Baba Daduwal’s Judicial Remand Extended by Court
MANSA, Punjab (September 9, 2014)—The court has extended the judicial remand of Sikh preacher Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal who was arrested by the police on August 22. He was arrested in a number of...
View ArticleDal Khalsa Tells Punjab Government to Seek Royalty for Punjab’s River Waters
Dal Khalsa has asked the Chief Minister Parkash Badal to set a deadline to get royalty from non-riparian states. AMRITSAR, Punjab (September 10, 2014)—In order to sort out the state’s financial...
View ArticleThe Blood Street: Another Punjabi Film Related to 1984 Banned in India
Movie Director Addresses Sikh Freedom Movement as “Bad Days” CHANDIGARH, Punjab (September 10, 2014)—The Mumbai Censor Board has imposed a ban on the screening of upcoming Punjabi film “The Blood...
View ArticleGiani Thakur Singh (Patiala) Acknowledges Accusations, Denies Molestation...
PATIALA, Punjab (September 11, 2014)—A video surfaced last week in which a Sikh woman, apparently from England, had leveled charges against Giani Thakur Singh, kathakar from Patiala for sexual...
View ArticleVikram Dhanaula: Activist Who Hurled Shoe at Badal To Take Amrit at Akal...
Vikram with his companions after being released on bail BARNALA, Punjab (September 11, 2014)—Vikram Dhanaula, alias Babbi, who hurled a shoe at Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Badal at a function in...
View ArticleHumanitarian Aid Provided by SGPC to Sikhs and Non-Sikhs Alike in Kashmir
A view of relief camp by SGPC at Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga Badgam, Srinagar SRINAGAR, India (September 11, 2014)—The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the supreme Sikh body, has made special...
View ArticleDilli 1984: Music of Banned Movie in India Released in England
Bhai Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad releases music of Punjabi film “Dilli 1984″ BIRMINGHAM, UK (September 11, 2014)—All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) chief Karnail Singh Peer Mohammad and various...
View ArticleSuraj Muni Case: Two Acquitted, Two to Serve Life Term
Suraj Muni after being assassinated ABOHAR, Punjab (September 12, 2014)—The court of Additional District and Sessions judge Daya Ram Godara in Hanumangarh has sentenced Nagender Singh of Sehna village...
View ArticleRSS on Mission to Extend its Base in Punjab: Training Camp Near Ludhiana
Mohan Bhagwat LUDHIANA, Punjab (September 12, 2014)—Right-wing Hindu force Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is on a mission to extend its base in the Sikh dominated state of Punjab. It has come to...
View ArticleBaba Daduwal Granted Bail; Detention Continues In Other Cases
FARIDKOT, Punjab (September 12, 2014)—The court of additional sessions judge Karnail Singh has granted bail to renowned Sikh preacher Baba Baljit Singh Daduwal and his two companions—Rajinder Singh and...
View ArticleFormer AISSF Leaders Resolve to Revamp National Sikh Students’ Body
CHANDIGARH, Punjab (September 14, 2014)—On the 70th foundation day of All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF), some of its former presidents and office-bearers met on the campus of Punjab University...
View ArticleUncommon Courage: Sikhnet Film Festival Begins
ESPANOLA, NM, USA (September 14, 2014)—SikhNet.com has received all of the entries for its 9th annual Youth Online Film Festival. The SikhNet Youth OnLine Film Festival has become a much anticipated...
View ArticleThe Heritage of Darbar Sahib
The Golden Gurdwara at Amritsar is the focal point of a faith which by the simplicity of its belief, its exalted moral principles, and sustained heroism, has won an honored place in the history of...
View ArticlePunjab Government using the Unlawful Activities Act (UAPA) to lock up...
CHANDIGARH, Punjab (September 15, 2014)—On 10 September 2014, under very high security, Narain Singh Chaura (in the grey shirt & navy dastar) and Sher Singh were brought to the Chandigarh Sessions...
View ArticleSarna to Discuss “World Sikh Convention” During Ongoing Visit to Pakistan
Nankana Sahib May Host World Sikh Convention in three years NANKANA SAHIB (September 15, 2014)—Former President of Delhi Shiromani GurdwaraManagmeent Committee (DSGMC), Paramjit Sarna, who is...
View ArticleSGPC to Send Medical Aid to Kashmir Flood Victims As Part of Humanitarian...
AMRITSAR SAHIB, Punjab (September 16, 2014)—On the request for requiring medicines for Jammu and Kashmir’s flood-affected people, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will now send...
View ArticleBREAKING: FIBA Relaxes Some Restrictions – Sikh Organizations Claim Ruling...
NEW YORK (September 17, 2014)—The International Basketball Federation, also known as FIBA, has relaxed some of its requirements that had barred Sikh players from taking part in the sport while wearing...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Announces He Will Resume Fast To Seek...
(September 18, 2014)—Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa has announced that he will resume his hunger strike til death within the next 7-10 days if the six Sikh Political Prisoners that were released on parole...
View ArticleWashington Sikhs Support Green Action for Punjab and Earth’s Ecological Future
WASHINGTON, USA (September 18, 2014)—Sikhs joined to support the Sikh environmental action around the world led by EcoSikh in a gala which marked the 5 year anniversary of the organization....
View ArticlePatna Sahib: Rs.600 Crore Development for Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Birth...
PATNA SAHIB, India (September 19, 2014)—Hundreds of NRIs and businessmen from across India will contribute a whopping Rs.600 crore to develop the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Guru of...
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