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A delegation of 23 foreign youths of Indian origin under the ‘Know India Programme’ called on Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, General Dr. S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM (Retd.) and discussed various issues of mutual interest. This programme has been started by Ministry of Overseas Affairs, Government of India with a view to create awareness [...]

The government of India shall set up three new universities for the benefit of children of NRIs and PIOs.G K Vasan, Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation said that the Government of India has plans for setting up three new universities for the benefit of the children of NRIs and [...]

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today hailed the appointment of leading NRI entrepreneur Lord Swraj Paul who has created a history by becoming the first Asian Deputy Speaker of the British House of Lords.
In a congratulatory message, Mr. Badal said that Lord Swraj Paul has made Indians in general and Punjabis in particular [...]

The Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) Officers’ Association today convened an emergency condolence meeting here, to express profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Shri. Kirpal Singh, PCS, A.D.C. Tarn Taran and Shri. A.S. Chhatwal IAS, Commissioner NRI Affairs and Secretary Science & Technology and late who passed away on 19th and 20th [...]

Punjab Chief Minister S. Parkash Singh Badal has called upon the Media to accord priority  for  the  safe guard of  National and social interests of the country,  while covering  the controversial issues in the print  as well as electronic media.
Mr. Badal was addressing a largely attended gathering on the occasion of  launching the first International [...]

With a view to rehabilitating abandoned wives of the Punjabi NRIs legally and economically, the Government of India would extend financial aid to them.     Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs said that the prime objective of this scheme was to extend financial support to the deserted wives so [...]

Advocate General Punjab Mr Hardev Singh Mattewal stated that the Punjab Government was committed to safeguard the rights of the Non Resident Indians (NRIs).
This was disclosed by Mr. Mattewal while talking to media persons during his private visit to London. He said the Punjab Government was making all out efforts to resolve the issues pertaining [...]

Chief Secretary Punjab Mr. R.I. Singh today inaugurated the Visa Application Centre of Italian Embassy in India at sector –9, Chandigarh.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. R.I. Singh appreciated the keen efforts of Italian Embassy to facilitate people of Punjab to submit their visa applications here in Chandigarh itself rather going a long way to Delhi [...]

80-90 per cent of Indians settled in [tag]Italy[/tag] are [tag]Punjabis[/tag]. This was stated by Ambassador of Italy to India Mr. Antonio Armellini at Chandigarh, capital of [tag]Punjab[/tag] here today. Speaking on the seminar on “Doing Business with Italy” here at Confederation of Indian Industry, Northern Zone, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal referred to the strong [...]

The visiting Premier of [tag]British Columbia[/tag] (Canada) Mr.[tag]Gordon Campbell[/tag] today offered services to work together with the [tag]Punjab[/tag] government in upgrading technical skills and knowledge through Experts’ and Teachers’ exchange programmes in the spheres of primary & secondary education, tele-medicine, bio-technology, nano-technology and information technology.
Mr. Campbell made this offer during the banquet speech at a [...]

Bikram Singh [tag]Majithia [/tag] Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation and Information and Public Relations Punjab has stated that the Govt. with a view to ensure the active involvement of Punjab NRIs and  [tag]Punjabi [/tag] [tag]diaspora [/tag] in the development process of Punjab [...]

The Punjab Government has constituted a 18-members Empowered Steering Committee headed by Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal for organizing the NRI Sammelan on 5th and 6th January, 2008 at Chandigarh and Jalandhar.
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that other members of the committee would be; Minister for Industries [...]

Punjab Government proposes to set up a fast track court to deal with the problems of NRIs. A request to set up the fast track court would be made to the Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court.
A proposal to this effect was mooted by the Member Parliament and SAD working President [...]

The Punjab Government will host international PunjabI NRI Sammelan at Chandigarh and Jalandhar on January 5 and 6 respectively next year.
A decision to this effect was taken at a high level meeting presided over by the Punjab Chief Minister Mr.Parkash Singh Badal here today, Mr.Badal said that Punjab government was fully committed to the welfare [...]

Punjab Chief Minister Mr.Parkash Singh Badal today called upon the NRIs to play a proactive role by making huge investment in the crucial sectors viz. education, health care and civic amenities to fill the critical gap between the rural and poor populace.
Delivering his keynote address at Sanghol Educational Complex after laying the foundation of the [...]

Principal Secretary Home Dr.BC Gupta today said that the Punjab Government was fully geared to solve the problems of married women who were being harassed the NRI husbands.
This was stated by Dr.Gupta while presiding over a high level meeting to take stock of the situation that has created ripples in our harmonious society. He [...]

All the Deputy Commissioners in the state has been designated as Deputy Commissioners NRI Affairs for their respective Jurisdiction to redress the genuine complaints pertaining to the NRIs in the state.
          According to a spokesman of the State Government a notification has been issued in this regard.

Punjab Revenue and Rehabilitation and NRI Affairs Minister Amarjeet Singh Samra today cautioned the people of Punjab against indulging in money lending business in Philippines as it was not only an unpredictable business but could also proved to be fatal.
The Minister [...]

An NRI, Dr. Lajpat Rai Munger, has donated 11 acres of land and a sprawling building constructed at a cost of Rs. 20.00 crores for setting up the Panjab University Regional Centre at Hoshiapur.
Punjab Governor, General Rodrigues said that the NRI epitomizes the true Indian spirit, which needs to be replicated by every member [...]

Kavi Raz’s inspirational, passionate film “The Gold Bracelet” continues it’s run with an appearance in the highly cultural Jacksonville Film Festival. Not only is the film being viewed at the festival, it is also the major opening feature, the first in a phenomenal line-up which includes films starring major A-List actors John Travolta and [...]

A high-energy Bhangra performance featuring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherjee and hundreds of brightly costumed dancers had Melbourne dancing on its feet on the concluding day of the Commonwealth games.
The host of the 2010 Games, Delhi, staged a stunning showcase of Indian culture at the Closing Ceremony, showcasing its plans for the 19th Commonwealth Games.
Delhi [...]

Bobby Mahal in Brampton Sports Hall Of Fame
BRAMPTON- This year, the City of Brampton will induct seven new members into its Sports Hall of Fame in two separate categories – athletes and builders.
Susan Fennell, Gillian Ferrari, Pat Jepson, Bobby Mahal, Ken “Red” Russell (deceased), Gordon “Bubbles” Thompson and Emma-Jayne Wilson will be recognized for their [...]

“The Gold Bracelet” continues its Film Festival run with appearances in three major International Film Festivals within a period of twelve days. The festivals are, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and Indianapolis International Film Festival.
Donald Trump is scheduled at the opening Gala party of the Palm Beach International Film Festival
The [...]

The Punjab Government has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to discourage people from the state to migrate to Philippines for engaging in money lending business as this trade was highly risk prone amidst the reports that such overseas Indians in the country were joining mafia gangs with Chinese / Filipinos engaged in extortion / kidnapping [...]