Tag: Kirpan
Sikh organisations REJECT NSW proposed Kirpan policy
A meeting of more than 50 representatives from various organisations was held via zoom to discuss the proposed changes to Kirpan wearing in Schools by NSW Government. The policy would require that kirpans...
NSW Sikh Community urges government to withdraw Kirpan ban
Highlights: Australia’s Sikh community has urged the NSW government to withdraw the ban on carrying kirpan in schools In a joint statement from more than 50 Sikh organisations, the ASA demands a review...
Sikh man brutally attacked in Karnataka for wearing kirpan
A Sikh man was attacked by a mob of 30-40 people who accused him of being a child abductor, in North Karnataka’s Kalburgi on 19 May. According to police, the trigger for the...
Sikh Kirpan permitted on flights within and departing New Zealand
Sikh kirpans with blades up to 6cm (not 6 inches) are allowed on flights within and departing New Zealand. To the Sikhs, the kirpan is a blessing from the Guru and holds very high...
Sikhs permitted to wear small kirpans on flights in Canada
Under new Transport Canada Rules, Sikhs have now been permitted to wear small kirpans during their air travel. The World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada on Monday welcomed the decision by Transport...
Sikh Community shocked at Bengaluru Kirpan Ban
Bengaluru - Worldwide Sikhs have expressed their disappointment with Bengaluru Kirpan Ban. On August 28, the government issued an order banning acquisition, possession and carrying of arms without license, specified in category V...
Sikh Kirpan stirs controversy in Queensland School
BRISBANE - The Education Department has today completely backflipped on comments made about religious Kirpan being allowed in Queensland schools. It comes after The Courier-Mail revealed the father of a student, who is also a...
Italian court upholds ban on Sikh kirpan
The Italian Supreme Court has ruled against a Sikh migrant who wanted to carry a kirpan in public. It said that migrants who choose to live in Italy must respect Italian laws prohibiting...