Human Rights bodies organized One day consultation on Human Rights and Law at Amritsar

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Published: November 26, 2012
From Left to Right: Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, Advocate Navkiran Singh, Bibi Parveena Ahangar, Dr. Binayak Sen and Colon Gonsalves.
From Left to Right: Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, Advocate Navkiran Singh, Bibi Parveena Ahangar, Dr. Binayak Sen and Colon Gonsalves.

From Left to Right: Bibi Paramjeet Kaur Khalra, Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, Advocate Navkiran Singh, Bibi Parveena Ahangar, Dr. Binayak Sen and Colon Gonsalves at One Day consultation on Human Rights and Law organized by Human Rights Law Network, Khalra Mission Organization and Punjab Human Rights Organization on 25 November 2012 at Om International, near Putlighar, Amrtisar (Punjab).  | read this item

Amritsar, Punjab (November 26, 2012): Human rights bodies namely Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), Khalsa Mission Organization (KMO) and Punjab Human Rights Organization (PHRO) organized “One day consultation on Human Rights and Law” at Om International, Putlighar at Amritsar (Punjab).

SSF & Punjabi University students held candle light vigil to remember victims of Sikh Genocide 1984

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Published: November 8, 2012
Punjabi University, Patiala - Candle Light Vigil by Students on November 05, 2012
Punjabi University, Patiala - Candle Light Vigil by Students on November 05, 2012

Punjabi University, Patiala - Candle Light Vigil by Sikh Students Federation on November 05, 2012 in the memory of Victims of Sikh Genocide 1984  | read this item

[...] This peninsula, called India, is home for various ethnic, cultural, linguistic, religious, tribal and national entities and forcible absorption of all under the grab ‘Indian nationalism’, which is a veil adopted by the Hindutva ideology is the cause of all conflicts [...]

Punjab Water Crisis discussed in Sikh Siyasat’s fortnightly talk-show Qaumi Masle [Ep. 8]

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Published: September 10, 2012
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Punjab Water Crisis discussed in Sikh Siyasat's fortnightly talk-show Qaumi Masle [Ep. 8]  | read this item

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 10, 2012): Various aspects of Punjab Water Crisis were discussed in recent episode (no. 8) of Sikh Siyasat Multimedia’s fortnightly talk-show – Qaumi Masle. The talk-show was aired in Europe by Sangat Television on Sunday (September 09, 2012) at 10:00 am to 11:00 am (UK Time). The episode was released over internet today by Sikh Siyasat Multimedia.

India: Idea of centralizing water resources unveils ominous desire of Center to encroach over states’ rights & people’s resources

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Published: July 14, 2012
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India: Idea of centralizing water resources unveils ominous desire of Center to encroach over states’ rights & people’s resources  | read this item

Patiala (July 14, 2012): The Sikh Students Federation today strongly criticized Indian Water Resources Minister Pawan Bansal’s statement suggesting centralization of water resources. SSF is of the view that Mr. Pawan Bansal, in clear terms, has advocated for Centre’s encroachment over States’ right to utilize their natural resource of water by amending the constitution to take away water & related matters from States’ list and transfer them to concurrent list.

Decoding Kuldip Nayar’s recent article opposing Sikh memorial for Saka June 1984 – Talkshow: Qaumi Masle [Ep.4]

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Published: July 8, 2012
Decoding Kuldip Nayar's recent article opposing Sikh memorial for Saka June 1984 - Talkshow: Qaumi Masle [Ep.4]  | read this item

Ludhiana, Punjab (July 08, 2012): Sikh Siyasat Multimedia has released latest episode of talk-show “Qaumi Masle” today. This fortnightly talk-show focuses on vital/current issues concerning the Sikh nation. The recent episode released today focused on senior Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar’s recent article – “Endangering Peace of Punjab”. S. Baljeet Singh, presenter of the talk-show said that [...]

Recent amendment to Anand Marriage Act – achievement for the Sikhs or fraud with the Sikhs?

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Published: May 28, 2012
Recent amendment to Anand Marriage Act – achievement for the Sikhs or fraud with the Sikhs?  | read this item

Ludhiana, Punjab (May 28, 2012): Whereas, many circles of Sikh diaspora and Badal Dal leaders are busy in hailing the “success” in getting Anand Marriage Act, 1909 amended in the Indian Parliament, Sikh academicians and scholars have taken strong exception to the generalized view in this matter and have termed the recent amendment as a “fraud” with the Sikhs.

British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar

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Published: December 20, 2011
Free Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar
British Government continue to raise concern for Professor DPS Bhullar  | read this item

London, England (December 19, 2011): British Government continue to feel concerned about the plight of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar, who is facing execution threat in India.
In reply to question raised by Jonathan Ashworth, MP from Leicester South, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Mr Jermery Browne said, on December 19, that he had “written to the Indian high commissioner, most recently on 7 November, reiterating the UK Government’s strong opposition to the death penalty and urging the Indian authorities not to break their seven-year de facto moratorium on the death penalty”.

Students remembered victims of Sikh genocide by donating eyes

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Published: November 3, 2011
Eyes donation camp organized by SSF
Students remembered victims of Sikh genocide by donating eyes  | read this item

Jalandhar (November 03, 2011): More than two hundred students of Layllpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar donated their eyes in the memory of thousands of Sikhs massacred during November 1984 genocidal violence against Sikhs. In a brief samagam held at Gurudwara Sahib of Layllpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar students gathered to remember the innocent victims of this heinous crime.

Seminar Report: Experts worried about marginalization of Punjabi in education, media and social use

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Published: October 7, 2011
Dr Joga Singh, Head of Linguistics Anthropology and Punjabi Lexicography addressing the gathering
Seminar Report: Experts worried about marginalization of Punjabi in education, media and social use  | read this item

Patiala (October 05, 2011): Linguistics and media experts raised the issues of marginalization as well as distortion of Punjabi language in education, media and social use, during the seminar organized by a students’ body at Arts Auditorium, Punjabi University, Patiala on October 05, 2011. Sikh Students Federation, the premier body of Sikh Students in Punjab, organized the seminar on “contemporary condition of Punjabi language” with special focus on its’ use in education and media.

Liberal Democrat British MP assures support for Professor Bhullar at International level

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Published: October 3, 2011
Simon Hughes Liberal Democrat MP with Parmjeet Singh Gazi during a Press Conference at Amritsar
Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes (Center), Dr. Julie Smith (left) and Parmjeet Singh Gazi (right) addressing a Press Conference

Liberal Democrat MP Simon Hughes (Center), Dr. Julie Smith (left) and Parmjeet Singh Gazi (right) addressing a Press Conference  | read this item

Amritsar (October 02, 2011): Simon Hughes, Member of Parliament for Bermondsey & Old Southwark and Deputy leader of Liberal Democratic Party today lend his support to Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar by declaring to raise the issue of death penalty awarded to Prof. Bhullar with international rights forums, including United Nations Human Rights Commission and International Commission of Jurists.

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