Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler in defamation case filed by Advocate Phoolka

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Published: January 19, 2012
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Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler in defamation case filed by Advocate Phoolka  | read this item

New Delhi, India (January 19, 2011): As per media reports accessed by SikhSiyasat a Delhi court has summoned congress leader Jagdish Tytler in response to the allegations of defamation of a senior lawyer Harvinder Singh Phoolka fighting for the rights of victims of Sikh genocide 1984.

France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its’ victory against Ban – United Sikhs

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Published: January 12, 2012
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France turban Ban Case: UNHRC asked France to ensure measure against violation of religious freedom; Its' victory against Ban - United Sikhs  | read this item

Paris, France (January 12, 2011): This news is would bring great relief for the Sikhs living in France and elsewhere in Europe that the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) has asked France to submit a report by March 15 on measures it is planning to take against violation of religious freedom of Ranjit Singh (76), who was asked to remove his turban while taking photo for an identity card.

Heritage Haweli related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh destroyed in Pakistan

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Published: January 10, 2012
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A File Photo of Heritage Haweli related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Gujranwala, Pakistan

A File Photo of Heritage Haweli related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Gujranwala, Pakistan  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (January 10, 2011): As per certain media reports a Heritage Haweli related to Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjeet Singh located in Gujranwala (West Punjab) in Pakistan was today destroyed by a certain groups of persons, who want to built a commercial shopping mall at that place,

Sikh media raised the issue of homeless Punjabi Youth in Southall, London

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Published: December 13, 2011
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Manjeet Singh talking to TV presenter  | read this item

London, UK (December 12, 2011): Many homeless persons spent chilling nights of December on footpaths of Southall city, near London. Sikh Channel, one of the two community channels of Sikhs in UK, raised this issue through street journalism and raised the concern of these homeless people.

Sikh Channel rapped by Ofcom on complaint of two viewers

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Published: October 26, 2011
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Sikh Channel rapped by Ofcom on complaint of two viewers  | read this item

London, UK (October 26, 2011): As per a BIZASIA.CO.UK news (dated October 24, 2011), the Sikh Channel has been rapped by Ofcom after two viewers complained about a programme, objecting to the manner in which it had referred to the Hindu community.

Sikh Genocide 1984: Criminal Complaint launched against Amitabh Bachchan in Australia

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Published: October 21, 2011
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Criminal Complaint Against Amitabh Bachchan (20111018) Page 1/2  | read this item

New York (October 18, 2011): A criminal complaint has been lodged against Indian Film Star Amitabh Bachan with Australia’s Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for inciting, participating, conspiring, aiding, abetting and carrying out organized attacks on Sikh population of India in November 1984. Amitabh Bachan is currently in Australia to receive an Honorary Degree from Queensland University of technology-Brisbane and for shooting of Hollywood movie “Great Gatsby” co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Heoric live coverage of riots by Sangat TV brings praise

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Published: August 11, 2011
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Upinder Randhawa, Sangat TV's presenter covered riots live from Birmingham  | read this item

Birmingham, UK (August 11, 2011): Sangat TV, a Sikh television operated from Edgbaston, Birmingham, has been highly praised for their heroic reporting of the Birmingham riots using just the most minimal of equipment.

Sikhs stood guard to protect Gurudwaras from rioters in Southall

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Published: August 10, 2011
Sikhs stood guard to protect Gurudwaras from rioters in Southall  | read this item

Southall, London (August 10, 2011): Following a series of violence, arson and rioting Sikh volunteered to stood as guards at various city Gurudwaras in Southall. As per reports as many as 200 to 300 Sikhs of mixed age groups gathered in various Gurudwaras across Southall to safeguard their place of worship from rioters.

UK Foreign Office contradicts Indian news regarding curbing Sikh Demonstration

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Published: August 4, 2011
UK Foreign Office contradicts Indian news regarding curbing Sikh Demonstration  | read this item

London (August 04, 2011): On 30 June the Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. William Hague MP met with Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna. The Indian Express on 1 July reported the British Foreign Secretary William Hague assured India that they will curb “anti-India demonstrations” by Sikhs.

Memorandum submitted to UN Secretary General for release of Professor DPS Bhullar

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Published: July 28, 2011
Memorandum submitted to UN Secretary General for release of Professor DPS Bhullar  | read this item

United Nations is called upon to intervene and save Professor Devenderpal Singh Bhullar from “judicial murder in India” pursuant UN General Assembly Resolution 62/149 of 2008.

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