NAPA leader receives threatening calls
JALANDHAR: NAPA leaders alleged that their President Satnam Singh Chahal was receiving threatening call after his return to US. “This was happening as Chahal,during his recent visit to India, strongly…
Since 2014, more than 20,000 Indian nationals have sought political asylum in US
More than 20,000 Indian nationals, mostly men, have sought asylum in the US since 2014, according to the latest figures. Till July, a maximum number of 7,214 Indian nationals had…
Los Angeles bar removes pics of Sikh Gurus after outrage
Washington: A PUB in Los Angeless Hollywood district,which had outraged Sikhs by displaying portraits of their Gurus in its bar area,has removed the pictures. The Sikh community has welcomed the…
Over 100 Indians detained in US since 2013 are on hunger strike
Houston | Over 100 Indian youths — detained by US authorities for allegedly entering the country illegally to seek asylum — are on a hunger strike. The men, all hailing…
US gave 700 Indians political asylum in 2014
Washington : ‘The number of asylees of Indian origin are increasing every year, which is a matter of concern’ The US provided 700 Indians political asylum last year as against…
68 Indians detained so far for crossing into US illegally
Washington: At least 68 Indian nationals have been taken into custody at a detention center near Seattle in the US state of Washington for allegedly crossing into the country illegally,…
Punjab may scrap NRI sammelan this year
Jalandhar: WITH ITS leaders having faced serious opposition from Punjabi diaspora during their visits abroad, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-led Punjab government is likely to scrap its annual NRI sammelan…
Nearly 100 Indians held at two detention centres in US, India establishes contact
Washington |The Indian mission in the US has established contact with two immigration detention centres where nearly 100 Indians, mostly from Punjab, are detained for illegally entering the country through…
Explained: NRIs and the Punjab polls—Highs and the low of a love affair
Punjab is known as much for its rich heritage, food, tradition and culture, as it is known for its diaspora. Punjabis have made a second home in among other countries…
20,000 Punjabis affected as California dam spillway develops cracks
Jalandhar/New Delhi: Lakhs of people, including 20,000 Punjabis residing in US counties of Oroville, Butte and Sutter in northern California, were asked to evacuate on Monday by the local authorities…