Tag Archives: Sikh Community

B.C.’s Sikh MPs denounce Quebec ban on Sikh headgear in soccer matches

OTTAWA, Canada:  B.C.’s three Indo-Canadian MPs have denounced the Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision Wednesday to maintain its prohibition on players wearing Sikh religious headgear during competition. “Children and their families shouldn’t have to choose between their religion and playing organized ...

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DSGMC told not to raise memorial to genocide victims

New Delhi: The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee is adamant on laying the foundation stone of a building in memory of those killed in the 1984 Sikh genocide even though the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has served a show-cause notice ...

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Sikh genocide: BJP campaign appeals to Pranab Mukherjee for justice

Jammu: A Delhi court had on April 30 acquitted Kumar in an Sikh genocide case, leading to protests by members of the community who are demanding reopening of the case against him. BJP on Thursday started a signature campaign here ...

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FIRM AND RESOLUTE SUPPORT OF INCLUSIVITY FOR SIKH CHILDREN: NDP

Ottawa, Canada: With recent news of the Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision to ban Turbans, New Democrats are calling for a quick resolution. “If there are no safety concerns with a Sikh child wearing a turban and there appear to be ...

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