* Sindh Minority Affairs Minister Dr Mohan to head fact-finding mission; Saleem Khurshed, Pitamber Sewani to assistBy Amar Guriro
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday constituted a high-level investigation team to probe into the incident of setting ablaze holy books of Hindus and Sikhs in Kandhkot.The government took this step after police authorities of district Kashmore failed to arrest the culprits involved in burning the books. Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Sindh, Dr Mohan Lal Kohistani will head this fact-finding mission, whereas minority MPAs Saleem Khurshed Khokhar and Pitamber Sewani would assist him as members of the committee. It is pertinent to mention that on September 5, some unidentified miscreants set ablaze religious books of Sikhs and Hindus in a mutual temple, the Guru Nanak Darbar at Kandhkot, in the northern district of the province. The incident panicked the Hindus and Sikhs throughout the province and Pakistan Hindu Foundation issued a call for three-day mourning, after which Hindus observed a shutter down strike in different districts of the province. “The culprits would not be forgiven at any cost and the Sindh government would soon put these miscreants behind the bars,” announced Kohistani. Addressing an emergency press conference at his office in Sindh Secretariat building with minority MPAs Saleem Khurshed Khokhar, Pitamber Sewani and others, Kohistani condemned the incident and said some miscreants just want to create panic among the religious minorities, but Sindh government assures the Hindus, Sikhs and other religious minorities that they would be protected at every level. “I have personally talked to the Sindh chief minister and he has assured that he would ensure justice with Sikhs for which the CM is in constant contact with IG, RPO and DPO concerned for the arrest of culprits and the CM has also directed home secretary and IG Sindh to conduct inquiry into the matter and submit the report within three-day time,” he said. Chairman Sikh Naujwan Sabha Sardar Ramjesh Sigh, Vice Chairman Sardar Jagjit Singh and others condemned the incident and demanded of the government of Pakistan to help the Hindus and Sikhs to arrest the culprits involved in the incident. Leading organisation of Pakistani Hindus, the Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) is observing three-day mourning. “We believe that DPO Kashmore is behind these incidents, so we demand President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to lodge the FIR against DPO Kashmore,” said PHC president D M Maharaj. In a press statement, Provincial Home Minister Sindh Dr Zulfqar Mirza has directed police authorities to protect the religious minorities and their holy places. In another press statement MQM MPA Dr Haragun Das condemned the Kandhkot incident and has demanded immediate arrest of the culprits behind the incident.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sikh scholar Harinder Singh Mehboob admitted in Jalandhar hospital
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Sunday, 13 September 2009
CHANDIGARH: Noted Sikh scholar Harinder Singh Mehboob has been admitted in a private hospital in Jalandhar for the treatment of prostrate gland.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal announced that the State Government would bear the entire expenditure on treatment of Harinder Singh Mehboob.
A spokesman of the Chief Minister’s office said that Badal had directed the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar to personally visit Mehboob to ensure proper medical treatment and care. Badal said that the state government was committed for the welfare of the literary personalities who had immensely contributed towards the promotion of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiat. He said it was a humble gesture on the part of government to extend free medical aid to Mehboob, the celebrated Sahit Akademi awardee and winner of Shiromani Kavi Award.
It may be recalled that several prominent literary organizations had approached Education and languages minister Dr. Upinderjit Kaur to provide free of cost treatment to the ailing writer. She had also deputed Director Languages Department to enquire well-being of Mehboob and extend all possible help to him in this hour of crisis.
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Sunday, 13 September 2009
CHANDIGARH: Noted Sikh scholar Harinder Singh Mehboob has been admitted in a private hospital in Jalandhar for the treatment of prostrate gland.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal announced that the State Government would bear the entire expenditure on treatment of Harinder Singh Mehboob.
