On 19 December 2025, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih delivered a judgment that deserves attention well beyond the narrow world of service law. The…
Before coming to power, the Punjab government made several ambitious promises aimed at providing relief to women, youth, farmers, senior citizens, and vulnerable sections of society. These assurances played a major role in shaping public…
Between 2023 and 2025, Sikhs living in the United States have continued to face a complex and often misunderstood reality when it comes to crime. Public discussion frequently mixes two very different issues: crimes committed…
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has strongly criticized the functioning and relevance of the NRI Sabha, describing it as a “white elephant” that has failed to justify its existence.…
Despite the Punjab Police projecting an impressive record card for 2025, the overall law and order situation in the state continues to raise serious concerns. On paper, the achievements appear remarkable and are often highlighted…
Suicide in Punjab: Numbers, Trends, and Underlying Reasons-Satnam Singh Chahal Suicide remains a significant public health and social concern in Punjab, shaped by a complex interplay of mental health issues, chronic illness, economic stress, and…
[caption id="attachment_15421" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image for representation only[/caption] A special session of the Punjab Assembly is convened outside the regular legislative calendar to address matters that require urgent attention. Unlike routine sessions, these are called…
Despite repeated claims of success by the Punjab Police regarding large numbers of arrests and significant recoveries of illegal drugs and arms, the harsh reality is that the menace of narcotics has not been eliminated…
The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has expressed serious concern over the Punjab Government’s repeated decision to convene special sessions of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, during which several resolutions were introduced and passed, but none…
[caption id="attachment_17940" align="alignleft" width="275"] Gurpartap Singh Mann is a farmer and former Member of the Punjab Public Service Commission. He has served as Chief General Manager, Punjab Infrastructure Development Board. An engineer and MBA by…
