Sikh News USA

Deeply Troubled over Worldwide Restrictions by Sikh Diaspora, Indian Authorities Indulge into Misleading Propaganda: says UK Sikh body

Now Gurdwaras Across US Follows The Suit, ‘Bans’ Entry Of Indian Diplomats

USA: California’s New Year Rose Parade To Feature Sikh-American Float Featuring ‘Langar’

Sikh Man Targeted by Hate Speech & Violence in Seattle (USA)

New Jersey (USA) Nominates its First Sikh Attorney General

Arrested Scottish Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Issue Echo in British Parliament

UK Prime Minister Theresa May Speak Over Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Case

New Hate Crime Data Highlights Ongoing Reporting Problem, Says Sikh Coalition

Sikh Boy Hailing From SBS Nagar (Nawashahr) Shot Dead In California

Turlock City Council In California (USA) Declares November As Sikh Awareness Month

Indian Consulate Silenced by Protests at Seminar by Sikh Information Centre Director Bhajan Singh

USA: Sikh Doctor Discrimination Case Reaches Resolution

Dasvandh Network announces matching gift offer to support Puerto Rico Emergency Relief Fund

US Sikh Bodies Call for Boycott of October 25 Event by Anti-Sikh RSS wing

Rewriting History the Era(z)ed Chapters – Chaurasi Then and Now: SikhRI Webinar on Oct. 21

Condemning Las Vegas (USA) Shooting, Sikhs Equipped to Help and Heal: United Sikhs

Sikhs Deliver Relief for Irma Victims in Florida (USA)

2017 International Sikh Youth Symposium held by SYANA in Duncan (South Carolina)

Sikhs For Justice (SJF) Stage Protest Against Rahul Gandhi at UC Berkeley

Sikhs Puts the ‘Power of Humanity’ on Display During Texas (USA) Recovery

Sikhs In USA Assisting Hurricane Harvey Survivors In Texas

Sikh Coalition To Undergo Leadership Change

Amrith Kaur Appointed as New Legal Director of the Sikh Coalition

American-Sikh Truckers Urge US President Donald Trump To delay ELD Rule

ASC condemns the horrific hate crimes in Charlottesville (USA)

#RememberOakCreek Campaign Reaches 13 Million in USA: Sikh Coalition

Sikh in 23 US Cities Honor Oak Creek Shooting Victims Through Seva

5 Years After Oak Creek Massacre, Sikhs Vow To Combat Racism & Continue Outreach

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Sikh News USA

New Wave of Hate Crimes Demands Vigilance, Says Sikh Coalition

March 9, 2018

A US based Sikh civil rights group called Sikh Coalition on Thursday expressed deep concern over rising menace of hate crimes against religious and ethnic minorities residing in USA.

Two Days World Sikh Convention 2018 to Commence in New York Today

March 3, 2018

A two days convention is going to be held at New York on March 3 and 4. The convention is being organised by some members of the 15 member coordination committee of the World Sikh Parliament (WSP).

Indiana State Legislature Hails Sikhs Contribution To USA

March 1, 2018

As per the media reports emanating from USA, Indiana's state legislature have unanimously passed resolutions praising the "significant contribution" of Sikh Americans

Sikh Research Institute To Hold A Seminar On The Work & Life Of Professor Puran Singh

February 28, 2018

A US based Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is going to organize a seminar, celebrating the work and life of prominent Sikh scholar Professor Puran Singh.

Satjeet Kaur is New Executive Director of The Sikh Coalition

February 23, 2018

The Sikh Coalition has announced Satjeet Kaur as the organization’s new Executive Director. Satjeet Kaur will lead the day-to-day management of the Sikh Coalition’s staff and drive the strategic direction of the organization.

SikhRI to Hold Live Webinar on ‘Guru Granth Sahib and the Vedic Thought’

February 19, 2018

The Sikh Research Institution is going to hold a live webinar on February 24th, 2018 on topic: 'Guru Granth Sahib and the Vedic Thought'.

