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Britain to lift turban ban at high-risk workplaces

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 20:42

Britain is set to scrap a ban on turbans at high-risk workplaces next week, a move that some Sikh groups see as a "sweetener" to deal with the fallout of the Margaret Thatcher government`s alleged role in Operation Bluestar in 1984.

Ban religious headwear in government jobs: Quebec

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 01:04

Quebec is proposing a law that would forbid government workers from wearing religious headwear such as hijabs, turbans, and kippas.

Take up turban issue with Canadian govt: Sukhbir to PM

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 18:28

The Prime Minister, who himself is a Sikh, should take up the isssue with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper who recently visited Punjab and paid obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Badal said.

Sikh body to create awareness on turbans among foreign missions

Last Updated: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 17:12

Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) is planning to invite diplomats from foreign missions to apprise them of the importance of turban in Sikh religion.

Sukhbir seeks Centre`s apology on turban issue

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 23:16

Noting that wearing turban is an intricate part of Sikh tradition, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister said nobody in the world has the right to denigrate the "pious symbol".

India calls Italian envoy over turban issue

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 19:27

Italian Ambassador Daniele Mancini was called to External Affairs Ministry, which stressed upon need for being sensitive towards concerns of Sikhs regarding turbans following incident at Rome Airport.

Turban removal: Punjab CM to take up matter with PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 21:01

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal termed removal of turban in the name of security checks a direct assault on Sikh identity.

Quebec soccer body reverses its turban ban

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 18:32

In a big relief for the Sikh community, the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) has been forced to withdraw its turban ban on Sikh footballers.

Quebec soccer body reverses its turban ban

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 17:59

In a big relief for the Sikh community, the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) has been forced to withdraw its turban ban on Sikh footballers.

Ban on Sikh turban on soccer field denounced

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 14:18

Three Indo-Canadian members of Parliament have denounced the ban on Sikhs from wearing the turban while playing football in the Canadian province of Quebec.

Turban ban prompts suspension of Quebec Federation

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 14:35

The Canadian Soccer Association says it has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play.

Sukhbir welcomes Oz assurance on turban issue

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 15:27

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday welcomed the assurance given by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.