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New temple is in the works
12/5/2008 3:11:17 AM by adeal
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It's perhaps the worse kept secret in Abbotsford right now, but there may be a new Sikh temple opening sometime in the new year. The Times has learned that during the past year the membership at the fundamentalist Gurdwarda Sahib Kalgidhar Darbar has become "divided," and one of the groups has recen ....(ReligionInsight)
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Sikhs with shorn hair patit: SGPC
12/5/2008 2:08:17 AM by adeal
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Amritsar: Disappointing various sections of the community, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee said it goes by the definition of the word ‘Sikh’ as enshrined in the Gurdwara Act of 1925. The SGPC executive that met in Chandigarh on Wednesday passed a resolution, saying that the definition of ....(ReligionInsight)
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Sikh temple ready to meet area's spiritual needs
12/4/2008 3:04:26 AM by adeal
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The culmination of a 13-year effort by the local Sikh community will occur next Friday, Dec. 5, when their new temple in Escondido holds its first worship service. "This is a big moment for us. Some of our children were in kindergarten when we started and are now in college," said Baljit Singh Toor, ....(ReligionInsight)
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Sikh youths offer food to security forces
12/4/2008 2:55:20 AM by adeal
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MUMBAI: During the chaotic aftermath of the terror strikes many ordinary Mumbaikars came out on the streets to offer whatever help they could. One such group of young Sikhs worked relentlessly during last few days to offer food and water to security forces at Taj and Oberoi hotels. About 20 to 25 yo ....(ReligionInsight)
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Letter: Annual Sikh festival presented obstacles
12/3/2008 2:29:43 AM by adeal
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Just a quick observation I made on Sunday: The Sikh festival was on, which was great for partygoers. However, for those of us who were trying to get our weekly shopping done, it was a headache. My husband, who is undergoing chemo right now, was with me when we attempted to park at Wal-Mart. What a z ....(ReligionInsight)
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Sikhs in the Indian Constitution
12/3/2008 2:17:09 AM by adeal
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The contents of an email from Tarlochan Singh, a member of the Indian Parliament, to Jagpal Singh Tiwana were published in The Sikh Times recently. Apparently, the member of Parliament is trying to have the Indian Constitution amended so that Sikhs are no longer referred to as Hindus for the purpose ....(ReligionInsight)
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Youth slate wins control of BC Sikh temple
12/2/2008 1:42:48 AM by adeal
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A Sikh Youth slate has taken control of North America's second largest Sikh temple, after being elected to run the executive of the Guru Nanak Temple in Surrey, B.C.Observers say the Sikh Youth slate was able capitalize on in-fighting between two separate groups of moderate Sikhs, who have managed t ....(ReligionInsight)
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Sikh coaches exempt from helmet rule
12/2/2008 1:32:51 AM by adeal
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A Sikh minor hockey coach in Surrey won't be required to wear a helmet instead of his turban. B.C. Hockey announced Monday its new rule requiring helmet use by all on-ice officials will now exempt those who can't wear a helmet because it interferes with their observance of a religious custom. Harbs ....(ReligionInsight)
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Tarlochan Singh Makes Historic Push for Sikh Rights
12/1/2008 4:26:53 AM by adeal
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When I became a Member of Parliament I moved a Private Members Bill for an amendment of Section 25 of the Indian Constitution such that the Sikhs are treated as an independent religion. Under the present Constitution Sikhs are regarded as part of the Hindus. So this amendment is required for getting ....(ReligionInsight)
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Orthodox youth body will lead Sikh temple
11/28/2008 5:03:58 AM by adeal
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After more than a decade of leadership by a moderate executive, members of Surrey's Guru Nanak Sikh Temple have elected a full slate of new executives from an orthodox youth group. The Sikh Youth group campaigned on promises to unite the Sikh community, and also to follow a controversial edict to re ....(ReligionInsight)
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