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Fremont Sikh Gurdwara expansion approved by Planning Commission

Sikh temple

Fremont, California: Plans to significantly expand the Sikh Gurdwara in the Niles district have cleared a major hurdle, though requirements set by city officials to fix recurring problems there still might trip the plan up. The Planning Commission has approved the new ...

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UT Sikh Students Association holds first Desi Culture Night for South Asian cultures

USA: The Sikh Students Association hosted its first-ever Desi Culture Night on Friday, showcasing a variety of South Asian religions and cultures through art, games and performances. Students walked up and down the West Mall to learn about different South ...

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9-1-1 call: Boy pleads for help after Sikh father shot

hate crime

Washington,USA: While Kanwaljit Singh sat bleeding and unable to move in his vehicle moments after being shot by someone in a passing truck, his 13-year-old son called 9-1-1 and tried to remain calm as he explained to a sheriff’s dispatcher what ...

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Florida Sikh Shot While Driving; Possible hate crime

hate crime

Florida, US: According to local news reports, a Sikh American man was shot and injured this past Saturday night as he drove his car in Daytona Beach, Florida.  His 13-year-old son, who was also in the car, was not injured.  Working ...

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