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Why SB403 is Important for All Americans, Regardless of Religion

September 9, 2023

California is a beacon of diversity and inclusion; it's time we extend that promise to eradicating the deeply ingrained issue of caste discrimination within our communities.

U.S., Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Agree to Establish Quadrilateral Diplomatic Platform

July 17, 2021

In an important development, the U.S. has formed a Quad with Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Despite Bigotry and Discrimination, Sikhs Continue to Fight for Dignity in US Politics

August 18, 2020

Presumptive Democratic Party nominee for the upcoming US elections, Joe Biden, in a tweet on 6 August paid homage to Sikh worshippers, who while praying at a Gurudwara (Sikh temple) in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, eight years ago, were killed by a white supremacist.

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

US State Of New Jersey To Designate April As ‘Sikh Awareness’ & ‘Appreciation’ Month

March 29, 2018

It is reported by the American media that, the US state of New Jersey has declared the month of April as 'Sikh Awareness' and 'Appreciation' Month as part of its effort to promote awareness

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.

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.

Sikh Youth Undertook Tree Plantation Drive At Jaswant Singh Khalara Park In Fresno

February 27, 2018

On Saturday, February 24, 2018 nearly 100 Jakara Movement volunteers came together with Tree Fresno to plant trees at Jaswant Singh Khalra Park in Southwest Fresno.

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

Sikh Owned Gas Station In USA Vandalised In A Racist Attack

February 8, 2018

As per the media reports emanating from US a gas station owned by a Sikh in Kentucky state has been vandalized by a masked man with racist slurs and vulgar

Sikh Center Flushing, New York To Observe The Martyrdom Of Saka Nakodar Shaheeds

February 2, 2018

The Doaba Sikh Society and Sikh sangat of New York will be organizing Saka Nakodar Martyrs 32nd anniversary on Sunday 4th February 2018 at Gurudwara

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

US Based Sikh Body Remembers Dr Martin Luther King Jr On His Birth Anniversary

January 16, 2018

A US based Sikh rights group named United Sikhs on Monday observed 89th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, to remember Dr. King's legacy

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

Apple Apologizes For Slowing Down Older IPhones

December 30, 2017

Tech giant apple on Friday apologised unconditionally for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it claimed was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns

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

UN General Assembly Shows Door to Donald Trump’s Jerusalem Move, Israel Calls UN A House Of ‘Lies’

December 22, 2017

An apparent majority of of United Nations (UN) member states has defied unprecedented threats by the US to declare President Donald Trump's recognition

Its Official, Apple Admits To Slowing Down Older Iphones

December 22, 2017

In a rare confession the tech giant Apple on Thursday reportedly issued a statement in which it has evidently admitted that it does slows down

Fortunately, Majority Nations Show Mirror To Donald Trump On His Wrong Move To Change Status Of Jerusalem: Dal Khalsa

December 22, 2017

Dal Khalsa today appreciated countries that had shown courage during the UN General Assembly voting on Thursday, snubbing Donald Trump

Sikh Genocide 1984: 2 Witnesses From US Ready To Testify Against Jagdish Tytler

December 16, 2017

As per the media reports two US based witnesses have give their 'consent' and are 'willing to testify' against murder accuse Congress leader Jagdish Tytler

Around $ 210,000 Raised In Washington To Educate Underprivileged Students In Punjab

December 8, 2017

It is learnt that a US based Sikh Non Government Organisation (NGO) called Sikh Human Development Foundation (SHDF), on Thursday

USA: After Hoboken., Yuba City To Get Its First Sikh Mayor

December 2, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from USA, Yuba City council is all set to swore in Vice Mayor Preet Didbal as first Sikh Mayor of the city on Tuesday

USA: In An Attempted Robbery Jalandhar Youth Shot Dead In Mississippi

November 29, 2017

In a reported case of an attempted robbery a 21-year-old youth from Jalandhar was shot dead in front of his house in Jackson city of Mississippi, US,

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,

Hoboken City Of New Jersey In US Elects Its First Sikh Mayor

November 8, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from New York (USA) a local Sikh politician named Ravinder Singh Bhalla has been elected first ever Sikh mayor of

Sikhs In California To Celebrate Sixth Sikh Awareness Month In November

October 27, 2017

The Sikh Coalition a USA based Sikh Civil rights group has stated that for the sixth consecutive year the California legislature, led by Assembly member Ash Kalra,

Family of two missing US based Hemkunt Sahib pilgrims move FBI

September 14, 2017

As per the media reports two US-based Sikhs who, along with six other people, went missing during the Hemkunt Sahib pilgrimage in Uttarakhand,

Man Writes Hate Graffiti On Los Feliz Gurdwara Wall In Hollywood

September 7, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from Hollywood USA, an unidentified man vandalized gurdwara in Los Feliz last week with a black Sharpie scrawling an angry

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

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

Sikhs Among ‘Top Targets’ For Hate Crimes Across US

August 8, 2017

While the Sikhs were observing the 5th anniversary of Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting incident here on Saturday, the leaders of the community here on Sunday

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

August 7, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the US people cutting through various sections of the society here on Sunday have called for combating racism

USA: Sikhs Hold Richmond Day Service In Memory Of Oak Creek Massacre Victims

August 2, 2017

As per the local media report the Sikhs of Richmond invited and tried to reach the collective community to join them on Saturday in an act of service

The Black Prince Movie screening gets splendid response in Connecticut (USA)

July 31, 2017

A special screening of the movie "Black Prince" was organised by USA based Sikh Sewak Society International USA in Hartford Spotlight Theatre

Youth From Tricity Shot Dead In The US, “He Was In Wrong Place At Wrong Time” Says Kin

July 29, 2017

As per the media reports emanating from the US a 20-year- old youth from Mohali, who had moved there about two years ago, was shot dead at a gas station