5 yrs on, no trace of 11 youths missing in Mexico
Jalandhar: The families of 11 youths who had gone missing near the Mexico-US border in 2010 are still clueless about their whereabouts. Besides paying Rs19.5 lakh each to a Delhi-based…
What does absence of NRIs from Punjab LS poll scene point to?
Jalandhar : The non-resident Indians of Punjab have refrained from participating or canvassing in the Lok Sabha elections in the state this time around. It was for the first time…
After Aadhaar card move, NRIs seek voting rights
Chandigarh : Though the Punjabi diaspora has welcomed the Centre’s proposal to issue them Aadhaar cards, the NRIs want voting rights at least for the OCI (overseas citizen of India)…
Sikh diaspora condemns SAD over Dera support
Jalandhar : The Sikh diaspora had condemned the SAD for taking the support of Dera Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for its candidates. Satnam Singh Chahal, executive director of…
”Provide e-visa facility at Amritsar airport”
WASHINGTON: A Punjabi association in the US has asked the Indian government to provide e-visa facility at Amritsar airport. “Amritsar airport has the same importance as other nine airports and…
NRI affairs portfolio sought for Pargat
Jalandha : The NRI Body North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has demanded the NRI affairs portfolio for hockey olympian Pargat Singh who has won from the Jalandhar Cantt constituency by…
Organisation expresses discontent over ‘misuse’ of NRI seats by colleges
Jalandhar: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) today expressed dissatisfaction over the attitude of the government while providing admission to NRIs in medical colleges of the state. Addressing mediapersons here…
No dhols, Punjab NRIs indifferent
Jalandhar : The interest of NRIs in Punjab elections is almost nil this time. They seem to have forsaken all parties. In the last elections, Punjabis living abroad were aggressively…
Alarm bells for would-be NRI brides
JALANDHAR: The mandatory registration of NRI marriages within seven days has left the Punjabi diaspora confused. Varinder Singh | Jalandhar: The mandatory registration of NRI marriages within seven days has…
No consensus on NRI Sabha elections
Jalandhar : An attempt of the district administration to reach a consensus between the candidates for the NRI Sabha president election failed on Thursday. The election is scheduled to be…