Punjab Overseas
By Grace M - July 9, 2009 - 0 comments
Durban, July 9: India has demanded a judicial probe into the death of an Indian national in South Africa.
Last week, a software engineer from Andhra Pradesh had been attacked by some unidentified robbers.
New Zealand, July 8: After a series of racial attacks on Indian students in Australia, New Zealand is making efforts to cajole them.
The government is portraying a ‘safe image’ of the country to target itself as the next destination of the Indian students.
Southall, July 7: Southhall Conservatives launched their team at the Southall’s Milan Banqueting Hall on July 2.
Nearly 700 people were present on the occasion.
Canada, July 6: Youngsters and volunteers of Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation (GGSCF) joined in the two-month relay run from St. John’s, Newfoundland up to Stanley Park, Vancouver.
Melbourne/Dharamsala, July 5: A ‘Harmony March’ will be held in Melbourne, Oz (Australia) to express solidarity with Indian students community on July 12, informed Michael Danby, the Australian lawmaker.
Dubai, July 4: The railway budget by Mamata Banerjee is being welcomed not only in India but also by Indian expatriates living abroad. Gulf expatriates said, the railway budget by the minister is commendable.
Lancashire, July 3: A school has asked a girl to take off a Christian cross due to safety and health concerns. However, the same school allows Sikh children to wear bangles as it is part of their religion.
Islamabad, July 2: Immediate relief is needed by IDPs (Internally Displaced People) from the Swat Valley, Pakistan, presently living at Gurudwara Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal and in 19 camps, said the team members of UNITED SIKHS visiting IDPs here.
Australia, July 1: To attract large number of recruits from Indian as well as Arabic descent, the Australian army is introducing a number of changes in its uniform code. These include specially designed helmets that can be worn over turbans by Sikh men and head scarfs/burkas for the female army recruits.
New York, June 30: A rally was organized in front of City Hall on June 16 by Sikh Coalition and a number of New York City Council members. They were calling for an end to any such policy of Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) requiring Sikh employees to wear company’s logo on their turbans.
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