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Dera closure deadline ends, security on high alert
MIL/Agencies/TOI May 27, 2007 Author:
Chandigarh, May 27, 2007 - The five Sikh High Priests had set a deadline for the closure of all Dera Sacha Sauda by Sunday, but nothing concrete has happened, the security personnel are, therefore, worried over the situation which can aggravate, hence they are on the high alert
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Dera seeks apex court protection against Akal Takht threat
MIL/Agencies May 25, 2007 Author:
New Delhi, May 25, 2007 - The Dera Sacha Sauda sect Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking its intervention against an ultimatum by the Akal Takht that the sect vacate its premises across the country by May 27 and the members stop their activities.
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All Religion Delegation met Dera Chief to end controversy
MIL/Agencies May 23, 2007 Author:
Sirsa, India: May 23, 2007 – An all religion delegation has met Dera Chief Sant Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh to sort out the situation which has created misunderstanding arisen due to wearing of robes like Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
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All Religion Delegation met Dera Chief to end controversy- updated
MIL/Agencies May 23, 2007 Author:
Sirsa, India: May 23, 2007 - Swami Agnivesh, on behalf of All Religions Delegation has assured today that both sides had softened their stand which has risen sincere hope for a solution of the conflict between the Sikh clergy and the Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS).
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Peaceful Bandh observed in Punjab - No apology from DSS
MIL/Agencies May 22, 2007 Author:
Chandigarh, India, May 22, 2007 - Almost all establishments are reported to be closed in Punjab on Tuesday after the Akal Takht issued a call to all Sikhs of Punjab to observe bandh in the state to boycott the Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) sect. The streets looked deserted.
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Dera Sacha Sauda refuse to vacate its centers in Punjab
MIL/Zee News May 21, 2007 Author:
Sirsa, May 21, 2007 - The Dera Sacha Sauda, involved in a harsh controversy over its head's alleged insult to Sikh Guru Gobind Singh today refused to budge and vacate its centres in Punjab in spite of demands by the Sikh clergy. They have refused to close the deras in the State.
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Dera Chief repeats regret, appeals the govt to do its right duty
MIL/Agencies May 21, 2007 Author:
Sirsa, May 21, 2007 - : Dera Sacha Sauda(DSS) repeated its regret on Monday and appealed that the Sikhs should understand their intentions and desist from turning it into an unnecessary and unwanted battle between the Sikh community.
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Dera Chief repeats regret, appeals the govt to do its right duty - updated
MIL/Agencies May 21, 2007 Author:
Sirsa, May 21, 2007 - Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) while addressing a press conference at DSS headquarters in Sirsa, Dera spokesperson Aditya Insaan said: “We have the highest regard for all religions and all guruships from all religions.”
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Burning effigy of Sucha Sauda Dera led to 15 injured in Punjab clash
MIL/Agencies May 20, 2007 Author:
Bhatinda, May 20, 2007 - The situation about Sucha Sauda Dera affair is deteriorating. A group of over 200 Sikh protesters tried to burn an effigy of Sacha Sauda Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh which led to a clash with followers of the sect on Monday and that forced police to resort to cane charge and use of water cannon to disperse the angry groups.
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Punjab CM should use his good offices to pacify Sucha Sauda Dera Affairs - NIA
MIL May 20, 2007 Author: Special Correspondent
May 20, 2007 - Dr. Raj Baldev, Chairman of National Integration Assembly (NIA) famous Cosmo Theorist from India and noted Social Reformer, said in New Delhi in the Executive Committee Meeting today that though Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has asked the Patiala Zonal IG to conduct an inquiry into the violence, it is a not enough.
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Punjab violence spreads to Birmingham
MIL/Agencies/BBC May 20, 2007 Author:
London, May 20, 2007 - Over 100 Sikhs gathered outside the Consulate General of India office in Birmingham to protest against Dera Sacha Sauda sect leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for portraying himself on the lines of Sikh guru Gobind Singh.
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 | Deras rise to popularity raises alarm
MIL/Agencies/NDTV May 20, 2007 Author:
May 20, 2007 - Irrespective of the sectarian clashes which rocked Punjab last week, one thing is alarming, Deras have raised an extraordinary popularity in their favor, which may cause great concern to the protestors.
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NRI Body assails Hyderabad Blast
MIL/Agencies May 19, 2007 Author:
New York, May 19, 2007 - An organization of non-resident Indians (NRIs) has strongly condemned the "ghastly" bomb blast at the historic Mecca Mosque in Hyderabad in which several people were killed, and said it was an act of cowardice.
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We cannot control if attacks continue on Members: Dera
MIL/Agencies/Zeenews May 18, 2007 Author:
Sirsa (Haryana): May 18, 2007 - The Dera Sacha Sauda said here today that it would not be possible to control its followers if the attacks continue against them in various parts of Punjab and other places.
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Ad. Shows Baba Ram Raheem as Guru Gobind Singh, protested all over
MIL/IBN Live/Agencies May 17, 2007 Author:
May 17, 2007 - The Dera had brought out an advertisement showing its chief - Baba Ram Raheem - as Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru and distributing amrit (holy water), and this has fetched opposition all over, in India and abroad since it is against the teaching, faith and culture of Sikhism. Their present guru is Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy Book.
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Punjab tense, Sikhs seek apology from Dera chief
MIL/TOI May 16, 2007 Author:
May 16, 2007 - Several towns and cities in Punjab remained tense on Wednesday as the Sikh community continued to demand an apology from the head of Dera Sacha Sauda sect Gurmit Ram Rahim for portraying himself on the lines of the revered 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh.
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No VIP tag for actors in future in Tirupati
MIL/Agencies/TOI Apr 27, 2007 Author:
Tirupati, April 27, 2007 - Tirupati has come under fire by the devotees, who were denied darshan due to Bachchans. On the complaint of devotees, TTD board has ordered a probe on Thursday how Bachchans were treated as VIPs while they do not fall in this category.
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Court issues warrants against Shilpa, Gere
MIL/Agencies Apr 26, 2007 Author:
Jaipur, April 26 2007 - A court here today issued arrest warrants against Hollywood star Richard Gere and actor Shilpa Shetty for their public kiss during an AIDS awareness program in the capital early this month.
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Child marriages in Rajasthan, villagers defy ban
MIL/Agencies Apr 21, 2007 Author:
April 21, 2007 - Despite ban on child marriage, the villagers in Rajasthan challenged it openly by performing child marriages freely and in great numbers. The administration has also taken a harsh step to check them as far as possible but many several child marriages were performed.
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Embassy officials meet Indian students in US Tech varsity
MIL/Agencies Apr 18, 2007 Author:
Washington, April 18, 2007 - Two senior Indian Embassy officials met students from the community at the Virginia Tech University and assured support at the most difficult time that they were passing through after a shooting rampage in the campus which claimed the lives of 33 people. The students included two Indians.
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