Canadian MPs Calling For a Direct Sponsorship Program to Save Afghan Sikhs and Hindu Refugees

Twenty-five Canadian MPs from three federal parties have written to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino calling for a direct sponsorship program to Save Afghan Sikhs and Hindu refugees so that they can be brought to safety in Canada .

The letter, signed by 16 CPC, 6 NDP and 3 Green MPs, asks the Canadian Minister of Immigration to use his powers under section 25.2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to create a special program.There are less than 800 Sikhs and Hindus who remain in Afghanistan and direct sponsorship programs have been created by this government in the past.

The letter expresses “concern about the existential threat to religious minorities in Afghanistan, specifically, Sikhs and Hindus.”

Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have been subject to increasing persecution in recent years, including the murder of 25 Sikhs on March 25, 2020 in an attack on Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib in Kabul by ISIS-K terrorists. The community has also been targeted for kidnapping and extortion.

The WSO along with the Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation and the Canadian Sikh community have consistently called on the Canadian Government to assist Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan, as Afghan authorities have been unable to offer meaningful protection of their basic human rights.

https://www.sikhnet.com/news/25-canadian-mps-call-special-refugee-program-afghan-sikhs-hindus?

A Devotee Donates Golden Sheet with Moolmantar engraved on it at Gurdwara Shaheedan,Amritsar

A Devotee donates Golden Sheet at Gurdwara Shaheedan

Amid this Coronavirus Lockdown Sikh are seen working day and night for the welfare of the society. They are serving the needy and poor. They are donating various essentials to the deprived people of the society.

Recently a Sikh Woman was seen donating a Golden Sheet to the Gurdwara Shaheedan,Amritsar.The donated golden sheet has the Moolmantar engraved on it.

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Captain Harkirat Singh-Shaurya Chakra and Commanding Officer of Rafale’s Elite 17 Squadron

Captain Harkirat Singh- Commanding Officer of Rafale fighter jet

It took the then Wing Commander Harkirat Singh barely eight years after being commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 2001 to make

India stand up and take note of the steel he was made of.

Now, 19 years after donning the blue uniform of the Indian armed forces, Group Captain Harkirat Sing scripted history as the first Commanding Officer of the 17 Squadron of the Rafale fighter jet when the first batch of the French machine landed in Ambala on Wednesday 29th July.

It is not only a matter of pride for India, but also a sense of achievement that the IAF officer is leading the group of fighter pilots to India with the mean machines after over a decade-long wait.

The others in the the 17 Golden Arrows accompanying Singh are Wing Commanders MK Singh, R Kataria, Sidhu and Arun. Group Captain Singh is also  the first pilot who touched down at the Ambala airbase when the jets landed.

Coming from a family of servicemen, Group Captain Singh was back in 2009 honoured with the Shaurya Chakra, the third-most peacetime gallantry award after Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra.

https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/shaurya-chakra-and-commanding-officer-of-rafale-s-elite-17-squadron-who-is-group-captain-harkirat-singh/628878

 

Covid-19 Bodies Swapped at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala

The body of a man in his 62, Inderjit, of Basti Jodhewal, was ferried all the way from Rajindra Hospital,Patiala to the Civil Hospital, LudhianaThe second body involved in the horrific mix-up was that of a man in his 80s, who is from Sangrur.

The incident took place in morning was resolved by the evening. Both hospital authorities claim the kin of the patient was at fault.

Dr Preetinder Chahal, who is assigned the duty of disposing of bodies, at the Rajindra Hospital, said, “The son of the 62-year-old man had identified the body of his father in the presence of a representative of the civil surgeon’s officer and another doctor. Despite that he took the wrong body. Later in the evening, he told us in written that he was not in the condition to identify the body as he was in shock, due to death of his father.” “We have resolved the matter,” said Dr Paras Pandove, medical superintendent.

