Turbans of 50 Sikhs confiscated at Mexico border, US starts probe
Jalandhar: The US authorities are investigating claims of human rights activists that turbans of nearly 50 Sikh asylum seekers were confiscated after they were detained along the Mexican border. According…
Law against human trafficking ineffective: NAPA
Jalandhar: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), a US-based NRI body, has demanded that the Punjab Government amend policies regarding migrant Punjabis. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal noted that…
Attack on Sikhs not case of mistaken identity, says American Punjabi assn
Amritsar: The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has claimed that the attacks on members of the Sikh community in developed countries were not result of mistaken identity, but violent incidents,…
Start California-Amritsar flight, minorities’ panel head urged
Jalandhar: A delegation of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA), led by its Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal, met Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chairman, National Commission for Minorities here today, to…
Number of NRI courts in Punjab should be increased, says North-American Punjabi Association executive director
Chandigarh: The number of NRI courts in Punjab should be increased to ensure timely delivery of justice, said Satnam Singh Chahal, the executive director of North-American Punjabi Association (NAPA), on…
North American Punjabi Association raises concern over human trafficking
Jalandhar: US-based North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) raised serious concerns about illegal human trafficking from Punjab to the western countries. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal while issuing a release…
‘Police to resolve NRIs’ issues’
Jalandhar: To solve the issues and concerns of Punjabi diaspora, the NRI Affairs Police chief will now solve their problems by talking through video conferences once or twice a month.…
Of 1.35 crore, only 1.18 lakh NRIs registered voters in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Out of 1.35 crore NRIs living across the world, only 1,18,661 NRIs of the Indian diaspora are registered as voters with the Chief Election Commission. This was disclosed by…
Jalandhar: Virtual rallies, no roadshows a welcome step
Jalandhar : Other than the political leaders, most city residents are heaving a sigh of relief after the Election Commission’s announcement of putting restrictions on the conduct of rallies and…
American Sikhs are living under the shadow of fear and insecurity-Chahal
Jalandhar: American Sikhs are living under the shadow of fear and insecurity. Almost every day there are attacks on Sikh Community members where their life and property are being damaged.…