Sikh News USA

Sikh Diaspora Groups Held Protests Against India on 26 January; Reiterate Demand for Self Determination

Saka Nakodar: Portraits of Sikh Martyrs Installed at Stockton Gurdwara Sahib in USA

USA: Sikh Servicemen Allowed To Wear Dastaar In The U.S Army

USA: New NYPD Turban and Beard Rule Opens Employment Opportunities for Sikhs

Sikh Doctor In US Files Litigation Against Medical Body For Religious Discrimination

US Sikh Balmeet Singh Decorated With “Young Hero” Award

Connecticut Sikh gets FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Lathrop City Council in USA Condemns ‘Genocide’ against Sikhs

California Cities – Union City, Lathrop & Selma Pass Recoginze the Fact of Sikh Genocide 1984

Connecticut (USA) Town Southington Officially Recognizes November 1984 Genocide Against Sikhs in India

FBI Includes Hate Crimes Against Sikh in Its Annual Report

Legal Suit Settled by Sikh Drivers with U.S.Trucking Firm

Sikh Teenage Boy Shot Dead in California (USA)

Human Rights Issues Discussed at US Congressional Briefing

SFJ Files Complaint with UN Against Badals, Punjab DGP For Blocking Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering

Connecticut Sikhs trying to Fight against hate crime with series of educational presentations at State level

City of Fowler and Madera Recognise the Sikh Genocide 1984

Trump Support Campaign misidentifies a Sikh as a Muslim on its flyer; ASC seeks public apology

Protest surfaced during Gandhi Statue Unveiling Ceremony at California: OFMI

Sikh Family’s Motel Gutted in Canada; Racist Graffiti Found

USA: Hate Crime Charges Filed in Richmond Hate Crime Case

United Sikhs’ Emergency Response Team Dispatched to Haiti

Swift Justice is Needed in Response to Recent Attacks on Sikhs in California

Save Punjab Rally in NY: Protest outside United Nations’ headquarters over India-Pakistan tensions

United Sikhs Continues its Emergency Preparedness Efforts in Southern California

White House Responds to Khalistan Petition But Refuse to Comment on “Specific Policy Issue”

Sikh Assaulted, Hair Cut in USA; Sikh Coalition Urges Hate Crime Investigation

US Sikh Man Racially Abused and Threatened: Media Reports

US Congress Urges Barack Obama To Visit Sikh Gurdwara Before End of Term

Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future [Upcoming SikhRI Webinar]

Sikh Coalition Updates about Anti-Bullying Law passed by California

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Sikh News USA

USA: Sikh Coalition Issues Advisory on Protection of Gurdwaras

February 24, 2017

In recent months, we have witnessed an increase in hate crimes against Sikh, Muslim, and Jewish communities across the United States.

New Book on Komagatamaru Tragedy to be released in Milpitas and Stockton (USA)

February 18, 2017

A book on the tragedy of Komagatamaru will be released in Milpitas and Stockton in USA on 19 February and 26 February respectively.

Sikh Gurdwara Sahibs Open Their Doors To Oroville Dam Evacuees in Northern California (USA)

February 13, 2017

More than 180,000 people in Northern California were ordered to evacuate late on Sunday due to erosion of the emergency spillway in the nation’s tallest dam. Several Sikh Gurdwaras in the area opened their doors to people in need of places to spend the night.

United Sikhs Connecticut Chapter Started in Norwich (USA)

February 13, 2017

Despite of the weather conditions "United Sikhs" Volunteers showed up to serve food in "Community Meal program" started by Lee Memorial Church in Norwich.

Video of thought-provoking speech by Sikh Civil Rights Activist Valarie Kaur goes viral

February 8, 2017

A poignant and thought-provoking speech by civil rights lawyer and Sikh activist Valarie Kaur is making waves online.

Events of Saka Nakodar tell the saga of the fascist offensives in Punjab

February 4, 2017

Thirty-one years ago on this day four innocent Sikh young men were murdered by the Punjab police and Indian para-military forces while they were peacefully protesting against the desecration of Shri Guru Granth Sahib.

Saka Nakodar: Fremont Gurdwara Sahib to Mark the Memory of the Sikh Martyrs on Feb. 05

February 4, 2017

A convention in memory of four Sikh martyrs namely Bhai Ravinder Singh Littran, Bhai Harminder Singh Sham Chaluper, Bhai Baldhir Singh Fauji and Bhai Jhalman Singh Rajowal Gorcian, will be held at Fremont Gurdwara Sahib, in California, on February 5, 2017 at 10 am.

