Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, submits memo to Jathedar Akal Takht on memorial issue

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Published: May 15, 2013
Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, submits memo to Jathedar Akal Takht on memorial issue  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (May 15, 2013): The Dal Khalsa has submitted a memorandum requesting Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Gurbachan Singh to resolve the memorial row keeping collective will of the community and historical traditions in mind in the meeting of the high priests.

Explain rationale behind martyr status to Sarabjit, Dal Khalsa tells Badal

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Published: May 5, 2013
Explain rationale behind martyr status to Sarabjit, Dal Khalsa tells Badal  | read this item

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (May 05, 2013): The Dal Khalsa asks Punjab government to explain to the people about the contribution of deceased Sarbjit Singh towards the state and the rationale behind cremating his mortal remains with full state honour and also that of announcing Rs 1 crore from public exchequer for his family.

Memorial for Sant Bhindranwale & other Martyrs of June 1984 – SGPC resolution belies Makkar’s claim: Dal Khalsa

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Published: April 29, 2013
Resolution Number 1474 by SGPC regarding building a memorial for Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984
Resolution Number 1474 by SGPC regarding building a memorial for Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984

Resolution Number 1474 by SGPC regarding building a memorial for Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other martyrs of June 1984. Resolution was adopted on May 03, 2012  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (April 29, 2013): Justifying the martyr’s memorial build in Darbar Sahib Complex after the name of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindrawale and other martyrs of 1984 army assault code named Operation Blue Star, the Dal Khalsa said Baba Harnam Singh implemented the resolution of the SGPC adopted on May 3, 2012.

Sikh bodies pays tributes to 13 martyrs of 1978 episode

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Published: April 13, 2013
1978 Shaheeds
Martyrs of Saka Vaisakhi 1978  | read this item

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (April 13, 2013): Paying glowing tributes to the martyrs of 1978 episode in which 13 Sikhs laid down their lives while protesting peacefully against blasphemous acts of Nirankari cult in Amritsar on this day, the Dal Khalsa on Saturday urged the youth to remain guarded and united to foil their nefarious designs of enemy’s agencies that are hatching conspiracies to divide us on religious lines.

Bitter reaction from Sikh bodies over SC decision on Prof. Bhullar’s case; It’s a Judicial murder: SGPC

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Published: April 12, 2013
Bitter reaction from Sikh bodies over SC decision on Prof. Bhullar's case; It's a Judicial murder: SGPC  | read this item

Avtar Singh Makkar said “[t]his is judicial murder”. “I reiterate that there are two sets of laws, a separate one for minorities. On one side death penalty is given to Bhullar on the basis of merely his confessional statement that could be given by anyone under duress and there are no witnesses who give statement against Bhullar, on the other side seven death sentences of a butcher like Kishori Lal, who murdered more than 30 persons with knife, are commuted” said SGPC Chief.

Upholding Professor Bhullar’s hanging by SCI, shocking and disturbing: Dal Khalsa

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Published: April 12, 2013
Upholding Professor Bhullar's hanging by SCI, shocking and disturbing: Dal Khalsa  | read this item

Amritsar (April 12, 2013): In a statement sent to Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) the Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh has termed the dismissal of petition of Prof Devinderpal Singh Bhullar a death row convict, as shocking and disturbing for people of Punjab in general and Sikh community in particular.

Sikh body condemns Punjab Government for ban on Sadda Haq; Seeks rethinking

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Published: April 5, 2013
Sikh body condemns Punjab Government for ban on Sadda Haq; Seeks rethinking  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (April 05, 2013): Sikh body, Dal Khalsa, today strongly condemned Punjab government for banning film Sadda Haq on frivolous charges and seek rethinking on it.

Youth of Punjab facing multiple challenges: Dal Khalsa chief

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Published: March 21, 2013
'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) expressed anguish and concern over the rise of drug menace, apostasy, criminalization of politics, vulgarity in songs and sexual violence against women.
'Sikh Youth of Punjab' (SYP) expressed anguish and concern over the rise of drug menace, apostasy, criminalization of politics, vulgarity in songs and sexual violence against women.   | read this item

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (March 21, 2013): Referring to the incident of thrashing of women, her father and brother in a brutal manner and in full public view by Tarn Taran police, Dal Khalsa chief H S Dhami said its utter failure of the political leadership in disciplining the police force.

Indian Govt should restore ‘civil and political rights’ of Geelani Sahib immediately: Dal Khalsa

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Published: February 25, 2013
Indian Govt should restore 'civil and political rights' of Geelani Sahib immediately: Dal Khalsa  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (February 25, 2013): Condemning his continued house arrest in New Delhi, the Dal Khalsa has urged the Government of India to release chairman of Hurriyat (G) Conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani immediately.

Suspend PTU VC Dr Rajneesh Arora for applying Hindutva monolithic agenda : Dal Khalsa to Governor, Punjab

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Published: February 25, 2013
Suspend PTU VC Dr Rajneesh Arora for applying Hindutva monolithic agenda : Dal Khalsa to Governor, Punjab  | read this item

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 25, 2013): In the backdrop of Delhi police registering the FIR against seven Punjab Technical University (PTU) functionaries for cheating students, the Dal Khalsa has asked the Governor and Chancellor of the University to suspend Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajneesh Arora from the post immediately.

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