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NEWS & VIEWS
ANNUAL SEMINAR 2005
It has been decided to hold the annual seminar of the Institute
Of Sikh Studies this year on 12 th -13 th November (Katak 29-30, 537
NS). The theme of the seminar is Launching of the International Sikh
Confederation. The propsed constitution will be discussed and approved
after considering the suggestions given by the speakers and those
received by mail from the Sikh organisations and individual Sikh
scholars from different countries. Many representatives of Sikh
organisations from USA, Canada, UK, Singapore, etc., have agreed to
participate in the seminar and formally sponsor the Confederation
during the seminar.
All Sikhs committed to bring back the pristine glory of the Panth
are cordially invited to join it so that the prestigious Organisation is
set rolling during this seminar.
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INSTITUTE MEMBERS HONOURED
Dr Kharak Singh was given Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra award
instituted by Sikh Educational Society for meritorious services to Sikh
Panth. The award carries Rs. 51, 000/- cash, a shawl and a citation.
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Prof Hardev Singh Virk, an active member of the Institute of
Sikh Studies has been appointed as Advisor to National Committee
for Promotion of Science in India by the Chairman, Atomic Energy.
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