Ludhiana civil surgeon Dr Rajesh Bagga said, “The son told us that he got panicked and could not identify the body when it was shown to him in Patiala. The person has committed a blunder. Fortunately, it was during the re-verification process at civil hospital the body turned out to be of someone else.”

On the other hand, the victim’s son said that the body shown to him at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, was that of his father while the body that was ferried to Ludhiana was someone elses. He said even the name and details on the bodysuit were also different.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/covid-19-bodies-swapped-at-rajindra-hospital-patiala/story-mslgZYrWVAjHRXGkcKP9tM.html

Japreet Singh Vicky Mann has been appointed Chairman of Guru Harikrishna Dispensary, Hari Nagar,Delhi

Japreet Singh Vicky Mann

Mr.Japreet Singh Vicky Mann, Advisor to Mr.Manjinder Singh Sirsa, President,DSGMC, has been appointed Chairman of Guru Harikrishna Dispensary, Hari Nagar,Delhi.

Mr. Manjinder Singh Sirsa and General Secretary Harmeet Singh Kalka, BB Ranjit Kaur and other committee members handed over the service to Vicky Mann. President of Takht Patna Sahib Avtar Singh Hitt was also present on the occasion.

Jaspreet Singh Vicky Mann thanked them for keeping their trust in him and in assigning the servic to him.

He informed that many improvements will be made in the dispensary. It will be equipped with modern facilities.

In the dispensary facilities of blood test, aqua pressure, physiotherapy, dental treatment are already there .Many other types of diseases are also being treated. Reputed  doctors are rendering their services  in the dispensary.Residents of Hari Nagar and surrounding areas are getting  benefits from it.

News Courtsey,

Mr.Sudeep Singh

Honorary Media Advisor

DSGMC

DSGMC:बीबी रणजीत कौर पुनः स्त्री अकाली दल दिल्ली स्टेट की अध्यक्ष बनी

 बीबी रणजीत कौर, अध्यक्ष , स्त्री अकाली दल दिल्ली स्टेट

नई दिल्ली, 29 जुलाईः दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी की वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष व स्त्री अकाली दल दिल्ली स्टेट की अध्यक्ष बीबी रणजीत कौर को पार्टी ने फिर से अध्यक्ष बनाया है।

स्त्री अकाली दल की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष बीबी जगीर कौर द्वारा रणजीत कौर की पार्टी प्रति की जा रही सेवाओं को ध्यान में रखते हुए फिर से दिल्ली स्टेट स्त्री विंग का अध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया है।

रणजीत कौर को फिर से अध्यक्ष बनाये जाने पर स्त्री विंग की सभी महिलाओं में खुशी की लहर है। बीबी रणजीत कौर ने कहा कि वह आभारी है बीबी जगीर कौर का और पार्टी की सीनीयर लीडरशिप का जिन्होंने उन्हें मान सम्मान देते हुए सेवा दी है। उनहोने कहा कि वह पूरी मेहनत के साथ और भी अधिक बढ़-चढ़ कर सेवा को निभाएंगे और 2021 की दिल्ली कमेटी चुनावों और 2022 के पंजाब विधान सभा चुनावों को ध्यान में रखते हुए ज्यादा से ज्यादा महिलाओं को पार्टी की विचारधारा से जोड़ेगे।

News Courtsey,Mr.Sudeep SinghHonorary Media AdvisorDSGMC

Punjab CM Advises Shop Owners To Give Free Masks With Purchase of Sweets/Rakhis on Raksha Bandhan

                         Free Masks with Rakhi /Sweets 

Chandigarh, July 29

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has advised owners of sweet shops and other shops in the state to provide free masks to customers on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

The appeal comes four days after the Chief Minister had announced that the sweet shops will be allowed to remain open on August 2, a day before the Raksha Bandhan festival, despite the Sunday lockdown in place in the state.

DCs have been asked to advise the owners of sweet shops in their respective districts to give a pair of masks free of cost with the purchase of sweets in order to promote and popularise the use of masks. Similar advisories may also be issued to owners of other shops for giving away free masks on purchase of Rakhis, said the Chief Minister.

