LONDON, UK—Sikh organizations across the globe have welcomed the release of Bhai Paramjit Singh Pamma, who was arrested in December 2015 in Portugal by the Interpol. Francisca Van Dunem, the Minister of Justice in Portugal rejected the extradition request on the basis that Bhai Paramjit Singh had been granted asylum in the UK. Following rejection […]
AMRITSAR SAHIB : Pained over the incident outside Sri Akal Takht Sahib where the mic was snatched from Dhadi Satnam Singh Lalu-Ghumman by Akali Minister Sucha Langah, Executive member of SGPC Karnail Singh Panjoli has sought strict action against him by the Akal Takht Sahib authorities. Talking with Sikh24’s correspondent, Panjoli said that the Akali […]
NEW YORK : As per the Sikh Coalition, the Aero Mexico has issued a directive to its staff regarding the religious significance of the Sikh turban. The directive has come after a protest by Waris Ahluwalia following the airline’s refusal to allow him to board the plane with his turban. Waris had earlier said in […]
AMRITSAR : Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to preserve the rich-cultural heritage of the state, the Punjab Welfare Minister Mr. Gulzar Singh Ranike today said that the state government has pumped in nearly Rs 1000 crore for constructing the memorials to immortalize the memory of the great and unparalleled role played by […]
BRAMPTON, Ontario : A fire earlier today at the Mayfield Gurdwara near Brampton, Ontario, caused a lot of damage. While there are severe structural damages to the building, there are no known injuries. Sikh24 has learnt from local sources that the saroop of Guru Granth Sahib is safe. While the building is currently locked up, fire […]