Tag Archives: Sikh soldiers

Sikh awarded for volunteer service in Singapore

Singapore: An 82-year-old Sikh has been honoured for his outstanding volunteer service in Singapore. Surjan Singh on Friday received the Ministry of Social and Family Development Volunteers Awards for helping some 60 boys, mostly involved in petty crimes such as theft. ...

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UK recognises contribution of Sikh war veterans

London, UK: Britain has honoured the contribution of thousands of Sikhs, who laid down their lives fighting for the British Indian Army during both World Wars at an event here. The event at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire, southwest ...

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SGPC urges PM to take up Quebec’s proposed bill with Canada

Amritsar, Punjab: As the authorities in the Canadian state of Quebec moved a step closer to framing a law on banning wearing of religious symbols, including turban, in public places, Shiromani G u r d w a r a P ...

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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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