Parmjit Singh Sarna(President of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee): Briefing his stand & efforts to save Prof.Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
Univewrsity of Delhi
Dev Nagar
New Delhi-110005
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Appeal to Sonia for clemency
JALANDHAR: Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Paramjit Singh Sarna has written to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi to get Prof Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's death sentence commuted by the government following rejection of his mercy petition by the President of India.
In a letter to her, Sarna has argued that in the national interest, this will be a gesture of goodwill to the entire Sikh community. "Through this act of forgiveness, all sides can forgive and forget the unfortunate chapter of militancy in Punjab," he has said.
with thanks : Times of India : link above in headline for detailed news.
SikhsIndia
Saturday, May 28, 2011
First Hondh-Chillar Mass Grave & now another one in Jammu ?
First Hondh-Chillar Mass Grave & now another one in Jammu ? How many such mass graves exist in various parts of India ? It clearly shows that number of sikhs killed during 1984 riots were much more than on records. May i request to all of the Shiromani Akali Dal's to look into it seriously.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sikhism : Informative Books : Sikh Martial Art : Gatka by Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Gatka Master
A MUST BUY Book for Every Gurudwara for its library. Written by Jathedar Gurcharan Singh ji Gatka master, it's a very informative book on Gatka. Jathedar ji is a member of DSGMC for the last many years & winner of many awards including Gold Medals.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tom Perez visit to Charlotte Gurudwara in North Carolina ,USA
UNITED SIKHS and the Sikh Gurudwara of Charlotte continue to collaborate with federal law enforcement agencies across North and South Carolina to highlight challenges faced by the Sikh community. On April 14, 2011, Sikh community members hosted Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez from the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division (DOJ/ CRD), U.S. Attorney Anne Tompkins of the Western District of North Carolina, and other staff members from the DOJ for a discussion about the civil rights concerns of both the local and national Sikh community.
In light of the recent shooting and killing of two Sikh gentlemen in California -tragedies which are being investigated as hate crimes ,Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez indicated that his department was reviewing several hate crime incidents, land use, and discrimination cases and stated that, “Security concerns can be addressed while maintaining respect for liberties. We can and must do both.” He shared his own story of the importance of diversity in maintaining the fundamental values that make the U.S. an example for civil and human rights.
This visit to the Charlotte Gurudwara is testimony to the diligence with which the North Carolina community has reached out to lawmakers and government agencies in bringing attention to Sikh American civil rights concerns
Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez with Sikh community members outside of the Gurdwara
Sikh delegation with Department of Justice staff
Pushpinder Singh Addressing the Sangat
U.S. Attorney Anne Tompkins
Dr. Surendrapal Singh, President of the Sikh Gurdwara of Charlotte said, “Although the Sikh faith is based on principals of equality and freedom more than 500 years ago, the very same Sikhs are facing issues related to civil rights in the 21st century"
Pushpinder Singh,UNITED SIKHS ICHRA,Coordinator for North Carolina said,“Civil Rights are the cornerstone of all modern nations".He highlighted several civil rights challenges faced by the Sikh community including:racial/religious profiling at airports, school bullying, workplace discrimination, and hate crimes.The collaboration between UNITED SIKHS and the DOJ to address many of these issues is highly appreciable as it would further helps in opening interdisciplinary dialogue to foster & facilitate relationships between government agencies and local Sikh communities.
This will certainly make a difference for Sikh community members across the Carolinas as well as across the nation.
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Dev Nagar
New Delhi-110005
INDIA
With thanks:UNITED SIKHS,JAF POB 7203, New York,NY 10116
In light of the recent shooting and killing of two Sikh gentlemen in California -tragedies which are being investigated as hate crimes ,Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez indicated that his department was reviewing several hate crime incidents, land use, and discrimination cases and stated that, “Security concerns can be addressed while maintaining respect for liberties. We can and must do both.” He shared his own story of the importance of diversity in maintaining the fundamental values that make the U.S. an example for civil and human rights.
This visit to the Charlotte Gurudwara is testimony to the diligence with which the North Carolina community has reached out to lawmakers and government agencies in bringing attention to Sikh American civil rights concerns
Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez with Sikh community members outside of the Gurdwara
Sikh delegation with Department of Justice staff
Pushpinder Singh Addressing the Sangat
U.S. Attorney Anne Tompkins
Dr. Surendrapal Singh, President of the Sikh Gurdwara of Charlotte said, “Although the Sikh faith is based on principals of equality and freedom more than 500 years ago, the very same Sikhs are facing issues related to civil rights in the 21st century"
Pushpinder Singh,UNITED SIKHS ICHRA,Coordinator for North Carolina said,“Civil Rights are the cornerstone of all modern nations".He highlighted several civil rights challenges faced by the Sikh community including:racial/religious profiling at airports, school bullying, workplace discrimination, and hate crimes.The collaboration between UNITED SIKHS and the DOJ to address many of these issues is highly appreciable as it would further helps in opening interdisciplinary dialogue to foster & facilitate relationships between government agencies and local Sikh communities.
This will certainly make a difference for Sikh community members across the Carolinas as well as across the nation.
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi
Dev Nagar
New Delhi-110005
INDIA
With thanks:UNITED SIKHS,JAF POB 7203, New York,NY 10116
Fort of triumph' fights for survival
Patiala: Qila Mubarak, the only fort built by a Sikh ruler, has withstood many attacks in its over 200-year history but is today fighting a losing battle - against government apathy.
Its name means the 'fort of triumph', and it's a symbol of the courage and culture of the Sikhs.
Instead of letting in only the admiring tourist, the complex houses several government offices, including a forensic laboratory.
The foundation of the fort was laid by founder of Patiala dynasty Ala Singh in 1763. It was completed by his grandson and successor Maharaja Amar Singh, but historians differ over the exact year.
The Patiala chiefs, who opposed the Muslim rule as guerrilla fighters, founded a state in the 1760s. Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Afghan ruler after Nadir Shah, conferred the title Raja on Ala Singh.Built on level ground, which now stands in a crowded area right in the middle of Patiala town, 80km from Chandigarh, the fort is classified as a 'Nara Durg' - a citadel defended primarily by brave soldiers because it is not protected by any natural armour like mountains, forest or water body.
Initially built as a mud-fort, Qila Mubarak was later built with bricks. The fort housed the palace of the royal family of Patiala at one stage.
However, today, the fort complex houses offices of 10 government departments, a testimony to the shocking neglect by the authorities. Even the state forensic sciences department has its office and laboratory, where chemicals are used freely to conduct tests on human organs as part of criminal investigations, inside the Qila Mubarak complex.
with thanks : city journal
link above for detailed news.
SikhsIndia
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Janpath : Delhi Aaj Tak TV channel : B S Vohra
22.5.11 Sunday
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