Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Alkaline Water Plant At Rajouri Garden Gurdwara
Sukhwinder Singh Babbar: Bala Pritam Dawakhana Has Benefited Middle Class
Sukhwinder Singh Babbar, young leader of Shiromani Akali Dal Delhi State, Advisor to Harmeet Singh Kalka, General secretary of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and Chairman of Gurdwara Mata Sundari;congratulated DSGMC for opening Bala Pritam Dispensary at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib.
He said that all this has become possible due to the far-sighted thinking of Manjinder Singh Sirsa ,President,DSGMC and Harmeet Singh Kalka,General Secretary,DSGMC.
"People have started coming here to take medicines, most of them are middle class people," Babbar said. Those who are financially able are not much affected by inflation and those who are below the poverty line are given a lot of facilities by the governments but the middle class people are facing lots of difficulties due to the Corona epidemic.
In the homes where the elderly or anyone else is suffering from any disease, they have to spend thousands of rupees on medicines. Opening of this dispensary will give them more benefits as here medicines are available 20 to 25% cheaper price
DSGMC Office Bearers have proved that nothing is difficult if the thinking is right and positive. The committee first offered "Langar on Wheels"during Pandemic, arranged medicines for the elderly, 24x7 hours ran an ambulance service and now by opening Bala Pritam dispensary, cheap medicines are being provided .
Very soon Such Dawakhana's will be introduced in other Gurdwaras of Delhi also; so that more and more people can take advantage of it.
News Courtesy,
Mr. Sudeep Singh
Honorary Media Advisor
DSGMC
The world's First Gurudwara to Have an Alkaline Water Plant in Rajouri Garden Gurdwara ,Delhi,India
New Delhi, September 1: A plant of Alkaline Water has been set up at Rajouri Garden Gurudwara in West Delhi. Harmanjit Singh, President of Gurudwara,claimed that it would be the first Gurudwara in the world where this plant is planted.
Harmanjit Singh informed that with the
commissioning of this plant, the people are getting clean drinking water and at
the same time it has many other clinical benefits.By drinking this water continuously,
chronic stomach ailments, gas, constipation, joint pain are cured. The sugar
level also can be completely under
control. He informed that the people are coming from far off places to fetch this water.
Harmanjit Singh
said that after every 200 liters, 3 to 4 liters of water comes out from this
machine which if sprays on the face removes , pimples, dark spots and also adds glow to the face.
Harmanjit Singh himself uses this water. He informed that this water is being provided to the people/Commuinity without any price while a lot of price is charged for this water in the market.
News Courtesy,
Mr.Sudeep Singh
Honorary Media Advisor
DSGMC
Balbir Singh Sidhu:Influx of Covid Patients From Delhi Led to Spike in Cases in Punjab
The minister said that ever since the restrictions on inter-state travel have been lifted there is a sudden spurt in the number of cases
Punjab health
and family welfare minister Balbir Singh Sidhu blamed the national capital for
the rise in Covid- 19 cases in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Amritsar.
He said that the
state is paying the price due to the influx of positive patients from Delhi after
the lockdown was lifted.
“When there were
restrictions on inter-state travel we had a limited number of commuters but
ever since the restrictions have been lifted there is a sudden spurt in the
number of cases,” said Sidhu.
Chamandeep Singh Sandhu: British Sikh Soldier’s Promotion Makes Waves On Social Media After His Wife Tweeted The News Of His Promotion
Corporal Chamandeep Singh
A British Sikh soldier’s promotion within the UK Army ranks has become a social media sensation after the news posted by his proud wife attracted thousands of messages and comments.
Corporal Chamandeep Singh, a Punjab-born soldier in the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) of the British Army, attended a military school in India for 12 years. During this period, he read about another Indian soldier, Havildar Major Rajinder Singh Dhatt, and his heroic involvement in the Burma campaign of World War II. The story of this Sikh war veteran, along with Singh’s own father having served in the Indian Army, inspired him to move to the UK and join the British Army.
“The person who has supported me throughout my journey is my wife,Sunita,” said Chamandeep Singh, who has been amazed by the worldwide response, including from India.
His wife herself works in a challenging role, as a Forensic Science Investigations Officer, and is also the National Lead for the National Sikh Police Association.
