New Delhi: The BJP on Friday slammed the government on the issue of cartoon of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar in school text books and accused Congress of "insulting" Gujjar, Jat, Sikh and Jain communities in text books. "For the last two days, this government has been committing mistakes and apologising. It commits a mistake in the morning and apologises in the evening. On Thursday, the Leader of the House in...
08:27 PM, May 11, 2012
Washington: Nearly 100 US lawmakers have asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to collect data on hate crimes against Sikhs in America to find out better ways to prevent racially motivated attacks against the community. Led by New York Congressman, Joseph Crowley, the Congressmen wrote a letter to Department of Justice urging FBI to begin collecting data on hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans, noting that this is a community,...
09:19 AM, Apr 21, 2012
New Delhi: The CBI is expected to file its reply on Monday to the accusations made by the widow of a 1984 anti-Sikh riots victim. She had accused that the investigating agency was quick to bail out Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who faces charges for inciting the mob against the Sikhs. In the last hearing, the widow of a victim told the Court that the CBI hastily bailed out Tytler...
08:09 AM, Mar 19, 2012
New York: A US based Sikh group, has approached Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanding the exclusion of Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi from the United States. "Sonia Gandhi's entry and presence in the US is in violation of section 212(a)(3)(E)(ii) & (iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and section 604 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998," the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) said in a letter to...
11:01 AM, Mar 03, 2012
New Delhi: Following widespread protests by the Sikh community, the Lieutenant Governor has reversed the decision to grant premature release to Kishori Lal, who is one of the main convicts in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The alleys of Trilokpuri in East Delhi, where Lal is accused of killing innocent people, look like any other working class neighbourhood, but the horror of its past is etched in the memories of...
08:49 AM, Feb 18, 2012
Sirsa: Sikh sect Dera Sacha Sauda, which had backed the Congress in last assembly elections in Punjab, has remained tightlipped till now on supporting any party in the January 30 polls. While candidates of all prominent political parties in fray in Punjab polls have made a beeline to its doorsteps during past few days, the Political Wing of the sect, which has considerable following among Dalit Sikhs, has left everybody...
09:51 PM, Jan 28, 2012
Washington: Amid controversy over popular TV host Jay Leno's remarks on the Golden Temple, the US has defended his right to free speech terming his comments as "satirical" while applauding contributions of Sikh-Americans. "I think that Leno would be appreciative if we make the point that his comments are constitutionally protected in the United States under free speech, and frankly, they appeared to be satirical in nature," State Department spokesperson...
01:24 PM, Jan 24, 2012
New Delhi: A Shiromani Akali Dal MP on Thursday alleged that Sikhs were being "deliberately targeted" in Italian airports and charged the government for its failure to safeguard the interests of the community despite assurances. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said she was registering a strong protest on behalf of the entire community against the "ill-treatment" of Sikhs at airports in Italy and other...
12:47 AM, Dec 02, 2011
London: Sikh athletes and spectators will be able to wear 'kirpans' to the London 2012 Olympic sites but with some conditions. Even though security will be at its highest peak during the much awaited Games, Sikhs have got a reprieve. As part of their efforts to make the Olympic most religion-friendly, Sikhs will be allowed to carry the kirpans (religious dagger) as long as they are hidden under their clothes....
05:23 PM, Nov 21, 2011
Washington: Recalling his fond memories of the Diwali celebrations last year in Mumbai, US President Barack Obama has wished Happy Diwali to millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists celebrating the festival of lights across the globe, particularly in India and the US. "Diwali is a time for gathering with family and friends and as we experienced in India, celebrating with good food and dancing," Obama said in a statement...
05:19 PM, Oct 27, 2011
Washington: Recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali, the US Senate has passed a resolution greeting Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in the US and across the globe on the festival. Noting that Diwali is a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans, the Senate in its resolution lauded the universal message of compassion it offers to the world. The Senate recognises the religious and historical...
10:30 PM, Oct 25, 2011
New York: A US-based Sikh human rights group has lodged a criminal complaint against megastar Amitabh Bachchan with authorities in Australia, where he is set to receive an honorary doctorate, for his alleged role in instigating and abetting the 1984 Sikh riots. The complaint has been filed by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) with Christopher Craigie, Director Commonwealth Public Prosecutions in Australia. It has been lodged under Australia's 'Criminal Code Act...
10:56 AM, Oct 19, 2011
The Sikh community in Birmingham is worried about its security and has taken it upon itself to protect not just fellow Sikhs but other communities as well. ...
10:39 AM, Aug 11, 2011
New York: A US federal Court in New York has set September 21 date for pre-trial hearing in a case against Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath and India's Congress Party in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Judge Robert W Sweet of US Federal Court of the Southern District of New York issued an order in this regard. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal advisor to Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) which filed...
12:25 PM, May 31, 2011
Kabul: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday interacted with Indian Embassy staffers and ITBP officers and also lend an ear to local Sikh and Hindu families, saluting them for showing "courage and bravery" in strife-torn Afghanistan. On a two-day visit to the Afghan capital, Singh told the staffers of the Indian embassy that they were doing a great job and also creating goodwill among the people of Afghanistan, sources said....
07:28 PM, May 12, 2011
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