Remove Indo-Pak border restrictions: Sikh pilgrims

The border restrictions between Pakistan and India should be abolished for peace and prosperity in the region, said a group of Sikh pilgrims from India. Over 4,000 Sikh pilgrims reached Pakistan by special trains through the Wagah border Friday to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, the first guru of Sikhism.

Sikh pilgrims told the media at Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore Saturday that people of Pakistan were peaceful and foreign elements were involved in all terror activities, the News International reported Sunday.

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Sat Guru Nanak Pargateya.......Miti Dhund Jag Chanan Hoya.

Guru Nanak dev ji de prakash purab di lakh lakh wadhai hove ji......

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President Obama honors Guru Nanak Dev Ji

On Sunday, many around the world will observe the anniversary of birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of sikhism. I send my best wishes to all those observing this extraordinary occasion.

This is also an opportunity to recognize the many contributions that Sikh Americans have made to our nation, and to reflect on the pluralism that is a hallmark of America.

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Sikh pilgrims' tents in Pakistan catches fire; no casualties

Islamabad, Nov 20 (IANS) At least 20 tents of Sikh pilgrims were burnt to ashes in Pakistan's Nankana Sahib city where they had gone to participate in the 542nd birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak, a media report said Saturday. No casualties were reported.

'Rescue officials and fire brigade have reached the spot and the situation is under control,' Dunya TV reported adding that there was no loss of life or injury.

Regarding the cause of fire, there were conflicting reports. Some people on the spot said that the 'tents caught fire during the process of cooking food in one of them' while some others claimed that 'children playing with fire-crackers caused the fire'.

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Larger bench may take up Punjab Sikhs' minority status case

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday indicated that it may refer to the constitution bench the question whether Sikhs in Punjab enjoy minority status in respect of setting up educational institutions and availing related benefits.

The apex court bench of Justice B. Sudershan Reddy and Justice S.S. Nijjar said this while hearing the petitions by the Punjab government and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

The state government has challenged a Punjab and Haryana High Court order quashing its notification granting minority status to institutions run by the SGPC.

The high court's Dec 17, 2007 order talked about the definition of 'Sikh' under the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 and its relation with constitutional provisions that protect the rights of minorities to set up their own educational institutions.

The high court held that there was no material to substantiate that Sikhs were non-dominant group in Punjab apprehending deprivation of their rights at the hands of 'dominant' groups that may come to power.

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Gravesend Sikhs move to new Gurdwara

with thanks : BBC : 16 beautiful pics of this new gurudwara can be viewed from the link in headline above.

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First turban-wearing Sikh to be UK High Sheriff

London: Resham Singh Sandhu, a prominent Indian-origin multicultural leader selected as the new High Sheriff of Leicestershire.He will be the first turban-wearing Sikh in the UK to hold the office of High Sheriff.
Sandhu, who was awarded the MBE in 2002, migrated to Leicestershire from Punjab 38 years ago.He was a former chairman of Leicester's council of faiths;was commissioned in 2006 as the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Leicestershire.
He told the media in Leicester."It's a great honour and privilege. This is going to set a good image of Great Britain. People can see that if you really work hard and deserve it, you can become a civic dignitary. It promotes multi-culturalism,"
He added: "My family in Punjab always worked with communities and to help other people. When I came over here I wanted to do the same. I didn't do it because I wanted to be recognised for it I never expected that".
Sandhu will succeed Colonel Robert Martin in either March or April next year and will be expected to attend royal visits and be entitled to act as a returning officer in parliamentary elections.He will wear the same ceremonial uniform for the role of High Sheriff.

Read more at: http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/first-turban-wearing-sikh-to-be-uk-high-sheriff-66936?cp

Celebration of Gurupurub in Sint -Truiden,Belgium:

Sikhs in Sint Truiden celebrated birth of first Sikh Guru,Sri Guru Nanak Dev on 14th November 2010 .There was a Nagar Kirtan (Religious Procession)in which around 300 Sikhs took part, among them ,approximately,50 were Afghani Sikhs who specially came down from Brussels, where they live as asylum seekers .

Link europesamachar.com.

Courtesy to Lili Van Heers who herself is Belgian & Teacher but fighting for Sikh cause since last so many years. She is also an author of a Book on Sikhism.

Spell bound Bhangra Performance of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College,Dev Nagar's Bhangra Team for Chinese Delegation:

Honourable Mr.Amardeep Singh Cheema (Vice Chairman of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan ,Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports), conveys his heartiest thanks to Dr. Man Mohan Kaur,Principal,S.G.N.D.Khalsa college, University of Delhi,Dev Nagar for sending excellent Bhangra team of the college along with Dr.Gurdeep Kaur (Associate Prof.;Department of Political Science & National Service Scheme Programme Officer) for the cultural evening organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India to honour Chinese Youth Delegation comprising of 100 young Chinese Youth, research scholars, journalists, environmentalists etc.; visiting Delhi from 16 - 25 November 2010.,under the Youth Exchange Programme.

Chinese Delegation found Bhangra performance very lively & were very enthusiastic about Bhangra Team's colourful & beautigul dress.

This cultural evening took place at National Institute of Agriculture & Science Centre( NASC),International Guest House,Pusa Road on 16th Nov.2010 .It was witnessed by the Secretary; Youth Affairs, Govt. of India, Ambassador of Chinese Embassy in India and many other high ranking officers who applauded Bhangra performance of SGND Khalsa College students. This event gave a good exposure to College students also.













Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor,
Department of Political Science,
&
National Service Scheme Programme Officer
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College,
University of Delhi,
Dev Nagar,
Delhi 110005

New TSA Screening Guidelines Angers not only Sikh Travelers

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First Sikh Police Officer with Turban in Newzealand

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