A spokesman of the Chief Minister’s office said that Badal had directed the Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar to personally visit Mehboob to ensure proper medical treatment and care. Badal said that the state government was committed for the welfare of the literary personalities who had immensely contributed towards the promotion of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiat. He said it was a humble gesture on the part of government to extend free medical aid to Mehboob, the celebrated Sahit Akademi awardee and winner of Shiromani Kavi Award.
It may be recalled that several prominent literary organizations had approached Education and languages minister Dr. Upinderjit Kaur to provide free of cost treatment to the ailing writer. She had also deputed Director Languages Department to enquire well-being of Mehboob and extend all possible help to him in this hour of crisis.
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Sikh youth shot dead in Toronto
Toronto, Sept 12 (PTI) A 33-year-old Sikh man was shot dead in the Indian dominated city of Brampton here.Devinder Singh Gill was found injured after being shot at on early Friday morning, police who responded to an emergency call said.He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, local daily the Toronto Star reported.The shooting reportedly occurred after an altercation at a gathering at the house."We do not have a suspect description, and we are not even sure how many people we are looking for," Constable Adam Minnion was quoted as saying.No one has been arrested so far in the case and the weapon used to commit the crime has also not been recovered.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
Sikh gurus portrait to go under hammer
11 September 2009, 06:55am
NEW DELHI: A large oil on canvas portrait of the tenth and final Sikh Guru Guru Gobind Singh will be offered for sale at Sothebys New York Indian Art auction on September 17 2009. The work is one of the highlights of the early paintings in the sale and is estimated at $50,000-70 ,000. Guru Gobind Singh was the final contributor to the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, and declared that it was the highest and most permanent text in Sikhism. In this portrait he is seated wearing a plumed turban, with his head surrounded by a bright nimbus and a lake and mountains in the background adding to a sense of serenity.
This portrait is part of a series of four closely-related paintings depicting Guru Gobind Singh, where each portrait was painted in turn and acted as the inspiration for the next. The final work in the series was created by artist Hari Singh, and is now displayed at the Hazur Saheb Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra; the site of Guru Gobind Singhs final congregation . Among the other Sikh works in the sale is The Ten Sikh Guru with Guru Nanak at Centre from the beginning of the 20th century that is estimated at $5,000-7 ,000. The work dates from a period when there was a big increase in the number of lithographs and painted photographs of Saints and divinities being produced.
The third Sikh miniature in the sale depicts Maharaja Ranjit Singh riding a stallion and carrying weapons, with two foot soldiers walking alongside. Ranjit Singh was known for his passion for horses as demonstrated by the jewels being worn by his current mount, the work is also estimated at $3,000-5 ,000.
The third Sikh miniature in the sale depicts Maharaja Ranjit Singh riding a stallion and carrying weapons, with two foot soldiers walking alongside . Ranjit Singh was known for his passion for horses as demonstrated by the jewels being worn by his mount in the painting, the work is also estimated at $3,000-5 ,000.
Sothebys is delighted to offer works of Guru Nanakji, Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Guru Gobind Singh from the 19th and 20th centuries. Miniatures are and always have been a connoisseurs market. these works have a niche but dedicated collector base. While the existing base is dominated by Europen, British and American collectors , it also includes a small group of non-resident Indians, says Maithili Parekh, deputy director at Sothebys .
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Proposed Federal Law Threatens Sikh
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11th september, 2009
There are some interesting news items as below :
1. Proposed Federal Law Threatens Sikh 2. National Media Spotlights Oregon's Sikh Teacher Ban 3. Justice Department Takes Note of Oregon Issue 4. Another California Police Department Welcomes Sikhs 5. Sikhs Urged to Distribute Punjabi 'Know Your Rights' Material 6. Photos of Proud Sikhs Needed for New SALDEF Website.
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11th september, 2009
There are some interesting news items as below :
1. Proposed Federal Law Threatens Sikh 2. National Media Spotlights Oregon's Sikh Teacher Ban 3. Justice Department Takes Note of Oregon Issue 4. Another California Police Department Welcomes Sikhs 5. Sikhs Urged to Distribute Punjabi 'Know Your Rights' Material 6. Photos of Proud Sikhs Needed for New SALDEF Website.
