By Nick Clark | Britain | Two Slough residents claim their and their families’ lives are being put at risk by the Indian government – and one says he needs round-the-clock protection from the police. Kamaljit Kaur and Gurcharan Singh allege they are being threatened because they support an independent Sikh state in the Punjab ..read more

By Asia Samachar | Britain | New Foreign Secretary David Lammy refused to repeat previous statements made before the Labour Party were elected about Jagtar Singh Johal, known as Jaggi, being “arbitrarily” detained by India since 2017. The ‘callous u-turn’ by Lammy was exposed during a BBC Scotland News interview, led by reporter Katie Hunter, according ..read more

RASHPAL KAUR (PALI) 26.8.1937 – 25.7.2024 Rtd Teacher From MGS (Canning Garden, Ipoh) Husband: Late Santokh Singh (Rtd Telekom) Daughter: Kiren Kaur / Jaspal SinghSon: Jasvinder Singh Sachdev Grandchildren: Jasveena Kaur, Daveena Kaur & Kamelpal Singh FUNERAL: 26 July 2024 (Friday) 12pm: Cortege leaves from 41, SS2/43, Petaling Jaya2pm – 4pm: Cremation (saskaar) at Shamshan ..read more

By Sikh Digest | Punjab | On 15 Jul, the five piaras (beloved-enthroned) met with the Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh to deliberate on the actions of rebel Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders (SDW Vol. 2 Issue 27, Story 3). The leaders had earlier submitted a written apology on their past errors during SAD tenure in Panjab (2007-2017) that ..read more

TARA SINGH A/L NAND SINGH, P.J.K (Sungai Petani, Kedah) 27.12.1931 – 24.7.2024 Wife: Late Satia Devi A/P Hukam Chand Children / Spouses:Ramesh Chand – Manjit Kaur Indra Devi – Dharm Pal Singh Ravinder Kumar – Kirpal Kaur Vijay Devi – Ravinder Singh Usha Devi – Balbeer Singh Grandchildren: Raj Pal, Melvinder, Hanisha, Sonia, Kelvinder, Manpreet, Navinder, Praveen, Priya, Ginasimran, Ashvin, Priety Great Grandchildren: Katrina, Kayra, Freya FUNERAL: 25 July 2024 (Thursday) 2.30pm: Cortège leaves from No 1, Lorong 2, Taman Melati, 08000, Sungai Petani, Kedah 3pm: Saskaar (cremation) at Sungai Pas ..read more

By Asia Samachar | Malaysia | The major renovation for the Gurdwara Sahib Rawang complex, a gurdwara in the state of Selangor, is progressing. The video, sent to Asia Samachar by the gurdwara, shows progress of the Langgar Complex works as at July 20, 2024. To donate, see details in photo. Click here. RELATED STORY: Rawang gurdwara set for foundation stone laying of new complex (Asia Samachar, 21 Oct 2023) ASIA SAMACHAR is an online newspaper for Sikhs / Punjabis in Southeast Asia and beyond. You can leave your comments at our website, Facebook, Twitter, and ..read more

In loving Memory of GURMEET SINGH 3.2.1958 – 17.7.2024 Son of Late Sardar Naranjan Singh and Late Jagit Kaur Your spirit lives in our memories. Those we love don’t go away, they walk besides us everyday. Your presence missed. Your memory treasured. PATH DA BHOG Sunday, 28 July 2024, from 5.30pm – 7.30pm Gurdwara Sahib Sentul(No. 15, Off Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur) Guru Ka Langgar will be served The family would like to thank friends & family for all your kindness and support rendered to us during our recent bereavement. Contact: Karamjit (012 – 335 0405) Paramjit (012 ..read more

SARDAR RATTAN SINGH S/O SOHAN SINGH (Retired Punjabi Cook, Hospital Batu Gajah) Husband of the Late Balwant Kaur d/o Choor Singh Passed away peacefully on 15th July, 2024. Leaving behind Children, Grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters and a host of Relatives. Sahej Path Da Bhog & Antim Ardaas 27th July, 2024 (Saturday) between 10.00 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. Gurdwara Sahib Changkat, Batu Gajah, Perak Followed by Guru Ka Langgar thereafter at the same place. For further enquiries, kindly contact the residence at 05-3663508 Link to posting at Facebook and Instagram | Entry: 23 July 2 ..read more

In loving memory of DAVINDER KAUR D/O GURBACHAN SINGH 28 May 1933 – 22 July 2024 Wife of the late Akhbal Singh Parmar She leaves behind Children & SpousesManjeet Singh Parmar | Late Sabrina Yaacob Daljit Singh Parmar | Adeline Chung Late Jasbir Singh Parmar | Barbara Parmar Surinder Deal | Late John Z. Deal Amerik Singh Parmar | Jagjit Kaur A/P Harnek Singh GrandchildrenKevin Arjan Parmar, Kenneth Jasbir Parmar, Sarah Parmar, Jonathan Z. N. Deal, Esminda K. Parmar, Anna N. Deal, Jefri Parmar, Danisha Parmar, Dyana Parmar, Mikhale Singh Parmar & Jazlynn Kaur Parmar Great GrandchildAyde ..read more

Gobind Singh Deo and wife Sangeeta Kaur Sidhu at 17th King of Malaysia’s installation on July 20, 2024 – Photo: Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia By Asia Samachar | Malaysia | Gobind Singh Deo was one of the federal ministers present at the installation of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia on July 20. The digital minister donned a turban, something he does from time to time when there are major national functions. He was accompanied by his wife Sangeeta Kaur Sidhu. Installation of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th King of Malaysia on July 20, 2024RELATED STORY: Gobind in, Ramkarpal out (Asia ..read more