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National Sikh Organisations Discuss Kirpan Safeguarding and Recent Incident

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Kirpan Safeguarding by Sikh Henry Novak Case GBSCUK

Sikh Organisations Meet in Manchester to Discuss Kirpan Safeguarding Following Henry Novak Incident

On Saturday, 27 June 2026, representatives from Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations from across the United Kingdom gathered at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurdwara, Monton Street, Manchester, to discuss the recent Henry Novak incident and matters relating to the safeguarding of Sikhs who wear the Kirpan, one of the five articles of faith in Sikhism.

Giani Amrik Singh, GBSCUK and Balvinder Singh addressing the Sikh Community

The meeting was jointly chaired by Gyani Amrik Singh, Chairman of GBSC UK, and Balvinder Singh Raud, Mukh Sevadar of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurdwara, Monton Street, Manchester.

Leaders from Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations unite in Manchester to address issues affecting the Sikh community.

The gathering brought together speakers and representatives from Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations across the UK. Discussions focused on the concerns arising from the recent incident, the importance of protecting the rights of practising Sikhs, and promoting greater awareness and understanding of the religious significance of the Kirpan.

Representatives from Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations across the United Kingdom participate in a national meeting at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurdwara, Monton Street, Manchester, on 27 June 2026 to discuss the safeguarding of Sikhs who wear the Kirpan following the Henry Novak incident.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of Sikh organisations to work together in engaging with the relevant authorities, supporting the Sikh community, and ensuring that the religious freedoms and safety of those who wear the Kirpan are respected and safeguarded.

National Bebras Challenge 2025

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Kerem Lewes Harman

National Bebras Challenge 2025

Recently, pupils in the Year 5 and 6 took in the National Bebras Challenge, where they tackled a series of engaging computational thinking tasks. We would like to offer our congratulations to a couple, of our children for a remarkable achievement.

Kerem Lewes Harman
Harmanpreet Singh Landa and Lewes (both Year 5) and Kerem (Year 6)

Kerem (Year 6), excelled in the Junior category finishing in the top 80 Nationwide out of more than 100,000 entrants – a fantastic accomplishment.

An extra special congratulation goes to Lewis and Harman (both Year 5), who competed in the Castors (age 8-10) category and achieved 1st place in the entire country out of over 35,000 participants.

This is an amazing achievement for the boys and tremendous moment of pride for our school. Well done to all three!

With Pride from GBSC UK: Community Achievement Recognition

Celebrating the Achievement of Harmanpreet Singh Landa

GBSC UK is proud to recognise the outstanding achievement of Harmanpreet Singh Landa, who has excelled in the National Bebras Challenge, a nationally recognised competition designed to develop and test pupils’ computational thinking and problem-solving skills.

Harmanpreet Singh Landa demonstrated exceptional ability, dedication, and academic excellence in this highly competitive challenge, earning national recognition. His success reflects his hard work and commitment to learning, as well as the strong values instilled within him by his family.

Harmanpreet Singh Landa is the son of S. Jaspreet Singh Landa and Manpreet Kaur Landa, the grandson of S. Parmjit Singh Landa and Kuldip Kaur Landa, and the great-grandson of S. Darshan Singh Landa and Mata Harbans Kaur Landa. This achievement brings immense pride not only to his family, but also to the wider community.

This is a proud and celebratory moment for our Bhat community, as we come together to recognise and honour the accomplishments of our younger generation. Achievements such as this inspire and encourage future generations to strive for excellence.

GBSC UK congratulates Harmanpreet Singh Landa on this remarkable success and wishes him continued achievement and growth in all his future endeavours.

Harmanpreet Singh Landa (pictured), whose outstanding performance in the National Bebras Challenge has brought pride to his family, GBSC UK, and the wider Bhat community.

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Meeting Between Gurdwara Bhat Sikh Council UK and High Commission of India, London

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Meeting-with-Indian-High-Commission

Meeting between Gurdwara Bhat Sikh Council UK and High Commission of India, London

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Mr. Jasbir Singh Bhakar, Mukh Sevadaar of the Gurdwara Bhat Sikh Council UK (GBSCUK),
met with Shri Deepak Choudhary, Community Relations Officer at the High Commission of India, London.

On 17th January 2025, Mr. Jasbir Singh Bhakar, Mukh Sevadaar of the Gurdwara Bhat Sikh Council UK (GBSCUK), met with Shri Deepak Choudhary, Community Relations Officer at the High Commission of India, London.

The purpose of the meeting was to introduce GBSCUK and highlight the historical significance of the Bhat Sikh community in the UK. The Bhat Sikhs hold the unique distinction of being the first Indian diaspora to arrive in the UK. During the discussion, Mr. Bhakar shared insights into the community’s contributions to India’s independence movement while residing in the UK, as well as their efforts to support early migrants from the Indian subcontinent.

Shri Deepak Choudhary was highly receptive and expressed a keen interest in strengthening collaboration to celebrate the community’s rich heritage and address any challenges faced by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Both parties agreed to work together to raise awareness and foster mutual support for the betterment of the community.

This meeting marks a significant step in strengthening ties and ensuring the legacy of the Bhat Sikh community continues to be recognised and celebrated.

Gurdwara Bhat Sikh Council UK

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Punjab’s Pain: A Forgotten Chapter

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Punjabs Pain a forgotten chapter

Punjab's Pain:
A forgotten chapter
Can We Celebrate Independence Amidst Such Tragedy?

Punjabs Pain a forgotten chapter
14th/15th August 1947
Parttiton of Punjab, we remember and pay homage to the millions of Punjabis, compelled to leave their ancestral land, hundreds and thousands who were indiscrimintly massacred from ALL punjabi communities, forced conversions, mass abductions, and savage sexual violence. Some seventy-five thousand women were raped, and many of them were then disfigured or dismembered, should we celebrate the creation of Pakistan and independence of India? and gloryfy great leaders Gandhi, Zinah, Nehru, Patel, Sir Mountbaton, non of them Punjabi or Bengoli,

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South Asian Heritage – Sikh Community in Suffolk

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South Asan Heritage

South Asian Heritage
About Sikhs Community in Suffolk

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21 Feb Int. Mothers Language Day

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21 Feb 2024 Mother language Day
21 Feb 2024 Mother language Day
21 Feb 2024 Mother language Day