Browsing Tag: Connecticut

Sikhs follow religion’s principles to feed Southington’s hungry

One of the Sikh religion's major principles is to help mankind by sharing and performing charitable service from the fruits of your own work. When the devastating earthquake occurred in January 2010 in Haiti, the Sikh community responded with millions of meals, tents, funds and manpower.
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Sikhs open doors of new home to Malloy

"It's great to be here with you and celebrate your success. When I understood this was a time of celebration for you, I was deeply honored for the invitation and to be here in your presence," Malloy said. Malloy said he understood the trouble many Sikhs have had in the post-9-11 world, adding the state needs to look out for the needs of all its citizens.
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Branford’s Interfaith Roundtable

Casey Roberts would like to know what you believe in. OK, not just you. But all people. When you think of faith, or feel a spiritual presence, or think about God — well, what is that for you?
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Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Sikh Arrested for Wearing a kirpan

United Sikhs calls on the State to grant Sikhs a statutory right to wear a kirpan to end harassment faced by Sikhs.
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Sikh Arrested and Turban Snatched by State Marshals in Connecticut Courthouse.

The event in question occurred when Sachdev Singh notified a marshal prior to entering the metal detector at the courthouse of the presence of "a religious symbol" under his clothing.
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