Appointment of Sikh Lord The recent announcement of new Lords to be appointed includes a Sikh businessman, Ranbir Singh Suri, nominated by the Prime Minister David Cameron. The Sikh Council UK has long campaigned for an increase in Sikh representation at all levels of UK civic society. This requires individual Sikhs to be more proactive […]
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh Meetings/Events 2 nd June 2014 Secretary General of Sikh Council met for an introduction meeting with David Lelliot the Deputy British High Commissioner from Chandigarh during his visit to UK. 5 th June Members of Sikh Council representative a number of Gurdwaras across UK met with John […]
Sikh Council UK Statement on Labelling of Halal Meat Sikh Council UK believes everybody has a right to purchase and consume food in accordance with their religious or other beliefs and food should be clearly labelled to allow individuals to make an informed choice. All foodstuffs using or containing halal meat and any derived products […]
Meetings: 11th March 2014 a representative of Sikh Council UK was invited to join the National Prevent Challenge Panel and attended an initial meeting in Manchester. 18th March 2014 Individuals from Sikh Council UK were invited to attend the Parliamentary launch of ‘Sikhs for Labour’ held at the House of Commons, Westminster. Media: Various appearances […]
A delegation of senior members of the Sikh Council UK is currently engaged on an historic visit to India. Notable events of the visit so far: Ardas (prayer) was done at Sri Akal Takhat Sahib Ji by Singh Sahib Gurmukh Singh – Head Granthi of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib. Addressed over 60 students at Shaheed […]
Sikhs and Panjab made a significant contribution towards the British efforts during World War I. The wounded Sikh soldiers along with other Indian troops were cared for at the Brighton pavilion. A gate was built by Maharajah of Patiala outside of the pavilion to thank people of Brighton .Those that sadly died were cremated on the […]
The Sikh Council UK welcomes publication of an amendment to the Deregulation Bill which will extend the exemption for Turban wearing Sikhs from the requirement to wear safety helmets across workplaces in Great Britain. It comes after a campaign lasting over a year by the Sikh Council UK to address an anomaly that has led […]
A delegation of senior members of the Sikh Council UK will today (12March 2014) begin an historic visit to India with an Ardas (prayer) at SriAkal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar. The visit is being led by Sikh Council UK Secretary General, Gurmel Singh and will last ten days. He is accompanied by senior staff and representatives […]
The Sikh Council UK facilitated a meeting with Baroness Warsi to feedback on the report by the Cabinet Secretary into UK involvement in the 1984 attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar and discus further actions to address the concerns of the Sikh community. On Tuesday 25th February 2014 the Sikh Council UK accompanied by many prominent Sikhs and […]
Meetings: 4th February 2014 Sikh Council UK organised for representatives of the Sikh community to meet with Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP and Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Haywood following publication of the Governments report and Ministerial Statement regarding the disclosure of documents in relation to UK […]
