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,…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing serious allegations of misusing government resources after reportedly deploying approximately 1,600 government buses to transport people to a political rally. Critics argue that this represents a blatant abuse…
Bramton (Canada)Region of Peel police have arrested and charged five men from Brampton following a violent tow truck–related dispute that left three people injured, including two who required medical treatment. The arrests stem from an…
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…
India’s performance on major global indices related to hunger, freedom of speech, employment, and economic well-being presents a complex picture of growth accompanied by persistent social stress. While the country has risen rapidly in terms…
[caption id="attachment_18176" align="alignleft" width="250"] Karan Bir Singh Sidhu, IAS (Retd.), is former Special Chief Secretary, Punjab, and has also served as Financial Commissioner (Revenue) and Principal Secretary, Irrigation (2012–13). With nearly four decades of administrative…
London-Residents across Edgbaston with mortgages are seeing significant financial relief following changes introduced since Labour came into power, according to local MP Preet Kaur Gill. Citing the latest figures, Gill said homeowners in the constituency…
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,…
