Khalsa Aid, an NGO that has been helping people around the world has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its humanitarian work. Canadian MP Tim Uppal (
@TimUppal
), Mayor Patrick Brown(
@patrickbrownont
) talk on what motivated them to nominate the NGO
@khalsaaidca
Protests erupted outside Indian Consulate offices across Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa today as tensions continue between the two countries.
Here's a look at Canada-wide coverage of the scenes on the ground.
@PrabhjotKahlon
@OMNITelevision
@RidgeRCMP
Five Surrey- based international students at Golden Ears provincial park in B.C., saved the lives of two hikers, who were stranded on the edge of a steep hill close to the falls. They used their turbans and clothes to make a rope & brought these hikers to safety.
Farmers unions in India have organized a nationwide shutdown today — ‘Bharat Bandh’ — as they continue to protest new laws.
After several failed rounds of talks between union reps and government officials, another meeting has been set for tomorrow.
#FarmerProtest
#IndiaShutDown
#Caledon
marked Sikh Heritage Month with a flag raising today. Observed each April in Canada since 2019, it allows for learning about and celebrating the history, and culture.
@Sukhpalsaulakh
full report on our website-
@thatsamaan
@unccharlotte
@CLTNinerNews
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Organizers of the Khalistan Referendum in Brampton say over 100,000 people turned out on Sunday, demanding separation from India.
Watch the full story on our website:
After the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, there are also rumours about many conspiracies in this regard.
@PrabhjotKahlon
one on one conversation with Staff Sgt. Kanwar Bal
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara President Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead by unknown persons in the parking lot. A big gathering was held in the gurdwara by the Sikh community yesterday evening to pay tribute.
@PrabhjotKahlon
complete report on our website-
November 3 marks the anniversary of
#1984
anti-Sikh riots, where Sikhs were killed following the assassination of then-Indian PM Indra Gandhi. A rally took place outside the Consulate General of India in Toronto.
Watch the full report on our website-
#Punjab
Police has beefed up security in the state to arrest
#Amritpal
Singh, who is currently on the run. On the other hand, this action is described as a conspiracy by many members.
@JPS_Pandher
and
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
Following the murder of Guru Nanak Gurdwara President, Hardeep Nijjar, President of the BC Sikh Gurdwara Council, Moninder Singh says he was also warned by the Canadian Intelligence Agency about threats to his life.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
In the case of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot and killed by unknown persons, the police are currently looking for two suspects, but the Gurdwara Management Committee feels more people may be involved.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
The Sikh Genocide has given eternal pain to the Sikh community; in this modern era, a campaign has been started with the aim of recognizing this genocide through a special symbol.
@Sukhpalsaulakh
reports.
54 yrs old Surrey resident Amandeep Johal is sober now, after living 22 years in drug addiction problem. While sharing his most difficult journey with
@PrabhjotKahlon
he explains, It took him more than 2 decades to came out and encouraging others learn lesson from his mistakes...
Ontario Sikh leaders say they are concerned for their safety and are calling for support from all levels of government, after Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot and killed in Surrey, B.C. days after CSIS warned him of death threats.
@JPS_Pandher
reports.
Over 100 Sikh security guards have lost their jobs after they say the City of Toronto enforced a clean-shave beard policy to wear N95 masks.
@TarunPaul43
hears from
@WorldSikhOrg
and Birkawal Singh Anand, a worker impacted by this.
World Sikh Organization (
@WorldSikhOrg
) is continuing to call on the Canadian government to create an expedited pathway to bring Hindu and Sikh Afghan refugees to Canada, after another attack on a Sikh temple.
@JPS_Pandher
reports.
Indian international students facing any type of abuse in Ontario can now seek support from a new non-profit; Sukhmani Haven.
Here's a look at this one-of-a-kind support centre in Mississauga.
Sikh community members are calling for a thorough investigation after Ottawa police wrongfully arrested two organizers of a 1984 Sikh massacre remembrance rally in Ottawa.
@JPS_Pandher
reports.
