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Suspension of Dr Ahluwalia “better late than never”: Dal Khalsa
AMRITSAR: The Dal Khalsa has termed the suspension of Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia from the post of vice-chancellor of Guru Granth Sahib World University as ‘better late than never”. Party leader Kanwar Pal Singh said finally Jathedar Avtar Singh Makkar, president SGPC has shown him the door. “Since Ahluwalia was a controversial personality, who was charged [...]
August 1, 2012
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Indian TV channel mocks at Fauja Singh, draws global flak
By Sukhpal Kaur CHANDIGARH: Baba Fauja Singh, as he is popularly known, is being praised by international media for completing a marathon at the age of 101 and the honour of holding Olympic torch but the mockery made by a media channel of this sporting legend has attracted wide criticism from across the globe. A [...]
August 1, 2012
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Beas Dera Radha Swami men attacks journalists – no action as yet
Jalandhar, Punjab: Senior Journalist H. S. Bawa, editor of YesPunjab.Com has release a news report providing extensive information regarding attack on Sangat TV (UK) crew members by Radha Swami Dera men. The men of Radha Soami Dera at Beas, which preaches non-violence, attacked the crew of Sangat TV at village Jodhe near Beas in the [...]
July 31, 2012
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Akal Takht Jathedar Sahib protecting Beas Dera ?
Amritsar, Punjab: Giving a clean chit to followers of Dera Radha Soami sect, the Akal Takht on Sunday stated the community had not indulged in any blasphemous act in demolition of a gurdwara in Warraich village. Members of the Sikh community had alleged that followers of the Beas-based sect had demolished an old gurdwara on [...]
July 31, 2012
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Tom Mulcair Responds: Tells India he won’t be bullied; stands firm on 1984 Statement
Every June and November, Sikhs in Canada (and globally) are curious to see what Canadian politicians will say about the tragedies of 1984. Will they align themselves with the community and provide support and solidarity with the Sikhs as they come together to remember both the invasion and massacre of innocents inside the Darbar Sahib [...]
July 26, 2012
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Meeting with French Home Ministry advisor on Sikh Religion Issue
France: A French Sikh delegation was invited by the French Home Ministry to discuss about French Sikh issues. Mr Ranjit G. Singh, Director of Public affairs of French Sikh Representative Council, Mr Hardeep Singh and Mr Narinderpal Singh Chandok, attached to cultural affairs, have presented the various problems affecting French Sikhs to the new Socialist [...]
July 26, 2012
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Ramgarhia Gurdwara Coventry agrees to stop meat and alcohol parties in Gurdwara community centre
UK: We are pleased to inform the UK Sangat that with Guru Maharaaj’s kirpa the management committee of Ramgarhia Gurdwara Coventry have agreed to stop taking further bookings for meat and alcohol parties in the community centre which is owned by and is part of the complex of the Gurdwara. The decision was taken at [...]
July 26, 2012
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Tobacco banned in Amritsar from Aug 15
AMRITSAR: Consumption of tobacco in the holy town of Sikhs may lead to paying of penalty on the spot with the district administration planning measures to curb the practice from August 15. Chewing tobacco and spitting on walls may soon be a thing of the past in Punjab with the state government declaring Amritsar and [...]
July 26, 2012
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350 Sikhs reach Pakistan for Ranjit Singh anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Around 350 Sikh pilgrims from India have arrived in Pakistan by a special train to observe the 173rd death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Sikhs left for Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib by train after reaching Lahore Thursday, The News International reported Friday. They will go to Hassan Abdal June 23 to visit [...]
June 22, 2012
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KCCS, US based EcoSikh join hands for environment conservation
AMRITSAR: The local historic Khalsa College Charitable Society (KCCS) and US-based EcoSikh, an NGO working for environment protection worldwide today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly implement `Eco-Amritsar Initiative’, meant to green the `holy city’. The MoU, signed between KCCS honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina and EcoSikh Chief Dr. Rajwant Singh, envisages [...]
June 22, 2012
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