21st May, 1991, is still vividly etched in my memory. At that time, I was serving as the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) in Amritsar, Punjab, a state under President’s Rule since 1987. Today, exactly 35…
On May 11, in my Op-Ed Operation Sindoor’s Silent Triumph: Modi’s Water Strike May Change Punjab’s Destiny, I argued that India’s real strategic victory against Pakistan was not merely military. It was water. At that…
[caption id="attachment_21847" align="alignleft" width="550"] MLA Amritpal Singh Sukhanand honoured international badminton player Manya Ralhan with a cash award of Rs. 31,000 for winning a bronze medal at the Saint Denis Open held in France. Mr…
When the Aam Aadmi Party formed the government in Punjab in March 2022 under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, people across the state expected a new era of clean governance, transparency, and strict action against corruption.…
FREMONT, Calif. – During the 2026 Homelessness Point in Time (PIT) Count, 852 individuals were identified as experiencing homelessness in Fremont.The 2026 Alameda County Point in Time Count identified 852 unhoused individuals living in Fremont.…
For decades, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has been regarded as the backbone of Sikh religious administration and the political foundation of the Shiromani Akali Dal. Yet in recent years, questions have been increasingly raised…
The growing spread of cancer across Punjab has become one of the most alarming public health concerns facing the state today. For years, doctors, environmental experts, and social activists have warned that contaminated drinking water,…
Every Sikh reveres the ten Gurus. Every Sikh reveres Sri Guru Granth Sahib — the embodiment of the eternal, living Guru. And by extension, every Sikh deeply respects the Bhagats, the Bhatts, and the other…
[caption id="attachment_21337" align="alignleft" width="500"] Image is for representation only[/caption] For generations, the Punjabi immigrant carried a dream folded into their passport: the dream of return. They built houses in Jalandhar and Ludhiana that sat empty…
For the last two months, Punjab has witnessed growing public concern regarding criminal activities allegedly involving some individuals who have migrated from other Indian states. It is important to state clearly that not every migrant…