First Sikh Mayor Of Hoboken City In USA Gets Death Threats

February 19, 2018

Recently elected first Sikh mayor of the Hoboken city in New Jersey Ravinder Singh Bhalla on Friday reportedly acknowledged that there were death threats

Authorities Commit To Making Decision in Northwest Illinois Hate Crime Case: Sikh Coalition

February 17, 2018

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department contends that the investigation had stalled because Uber has not responded to their warrant for the attacker’s Uber account information that was filed on February 6, 2018 - a week after the assault occurred.

USA: In Clear Hate Crime Case, Gunman Threatens Sikh in Northwest Illinois

February 15, 2018

It is learnt that a passenger put a gun to the head of a Sikh Uber driver after demanding to know “which country do you belong to?” and telling him “I hate turban people” on Sunday, January 28th.

Sikh Project Exhibition Launches in Maryland This Month

February 11, 2018

On February 14, 2018, the Sikh Project photography exhibition will launch in Sandy Spring, Maryland.

SikhRI Announces A New Course titled “Anand Sahib” for Blissful Life

February 6, 2018

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced the release of a new online course Anand Sahib that explores the bani of Anand Sahib.

USA: New Jersey Senate Appoints Country’s First Sikh Attorney General

January 18, 2018

As per the media reports the New Jersey senate on Tuesday confirmed the country's first Sikh state attorney general. Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Singh Grewal

Deeply Troubled over Worldwide Restrictions by Sikh Diaspora, Indian Authorities Indulge into Misleading Propaganda: says UK Sikh body

January 9, 2018

The Indian authorities are clearly worried by the growing worldwide restrictions on Indian officials in Gurdwaras when on official visits.

Now Gurdwaras Across US Follows The Suit, ‘Bans’ Entry Of Indian Diplomats

January 8, 2018

The initial chain reaction started by the Sikhs up in the north (Canada) going through United Kingdom has now reached the US. Following the suit started by their

USA: California’s New Year Rose Parade To Feature Sikh-American Float Featuring ‘Langar’

December 30, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the United States of America (USA) a float depicting Sikh tradition of 'Langar Sewa' (community kitchen) will form

Sikh Man Targeted by Hate Speech & Violence in Seattle (USA)

December 22, 2017

The assailant threw his wallet at Deepinder Singh and proceeded to yell, "You have no right to ask me that question. I'm on American land! Go back to your country! I will kill you and your family."

New Jersey (USA) Nominates its First Sikh Attorney General

December 13, 2017

This is a proud moment for civil rights groups and law-makers in NJ. Gurbir Singh Grewal is the first turban wearing Sikh Attorney general to be sworn in the United States, said United Sikhs

Arrested Scottish Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Issue Echo in British Parliament

November 21, 2017

The UK government on Tuesday said that it would take “extreme action” if any British citizen is being tortured as the case of Jagtar Singh Johal, arrested by Punjab police, was raised in the House of Commons.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May Speak Over Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Case

November 21, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from United Kingdom (UK), the British Prime Minister Theresa May here on Monday while speaking over ongoing controversial

New Hate Crime Data Highlights Ongoing Reporting Problem, Says Sikh Coalition

November 17, 2017

The Sikh Coalition a USA based civil rights group here on Monday reminded the American public that newly published FBI hate crime statistics

Sikh Boy Hailing From SBS Nagar (Nawashahr) Shot Dead In California

November 16, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from USA Dharampreet Singh Jasser, 21, of Khothran village of Banga in SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr) district,

Turlock City Council In California (USA) Declares November As Sikh Awareness Month

November 15, 2017

The month of November is observed as Sikh awareness month by various City councils in the United States of America.

Indian Consulate Silenced by Protests at Seminar by Sikh Information Centre Director Bhajan Singh

November 12, 2017

An all-day seminar claiming to honor Guru Gobind Singh at Loyola Marymount University was interrupted at the outset when a Singh raised his voice in protest as the event organizers attempted to place a turban on Indian Consul General Ambassador Venkatesan Ashok.

USA: Sikh Doctor Discrimination Case Reaches Resolution

October 30, 2017

A resolution has been reached in the December 2016 employment discrimination lawsuit that was filed on behalf of Dr. Jaswinder Pal Singh, the Sikh Coalition announced today.