@HarpreetSHansra
@WorldSikhOrg
Continuing our stories regarding
#international
students and the
#immigration
situation in Canada,
@OMNITelevision
covered this week's immigration updates, from the PTE test to the protest at Scarborough.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
After the remains of 751 indigenous children were found in Saskatchewan,
@LoveenGill
discusses Canada's colonialist history and the responsibility immigrants have with professor
@navyuggill
.
Continuing our stories regarding the immigration situation in Canada,
@OMNITelevision
interviewed some working professionals who have been waiting for CEC draws from past Sept- October.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
#CEC
#Immigration
Recent renegotiation of the Canada-India air agreement granted unlimited flights between two nations, but the biggest Punjabi diaspora who travels from Canada to Punjab didn’t get a single direct flight to Punjab, feeling frustrated & ignored.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports
@flyamritsar
The new year has started with high draws, impossible for some working professionals to achieve.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
#immigration
#CECdraws
Continuing our stories regarding the
#Immigration
situation in Canada,
@OMNITelevision
interviewed working professionals to know their challenges in their current life situation.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
Directed by
@TIFF_NET
, FIPRESCI Prize Winner Mbithi Masya(
@mbithi
), the narrative reveals a day in the life of soft-spoken yet gregarious six-year-old Baba.
Full report by
@tarunpaul43
on our website-
More Sikh and Hindu refugees fleeing violence and persecution in Afghanistan have now arrived in Canada.
We speak with Tarjinder (
@TBhullar
) and Baljinder Bhullar on continuing the legacy begun by Manmeet Singh Bhullar in 2015.
@theMSBF
@PrabhjotKahlon
Surrey based some Gurdwara reps, issued an another letter to confirm that someone fraudulently used their logo in a viral letter. But that’s also raised the concern in community, if religious organization's are getting involved in politics??
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports
Homicide investigators have confirmed that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a gurdwara in Surrey, was the victim of a deadly shooting on Sunday.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
#Poll
conducted by the International student association regarding students and working professionals facing anxiety and depression reveals more than 50 percent of them are facing this issue.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
@Indus_Helps
@MyDBNC
The festival of Diwali was celebrated with great fanfare in the country and abroad. But what is the real purpose of Diwali in
#Sikhism
, and does the way of celebrating it need to change along with the time change?
@PrabhjotKahlon
report on our website-
@Surrey_Schools
10 students have been selected to compete in NASA's 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge, the only Canadians out of the 72 participants. What is next for them
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports
Family and friends of Jasjit Singh Bhullar say a kind, hard working, community leader has gone too soon.
Here's more on how his contributions to society will be remembered.
The annual Sikh Remembrance Day Ceremony was held once again in Kitchener, Ontario.
Community members recognized the contributions of Sikh Canadian soldiers including Private Bukkan (Buckam) Singh.
A deadly attack on the Sikh temple in
#Kabul
leaves the community in fear. Witnesses said a gunbattle broke out, and then an explosion shook the area when a vehicle filled with explosives detonated before reaching its target.
@AnureetCaur
reports.
@WorldSikhOrg
Tomorrow, June 23rd, is the 38th anniversary of the
#AirIndia
bombing, the worst act of terrorism in Canadian history. According to a new survey on this matter, many Canadians are unaware of this painful accident.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
A protest over wage theft turned violent in Brampton over the weekend, with one person arrested by Peel Police.
@JPS_Pandher
reports.
@NSNPeel
#wagetheft
Toronto Police are investigating Ron Banerjee for advocating for genocide after a video was posted online of him making the comments.
We speak with
@WorldSikhOrg
,
@SenatorSalma
, and
@SVRuparelia
on the impact of his statements and the action they'd like to see from officials.
