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TNN | Jun 7, 2013, 02.40 AM IST AMRITSAR: ShiromaniGurdwaraParbandhakCommittee (SGPC) president Avtar SinghMakkar said on Thursday that seeking compensation of Rs 1,000 crore was not the motive behind depositing court fee of Rs 10 crorebut the committee wanted to make central government feel guilty for attack on the Golden Temple. Talking to mediapersons, Makkar said that the case was lodged in 1986 after the then president of SGPC Gurcharan Singh Tohra got evaluation of damage done to the Golden Temple duringOperation Bluestar and sought Rs 1,000 crore compensation. He said that in all these years, the case couldn't reach its logical end because it was not clear wheth…
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WJKK! WJKF! During the end of May 2006 a Jatha of American Sikhs (White Sikhs) will be performing Gurbani Kirtan. I am basically posting this help promote their visit to some UK GuruDwara's. The main vocalist is Bibi Snatam Kaur Khalsa ( check out her homepage - www.snatamkaur.com ). I have heard ALL of her Albums and she has some absolutely amazing peices of music to accompany her angelic vocals reciting Gurbani. Get this - (ths is no joke!) I play the CD's in our Shop and lots of our customers have asked us to tell them where they can purchase a copy, most of these customers are non-Sikhs. Some of them have bought the CD's and are looking forward to attending some …
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We can only imagine this sort of hate to increase following the siege in Sydney. http://www.firstpost.com/living/racist-comments-after-facebook-video-starred-sikh-man-1850657.html The above video @ link looks quite innocuous, it's about tips for using Facebook and how likes ensure that your News Feed gets more content. And sure while some of us might not like Facebook videos on our News Feed, that doesn't mean we're going to start swearing at the person in the video who happens to be Vishavjit Singh, an Indian-American Sikh and New York-based cartoonist. Singh has a website called Sikhtoons for his cartoons. When the video was put up on Facebook's Tips page, most of …
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http://publication.samachar.com/pub_articl...ww.samachar.com ISLAMABAD: The movement launched by lawyers and rights activists in Pakistan against the now-deposed Supreme Court chief justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry's suspension in March has been compared to revolutionary Bhagat Singh's struggle to oust the British. At a seminar to mark the birth centenary of Bhagat Singh, writer Zahida Hina went a step further and described him as a "Pakistani Shaheed." Referring to the movement launched by lawyers to protest the removal of deposed judges, she said in Karachi last evening, "This is similar to Bhagat Singh's movement to oust the British." Singh was born in Ly…
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‘Dastar bandi’ by Sikh panel every Thursday
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http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040306/.../punjab1.htm#22 Dastar bandi’ by Sikh panel every Thursday Our Correspondent Patiala, March 5 The Sikh Nation Organisation has given a call to celebrate every Thursday as ‘Dastar Day’ and appealed to all Sikh men, women and children to wear kesri turbans on that day. The aim is to build public opinion against the ban on religious symbols and wearing of turbans in schools by the Government of France. Speaking on the occasion the president of the organisation, Dr Manjit Singh Randhawa, said the French law was unjust and a clear violation of human rights which as per internationally accepted principles could not be curtail…
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Dubious game by Zail, Buta, alleges former cop New Delhi : Retired Punjab Police chief Kirpal Dhillon has blamed late President Zail Singh and former Home Minister Buta Singh for dubious attempts to sabotage the Rajiv-Longowal accord signed in 1985 to put behind the Sikh terrorism that had then engulfed the state. He has also blamed KPS Gill, the then IG of Punjab, in his book published early this week for lapses in security that led to the killing of Akali Dal chief Harchand Singh Longowal in August 1985 and blames then Governor late Arjun Singh for giving rise to militancy in the post-Bluestar days. Longowal had credibility among Hindus and Sikhs. This did not suit Za…
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Sikh event takes to the streets http://www.squamishchief.com/community/sikh-event-takes-to-the-streets-1.2279333
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A Kent man was shot in his driveway late Friday by a man who allegedly told him to “Go back to your own country,” Kent police said early Saturday. The victim, a 39-year-old follower of the Sikh religion, was in his driveway in the 20200 block of 108th Avenue Southeast working on his vehicle when he was approached by a man he did not know. An altercation followed, during which the victim reported that the suspect made the “Go back” statement. The victim was then shot in the arm. He was transported to a local hospital with what was believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is described as a 6-foot-tall white man with a mask covering the l…
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The SGPC today sacked Giani Mohan Singh, additional head granthi of the Golden Temple, for celebrating golden jubilee of his wedding in violation of the Sikh code. He is the oldest employee of the committee who had also served as Jathedar of Akal Takht for a brief period. Earlier, he was removed as head granthi when he refused to accept the post of the Jathedar of Akal Takht on December 9, 2000, after the removal of Bhai Ranjit Singh as Jathedar. Giani Mohan Singh was asked not to perform “rehras” (daily evening prayer) at an eleventh hour by head granthi Giani Jaswinder Singh. SGPC president Avtar Singh confirmed the removal of Giani Mohan Singh. However, Giani Moh…
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Excellent interview. Paul gives an account of the days people like me grew up in. Talks about a lot of interesting, pertinent things like the race attack his father got caught up in. Go on son!! Teach these younguns a thing or two sunshine! I bet you he's in better shape than a lot of you youngsters too........
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How many 'Shots' are Sikhs allowed to get a baby boy ? http://indianexpress.com/article/india/in-one-house-seven-girls-we-thought-god-would-balance-with-a-son-4869038/ Have seen lot many educated Sikhs having 2,3,4 daughters & still craving for a son. Is this Gurmat or Manmat ?
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My children dont want to add Singh to names http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/india/my-children-don-t-want-to-add-singh-to-names-1.1610069
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‘natural Farming’ Sweeps State
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Some good news from back Home ‘Natural farming’ sweeps state Ajay Banerjee Tribune News Service Faridkot/ Fazilka, April 3 A silent revolution “Natural farming”, which has the potential to rid farmers of the debt cycle and also bring down input costs is sweeping Punjab. Several farmers across the state have shifted to what is termed as “natural farming” which does not involve the use of any fertilisers, urea, pesticides or weedicides, resulting in huge savings in terms of input costs. A natural concoction is used in place of chemicals to nurture the crop. The concoction comprises cow urine, cow dung, gur, besan, a handful of loose earth and 200 liters of water. T…
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If you panic buy, others will also start doing the same and it would trigger a chain reaction. Stay put and follow health precautions. If you want to buy, stick to buying essentials in limited quantities to ensure more people have access to the products https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/please-don-t-panic-buy-indian-store-owners-warn-customers-as-wheat-rice-lentils-disappear-from-shelves?cid=trending
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