Hindu Extremists Raise anti-Sikh Slogans, Target Sikh Shopkeepers in Sirhind
Hindu extremists arguing with Sikh shopkeepers FATEHGARH SAHIB, Punjab (August 5, 2015)—Situation has turned tense in Sirhind town after the murder of Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti’s (ABHSS) Punjab...
View ArticleBapu Surat Singh’s Strike: Sangharsh Committee to Meet Indian Vice-President...
LUDHIANA, Punjab (August 5, 2015)—In wake of hunger strike by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, a delegation will meet vice-president of India Hamid Ansari on August 10 to take up the issue of release of Sikh...
View ArticleBREAKING: Bapu Surat Singh Discharged; SDM Orders Release of 14 Singhs...
LUDHIANA, Punjab (August 5, 2015)—Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s discharge has been ordered from the DMC Hospital. Although very little details are available this moment, it has been learnt that Bapu Ji...
View ArticleSikhs Stage Massive Protest at Jantar-Mantar Seeking Release of Political...
NEW DELHI, Punjab (August 5, 2015)—In support of old-aged Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, thousands of Sikhs held an impressive demonstration at the Jantar-Mantar near Indian parliament seeking permanent...
View ArticleAmnesty International: Punjab Government Must Respect Bapu Surat Singh’s...
NEW DELHI, India (August 6, 2015)—Human rights organisation Amnesty International India on Tuesday urged the Punjab government to respect fasting Sikh activist Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s freedom of...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Bapu Surat Singh’s Medical Report Shows Signs of Extreme Bodily...
NEW YORK (August 6, 2015)—Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s medical report from June 2015 has been circulating online. Those opposed to his struggle have been deliberating spreading rumors regarding the...
View ArticlePunjab Police Crackdown on Sikh activist; Bhai Papalpreet Singh charged under...
File photo: Bhai Papalpreet Singh in police custody AMRITSAR SAHIB (August 6, 2015)—Late night on August 5, Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Sikh activists across Punjab. Punjab Police...
View ArticleSGPC Takes Serious Notice of Controversial Book ‘Nava Ujala’
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 6, 2015)—SGPC President Avtar Singh Makkar has taken strict notice of the publishing of the image of Guru Nanak Dev Ji with criminal Asa Ram by the Rajasthan Government....
View ArticleSimranjit Singh Mann: Badal Govt has triggered its own collapse by attacking...
Ludhiana, Punjab (August 7, 2015)—President of Shiromani Akal Dal (Amritsar) S. Simranjit Singh Mann has strongly condemned the Police crackdown on the office of Punjab vernacular newspaper ‘Rozana...
View ArticleEXCLUSIVE: United Akali Dal and Sikh Youth Front Leaders Released on Bail...
(August 7, 2015)—President of United Akali Dal Bhai Mohkam Singh and General Secretary of Sikh Youth Front Bhai Papalpreet Singh has been released on bail from Amritsar jail. It is notable that Bhai...
View ArticleSGPC Told to Follow Original Nanakshahi Calendar
Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 8, 2015)—Although Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) has already announced that it has assigned the Kar Sewa of Gurdwara...
View ArticlePanthik Bodies Submit Memorandum to the Governor Against Arrests of Sikh...
CHANDIGARH, Punjab (August 8, 2015)—A number of organizations today submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Punjab at Raj Bhawan against the stormed raids and arrests of Sikh activists by the Punjab...
View ArticleAkal Takhat Jathedar Condemns Arrests of Sikh Activists; Labels Demands of...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 8, 2015)—The appointed Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Gurbachan Singh, has strongly condemned the arrests of Sikh activists across Punjab by the state police....
View ArticleBREAKING: Punjab Cabinet Approves Amendment in Good Conduct Prisoners Act of...
CHANDIGARH, Punjab (August 8, 2015)—Punjab cabinet has reportedly approved an amendment in the “Good Conduct Prisoners Act” of 1962 in order to simplify the procedure of granting parole to prisoners of...
View ArticlePakistan Government Allocates Special Fund for The Welfare of Sikhs
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 9, 2015)—For the welfare of underprivileged section of Sikhs residing in the country, the Pakistan government has allocated a special fund for them. In this regard, a...
View ArticleBapu Surat Singh’s Supporters Commence Sri Akhand Path Sahib in Hassanpur
LUDHIANA, Punjab (August 9, 2015)—According to a wish of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, an Akhand Path Sahib was initiated today at his Hassanpur based residence. Akhand Path Sahib will conclude on August...
View ArticleUnder Political Pressure, Former Youth Akali Leader Jagtar Singh Bhaini...
ANANDPUR SAHIB, Punjab (August 10, 2015)—Youth Akali leader Jagtar Singh Bhaini from Sri Anandpur Sahib has reportedly committed suicide by jumping into the Bhakhra Canal today. His moped and footwear...
View ArticleGurdeep Singh Bathinda’s Son Released on Bail
FARIDKOT, Punjab (August 10, 2015)—Yadwinder Singh Brar (son of Gurdeep Singh Bathinda) has been released on bail by the Punjab government. It is notable that Bhai Yadwinder Singh Brar was arrested...
View ArticleSix Sikh Youth Imprisoned in 5-Year Old Case
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 10, 2015)—A local court sentenced 6 Sikh youth in a case of planning to materialize a bomb blast. Sukhdev Singh received a penalty of seven years imprisonment and was...
View ArticlePSGPC Announces Rs 1 Lakh for Pak Sikh Girl Class Topper
File Photo: Manbir Kaur AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (August 10, 2015)—A Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) on Friday announced that they will honor a Pakistan Sikh girl, Manbir Kaur, who...
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