“We support each other by having a mutual understanding that is built on teamwork and trust. I am always incredibly proud of my husband’s achievements and getting promoted is a huge deal to any soldier, but as a Sikh, it’s so wonderful for our community to see soldiers going up the ranks and achieving so much,” said Sunita Kaur Seera.
“I wanted to
share this incredible news with my friends through social media; I didn’t think
for a second the tweet would do as well as it did – the number of messages we
had was amazing,” she said.
Her soldier
husband was posted to 22 Signals Regiment in October 2017 where he now works as
part of the Unit Spares Account providing first-line equipment support to the
Light Aid Detachment, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in a statement
marking his promotion. Singh is part of 150 Sikhs serving in Britain’s Regular
Army, amid soldiers famed for their fierce fighting ability, bravery and
loyalty, the MoD said.
“I have always been supported throughout my career in the Army, particularly by Staff Sergeant Rogers and Sergeant Adeboga from 22 Signals Regiment. These individuals, in particular, have shown me a huge amount of support, I cannot thank them enough; they are true examples of excellent Army leadership and mentoring,” he said.
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Monday, August 31, 2020
Harjinder Singh Kukreja : Ludhiana Restaurateur and chocolatier Crafts 40kg Chocolate Ganesha idols
When it comes to celebrating festivals in India, the differences of caste and faith dilute and people come together to create a strong bond of humanity. The same can be witnessed amidst Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations when people cutting across religious lines are showcasing their indulgence in the festivities. One among them is a Sikh restaurateur from Ludhiana city in Punjab whose Chocolate Ganesha is winning hearts.
The intention is to inspire people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Eco-friendly ways. The video shows two stunningly beautiful Ganesh idols made using nothing but chocolate.
He tweeted Even #COVID19 couldn’t stop our Chocolate Ganesha! Despite the pandemic, we continued our tradition for the 5th straight year. We will immerse the Ganpati idol in milk and distribute Chocolate Milk to underprivileged children".
http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1044931879?-2821:1035:latest_news#out
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Anannke Foundation Partners With DSGMC For 'Langar on Wheels' Amid COVID-19 Crisis
'Langar on Wheels' trucks carrying cooked meals from Gurdwaras in Delhi.
Dr Malini Saba, Founder & Chairman, Anannke Foundation.
"I am confident this partnership will help
people to overcome hunger and humanitarian crisis in this medical
emergency," said Dr Malini Saba, Founder & Chairman, Anannke
Foundation.
Manjinder Singh Sirsa, President, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
"We promise
Delhi; no one would sleep empty stomach; this generous support from the group
will enhance our initiative towards feeding the needy and helpless in different
parts of Delhi. We serve meals to all, regardless of caste, class, religion,
gender, social or economic status or political consideration - especially at a
time when it is most critical," said Manjinder Singh Sirsa, President,
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Corona Warrior : Amritsar Civil Hospital Senior Medical Officer Dies of Covid-19
“We can fought the battle against Covid-19 only with
bravery,”Dr.Arun Sharma had said.
https://www.facebook.com/sarkaridoctor/videos/780041919420233/
The viral video on above link had shown Dr Sharma attempting to dance while sitting in bed at the hospital’s emergency ward with oxygen support attached.
Dr Arun Sharma, the senior medical officer (SMO) of Amritsar Civil Hospital, who featured in a viral video recently with a positive message on beating Covid-19 bravely, died on Sunday at a private hospital from the disease and underlying comorbidities. The 54-year-old doctor tested positive on August 18.“Besides Covid-19, Dr Arun Sharma was suffering from heart ailments. Also, the virus had attacked his lungs. He was put on ventilator on Saturday but the doctors couldn’t save him despite best efforts. He passed away on 30th August Sunday morning”, said Dr Navdeep Singh, Amritsar civil surgeon“Saddened to
lose one of our hardworking Corona warrior Dr Arun who was SMO in charge Civil
Hospital, Amritsar. He passed away this morning of heart attack and was also
Covid-19 positive.
It’s sad to lose
such a brilliant and committed doctor. Heartfelt condolences to his family,”
the CM tweeted.