These can be read at the source : http://saldef.org/content.aspx?a=3746
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Anti-Sikh riot victims get rehabilitation package
New Delhi, Sep 10 (PTI) Government today decided to extend the rehabilitation package to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in order to fulfil an assurance given to Parliament.A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, gave its nod to extend the package to the left out states and Union Territories for which an outlay of Rs 714.76 crore has been earmarked."It is possible that all the relief supposed to have been given to the victims has not been given, so it has been extended to enable the Centre to fulfil its assurances given in Parliament," I&B Minister Ambika Soni said.The package was meant for providing assistance to the victims in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sikh Mayor is a globe trotter
Thu, Sep 10, 2009 11:02:37
Former MSU alumnus and E.L. mayor Singh finishes 17 month trip spanning 46 countries
For former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh, the dream began with a magazine. From the age of 12, Singh envisioned himself as a world traveler, creating imaginary itineraries while looking at National Geographic.
“I would get National Geographic magazines and write down places I wanted to see,” Singh said. “I always wanted to (travel) when I finished my undergraduate at MSU, but I got involved with politics and never really had the time. It was just a trip here or there, but nothing that was long-term.”
Sixteen years later, Singh’s dream became a reality as the former city official and MSU alumnus traveled for 17 months, crossing seven continents and 46 countries. Singh visited destinations including Egypt, South Africa and India beginning in January 2008 and wrapping up in May 2009.
Singh began the trip with a goodbye party in the Bahamas at the end of December 2007.
His parents were among the group of 20 family members and friends to send Singh off on his journey from the Bahamas.
“We were excited in terms of his travel,” said Karan Singh, Sam’s father. “Initially, he was going to take a year off. We were a little apprehensive about that.”
When Sam Singh, 38, first began making his plans, Michael Baird, a college friend, wasn’t sure it was really going to happen. But Baird said once Singh sets his mind on something, he does it.
“I think all of us didn’t think it was going to happen until it actually did,” Baird said. “He’s always talked about it, but we wondered, ‘Is he really going to do it?’ When we were making arrangements to go to the Bahamas to see him off, it was like, ‘Wow, he’s really going to do it.’”
For five years, Sam Singh was saving his money to prepare for the trip, but that wasn’t what he originally planned on doing with his savings.
“I had some money saved up to get a masters in business, but then I thought I was never going to have a chance to travel, so I used the money and spent time on the road,” he said.
The travel destinations Sam Singh chose revolved around the events and places he wanted to see. From running a half-marathon in Antarctica, to attending the Olympics in China, to working with Habitat for Humanity in Costa Rica and volunteering with an orphanage in Tanzania, he started crossing things off his list.
“I’ve always worked in nonprofit organizations and have been active in volunteering since my time at MSU,” Singh said. “While traveling on my sabbatical, I wanted to learn a lot through volunteerism, whether working directly or going to international nonprofit organizations and just visit to see how they work, in order to have better learning experience while traveling.”
Before he was mayor, Singh served as the president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Kyle Caldwell, who now holds Singh’s former position, wasn’t surprised that his former colleague volunteered while on his trip. Caldwell considers Singh a centered person who knows what he wants out of life and serving others.
“He’s one of those people who thinks his work and his goals in life are all intertwined,” Caldwell said. “He is able to get a tremendous amount of work done as well as enjoying it.”
With the help of technology, Singh was able to maintain communication with those back in the U.S. by keeping a blog.
“We tried to talk to him every now and then and we were following on his Web site, almost continuously,” Karan Singh said.
Of all the countries Sam Singh traveled, the beauty of Antarctica surprised him the most.
“I thought it would be cold and bare land,” he said. “To be surrounded by penguins and all those other things was just amazing. It’s place that’s isolated from human touch.”
