December 2009 Archive

Former RAW officials claim regarding death of Sant Bhindranwale contested by eye-witness

Jalandhar (September 01, 2007): Baba Joginder Singh ‘Bai’ , who claims to be close confident of late Sikh Martyr Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale Saturday contested the claim by a former RAW officer Gurdev Singh Garewal, who in his book named ‘Secret Eye’ has stated that Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale was shot dead from point blank range by the Indian army during operation blue star.

Panthic bodies gave call to oust Badal from SGPC control

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 25, 2009): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardani), Khalsa Action Committee, Dal Khalsa, Panthic Council and Sikh students Federation Friday join hands to free Shiromani Gurdawara Parbhanbdak Committee (SGPC) from the control of Shiromani Akali Dal headed by Badals.

Tampering with Nanakshahi calendar unacceptable: SYP

Hoshiarpur (December 26, 2009): At its first annual session, the activists of Sikh Youth of Punjab from all over the state emphasized on the need to focus on education and skill development if the community has to realize its potential in the next 25 years.

Panch Pardhani conducted Dharmik Diwans on Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 25, 2009): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) conducted Dharmik Divans on intervening night between 24 and 25 December, 2009 at Fatehgarh Sahib during Shaheedi Jorh Mela.

SSF shall conduct signature campaign for Prof. Bhullar during Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib

Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar is confined in Tihar jail, Delhi since last fourteen years. He has been sentenced to death in spite of being acquitted by Justice M.B. Shah who was heading three Judges’ bench in the Supreme Court of India.

Dastar Issue in NZ: Club should move into the 21st century

Ludhiana (December 21, 2009): Recently a Club in New Zealand refused enterance to a Sikh Karnail Singh in Club premises, as he was wearing a Dastar (Turban).

40th Sikh Jatha arrested at Talwandi Sabo

Talwandi Sabo (December 20, 2009): 40th Jahta comprising 11 Sikhs was arrested here today by the District Police, while they were heading towards dera Salabatpura, Punjab head quarter of dera sauda sirsa (DSS)

Migrants’ heavy presence threat to peace of Punjab, says Dal Khalsa.

Jalandar (December 18, 2009): Blaming migrants for creating lawlessness in Punjab, the Dal Khalsa described their heavy presence in the state as threat to peace and rule of law.

SikhSiyasat’s Multimedia Website resumed working

Ludhiana (December 17, 2009): SikhSiyasat Network’s Multimedia website (url: www.SikhSiyasat.Com) resumed working today, after weeks long maintenance. Website that now appears in an updated outlook is online now but full multimedia contents of the site are to be restored yet.

Dal Khalsa took SGPC president to task

Amritsar (December 17, 2009): The Dal Khalsa ridicules SGPC president for shielding the CM and criticizing the call given by various Sikh bodies to summon Parkash Singh Badal at the Akal Takht for allowing the DJJS led by Mahant Aushotosh to hold its function in Ludhiana on Dec 5 ignoring all appeals made by religious organizations and political groups to ban it.

Badal, Sarna be called at Akal Takht: Sant Samaj head

Amritsar (December 12, 2009): As per some media reports a prominent Sikh body today demanded that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Delhi Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DSGPC) head Paramjit Singh Sarna be summoned at Akal Takht for their ''failure to safeguard the Sikh interests''.

Panch Pardhani; KAC and other Sikh organizations to hold joint conference during Shaheedi Sabha

Fatehgarh Sahib (December 12, 2009): Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhnai), Khalsa Action Committee and other Sikh organizations shall hold joint conference at Fatehgarh Sahib to observe martyr day of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.

Body pursuing Nov. ’84 cases demands judicial inquiry into Ludhiana killing.

New York (December 12, 2009): Attorney Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Legal Advisor of Sikhs For Justice demanded that high level judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court Judge should be conducted into the December 5 Ludhiana incident in which one Darshan Singh was killed and many Sikhs were injured by the firing of the Punjab Police.

Ludhinaha Police act condemned by Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (Toronto Unit)

Toronto (December 12, 2009): A meeting was held in Toronto by Shromani Akalidal Amritsar Panch Parsdhani Toronto unit.

Panch Pardhani calls for unity of Panth against deras

Ludhiana (11 December, 2009: Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani), led by Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu, has accused the Punjab Government and Ludhiana administration for their alleged failure to evaluate public opinion against Ashutosh, as a result the confrontation between Sikh Sangat and Punjab police claimed the life of Darshan Singh of native village Lohara.

India didn’t learn to respect respect Human Rights in 61 Years – SFHR

Chandigarh (December 10, 2009): Sikhs for Human Rights, in a press conference held here on the eve of World Human Rights Day, has expressed serious concern over deteriorating condition of Human rights in India.

SSF criticized Badal Government for Ludhiana incident

Ludhiana (December 7, 2009): Terming it as complete failure of administration to handle the situation at Ludhiana the Sikh Students Federation has severely criticized the Punjab Government.

Punjab shuts down to protest against Ludhiana incident

Ludhiana (December 7, 2009): Today’s shut down, declared by various Sikh organizations to protest against anti-Sikh policies of Punjab Government, received major response from people of Punjab.

Fresh attacks by Bihari Migrants on Punjabi; Six hurt, two of them seriously

Ludhiana (December 7, 2009): As per certain media reports Bihari migrants have attacked and injured six of Punjabi youth Daba-Lohara road on Sunday evening.

Ludhiana Incident: Family members of a missing Sikh came forward to know his whereabouts.

Ludhiana (December 7, 2009): As per certain web-media reports there is no official figure of how many Sikhs killed or injured in Ludhiana Police and Sikh Sangat clash. Jagjit Singh is very worried man and so is his family. The reason – his 38-year-old brother, Swaran, who had gone out along with him, is still missing.

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