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Sonny Singh: Pyare Nu ~ Reimagines Sikh Kirtan as well as Sufi music
For over a decade, Sonny Singh has brought his fiery trumpet playing and lead vocals to audiences around the world in Red Baraat. An original member of the Brooklyn Bhangra outfit, he’s been able to globally connect with fans and share love and joy through his music.
Sonny Singh is taking the next step now, launching a solo project that re-imagines Sikh kirtan with boundary-defying Punjabi anthems to uplift and ignite. Named ‘Chardi Kala’ for the Sikh concept of revolutionary eternal optimism, the album is being produced by three- time Grammy winner WilDog Abers of Ozomatli, and represents a return to Sonny’s early Punjabi & Sikh roots, as seen now through the lens of his experiences over the course of his life as a touring musician, educator, and activist.“Musically, this project embodies the many spiritual, political, and aesthetic elements that have shaped me,” Sonny explains.Sonny Singh’s live band, which includes harmonium,
electric guitar, tabla, and drum set, provides listeners with an experience of
both introspective reflection and fervent urgency.
Sonny Singh explains, “Every song has an original vibe to it, eclectic and unique, from a bolero-mariachi Sikh shabad on one track, to a qawwali song with a reggae bass line on another, then a bombastic Ghadar Party tribute in Punjabi and Spanish on yet another.”It’s the first time anyone has ever done an album setting Sikh devotional songs to this style of music, a feat not lost on Sonny who recalls singing them in his childhood. Pioneering a fresh sound with a timeless message has made this solo project even more meaningful to the veteran musician, who considers his activism and work as a social justice educator part of his spiritual practice as well, upholding the Sikh values of tearing down oppression and fighting for justice.
https://www.sikhnet.com/news/mitar-pyare-nu-reimagines-sikh-kirtan-well-sufi-music
https://www.facebook.com/IAmSonnySingh
Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Saka Nankana Shaib Centenary To Be Marked On Large Scale :Pakistan Offers 10,000 Visas To Sikhs For Participation.
After celebrating 550 Parkash Gurpurb of Sikh religion’s founder Guru Nanak Sahib, Pakistan is set to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib, a golden chapter of Sikh history related to the martyrdom of Sikhs, at the birthplace of Guru Nanak Sahib, where it took place, in February 2021.
The Pakistan government has offered the Sikhs, especially those who live in east Punjab and other states of India, 10,000 visas inviting them to the centenary functions.Saka Nankana
Sahib is the massacre that took place in Gurdwara Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib
on 20 February 1921, at that time of British India, in modern-day Pakistan.
More than 260 Sikhs were killed, the youngest of them being a little short of
eight years, Sardar Darbara Singh, son of Sardar Kehar Singh, by the Mahant and
his mercenaries.
The event forms
an important part of Sikh history. In political significance, it comes next
only to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 1919.
The saga
constitutes the core of the Gurdwara Reform Movement started by the Sikhs in
the early twentieth century.
Satwant Singh,a spokesperson
of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), which is the government body
constituted to oversee the Hindu and Sikh shrines in Pakistan, told that the
country was again keen to host the Sikh sangat on the centenary which would be
observed with Sikh zeal to pay tribute to the Sikhs who attained martyrdom while
fighting the corrupt Mahants during the British regime.
Pakistan Government has resolved to observe this centenary on a large scale and wants the Sikh sangat to ensure its participation in it with a large number.They have already started the planning for marking the centenary.
Inderjit Singh, another member of the PSGPC,
said, “Our efforts of marking this centenary will be successful only if a
maximum number of the Sikh devotees visit Nankana Sahib on the historic
occasion and becomes its part. We especially appeal to the Indian government to
allow the Sikhs to take part in the centenary functions. On our end, we will
leave no stone unturned to host the Sikh sangat”.
Notably, the
PSGPC is also celebrating Jyoti Jot Gurpurb of Guru Nanak at Gurdwara Darbar
Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib, in Pakistan from September 20 to 22 this year. This
will be first Jyoti Jot Gurpurb at the Sikh shrine, last resting place of the
first Sikh Guru, after the opening of the corridor, visa-free access provided
to Sikhs living in India to the shrine which is only four kilometers away from
the international border.
The gurdwara
body urged the Indian government to allow the Indian devotees to visit
Kartarpur Sahib from September 20 to 22.