On behalf of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), I strongly condemn the Bhagwant Mann–led Punjab government for getting the Facebook page of LokAwaz TV shut down. This action is not merely an administrative decision;…
The recent interaction between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib marks a consequential moment in Punjab’s public life, where faith, governance, and institutional authority intersect. The decision of…
The Sikh diaspora across the world is often portrayed as a single, unified political voice. In reality, it is a diverse and complex community with differing views, priorities, and approaches toward Sikh identity, Punjab, and…
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." — Dr Martin Luther King Jr. In an era marked by division, discord, and uncertainty, the call for unity has never been…
There is no single official percentage labelled “migrated labour in Punjab” covering all migrant types (seasonal, long-term, interstate). Estimates and journalistic reports indicate that a large share of unskilled/temporary labour in Punjab’s industries and farm…
Punjab was once famous for its green revolution; now it’s famous for its “free electricity revolution.” Every few weeks, the government proudly announces: “Bijli free hai!” And the crowd cheers. But somewhere behind that loudspeaker,…
With no official database tracking crimes against NRIs, incidents of shootings, property fraud, and street crimes highlight vulnerabilities among visiting overseas Indians. Family disputes, property disputes, and retaliation motives often underlie these attacks, not random…
The Aam Aadmi Party’s decision to deploy 1,600 government‑owned buses, funded entirely by the state treasury, for a political rally has sparked widespread concern across Punjab. For many citizens, this move represents more than just…
The Bargari sacrilege case is one of the most sensitive and prolonged controversies in Punjab’s recent history. It began in June 2015, when a copy of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism,…
Ghanaur-Under the guidance of Shiromani Akali Dal President Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal and under the leadership of Youth Akali Dal President Sardar Sarabjit Singh Jhinjar, a two-day special turban camp was successfully organized at Gurdwara…