US based Sikh body Launches 2017 Civil Rights Survey

February 2, 2017

In the year 2016 the Sikh community saw progress on some of the issues the US based Sikh body called United Sikhs has been advocating civil

United Sikhs Issues Alert to North America Gurdwara Sahibs

February 1, 2017

United Sikhs, a US based NGO, has issued alert to Gurdwara Sahib in the Untied States to remain vigilant.

Sikh Diaspora Groups Held Protests Against India on 26 January; Reiterate Demand for Self Determination

January 28, 2017

Every year 26 January is observed as Republic Day by India as it was on this day the Indian state adopted its constitution and presumably declared itself

Saka Nakodar: Portraits of Sikh Martyrs Installed at Stockton Gurdwara Sahib in USA

January 10, 2017

On the 4’th February 1986, Sikh Student Federation (SSF) members gathered in Nakodar to collect the Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

USA: Sikh Servicemen Allowed To Wear Dastaar In The U.S Army

January 6, 2017

As per the report emanating in the local media , the U.S. Army issued updated rules governing religious liberty that significantly remove the hurdles for Sikhs who seek to serve in the armed forces of their country

USA: New NYPD Turban and Beard Rule Opens Employment Opportunities for Sikhs

January 1, 2017

On Wednesday, December 28, 2016, the New York City Police Department Commissioner, James O'Neill, announced that in order to continue to make the NYPD as diverse as possible, NYPD would allow Sikhs to wear beards up to one half inch in length, from only a few millimeters in past policies.

Sikh Doctor In US Files Litigation Against Medical Body For Religious Discrimination

December 29, 2016

A Sikh doctor in the US has filed a lawsuit against an American medical organisation, in which he allegedly said that he was denied a neurology job

US Sikh Balmeet Singh Decorated With “Young Hero” Award

December 24, 2016

A young Sikh-American, Balmeet Singh, who dared to stood up against a hatemonger, was awarded with the ‘Young Hero’ award in the US.

Connecticut Sikh gets FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

December 11, 2016

Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, President of Sikh Sewak Society International, was awarded the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award this week.

Lathrop City Council in USA Condemns ‘Genocide’ against Sikhs

December 10, 2016

“Please do not clap because this is a sad history that we’re dealing with, and people are still looking for justice,” he said before stepping down to the podium below to present the framed copy of the just-approved council resolution recognizing “the November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as “genocide” to the group of Sikh leaders that included Tejpaul Singh Bainiwal of Weston Ranch, a recent criminal justice graduate who is now on his way to law school.

California Cities – Union City, Lathrop & Selma Pass Recoginze the Fact of Sikh Genocide 1984

December 1, 2016

Union City, California, USA: In November 1984 Sikhs were subjected to genocidal massacres throughout India in November of 1984. The Sikh diaspora in the North America has been consistently vouching and lobbying the authorities at Federal, State and local level to get those horrifying events recognised as “Genocide”. These efforts have finally started yielding results as many city […]

Connecticut (USA) Town Southington Officially Recognizes November 1984 Genocide Against Sikhs in India

November 30, 2016

Southington, Connecticut, USA: The Southington Town Council became first authority in East Coast to officially recoginse the fact of Sikh Genocide of 1984. The council of Southington town in Connecticut also offered their sincere condolences for the November 1984 Sikh Genocide and marked the 32nd year anniversary of the horrific genocidal massacres, which claimed the lives of […]

FBI Includes Hate Crimes Against Sikh in Its Annual Report

November 19, 2016

This week, the FBI released its annual report on hate crimes, which for the very first time, includes reported hate crimes committed against Sikhs. According to the FBI, there were six hate crimes committed against Sikhs in 2015.

Legal Suit Settled by Sikh Drivers with U.S.Trucking Firm

November 19, 2016

A discriminatory suit filed by four Sikh drivers against an American trucking giant has been settled amicably

Sikh Teenage Boy Shot Dead in California (USA)

November 19, 2016

In an extreme case of brutality a 17-year-old Sikh boy was found shot dead in the garage of his California home last week, prompting police to launch an investigation.

Human Rights Issues Discussed at US Congressional Briefing

November 17, 2016

Major concerns relating violations of the basic human rights around the world including in India were expressed at the special US Congressional Briefing held in Washington on November 16.

