Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Khalistani extremism has tarnished the reputation of the overwhelmingly law-abiding Sikh diaspora, whose contributions through hard work, entrepreneurship and public service have enriched societies across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, even as the vast majority of Sikhs reject terrorism. According to a report in ‘Khalsa Vox’, the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing, which claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, most of them Canadians, remains…
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Chandigarh, June 3 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday reviewed two landmark projects aimed at strengthening the state’s cultural identity and showcasing its rich heritage to the world. Chairing a high-level meeting of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, CM Mann approved the construction of a grand welcome gate at the Shambhu border, designed to celebrate Punjab’s ‘Panj-ab’ identity and architectural legacy. He also cleared the revised Heritage Street project…
Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s narrative of religious tolerance is a clear facade amid the persistent persecution, violence, and demographic extinction of the Sikh community, a report said on Thursday.According to a report in Khalsa Vox, the recent case of Sarabjit Kaur, who went missing during a pilgrimage to Pakistan and later appeared as a convert to Islam, has been portrayed by Pakistani media as a “heartwarming tale of personal discovery”.However, it said, against the backdrop of th…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Malaysia has now become a hub for the pro-Khalistan elements and latter is purportedly carrying out its propaganda and also plotting attacks in India. The ISI took into consideration various aspects before moving the pro-Khalistan team into Malaysia and one of priorities for them was to position them, in any nation with close proximity to India.This is yet another attempt by these elements to revive Khalistan movement in India. The other factor that the ISI took into a…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Parkash Purab on Tuesday, paid homage to Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, calling him a “towering spiritual great of our civilisation”, and expressed hope that his message guides people in creating a “compassionate and harmonious society”. Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of ten gurus who founded the Sikh religion and is remembered as “Hind ki Chadar” for protecting Hindus’ religious rights, particularly opposing th…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Khalistan issue has always remained an irritant between India and Canada. Ties soured between the two countries when Justin Trudeau was the prime minister of Canada and he has been accused of being an open Khalistan backer. Trudeau even made reckless allegations against India following the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Post Trudeau’s ouster, ties were reset and both nations agreed to work on the Khalistan issue.A recent development which has t…
Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) While Pakistan’s constitution guarantees equality and protection for religious minorities, the reality reflects “repeated betrayal”. For Pakistani minorities, true reform goes beyond rhetoric, requiring independent investigations, prompt enforcement of court orders, accountability for biased officials, and protection against exploitation of blasphemy laws or mob violence, a report said on Saturday. “Gurvinder Singh, a Sikh businessman from Peshawar, highlights a troubl…