Law suit against Badal – SJF to challenge dismissal in US Court of appeals; Case of “Witness Tampering” not of “Mistaken Identity”, claims SFJ

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 20, 2013

New York, United States (May 20, 2013): Rights group will take the human rights violation case against CM Badal to the US Court of Appeals asking for a remand to depose CM Badal personally before a US Federal Judge on the issue of the service of summons.

World’s oldest marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh to lead Sikh marathon to help children in need

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 16, 2013

Toronto, Canada (May 16, 2013): As per information world’s oldest marathon runner Baba Fauja Singh will be participating in the first ever marathon being organised by the Sikhs of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada May 19, 2013.

US Optometry Board accommodates Sikh student’s Dastar, Allows him to use alternative instruments

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 14, 2013

New York, USA (May 13, 2013): According to a release by the Sikh Coalition the US National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) provided Ampreet Singh, a Sikh optometry student, a religious accommodation to use a non-standardized optometry instrument — allowing him to wear his turban — to complete the clinical skills portion of the national licensing examination.

US Department of Justice reaches settlement to resolve complaints of religious harassment at Charter School in DeKalb County, Georgia

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 12, 2013

Georgia (May 11, 2013): It is learnt that the Justice Department of US reached a settlement agreement today with DeKalb County, Ga., school district to resolve the department’s investigation into allegations of religious and national origin harassment of a Sikh middle school student.

Elderly Sikh attacked outside Fresno Gurudwara; Sikh Congressional Caucus takes up the issue with FBI

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 11, 2013

California, United States (May 11, 2013): It is learnt that an elderly Sikh named Piara Singh was attacked few days back at Fresno Gurdwara in California. Piara Singh (82) was returning from the Gurudwara Sahib when he was hit by a youth with iron rod in an apparent hate crime.

Prof. Bhullar’s issue remained in focus during Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan in Toronto

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 7, 2013

Toronto, Canada (May 07, 2013): It is learnt that more than eighty thousand Sikhs participated in Khalsa Sajna Nagar Kirtan that was held on May 05, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. The Nagar Kirtan started from Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Melton and concluded at Sikh Spiritual Centre, Rexdale.

EcoSikh to launch Amritsar Foundation Day celebrations with an environment focus

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: May 3, 2013

Washington, United States (May 03, 2013): Washington based EcoSikh is launching an initiative to celebrate the foundation day of City of Amritsar on July 6th this year by engaging major organizations and grass roots bodies to care for the city and its natural resources and preserving its habitat for future.

Prof. Bhullar’s death sentence – Canadian Sikhs urges India to abolish death penalty – Rights Group calls for Global Boycott of “Air India”

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: April 28, 2013

Toronto, Canada (April 28, 2013) : On a call given by Ontario based Sikh organizations several hundred Canadians including Sikhs, Muslims and Christians gathered in front of Indian Consulate, Toronto to voice their support for Professor DevenderPal Singh Bhullar, who has been unjustly sentenced to death in India.

WSO Helps Resolve Edmonton Airport Turban complaint

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: April 26, 2013

Ottawa (April 25, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has assisted in the resolution of a complaint involving the improper removal and search of a turban at the Edmonton International Airport last month.

USA: First American Sikh congressional caucus launched

By Jagdeep Singh

Published: April 25, 2013

Washington D.C. (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that the first American Sikh Congressional Caucus that would provide a formidable platform to the community to address its issues has been launched in the US.

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