Punjab Vidhan Sabha today passed 10 Bills amid sloganeering by the Opposition Congress legislators even as two controversial bills on the formation of a special security group and damage to property were withdrawn. The legislators also increased their own allowances as well as those of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. All the 10 Bills were passed by majority vote amid much uproar, with the Opposition... 

The sacrifices of Sikhs who have stood alongside British troops in conflicts around the world are to be recognised in this year’s Poppy Appeal.  The Royal British Legion in Leicestershire is to introduce a Sikh khanda to its range of wooden remembrance emblems when it launches its appeal later this month. The khanda, made up of a solid circle, two interlocked swords and a double-edged sword,... 

LONDON: Sikh soldiers who fought with British troops in conflicts around the world will be honoured in the UK by showcasing the ‘Khanda’, which is one of the important symbols of Sikhism, and reflects the sacrifices and contribution of the Indian-origin community. The charity organisation that raises funds for soldiers who served or are serving in Britain’s armed forces will honour... 

A recent Opinion L.A. blog post ran into some misunderstanding with readers over the accompanying photo. The post noted the quiet opening of an Islamic community center near the ground zero site in New York and said the lack of outcry “may indicate a lull in Islam-bashing in political discourse.” The post was headlined “Is anti-Islamic sentiment subsiding?” and featured a photo... 

A US based Sikh human rights group has sought criminal prosecution of Indian Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath during his upcoming visit to Belgium for his alleged role in the November 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. Taking advantage of Kamal Nath’s upcoming visit to Belgium to address the 5th EuroIndia Summit in Leuven next Thursday, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has approached the Belgian government... 

The Indian Government executed Bhai Harjinder Singh Jinda and Bhai Sukhdev Singh Sukha on October 9, 1992 in Pune, for punishing General Vaidiya the mastermind of the 1984 attack on Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar killing many thousands of Sikhs and dis-respect Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and many other Sikh artefacts. I.P.D urge all Sikhs to remember the two Sikhs for the sacrifices given to the Sikh Nation,... 

International Panthic Dal (I.P.D) and KYC met with both Lib Dem MP candidate Zaffur Huq, Lib Dem MP Simon Hughes and Lib Dem Paramjit Singh Gill, I.P.D and KYC members Gurjit Singh and Jaspal Singh reminded Simon Hughes MP that it was imperative he attend Parliament Tuesday 26th April between 1.30pm – 2.30pm where the Dastaar/Airport issue would be discussed with the minister for Department... 

Jalandhar: Stating that his country was against capital punishment in general, British Member Parliament (MP), Simon Hughes, a member of the British Liberal Democratic Parliamentary party, that is the part of ruling coalition in Britain advocated clemency for Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar on Sunday. On a personal visit to the Golden temple after meeting the Dalai Lama, Hughes said he would raise Bhullar’s... 

The Sikh Youth Vancouver group are holding a public meeting on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3.00 p.m at the Himalaya restaurant- (Main and 50th St, Vancouver to discuss a number of controversial issues. The group who are still in litigation with existing Ross Street Temple administration say Sikh Youth Vancouver fought for a fair election process for the past 1½ years and are urging locals to get involved. The... 

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said that a resolution asking for clemency for Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar would be introduced in the coming session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha only if there was a possibility of geting it passed. Badal, who was here to inaugurate a hospital, told mediapersons that the BJP and Congress had already started opposing the proposal and under such circumstances,...