SFJ Files Complaint with UN Against Badals, Punjab DGP For Blocking Nov. 10 Sikh Gathering

November 9, 2016

Sikh activists from North America and Europe have jointly filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) against Punjab government's denial of permission to hold November 10, 2016 gathering at Talwandi Sabo (Bathinda) named as: "Sarbat Khalsa 2016" by the organizers and retaliatory crackdown on Sikhs in Punjab.

Connecticut Sikhs trying to Fight against hate crime with series of educational presentations at State level

October 25, 2016

Hate crimes on Sikh community has become global concern now and even in Canada and America where Sikhs are living for more than 100 years it is still a big issue.

City of Fowler and Madera Recognise the Sikh Genocide 1984

October 21, 2016

Two more California cities have recognised the fact of Sikh Genocide 1984 by adopting formal resolutions in this regard. City of Fowler and Madera Recognise the Sikh Genocide 1984.

Trump Support Campaign misidentifies a Sikh as a Muslim on its flyer; ASC seeks public apology

October 20, 2016

American Sikh Council (ASC) has expressed shock over the 'ignorance' of the Trump Campaign which has portrayed a Sikh resident of Indiana as a ‘Muslim’.

Protest surfaced during Gandhi Statue Unveiling Ceremony at California: OFMI

October 20, 2016

As he took the podium at Central Park in California’s City of Davis to unveil a statue of Hindu preacher Mohandas Gandhi, Mayor Robb Davis asked the bronze sculpture: “What are you, Mr. Gandhi?”

Sikh Family’s Motel Gutted in Canada; Racist Graffiti Found

October 16, 2016

Sikh family-owned motel in Canada has been gutted in a fire that claimed one life while injuring three others as the police discovered racist graffiti on the property, raising suspicions of foul play in the incident.

USA: Hate Crime Charges Filed in Richmond Hate Crime Case

October 15, 2016

Today, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed hate crime charges against the attackers of Sikh American Maan Singh Khalsa.

United Sikhs’ Emergency Response Team Dispatched to Haiti

October 15, 2016

UNITED SIKHS volunteer team in Haiti is currently working on delivering emergency relief materials and pure drinking water to avoid cholera.

Swift Justice is Needed in Response to Recent Attacks on Sikhs in California

October 14, 2016

A United Sikhs' release states that [o]ne of the latest attacks and hate crimes perpetrated against Sikhs in the United States occurred on Friday, September 30, 2016.

Save Punjab Rally in NY: Protest outside United Nations’ headquarters over India-Pakistan tensions

October 13, 2016

Several activists belonging to the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) held a protest outside the United Nations headquarters in New York to raise their concerns over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and its impact on the lives of the people in Punjab.

United Sikhs Continues its Emergency Preparedness Efforts in Southern California

October 8, 2016

On the 2nd of October 2016, United Sikhs Aid held its "Emergency Preparedness for the Gurudwaras Workshop" at the Sikh Center of Orange County (SCOC) at Santa Ana, CA.

White House Responds to Khalistan Petition But Refuse to Comment on “Specific Policy Issue”

October 8, 2016

The White House has responded to a petition titled: "August 15th is NOT Independence Day For Sikhs. SUPPORT the Liberation of Indian Occupied Punjab to Create KHALISTAN".

Sikh Assaulted, Hair Cut in USA; Sikh Coalition Urges Hate Crime Investigation

October 8, 2016

The Sikh Coalition reportedly sent a letter on Oct. 07 to the Richmond Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office on behalf of Maan Singh Khalsa.

US Sikh Man Racially Abused and Threatened: Media Reports

October 5, 2016

A Sikh man in the United States of America's California state said that he faced racial slur from a man who threatened to kill him, prompting the police to launch a probe into a possible hate incident.

US Congress Urges Barack Obama To Visit Sikh Gurdwara Before End of Term

October 5, 2016

In a bipartisan letter to the White House, members of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus are urging President Obama to visit a Sikh Gurdwara before the end of his presidency.

Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future [Upcoming SikhRI Webinar]

September 30, 2016

ikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is going to hold a webinar on topic: Young Minds: Sikh Global Leadership of the Future" on October 15, 2016.

Sikh Coalition Updates about Anti-Bullying Law passed by California

September 27, 2016

As per Sikh Coalition update, California Governor Jerry Brown on September 25 signed AB 2845, a bill intended to combat bullying and discrimination in California public schools, into law.

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