Category: Asia
Sikh Federation UK Supports Military Action Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria
:dateline:The follow statement was issued by the Sikh Federation, a UK based Sikh organization, in relation to England's involvement in military action against ISIS in Iraq and Syria -
A humanitarian crisis is...
Dal Khalsa Mourns Demise of Khalistani Leader Ganga Singh Dhillon
:dateline:Dal Khalsa has expressed its grief over the demise of Khalistani protagonist Ganga Singh Dhillon.
Party's senior leaders Satnam Singh Paonta Sahiband Kanwar Pal Singh in a statement mourned the death of Dhillon, who...
Sikh Relief Continue Humanitarian Efforts in Kashmir as Volunteers Fall Ill
A large team of Sikh Relief (SOPW) volunteers are into the second week of relief work helping the victims of the Jammu & Kashmir floods. Under extremely difficult circumstances, they have spent...
FIBA Makes Exception to Let Sikhs Wear Turbans During Games
:dateline:The FIBA (International Basketball Federation) has finally made the move to let Sikh players wear their turbans during basketball games for a two year test period. The BFI (Basketball Federation of India)...
Concerns Over Renovation of Gurdwara Dehra Sahib and Other Shrines in Pakistan
:dateline:After returning from his two-day visit to Pakistan, Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) President Paramjit Sarna, along with former DSGMC general secretary Harvinder Sarna, stated that ‘kar seva’ of Gurdwara Dehra Sahib will...
BREAKING: FIBA Relaxes Some Restrictions – Sikh Organizations Claim Ruling “Falls Short”
:dateline:The International Basketball Federation, also known as FIBA, has relaxed some of its requirements that had barred Sikh players from taking part in the sport while wearing turbans. Â In a meeting held...
Pakistan Province Aims To Boost Sikh Religious Tourism
:dateline:The Punjab government in Pakistan has decided to promote religious tourism for strengthening provincial economy. In first phase of it’s plans, the government has decided to focus on Sikh religious tourism.
The government...
Sarna to Discuss “World Sikh Convention” During Ongoing Visit to Pakistan
:dateline:Former President of Delhi Shiromani GurdwaraManagmeent Committee (DSGMC), Paramjit Sarna, who is currently in Pakistan, is planning to hold talks with the leaders of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) over...
