Punjab
Political Row Erupts Over Appointments to Key Punjab Posts; Opposition Demands Greater Local Representation
Chandigarh: A fresh political debate has emerged in Punjab after opposition leaders and several social organisations questioned the appointment of individuals from outside the state…
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Default Bail to Accused in Theft of 328 Saroops exposes Bhagwant Mann Government-Khaira
[caption id="attachment_19743" align="alignleft" width="300"] MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira[/caption] Chandigarh/Jalandhar.Senior Congress leader and Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has strongly condemned the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government,…
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Rising Crime and Public Insecurity a Serious Concern in Punjab: Pargat Singh
[caption id="attachment_21482" align="alignleft" width="550"] MLA Pargat Singh[/caption] Chandigarh: Senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Pargat Singh has expressed concern over the deteriorating law…
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The history of Sikh Gurdwaras in the Indian subcontinent since 1947 has been limited to demolitions – Satnam Singh Chahal
The history of Sikh Gurdwaras in the Indian subcontinent since 1947 is not limited to outright demolitions. It includes destruction during Partition, damage from armed…
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Punjab at a Crossroads: Historical, Social, Geographical and Political Concerns -Satnam Singh Chahal
Punjab has always occupied a unique place in India's history. Situated on the country's northwestern frontier, the state has witnessed repeated invasions, migrations, partitions, and…
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Punjabi boy Gurinder Singh has been arrested after attempting to collect nearly $495,000 worth of gold
Punjabi boy Gurinder Singh has been arrested in Florida after attempting to collect nearly $495,000 worth of gold. He was taken into custody on Sunday…
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A Reflection on the 42nd Anniversary of Operation Blue Star, June 1984 -KBS Sidhu IAS Retd
Forty-two years ago this week, the Indian Army entered the precincts of Sri Harimandar Sahib — the Golden Temple — in Amritsar. The assault lasted…
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The Flex-Fuel Mirage: When Political Arithmetic Is Presented as National Transformation-KBS.Sidhu IAS Retd
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has been making the rounds of press conferences and policy conclaves with infectious enthusiasm about India’s flex-fuel future. Fifty per…
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Before Sending Our Young Daughters Abroad, Punjabi Families Must Reflect
In today's Punjab, a troubling trend has become deeply rooted in society. For many families, sending a child abroad is no longer just an educational…
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When a Broom Becomes a Crime: Questions About Power and Proportionality-Satnam Singh Chahal
A broom is an ordinary household object. It cleans drains, streets, courtyards, and toilets. Every day, millions of people use it to remove dirt and…
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Punjab Post-Civic Polls: A New Era of Multi-Cornered Politics Begins
The political landscape in Punjab has entered a highly dynamic and fragmented phase following the recent civic body and municipal polls. Traditionally dominated by a…
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Major Relief for Indian Travelers: Germany Ends Airport Transit Visa Rule
The German Embassy in New Delhi announced a significant policy change on Tuesday, completely scrapping the airport transit visa requirement for Indian citizens. Published officially…
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Democracy Runs on Votes, Not so called Babas’ Blessings-Satnam Singh Chahal
In a healthy democracy, elected representatives are expected to remain connected with the people who voted them into office. Their primary responsibility is to understand…
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NAPA condemns police lathicharge on unemployed youth in Patiala
Chandigarh-North American Punjabi Association(NAPA) Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has strongly condemned the police lathi-charge on unemployed ITI-qualified candidates protesting outside the PSPCL headquarters in…
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Punjab’s case for economic justice after Partition, wars, food-security extraction and industrial neglect -GPS Mann
Editor Note: In this op-ed, Gurpartap Singh Mann, former Member of the Punjab Public Service Commission, makes a forceful case for why Punjab deserves a…
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Racial attacks on Sikhs are increasing day by day: acomprehensive in depth Analysis-Satnam Singh Chahal
[caption id="attachment_22253" align="alignleft" width="550"] Image for representation only[/caption] The targeting of Sikhs in hate crimes represents one of the most persistent yet under-recognised civil…
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