SGPC Backs the Call for a ‘Black Diwali’ on Bandi Shorh
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—In protest of serial incidents of desecrating Sri Guru Granth Sahib across Punjab, SGPC President Avtar Singh Makkar has decided to move in adherence with resolution passed by...
View ArticleSAD (Amritsar) and United Akali Dal to Meet Regarding ‘Sarbat Khalsa’
BATHINDA, Punjab—In a press conference at Bathinda, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) and United Akali Dal announced a meeting on October 31 in Jalandhar, about the upcoming ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ . Addressing...
View ArticleSGPC Denies Permission to Hold ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ Inside Darbar Sahib Complex
Bhai Mohkam Singh and others handing “invitation letter” to controversial SGPC chief secretary Harcharan Singh AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—SGPC President Avtar Makkar has bluntly denied permission to hold...
View ArticleFailing to Produce Evidence Against Rupinder Singh and his brother, Punjab...
Rupinder Singh being brought to the Faridkot court complex on a wheelchair FARIDKOT, Punjab—Punjab Police is facing major embarrassment as it has failed to present any evidence against Rupinder Singh...
View ArticleBaba Dhumma and Sant Samaj Leaders Hold Exclusive Meeting with Badal
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—An exclusive meeting was held between Baba Harnaam Singh Dhumma and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. Others present at the meeting included Bhai Jasbir Singh Rode, Baba Lakha...
View Article‘Guru Granth-Guru Panth’ Freedom March to be Carried out on Nov 1 in Delhi
File photo of Bhai Baljit SIngh Daduwal BATHINDA, Punjab—Sikh bodies are going to be carrying out a ‘Guru Granth-Guru Panth’ freedom March on Nov 1 from Gurdwara Sees Ganj Sahib to Red fort at Delhi....
View ArticlePrior permission made mandatory by SGPC to shoot movie scenes at Sri...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Enforcing stricter measures in the shooting of movie scenes withing the Harmandir Sahib complex, President Avtar Makkar has made it necessary to take prior permission from the...
View ArticleChristian Priest Warns Unrest in Punjab “Eerily Familiar” to 1984 Sikh...
“Pray, fervently, for Punjab,” pleads priest, calling on U.S. officials to “give a voice to those who don’t have one” SACRAMENTO, CA, USA—The following is a statement on ongoing tensions in Punjab,...
View ArticleDal Khalsa Scolds Punjab Govt for Delaying Action Against Police Responsible...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Lashing out at the Punjab government, Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwarpal Singh and Bhai Harpal Singh Cheema of the Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) sought immediate action to be taken...
View ArticleHeave Police Force Blocks Sikh Sangat in Chandigarh; Sikh Leaders Refuse to...
—From Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Sikh preachers and Sikh sangat numbering in thousands left to peacefully protest outside the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal in Chandigarh. The protesters...
View ArticleBREAKING: Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa Detained Again
LUDHIANA, Punjab—After being forced to release Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa following orders from the Punjab and Haryana High Court last month, the Punjab Government has once detained him. Bapu ji was...
View ArticleSikh Leaders Send Bowl Full of Blood to Punjab Chief Minister
CHANDIGARH, Punjab—A number of prominent Sikh leaders and preachers today sent a bowl full of blood to the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal. Before presenting their blood to the Chief Minister,...
View ArticleCCTV Camera Footage Leads to Arrest of Two Culprits For Sacrilege in Abohar
Abohar—In a recent incident of desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in village Dhani Latkan of Abohar, the district police have arrested two village natives in this case. Addressing a press...
View Article‘Sarbat Khalsa’ Will Deliberate Upon Strategies to Establish Sikh Sovereignty
S. Simranjit Singh Mann File Photo JALANDHAR, Punjab—In a meeting held at Jalandhar on October 31, Sikh bodies have made it clear that the primary agenda of ‘Sarbat Khalsa’ would be of neutralizing the...
View ArticleNever Safe In India: Minorities Now Face Ever Increasing Violence Under BJP...
Dr. Iqtidar Cheema warns BJP-aligned Punjabi CM Badal “is wife to the central government of India” Dr. Iqtidar Cheema warns BJP-aligned Punjabi CM Badal “is wife to the central government of India”...
View ArticlePunjab Govt to Handover Bargari Investigation to CBI
Parmraj Umranangal CHANDIGARH, Punjab—Despite facing constant failures in proving Bhai Rupinder Singh and Bhai Jaswinder Singh being guilty of Bargari Guru Granth Sahib Ji desecration incident, the...
View ArticleSikh24 Releases News App for Android and Apple Devices
WORLDWIDE—A Sikh24 News app has been launched on Google Play for Android and the iTunes App store for Apple products. The initial release includes a feed of latest news and articles, and links to...
View ArticleBREAKING: Sikh Brothers ‘Falsely Accused’ of Guru Granth Sahib Desecration...
FARIDKOT, Punjab—Two brothers accused of the sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib have today been released. The arrests of brothers Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh caused and outcry in Punjab as the...
View ArticleSARBAT KHALSA: Sikh Organizations Start Preparations
File Photo: Sarbat Khalsa, 1986 AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab—Sikh organizations helping organize the Sarbat Khalsa have started preparations to host the Sikh Sangat at Gurdwara Baba Nodh Singh on November...
View ArticleBREAKING: Sikh and Hindu Youth who Protested Against Gurbani Sacrilege...
Narinder Singh Khusropur (France) – arrested and tortured in Punjab KAPURTHLA, Punjab—The Punjab Police have beaten and electrocuted 18 individuals who took it upon themselves to express their...
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