An active proponent of the use of the mask to check the further spread of Coronavirus in the state, where the number of Covid cases has been steadily increasing over the past couple of weeks, Captain Amarinder has already warned of increase in the fine amount on violation of mandatory wearing of mask.

Among the first states to impose fine on those not wearing the mask when venturing out of their homes, Punjab is currently imposing a penalty of Rs 500 in every instance of violation. However, with a large number of violations being reported from many districts, the Chief Minister has said the amount can be hiked further if people do not behave responsibly.

The Chief Minister has recently directed the Health Department to install mask vending machines at bus stands and other strategic points. In addition, free masks are being distributed to the poor along with their ration kits.

News Courtsey,

Raveen Thukral

Journalist

Media Face of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur

Associate Professor

Sri Guru Nanank Dev Khalsa College

University of Delhi

 

UNITED SIKHS was felicitated by Member of Parliament Mr. Manoj Tiwari

UNITED SIKHS was felicitated by Member of Parliament Shri Manoj Tiwari Ji for humanitarian aid provided during COVID-19.

Another felicitation comes from Padmashri Swami Ram Swaroop Sharma of Shri Krishna Lal Sansthan,Charitable Trust, Vrindavan.

UNITED SIKHS Team thank MP ManojTiwari,Swami Ram Swaroop Sharma for their words of appreciation and their volunteers for the selfless service towards humanity.

https://www.facebook.com/UNITEDSIKHS.org

COVID-19 Emergency Relief Services : UNITED SIKHS Coronavirus Good Samaritans

 As soon as COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, UNITED SIKHS immediately began working with authorities to provide as much support as possible. They immediately put the principle of selfless service into action and launched a global response to help tackle this unprecedented pandemic.

UNITED SIKHS has stepped up with Emergency Response Teams to feed families in need from all corners of the globe. From India, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia, United States, Canada and more. In total, UNITED SIKHS has provided over 1 million meals to those in need.

Everyday since the beginning of the pandemic, their volunteers have looked for and reached those groups of people that are most vulnerable to a crisis like this and those that may not have anyone to turn to for help. The elderly, daily wage earners, pregnant women in low-income areas, children, and families affected by Covid-19 and the list goes on.

With donors help, UNITED SIKHS equipping them with everything they need to save their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Nutritious meals, sanitizers, masks, gloves, fresh clothing, water and groceries.

UNITED SIKHS need donors support to continue to do this work. Please consider donating to these relief efforts.

https://unitedsikhs.org/covid-19-response/
https://www.facebook.com/donate/266659387798756/10157691476504315/
Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi

Oldest Living IAF fighter Pilot Dalip Singh Majithia Turns 100 :Air Chief Extends Greetings

Retired Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, who holds the distinction of being the oldest living IAF fighter pilot, turned 100 on Monday 27th July.

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria conveyed warm greetings and heartiest congratulations to Majithia on behalf of all air warriors, the IAF said

"IAF extends its best wishes to Sqn Ldr Dalip Singh Majithia (retd) on his 100th birthday . He retired in Aug 1947 & holds the distinction of being the 'oldest' IAF fighter pilot now," the IAF tweeted.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/oldest-living-iaf-fighter-pilot-turns-100-air-chief-extends-greetings-120072800044_1.html

Dr.Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa Collge
University of Delhi

Sikh Migrants From Afghanistan Demand Indian citizenship

Few Sikh families who migrated from Afghanistan to India demand citizenship. Most of the families claim that they came to India in 1990s and since then they have to keep renewing their visas to stay in India. 

According to a migrant Surbir Singh, the procedure of renewing visas is difficult amid COVID-19 pandemic and hence, they request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide them Indian

https://www.aninews.in/videos/national/sikh-migrants-afghanistan-demand-indian-citizenship/