Dasvandh Network announces matching gift offer to support Puerto Rico Emergency Relief Fund

October 29, 2017

Troy, MI: In collaboration with Dasvandh Network (DVN) and United Sikhs, the sangat at Khalsa Care Foundation Gurdwara in California has made a pledge to give a $10,000 donation to the Puerto Rico Emergency Relief Fund to encourage the Sikh Sangat around the United States to raise the same amount. Immediately after Hurricane Maria, the […]

US Sikh Bodies Call for Boycott of October 25 Event by Anti-Sikh RSS wing

October 23, 2017

A co-ordination committee of various US based Gurdwara management committees and Sikh diaspora organisations have called upon the Sikh community to completely boycott October 25 event to be held by Rashtriya Sikh Sangat, a wing of Hindutva fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS).

Rewriting History the Era(z)ed Chapters – Chaurasi Then and Now: SikhRI Webinar on Oct. 21

October 20, 2017

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) will be holding next webinar on topic: "Rewriting History the Era(z)ed Chapters - Chaurasi Then and Now".

Condemning Las Vegas (USA) Shooting, Sikhs Equipped to Help and Heal: United Sikhs

October 3, 2017

United Sikhs, a US based civil rights and humanitarian aid group, has condemned the incident of shootout that shook Las Vegas Sunday night.

Sikhs Deliver Relief for Irma Victims in Florida (USA)

September 16, 2017

All across Florida Hurricane Irma evacuees are returning to scenes of devastation as they begin assessing the damage from one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record.

2017 International Sikh Youth Symposium held by SYANA in Duncan (South Carolina)

September 15, 2017

The 2017 International Sikh Youth Symposium held under the aegis of the Sikh Youth Alliance of North America (SYANA).

Sikhs For Justice (SJF) Stage Protest Against Rahul Gandhi at UC Berkeley

September 13, 2017

Activists and supporters of a US based Sikh activists group staged protest against Indian National Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday (Sept. 11) at University of California, Berkeley.

Sikhs Puts the ‘Power of Humanity’ on Display During Texas (USA) Recovery

September 13, 2017

As the waters recede, Texas residents are returning to flooded homes, contaminated water and countless stories of unimaginable loss. But amid reports of heartache and destruction, powerful illustrations of solidarity and kindness have emerged.

Sikhs In USA Assisting Hurricane Harvey Survivors In Texas

September 6, 2017

It is been learned that Sikhs in United States of America (USA) have opened Gurdwara's and have begun Sewa (voluntary service) for the hurricane Harvey

Sikh Coalition To Undergo Leadership Change

September 2, 2017

As per the media inputs Sikh Coalition a US based rights group has announced that its Executive Director, Sapreet Kaur is stepping down on September 29th

Amrith Kaur Appointed as New Legal Director of the Sikh Coalition

August 23, 2017

Sikh Coalition announced Amrith Kaur as new Legal Director of the US based civil rights group. A release by the NGO states that Amrith Kaur will assume leadership of the Sikh Coalition’s free legal program.

American-Sikh Truckers Urge US President Donald Trump To delay ELD Rule

August 16, 2017

As per the media reports a group of American-Sikh truckers has urged US President Donald Trump to delay the enforcement of a regulation which mandates

ASC condemns the horrific hate crimes in Charlottesville (USA)

August 16, 2017

American Sikh Council (ASC) has expressed alarm and shock at the ultra-right wing ‘white supremacists’ who took out a march to perpetuate their insidious hate and bigotry against all minorities, people of color, ethnicities, etc on Saturday August 12, 2017 in downtown Charlottesville, VA.

#RememberOakCreek Campaign Reaches 13 Million in USA: Sikh Coalition

August 12, 2017

The Sikh Coalition successfully completed a communications campaign to #RememberOakCreek that reached a potential 13 million across the USA.

Sikh in 23 US Cities Honor Oak Creek Shooting Victims Through Seva

August 8, 2017

Inspired by the Oak Creek Sikh Sangat’s Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Walk/Run, the Sikh Coalition organized the fifth annual "National Day of Seva" in honor of those who lost their lives and loved ones at the Oak Creek Gurdwara on August 5, 2012.