Tag Archives: Sikh religious

Secure release of detainees or face action, warn Sikh bodies

Mohali, Punjab: The 28-day parole period of Gurmeet Singh, an accused in the Beant Singh assassination case, comes to an end tomorrow. Gurmeet Singh, who has been at his residence in Patiala during the furlough, will return to Model Jail, Burail, ...

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Echoes of Modi, Bhindranwale

Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab: The annual Sikh religious fair on Thursday here was a show of strength to cash on democracy—be it by the separatist voices or the political appeal to elect Narendra Modi country’s next prime minister. “Only Modi can save ...

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Sikh temple opens doors to new building, closes doors to controversy

Columbia: The shroud of controversy and suspicion surrounding a new Sikh temple appears to have lifted just in time for its celebrated grand opening. It’s a religion that preaches peace and acceptance of all faiths. “Every Sikh shrine has four ...

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NDP MATTHEW DUBÉ SPORTS CRITIC’S STATEMENT ON LIFTING THE QUEBEC SOCCER FEDERATION’S BAN | MATTHEW DUBÉ STATEMENT ON THE DECISION OF THE FEDERATION OF QUEBEC SOCCER

Canada: On Behalf of all New Democrats, I welcome the Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision to repeal icts ban on Sikh religious headgear. On April 25, 2013, members of the New Democratic caucus wrote to FIFA urging a clarification, so That ...

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