Sikh soldier

First Sikh guardsman tests positive for cocaine, could be expelled from UK Army

A 22-year-old Sikh soldier, who created history by becoming the first to wear a turban during an annual parade to mark British Queen Elizabeth II's birthday ceremony, could be kicked out from his post after he was tested positive for cocaine, according to a media report.

Sep 25, 2018, 12:20 PM IST

UK military, community leaders remember martyred Sikh soldiers on 120th anniversary of Battle of Saragarhi

Senior representatives of the Armed Forces, the British Armed Forces Sikh Association, and the Lord Lieutenant also laid a wreath at the memorial.

Sep 14, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

US military permits Sikh soldier to wear beard, turban

In a landmark decision, the US military has granted a decorated Sikh-American officer a long-term religious accommodation allowing him to continue serving while maintaining his articles of faith of keeping a beard and wearing a turban.

Apr 02, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Watch: 15 Cities, 15 Reporters - Part II

-Heavy fog in Delhi-NCR.
-A Sikh soldier Amarjeet Singh among Pakistani Rangers took part in the retreating ceremony at Wagah border.
To know more watch the full video.

Jan 08, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

US Army allows Sikh soldier to keep beard - for now

Granting a rare religious accommodation to an active-duty combat soldier, the US Army has allowed a Sikh captain to grow his beard and wear a turban, in a move that may have far reaching implications for troops seeking to display their faith, a media report said.

Dec 14, 2015, 19:49 PM IST