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Today in Sikh History - 1st February |
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1st February |
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| 1949 |
Jallandar Municipal
Committees Hindu members decided to adopt Hindi, instead of Punjabi
as a medium of instruction in its schools (NOTE:- the exact date of
this event is in question. However, it is ceratin that it took place
in Feb. 1949.). |
| 1998 |
The British Army
announced a revolutionary dress code, which is aimed to allow it Sikh
members wear their traditional dresses. The Sikhs will be able to
carry a miniature version of the kirpan in their wallets. They would
also be permitted to wear army-issue special design knee-length underpants.
The Sikh members of the armed forces will also have the option
of wearing a parka. The Defence Secretary George Robertson is reportedly
also considering a proposal for a military-pattern turban for the
Sikhs. Another proposal for the military versions of salwar-kameez
and scarves is also under consideration.
-Source. Hindustan Tiems, Sikhs in UK Army can have kirpan
London, Feb. 1, 1998
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