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US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

Washington, USA: Ahead of Monday’s anniversary of the Oak Creek Gurdwara tragedy, the US Justice Department has announced that it will begin tracking crimes committed against Sikhs and six other groups as hate crimes. Making the announcement on Friday, Attorney ...

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A gurdwara in California has been vandalised and the word “terrorist” scrawled on its walls.

Los Angeles, California: A gurdwara in California has been vandalised and the word “terrorist” scrawled on its walls in an apparent hate crime, days ahead of the first anniversary of the Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting in Wisconsin. “The Sikh gurdwara in ...

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World Sikh Council participates in National Scout Jamboree

West Virginia, Columbus: The World Sikh Council – America Region (WSC-AR) participated in the National Scout Jamboree held by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 15 – July 24, 2013. ...

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NDP EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER FORCED DISAPPEARANCES IN THE PUNJAB REGION

Ottawa, Canada:  New Democrats are expressing concern over the safety of Punjab Police sub inspector Surjit Singh following allegations of police participation in forced disappearances in the Punjab. Surjit Singh recently revealed that as a member of the Punjab Police, ...

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