Singh returned to the U.S. in May and began working with the Public Policy Associates and New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan in the hope of spreading what he learned during his travels.
Lisa Sommer, media relations manager for the Michigan Nonprofit Association, worked with Sam Singh before and after his trip. Sommer said he has become more worldly but still is looking to make a change in the local community.
“The fact that what’s happening here makes a difference and he makes a bigger connection of what we do here in our community,” Sommer said. “I’ve always seen that in him. Now he’s had the opportunity to see it full-circle.”
On Oct. 1, Sam Singh will give a lecture at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, about his experiences and the importance of becoming a global community.
In addition to working with various nonprofit organizations, Sam Singh said he’s working on an outline for a book and participating in a series of public discussions about his travel and his advocacy for East Lansing to become a more global community.
“I want to be able to capture the experience I had, but also document the ideas I had to foster a global community,” Singh said.
Though he said traveling the world instead of attaining a graduate degree was a difficult decision, Singh said he doesn’t regret the choice he made because his biggest fear was not taking the opportunity.
“It was so gratifying to be able to do what I did. It was an incredible learning experience,” Singh said. “I look back and wonder, ‘Did that really happen?’ It’s one of those life experiences that I will take with me wherever I go.”
Source: State News
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Former MSU alumnus and E.L. mayor Singh finishes 17 month trip spanning 46 countries
For former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh, the dream began with a magazine. From the age of 12, Singh envisioned himself as a world traveler, creating imaginary itineraries while looking at National Geographic.
“I would get National Geographic magazines and write down places I wanted to see,” Singh said. “I always wanted to (travel) when I finished my undergraduate at MSU, but I got involved with politics and never really had the time. It was just a trip here or there, but nothing that was long-term.”
Sixteen years later, Singh’s dream became a reality as the former city official and MSU alumnus traveled for 17 months, crossing seven continents and 46 countries. Singh visited destinations including Egypt, South Africa and India beginning in January 2008 and wrapping up in May 2009.
Singh began the trip with a goodbye party in the Bahamas at the end of December 2007.
His parents were among the group of 20 family members and friends to send Singh off on his journey from the Bahamas.
“We were excited in terms of his travel,” said Karan Singh, Sam’s father. “Initially, he was going to take a year off. We were a little apprehensive about that.”
When Sam Singh, 38, first began making his plans, Michael Baird, a college friend, wasn’t sure it was really going to happen. But Baird said once Singh sets his mind on something, he does it.
“I think all of us didn’t think it was going to happen until it actually did,” Baird said. “He’s always talked about it, but we wondered, ‘Is he really going to do it?’ When we were making arrangements to go to the Bahamas to see him off, it was like, ‘Wow, he’s really going to do it.’”
For five years, Sam Singh was saving his money to prepare for the trip, but that wasn’t what he originally planned on doing with his savings.
“I had some money saved up to get a masters in business, but then I thought I was never going to have a chance to travel, so I used the money and spent time on the road,” he said.
The travel destinations Sam Singh chose revolved around the events and places he wanted to see. From running a half-marathon in Antarctica, to attending the Olympics in China, to working with Habitat for Humanity in Costa Rica and volunteering with an orphanage in Tanzania, he started crossing things off his list.
“I’ve always worked in nonprofit organizations and have been active in volunteering since my time at MSU,” Singh said. “While traveling on my sabbatical, I wanted to learn a lot through volunteerism, whether working directly or going to international nonprofit organizations and just visit to see how they work, in order to have better learning experience while traveling.”
Before he was mayor, Singh served as the president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Kyle Caldwell, who now holds Singh’s former position, wasn’t surprised that his former colleague volunteered while on his trip. Caldwell considers Singh a centered person who knows what he wants out of life and serving others.
“He’s one of those people who thinks his work and his goals in life are all intertwined,” Caldwell said. “He is able to get a tremendous amount of work done as well as enjoying it.”
