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Oct252024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council calls for an end to govt involvement in running of two historic Takhats

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Chandigarh, October 25 – The Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 31 national-level Sikh organizations worldwide, has unanimously passed a resolution to free two of the Sikh temporal seats, Takht Sri Patna Sahib in Bihar and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Maharashtra, from government control with the active participation of local Sikh sangat and Gurdwara committees.This resolution was passed during the annual general meeting of the GSC held at London under the chairmanship of Lady Singh Kanwaljit Kaur, OBE. Highlighting the shortcomings according to the ‘Sikh Maryada’, the GSC president pointed out that religious practices being followed at both the Takhats, violate fundamental Sikh tenets. Besides, the Sikhs appointed to the committees of both the Takhats and the board members, have very lit...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council honours Lord Indarjit Singh with lifetime achievement award

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London, October 21, 2024 — The Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Lord Indarjit Singh of Wimbledon, a distinguished member of the House of Lords, during its annual general meeting held in the committee room at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. The GSC President, Lady Kanwaljit Kaur Singh, and the members of the council also honoured Tony Matharu, a prominent London businessman, for his philanthropic contributions to society. During the ceremony, the GSC General Secretary Harsaran Singh highlighted that a portrait of Lord Indarjit Singh is being displayed in the gallery of the House of Lords, an achievement that is deeply commendable for the Sikh qaum. As the first turban-wearing Sikh member of the up...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Judge’s praise of political leaders erodes public trust in judiciary: Justice Gavai

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Ahmedabad, October 21: Supreme Court Justice B.R. Gavai said that a judge's behavior on and off the bench should adhere to high standards of judicial ethics. He stated that a judge praising a politician or bureaucrat while in office and beyond the bounds of courtesy could affect people's trust in the entire judiciary. A judge resigning to contest elections could impact the public's perception of impartiality. Judicial ethics and integrity are fundamental pillars that maintain the credibility of the legal system. Justice Gavai gave an example where a US Supreme Court Justice had to apologize for comments criticizing a presidential candidate. Justice Gavai was speaking at an annual conference for judicial officers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Justice B.R. Gavai said that maintaining...

Sep292024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council urges UNHRC, Canadian Govt to repeal Quebec’s bill 21 banning religious articles

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2024 – Strongly condemning the Quebec's controversial Bill 21, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and Canadian federal government to repeal this legislation which bans public sector workers in "positions of authority" from wearing religious symbols while at work.The GSC highlighted that this law directly violates the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a commitment upheld by the Canada, and called for immediate action from the Canadian federal government and international human rights bodies.The GSC president Lady Singh Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur, OBE, emphasized that the Canadian constitution guarantees all citizens the freedom of religion, and Canada has ratified num...

Sep122024 by nirmalNo Comments

Tan Dhesi MP elected as Chairman of UK Defence Select Committee

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Chandigarh September 12, 2024 - The new Chair of the Defence Select Committee of British parliament is Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP. Following a vote on 11 September, within which only the 650 MPs in the UK House of Commons can vote, Tan Dhesi MP has been elected Chair of the Defence Select Committee. The Committee plays an influential and powerful role, especially in scrutinising the UK Government’s policies on defence. It is a watershed moment in the UK, since Tan Dhesi MP has become the first Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic MP to ever be elected as Defence Committee Chairman. Indeed, when he served on the Committee in 2020, he was only the second ever BAME Member of Parliament to do so. It is a landmark historic moment for another reason, Dhesi becomes the first Sikh and first Punja...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

TWO FAKE CALL CENTRES DUPING PEOPLE LIVING IN US; 155 HELD

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CHANDIGARH, May 17: The Cyber Crime Division of the Punjab Police has busted two fake Call Centres running in Mohali and arrested 155 employees of these centres for making fraudulent calls to people living in US and duping them, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. The first fake Call centre was located at Plot #F88 in Sector 74 in SAS Nagar, while, the other fake Call Centre established at A-one Tower at Sector 74 of SAS Nagar. Both the call centres seemed to be run by Gujarat based kingpins. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the fake Call Centres were operating during the night and callers were usin...

May132024 by nirmalNo Comments

Journalist Ramandeep Singh Sodhi received the ‘Best Journalist of Punjabi Diaspora’ award in Dubai

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Jalandhar: Today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Pixie Jab and Panj Darya UK organised Dubai International Business Award' ,in which the senior journalist of 'Jag Bani', Ramandeep Singh Sodhi, was honored with the award of 'Best Journalist of Punjabi Diaspora'. Earlier, Sodhi was also honored with the 'Global Pride Punjabi' award in Canada. Journalist Ramandeep Singh Sodhi has been serving the mother tongue Punjabi through Punjabi journalism in various countries of the world, such as Canada, America, Australia, United Kingdom, Dubai, New Zealand and many more. His popular shows 'Neta Ji Sat Sri Akal' and 'Janata Di Sath' are among the most loved programs in the Punjabi diaspora. Sodhi is also a trend setter in Punjabi digital media for his transparent, bold and honest journalism. Theref...

May92024 by nirmalNo Comments

Renowned Journalist : Ramandeep Singh Sodhi

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One of the favorite Sikh journalists across the world, Mr. Ramandeep Singh Sodhi, is going to be honored with the 'Best Journalist Of Punjabi Diaspora Award' in Dubai on May 12th , 2024, at 'Dubai Business Award' function, hosted by Pixie job & Punj Dareya UK. Ramandeep Singh Sodhi was born in a small village Ranjitgarh, Sri Muktsar Sahib. He completed his graduation from the Govt College Muktsar and Post Graduation from Panjab University, Chandigarh. His father Surinder Pal Singh is his Mentor and first friend as well. Sodhi usually said that the freedom given by his father and his words, “Do whatever you want my son” are the main keys of his success. Nowadays, he is living in Jalandhar along with his mother-father, wife and two daughters. He has been with Punjab Kesari Grou...

May42024 by nirmalNo Comments

Harjeet Grewal Honoured with Sikh Achiever’s Award for Promoting Gatka

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Chandigarh, May 3, 2024 - In a prestigious ceremony at Mumbai in Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium, Harjeet Singh Grewal, a dedicated Sikh officer working as Joint Director in Information and Public Relations department Punjab, was bestowed with the distinguished 'Sikh Achiever's Award'. Earlier to this he had been awarded with the 'Seva Award' at Dubai and State Award by the Punjab Government. The event, organized by the Sat Sri Akal Charitable Trust Mumbai, celebrated the contributions of seven eminent Sikhs who have made significant societal impacts. The ceremony was enlivened by the performances of the well known singers Shamsher Lehri and Birender Dhillon and the eloquent performance by stage artist Satinder Kaur Satti. Upon receiving the accolade, H...