Patiala, Punjab (April 24, 2013): It is learnt that students of Punjabi University Patiala held a protest march in the University campus on April 23, 2013 to oppose the suspected execution of Sikh political prisoner Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Prof. Bhullar is facing imminent threat of execution in India as the Supreme Court of India had cleared his execution on April 12, 2013.
(L to R) S. Rajwinder Singh Rahi, Dr. Darshan Singh Tatla, S. Ajmer Singh during a Seminar on Gadhar Movement at Kalaa Bhawan, Punjabi University, Patiala on April 04, 2013Patiala, Punjab (April 07, 2013): Gadhar Movement was one of the historic movements of early twentieth century. It was started by Indian migrants in America and Canada with a view to oust the British imperial power from India and attain the freedom. More than ninety percent participants to this movement were the Sikhs of Punjab.
Patiala, Punjab (April 02, 2013): Gadhar Movement was one of the major movement against the British rule in India and this year marks the century of formation of the Gadhar party. Students of Punjabi University, under the banner of Sikh Students Federation (SSF), have decided to observe the century celebrations of Gadhar Party by holding a Seminar on April 05 at Aujla Auditorium in Punjabi University, Patiala.
S. Jagmeet Singh (Center); S. Parmjeet Singh Gazi (Right) and S. Gurpartap Singh (Left) - [January 31, 2013] | read this item Patiala, Punjab (February 03, 2013): A Canadian Sikh politician S. Jagmeet Singh visited Punjabi University, Patiala on January 31, 2013 to address a gathering of university students at “Students Home”. S. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) representing Bramalea Gore Malton, Ontario, Canada.
Punjabi University, Patiala - Candle Light Vigil by Students on November 05, 2012[...] 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 [...]
Jalandhar/Punjab (September 24, 2012): Various Social, Political, Religious and Human Rights Organizations of Punjab have jointly condemned the arrest of Sikh leaders Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind (President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu (Former President of ADPP). Both leaders were arrested by Punjab police for waging war against the Indian state and notorious “Unlawful Activities (P) Act” was also lashed against them besides various other laws.
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.
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 [...]
atiala/Amritsar, Punjab (April 21, 2012): Raising its voice against Thapar University (TU) for abolishing the Punjab quota, the ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ (SYP) on Friday slammed TU and said that this decision of the university was biased and contrary to the ‘son of the soil’ theory.
In a statement here today, youth body’s chief Ranbir Singh and spokesperson Prabhjot Singh said, “The University is located on land belonging to Punjab. The management, under no pretext, can refuse to give quota to the sons of the soil.”
Malout, Punjab (February 26, 2012): International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February every year. As per information posted on website of the Sikh Students Federation (SSF), Guru Teg Bahadur Group of Colleges, Chhapianwali, Malout unit of SSF will be organizing a special lecture of Dr. Sewak Singh on 27 February, 2012 to mark the day which signifies the importance of mother language.