Tag Archives: Sikh population.

First World War – Exhibition marks contribution of Sikhs during the Great War.

UK: In the centenary year since the outbreak of the First World War, many organisations have staged events to mark the contribution, and in some cases the sacrifices, made by many who fought in the conflict. The remarkable but largely ...

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Move on separate SGPC for Haryana opposed

Panchkula, Haryana: A meeting chaired by Punjab Rajya Sabha MP, Balwinder Singh Bhunder, was held at Nada Sahib gurdwara on Saturday. The meeting was held to mark protest against the move to have a separate managing committee for gurdwaras in Haryana ...

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TODAY IN SIKH HISTORY: 20 March 2000 – Chattisinghpora Sikh Massacre

On the evening of 20 March 2000, 15–17 unidentified gunmen, dressed in Indian army fatigues, entered the village of Chattisinghpora, located in Anantnag district. They ordered all of the Sikh men and boys to assemble at the village Gurdwara, and ...

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Jagdish Tytler to file Lok Sabha nomination for North-East Delhi seat

Delhi: Former MP Jagdish Tytler, whose candidature was withdrawn by the party during the last Lok Sabha polls due to protests over his role in 1984 Sikh Genocide, has stated that he would file nomination for the North-East seat. “I ...

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