018

Taking the podium at George Mason University (GMU), Lathan Dennis-Singh said, “This Captivating the Simple-Hearted is a profound literature, one that has got me to reevaluate myself as a Sikh.”

Upcoming Seminar in California – “1984: Sikh Genocide, Darbar Sahib and Human Rights in South East Asia”

June 2, 2018

Sikhs in Milpitas (California) will be remembering Ghallughara June 1984 by holding a seminar on topic "1984: Sikh Genocide, Darbar Sahib and Human Rights in South East Asia" on Sunday (June 3).

Defendant Sentenced in 2014 New York City Hate Crime Against Sikh Man

June 1, 2018

On Monday May 21st, Joseph Caleca pleaded guilty to leaving the scene after causing injury in the 2014 hate crime involving Sandeep Singh. On May 29 Joseph Caleca, who has been in prison for the past 17 months, was sentenced to one year already served and was released from prison based on custodial credits while awaiting trial.

Sikh Man Dies Two Weeks After Being Shot In Ohio (USA)

May 27, 2018

Jaspreet Singh of Monroe, Ohio died of injuries he sustained when he was shot at by 20-year-old Broderick Malik Jones Roberts on the night of May 12, a report in the Journal News said.

US City of Turlock Recognises June and Nov. 1984 Attacks as “Sikh Genocide 1984”

May 24, 2018

The City of Turlock has recoginsed the June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and other Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs in Punjab and adjoining states in northern region of the Indian subcontinent and the November 1984 massacres of the Sikhs throughout the Indian subcontinent as the “Sikh Genocide 1984”.

USA: Protest Held Against “Cow Culture” Conference Featuring Subramanian Swamy in California

May 23, 2018

On May 20, Indian immigrant communities from throughout California gathered to protest a “Cow Culture” conference at the India Community Center in Milpitas, CA which featured Indian Member of Parliament Subramanian Swamy.

New York Police Department (NYPD) Gets Its First Female Turbaned Sikh Police Officer

May 20, 2018

Gursoach Kaur has become the first female turbaned Sikh auxiliary police officer (APO) in the New York Police Department (NYPD).

CNN Episode Featuring Sikh Community Airs May 6th: Sikh Coalition

May 4, 2018

United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will air the groundbreaking episode exclusively featuring the Sikh American community on Sunday, May 6th at 10 pm EST/PST, the Sikh Coalition said in a statement issued on May 02.

Diverse Californian Coalition Holds Candlelight Vigil for Asifa in San Jose

May 2, 2018

The arc of history in America and in the world is changed by you individuals coming together, said Dominic Caserta, a city councillor from neighboring Santa Clara, as he took the loudspeaker during an April 29 candlelight vigil for Asifa in San Jose, California.

Sikh Students in California Demand Justice for Asifa at Candlelight Vigil

April 26, 2018

Sikh students at University of California, Davis held a candlelight vigil on the evening of April 24 to demand justice for Asifa Bano, an 8-year-old girl who was gang-raped and strangled near Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir.

Local Sikhs Group Takes Up Initiative To Re-name Park in Bakersfield After Jaswant Singh Khalra

April 2, 2018

It is learned that the local Sikhs of Bakersfield a small town in the state of California, has kicked off a movement to "rename Stone-creek Park to Jaswant Singh Khalra Park and honor Bakersfield’s

Sikh American Story To Air on CNN on May 6: Sikh Coalition

April 1, 2018

The Sikh Coalition announced this week that CNN’s Emmy Award-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will feature the first-ever hour-long cable episode exclusively focusing on the Sikh American community.

Academics and Activists Praise New Book “Captivating the Simple-Hearted: A Struggle for Human Dignity”

March 10, 2018

The book probes what it means to be Sikh and brings important questions of Sikh resistance into the forefront with a wide spectrum of historical accounts that rupture hegemonic discourses.

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