UK: Descendants of British Indian Army soldiers, including a Brighton student, arrived in full military uniform at the Royal Pavilion and discovered its role as a hospital during the First World War. From December 1914 – February 1916, the Royal ...
Read More »100 year anniversary of the first Sikhs to land in France marked
France: On 26 September 2014, the 100 year anniversary of the first Sikhs to land in France to support the British and French troops in 1914 was marked in the city of Marseille, France. The 3rd Lahore Division landed in Marseille ...
Read More »SGPC to honour Asiad winners
Amritsar, Punjab: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to honour the Asian Games medal winners associated with Punjab. Lauding the achievements of Khushbir Kaur of Amritsar, who won the silver medal in the 20-kilometre race walk, and Patiala Khalsa ...
Read More »Australian Sikhs being targeted amid anti-Muslim tensions.
Australia: Sikhs have reported an increase in abuse in Australia from people mistaking them for hardline Muslims in the aftermath of the recent terror raids and the shooting of a known extremist. Community leaders from around the country have reported rising ...
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