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'Historic milestone': US Census Board includes Sikhs as separate ethnic gr
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 16 (ANI): The Sikh community in the United States on Wednesday described as a "historic milestone" their identification as a separate ethnic group and said the procedure will help in recording an accurate number of their people in the decennial US Census report.
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SC grants four weeks parole to 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, Balwan Khokha
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Supreme Court on Wednesday granted four weeks parole to Balwan Khokhar, a co-convict of Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, to perform his father's last rites.
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Centre accepts Justice Dhingra committee report on Delhi Police's role in
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 15 (ANI): Central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it has accepted Justice Dhingra committee report into the role of Delhi Police in 1984 anti-Sikh riots and that it will take action accordingly.
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SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal to meet Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delh
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today along with a delegation of Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and his party leaders.
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Multan Bar Association forbids non-Muslim lawyers from contesting in counc
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Punjab [Pakistan], Jan 11 (ANI): In yet another example of subjugation of minorities in Pakistan, Multan bar association passed a resolution which forbids non-Muslim lawyers including Ahmadis to participate in bar elections in the city, local media reported.
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Pilibhit Dist admin withdraws all cases against 55 Sikhs booked for violat
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Jan 10 (ANI): The Pilibhit district administration on Friday withdrew all cases against 55 Sikhs who had been booked for violating prohibitory orders while taking out a Nagar Kirtan to commemorate the Shaheedi Divas of the two Sahibzadas of Sri Guru Gobind Sin
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Here's 5 make-up tips and tricks to make you shine this Lohri!
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Lohri, which is one of the most popular festivals of Punjab and primarily celebrated by the Sikh community, is all about spending time with loved ones and eating popcorns, rewari and peanuts. Amid these, not looking your best is certainly out of option, an
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UAPA Tribunal upholds ban on Sikhs for Justice
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 9 (ANI): The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Tribunal upheld Centre's decision to impose a ban on Sikh for Justice (SFJ) observing that the unlawful activities of the proscribed association are disruptive in character and is a threat to the sovereignty, unity and
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Outpouring of generosity from Australian Sikhs amid bushfire crisis; commu
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], Jan 9 (ANI): The unprecedented scale of the Australian bushfire raging parts of the country for months has sparked an outpouring of generosity from the Sikh community living in the country, with several organisations and individuals alike volunteering in the support
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Year-long celebrations for 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur, an
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced his government's decision to commemorate the 400th birth anniversary of 9th Sikh Guru -- Guru Teg Bahadur on April 18, 2021 -- with year-long celebrations beginning April 12 this year
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Pakistan summons Indian Deputy High Commissioner, rejects allegations over
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan 7 (ANI): Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Indian High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia to "convey strong rejection of allegations" over Nankana Sahib attack and Sikh youth's killing Peshawar.
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Punjab CM asks Akal Takht to pressurise Akalis to end ties with BJP for no
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Jan 7 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday expressed concern over Akal Takht's acting Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh's remark that Sikhs were not safe even in India.
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