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Vancouver, Canada: Sikhs will be able to carry a kirpan (Sikh article of faith), to Olympic events if they adhere to a number of conditions, the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit has announced.
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Sikh students can carry ‘kirpan’ in 61 US schools
September 25th, 2009 
Azaad Washington DC, USA: Sikh students enrolled in 61 schools run by the National Heritage Academies in the US have been allowed to carry ‘kirpan’, a symbol of their faith, subject to certain restrictions.
California House passes ‘kirpan’ bill
September 2nd, 2009 Azaad Sacramento, California: In a landmark legislation, the California State Legislature has unanimously passed a bill to train law enforcement personnel about Sikhs and the religious significance of ‘kirpans’. The legislation (AB 504) was unanimously passed by the California State Legislature. The bill moves to Governor Schwarzenegger, to sign it into law.
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Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, Kirpan, Law, Senate, Sikh Community 
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