With the help of technology, Singh was able to maintain communication with those back in the U.S. by keeping a blog.
“We tried to talk to him every now and then and we were following on his Web site, almost continuously,” Karan Singh said.
Of all the countries Sam Singh traveled, the beauty of Antarctica surprised him the most.
“I thought it would be cold and bare land,” he said. “To be surrounded by penguins and all those other things was just amazing. It’s place that’s isolated from human touch.”
Singh returned to the U.S. in May and began working with the Public Policy Associates and New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan in the hope of spreading what he learned during his travels.
Lisa Sommer, media relations manager for the Michigan Nonprofit Association, worked with Sam Singh before and after his trip. Sommer said he has become more worldly but still is looking to make a change in the local community.
“The fact that what’s happening here makes a difference and he makes a bigger connection of what we do here in our community,” Sommer said. “I’ve always seen that in him. Now he’s had the opportunity to see it full-circle.”
On Oct. 1, Sam Singh will give a lecture at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, about his experiences and the importance of becoming a global community.
In addition to working with various nonprofit organizations, Sam Singh said he’s working on an outline for a book and participating in a series of public discussions about his travel and his advocacy for East Lansing to become a more global community.
“I want to be able to capture the experience I had, but also document the ideas I had to foster a global community,” Singh said.
Though he said traveling the world instead of attaining a graduate degree was a difficult decision, Singh said he doesn’t regret the choice he made because his biggest fear was not taking the opportunity.
“It was so gratifying to be able to do what I did. It was an incredible learning experience,” Singh said. “I look back and wonder, ‘Did that really happen?’ It’s one of those life experiences that I will take with me wherever I go.”
Source: State News
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Farmers clash with cops at protest rally
Farmers clash with cops at protest rally
IANS 8 September 2009, 07:12pm IST
CHANDIGARH: Agitated farmers from Punjab indulged in violence and clashed with the police here on Tuesday evening after a protest rally.
Several vehicles, especially two-wheelers, were damaged - some of them were also set on fire during the violence.Police caned and used tear gas to disperse the violent mob.The farmers were demanding higher prices for their produce.
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IANS 8 September 2009, 07:12pm IST
CHANDIGARH: Agitated farmers from Punjab indulged in violence and clashed with the police here on Tuesday evening after a protest rally.
Several vehicles, especially two-wheelers, were damaged - some of them were also set on fire during the violence.Police caned and used tear gas to disperse the violent mob.The farmers were demanding higher prices for their produce.
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Sukhinder singh Ahluwalia, Prime matrimonial profile
Plz view prime matrimonial profile of Sd. Sukhinder singh Ahluwalia on our Sikh web portal http://www.sohnijodi.com/. DOB 13.8.83, 5'-9", B.Com. Businessman, Delhite.
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Save the Sikhi - Sri Guru Granth Sahib Sewak Jatha
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5th Sep. 2009
WJKK - WJKF
Those who paid gold coins, in Mughal rules, for a sikh head, could not finish the Sikhs. But today, our kids are paying, from our own pockets for trimming the beards, for cutting hairs, for buying caps, for eating tambaku and for consuming liquor. They can not speak Punjabi. They can not recite Gurbani. Ask any trimmer and he will give a dozen explanations to prove that he is more than a sikh.
It's a wake up call for all of us.We can not promote the Sikhi because our leaders are busy elsewhere. But if we join together, we can atleast try our best to SAVE THE SIKHI.
Therefore, we are launching a new platform in the name & style of SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB SEWAK JATHA . We are looking for persons who can join us and contribute a minimum every month. The amount so collected will be spent solely for meeting our aims. We are more interested in persons, who can personally work with us in our effort.
Please add your comments as well suggestions in the comments box below. Please forward this link to your friends & well wishers. You can also send us a mail to show your interest : www.sohnijodi.com/sggssj.php
With best regards and a request that plz do something, may be on your own, in this direction, before it is too late.
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