Many international students are facing the case of deportation. Still, in the meantime, many have breathed a sigh of relief after the announcement of getting an extension on their post-graduation work permit.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
Edmonton's Prabjot Singh Wirring fighting for his religious freedom, a promising lawyers says, swearing an oath to the queen violates his religious rights and preventing him to become a lawyer in
#Alberta
@PrabhjotKahlon
@WSO
@AvnishNanada
South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (
@SALCOntario
) and Don Valley Community Legal Services (
@DonValleyCLS
) have come together to innovatively educate communities through a TikTok Campaign called
@tareekpetareek
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
#International
skilled workers held a peaceful demonstration in Winnipeg and put demands before the government.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
Even though Cricket is not popular in Canada but its the 2nd most favorite game around the world after football. Cdn's next gen. wants take this game to next level. 15 yrs old Surrey resident Mannat Hundal has already performed at the international stage.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports
April is celebrated as Sikh Heritage Month in Canada, with many
#Vaisakhi
and
#KhalsaSajna
Divas events being showcased across the country.
@PrabhjotKahlon
speaks with Sikh scholar Harinder Singh (
@1Force
) on how these celebrations are being adopted in western countries.
Watch our
#Vaisakhi
special today at
@OMNITelevision
at 11:30 p.m., where we showcase the history of Nagar kirtans across Canada.
For more information, visit our website-
Members of Punjab/Sikh community gathered amid Covid-19 restrictions, near the Indian Consulate at Vancouver, B.C. They're demanding justice for
#IndianFarmers
who've been protesting for over 15 days in New Delhi.
#FarmersProstests
#FarmerBill2020
Concerned residents were protesting against Gurpreet Dhillon. The Brampton councillor is seeking re-election after allegations of sexual assault resulting in further allegations that city funds are being used.
@JPS_Pandher
full report on our website-
Multiple women's groups in B.C. continue to demand an apology and further action from
@redfmvancouver
after host
@harjindersthind
made comments about young South Asian mothers in Surrey.
@jagnagra_
speaks on this, after hearing the comments live.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
#Kelowna
Bus Crash Victim Karanjot’s family reached Canada from India to attend his last rites. Navjeet Sodhi explains in exclusive intv
@OmniPunjabi
how hard for her to see a dead body of her beloved husband on day of 11th marriage anniversary.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports
Last month, international student Gaganpreet Kaur and Naujawan Support Network (
@NSNPeel
) protested outside Parts Avatar, demanding they pay thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
Now, Ontario's labour court has sided with Kaur.
WATCH:
Advocates say existing
#DrunkDriving
legislation isn't enough, calling for tougher penalties including a mandatory sentencing of 15-20 years and a parole eligibility increase for fatal incidents.
@JillianMcLeod05
believes it's the only way to stop repeat offenders.
#Justice4Jag
Muslim community members share their pain, prayers, and concerns after a targeted hate-motivated vehicle attack killed four family members in
#LondonOnt
.
#OurLondonFamily
2023 marks the 356th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, a spiritual master, warrior, poet and philosopher.
@Sukhpalsaulakh
full report on our website-
.
@PrabhjotKahlon
talks to Harinder Singh of the
@SikhRI
on what is the importance of participating in the Sikh marriage ceremony of Anand Karaj.
@1Force
An elderly Sikh couple in their 70s are pleading to the Canadian government to stop their deportation back to India, desperately fearing their lives are at risk if sent back.
@JPS_Pandher
reports.
Sikh Nation's annual blood donation campaign kicks off in Brampton this weekend, focusing on the remembrance of the Sikh Genocide of November 1984.
@Sukhaulakhyyz
full report on our website-
@Baljit_Ghuman
"The average person is suffering"
Today, long line ups of Canadian citizens were refused an India visa after India announced they are suspending all visa services at BLS offices in Canada.
@PrabhjotKahlon
reports.
The young man from Punjab’s Patiala succumbed to a heart attack in Canada on Friday, within two days of his arrival. Hashish Singh went to Brampton on a study visa two days before sudden death embraced him.
@tarunpaul43
full report on our website-
Toronto Police responded to an assault call at Bloor Yonge TTC station. First, the suspect struck the victim in the head, causing their turban to come off their head, then the suspect made derogatory comments.
@JPS_Pandher
full report on our website-