Punjab
Punjab Politics Enters a New and Uncertain Phase-Satnam Singh Chahal
Based on recent developments, Punjab's politics has entered a phase of intense confrontation between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann and…
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Regularization of 65,000 Employees: A Historic Decision, But Where Will the Money Come From?-Satnam Singh Chahal
[caption id="attachment_20469" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image for representation only[/caption] The Punjab Cabinet's decision to regularise more than 65,000 outsourced and casual employees and eventually end the…
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NAPA Condemns Ban on “Chardikala”, Calls for Immediate Release of Punjabi Film
Milpitas (California): The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) strongly condemns any move to restrict, ban, or suppress the screening of the Punjabi film Chardikala. We…
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Iraq War veteran Dee James explains how the military fails to follow -Austin Kocher and Danitza James
On the day Danitza (“Dee”) walked into the recruiter’s offices to join the Marines, the Marine recruiter, her first choice, was out—so she joined the…
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MLA and former Minister Pargat Singh Targets Centre Over Rising Inflation, Fuel and LPG Prices
[caption id="attachment_21482" align="alignleft" width="550"] MLA Pargat Singh[/caption] Jalandhar: Congress leader and MLA Pargat Singh has criticised the BJP-led Central Government over rising inflation and increasing…
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Punjab’s Mounting Debt and Unanswered Questions: In Which Direction Is the State Heading?
Punjab today stands at a critical crossroads. While the state faces numerous pressing challenges, including unemployment, declining agricultural profitability, drug abuse, migration, deteriorating law and…
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The Anti-Defection Law – Intent and Impact-Satnam Singh Chahal
The Anti-Defection Law was enacted in 1985 through the 52nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, which introduced the Tenth Schedule. The primary aim of this…
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Punjab at a Crossroads: Migration, Identity and the Future of the State-Deep.K.Sandhu
[caption id="attachment_21764" align="alignleft" width="249"] Author: Deep.K.Sandhu[/caption] Punjab today stands at a sensitive crossroads. The state is already facing serious challenges including unemployment, drug abuse, declining…
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Punjab contributing more to nation but getting less-Satnam Singh Chahal
The transition of Punjab from India’s absolute economic frontrunner to a state grappling with stagnation is one of the most complex socio-economic narratives in modern…
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The 1996 Malta Boat Tragedy: Illegal human smuggling still continue-Deep Kaur Sandhu
[caption id="attachment_21764" align="alignleft" width="249"] Author: Deep.K.Sandhu[/caption] The 1996 Malta boat tragedy remains one of the deadliest human trafficking disasters in modern history. On the freezing…
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NRI Gets 15 Years In $6 Million Elder Fraud Case
Chicago( IL )-An Indian citizen living in Illinois has been sentenced to 15½ years in federal prison without parole for his role in an elder…
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Khanna Incident Raises Serious Questions About Law and Order -Deep K.Sandhu
[caption id="attachment_21764" align="alignleft" width="249"] Author: Deep.K.Sandhu[/caption] The recent developments in Khanna have once again raised serious questions about the law and order situation in Punjab.…
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Fourth Pillar of Democracy Under Pressure in Punjab: Satnam Singh Chahal
The media is often called the fourth pillar of democracy because it acts as a bridge between the government and the people. A strong and…
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People with Ebola pose little risk to public in US, experts say- Liz Szabo, MA
Public health experts say there's no scientific basis for banning travelers from the United States just because they have recently visited a country experiencing an…
Miscellaneous
From Zila Parishads to Municipal Corporations, the numbers reveal a dramatic political realignment. GPS Mann
[caption id="attachment_21821" align="alignleft" width="475"] Gurpartap Singh Mann is a farmer and former Member of the Punjab Public Service Commission[/caption] The results of Punjab’s urban local…
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ICE insists that it needs to spend $1 billion dollars detaining people inside Delaney Hall -Austin Kocher
Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, has become the latest lightening rod of criticism over ICE’s aggressive enforcement agenda and inhumane detention practices…
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