Category: Americas
Sikh War Veteran Gets Canadian Military’s Highest Recognition
:dateline:Decorated Canadian war veteran Lt. Col Harjit Sajjan received the Order of Military Merit last Friday, one of the military’s highest recognition, the Order of Military Merit.
He is the first Sikh to...
Respected UK Gursikh Appointed As Head of Religion Department at Khalsa School (Surrey, Canada)
:dateline:Giani Kulwinder Singh, former Head Granthi at Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha in Derby, UK, has been appointed as the head of the Religion Department at Khalsa School in Surrey, BC, Canada.
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Amnesty International Releases App for Human Rights Activists
:dateline:Human rights activists and journalists may benefit from a new App released by Amnesty International.
The Panic Button is a free application, currently in beta, that turns your mobile phone into a secret alarm...
Mixed Reactions Over “Punjab 1984” Movie By Diljit Dosanjh
:dateline:Diljit Dosanjh’s recently released Punjab 1984 film has been greeted with mixed reactions. Social networks have been filled by comments appreciating his work, while on the other hand, a number of organisations...
Sikhs Living Worldwide Concerned For the Health of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara
:dateline:Sikhs around the world have held special programs and leading organisations have urged the Sangat to take part in a joint Ardas on Sunday, 29th June, for the health of Jagtar Singh Hawara....
American Sikhs Look For Seva Opportunities On The Second Anniversary Of The Oak Creek Massacre
:dateline:On August 5, 2012, we were shocked as a nation to witness the mass shooting at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, WI. To commemorate the two-year anniversary of that horrific event, the...
United Nations Human Rights Council Accepts Report on Darbar Sahib Invasion by Indian Army
:dateline:The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has accepted a report on the 1984 "Operation Bluestar", a code name given by the Indian Army for a security operation to flush out freedom...
Punjabi University Opens Online Sikh Study Center in the United States
:dateline:With the motive of promoting Sikh studies, and Sikh music i.e. Gurmat Sangeet, Punjabi University has established the 'Gurmat Gyan Online Study Center' at the Sikh Center of the Gulf Coast Area...
