The debate over whether the government should allow legal opium cultivation is not new, but it has gained urgency in regions struggling with drug abuse, illegal trafficking, and farmer distress. In India, where the state…
An Edmonton resident has been formally charged in connection with an alleged vehicle fraud scheme involving tampered odometers and misleading documentation, according to police officials. The accused, 39-year-old Harmandeep Singh Bindra, is facing charges of…
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), under the leadership of Satnam Singh Chahal, has welcomed the recent directives issued by the Punjab Police following strong observations made by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. This…
I watched Barkha Dutt’s live conversation with Bilawal Sidhu with more than ordinary interest. Part of that interest was intellectual; part of it was deeply personal. Bilawal is our elder son, based in Austin, Texas,…
Announcing the repeal of three farm laws passed with a strong parliamentary majority, the Prime Minister acknowledged that his government had failed to convince a section of farmers. The laws designed to open agricultural markets,…
[caption id="attachment_20286" align="alignleft" width="550"] Image created by AI for representation only[/caption] In a strongly worded statement, the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has expressed deep concern over what it describes as the “sorry state of…
Milpitas(California)A new report released by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) has sparked significant debate over immigration enforcement policies in the United States, with Satnam Singh Chahal, representing NAPA, calling for a more transparent and…
Mohali-Former Health Minister Punjab Balbir Singh Sidhu today welcomed the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court directing the Punjab Government to clear pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears of employees and pensioners by June,…
Ghanaur—Youth Akali Dal President and Constituency Incharge Ghanaur, Sarabjit Singh Jhinjar, today expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the tragic death of a mother's fifth son from Sultanpur Lodhi—all five of her sons succumbed to…
The Punjab government’s recent announcement to recruit 1,500 doctors has been presented as a major step toward strengthening the state’s healthcare system. On the surface, this initiative appears timely and necessary, especially given the chronic…
