November 2011 Archive

Announcement of religious award for Badal invites strong criticism

Ludhiana, Punjab (November 30, 2011): Announcement of Panth Rattan: Fakhar-e-qaum honour for Punjab chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, by Giani Gurbachchan Singh Jathedar of Akal Takhat has invited a strong wave of criticism from Sikh circles across the globe.

Appeal to Sikh Sangat: Help required for education of nieces of Bhai Gurjant Singh Budh Singh Wala

This is an appeal to the Sikh Sangat to extend financial help to the Family members of Bhai Gurjant Singh Budh Singh Wala, a great martyr of Sikh Struggle for Freedom and Sovereign Sikh State - Khalistan, towards the education of four nieces of Bhai Gurjant Singh.

“This is not France, we can make you disappear and no one will ask any questions”

... This officer, who is in front of you, had said that: “we have brought your car so that we can break your hands and your feet and then put you back in the vehicle to make it look like you hit a tree and no one will know or care about you”. The officer then said, “This is not France, we can make you disappear and no one will ask any questions”.

Dal Khalsa (UK) to hold conference on 11 December to mark World Human Rights Day

London, England (November 28, 2011): Dal Khalsa UK is hosting a World Human Rights Conference on Sunday December 11th 2011 from 1 pm to 4 pm to mark World Human Rights Day.

Sikhs were massacred in 1984 even in Indian President Pratibha Patil’s consistency

New York (November 27, 2011): While India’s President Pratibha Devisingh Patil is scheduled to present “The Standards” to 6 Lancer, a regiment of Armoured Corp ...

Bestowing Panth Rattan title to Badal would be black chapter of Sikh history: Sikh Organizations

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 26, 2011): The Akal Takht jathedar’s decision to accord ‘Panth Rattan Faqar-e-quam’ award to Parkash Singh Badal draws flak from the Sikh ...

Delhi Government delaying appointment of trial judge to protect Sajjan Kumar: Victims

New Delhi, India (November 25, 2011): The victims of genocidal violence against Sikhs in November 1984, today accused the Delhi state government of delaying the ...

Sikh bodies condemns assault on Sharad Pawar

Amritsar (November 25, 2011): In a strong worded statement, the Dal Khalsa has condemned the assault on union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar by a person Harvinder Singh who happens to be a Sikh.

The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A Sikh Thanksgiving – by Dr. Satpal Singh

November 24, 2011 This Thanksgiving, I am doubly thankful. The day falls on the martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who ...

United Sikhs won Chase the community giving contest on Facebook

New York: United Sikhs has won the $250,000/- 'Chase Community Giving' contest on Facebook with a margin of 4969 votes from its closest contestant. The NGO received a total of 22,685 votes. The top eligible charity receives $250,000 and the remaining 99 top charities earn $25,000 through $100,000 awards.

Guru Teg Bahadur- Daram di chaadar

Amritsar, Punjab (November 23, 2011): Reaffirming that Guru Teg Bahadur is ‘dharam di chadar (cover for religion) and not ‘hind-di-chadar’ (cover for Hindus), the Dal Khalsa said ‘ninth guru sacrificed his life to uphold human rights and religious freedom of the oppressed class irrespective of their religion and caste.

Sikh bodies criticized SGPC

Ludhiana, Punjab (November 22, 2011): Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee has once again come under strong criticism by Sikh organizations. Dal Khalsa today asked the SGPC to shed its double standards and stop Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for violating the established religious norms and Sikh maryada during the inauguration of the Khalsa Heritage Complex at Anandpur Sahib on November 25.

Sikh bodies seek inauguration of Akal Takhat Jathedar over Amitabh Bhachchan’s presence on inauguration of Khalsa heritage complex

Amritsar, Punjab (November 24, 2011): Sikh bodies like All India Sikh Student Federation (AISSF), Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and victims of November 1984 approached Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib seeking his immediate intervention to stop SAD (Badal) led Government of Punjab from inviting Amitabh Bachchan to the religious ceremony of inauguration of Khalsa Heritage Comlex.

Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders inaugurated in Delhi

New Delhi, India (November 21, 2011): The Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) and the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) announced the inauguration of the Khalra Centre for Human Rights Defenders in New Delhi, which is named after legendary martyr of Human Rights - Jaswant Singh Khalra, during a conference held in collaboration with other human rights groups from across India on November 19th and 20th.

Judges are not infallible, but death penalty is final and fatal: Sushil Kumar

New Delhi, India (November 21, 2011): As the Supreme Court of India has been hearing the plea of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar against death punishment awarded to him, a debate is started regarding various aspect of criminology and penology that retains capital punishment or death sentence as a form of punishment.

Badal’s invitation to Amitabh Bachchan sparks wave of criticism

Anandpur Sahib (November 19, 2011): Badal regime in Punjab has taken another controversial step, which is bound to hurt the feelings of Sikhs in general and victims of November 1984 genocidal violence in particular.

Defending the Defenders: Human Conference begins in New Delhi, India

New Delhi (November 19, 2011): Various speakers at a consultation meeting on human rights in New Delhi emphasizes for a stronger and effective network to pursue the movement for defending legal human rights. Most of the speakers argue that a systematic attack has been perpetuated by the authority and the situation is turning bad to worst.

No review of US visa denial to Narindra Modi

Ludhiana (November 19, 2011): Last Tuesday the United States described Gujarat as an “important place for American investment”, but added that there has been no review on the issuance of visa for chief minister Narendra Modi, reports The Link, an Indo-Canadian Newspaper.

AISSF chief among 3 held before Advani’s yatra

Chandigarh (November 16 2011): All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) chief Karnail Singh Peermohammad was taken in preventive custody along with two of his associates today ahead of senior BJP leader L K Advani s arrival in the city for his Jan Chetna Yatra.

Pakistan PM discusses establishment University named after Guru Nanak

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is reported to have discussed the establishment of a university named after Guru Nanak. This move is considered to ...

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