We have to banish poverty and illiteracy from our country – Independence Day Speech to the nation 2011

In his speech to the nation marking India’s 64th anniversary of independence, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh acknowledges that a great deal has been achieved by India, but nevertheless, a great deal more work lies ahead! From the Red Fort the Prime Minister addressed the 120 crore Indians to mark this historic day in the Indian [...]

Rajya Sabha Adjourned for the second

 For the second consecutive day, a determined opposition on Wednesday forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha till noon over the issue of price rise. As soon as the House met for the day, BJP members were on their feet demanding discussion on rising food prices under Rule 167, which entails voting. BJP Deputy Leader S S Ahluwalia said [...]

Telengana Panel To conclude Consultations by July

The Srikrishna Committee on Telangana issue has said it would wrap up consultations with key stakeholders by July this year and asked the Joint Action Council (JAC), spearheading the agitation for a separate state, not to boycott it. V K Duggal, member-secretary of the five-member Committee, who arrived here last night to put in place the [...]

Telangana Issue: Supreme Court says Armed for can stay.(PTI)

The Supreme court on friday stayed the Andhra Pradesh High court’s decision to withdraw Paramilitary Forces from Osmania University, the hotbed of the voltile Telagana agitation. However the Apex court stated that the paramilitary forces shall operate under the strict supervision of the Home Secretary, to ensure the forces do not misbehave with the students in [...]

Congress General Secretary is NRI Achiever 2010

Avtar Sandhu MBE was asked to attend the 2010′s NRI Achievers awards (Non Resident Indian) in New Delhi in January. He was awarded the award in recognition for his contributions to politics and for being elected as the first Indian Conservative elected onto Kent County Council.

India’s 60th Republic Day 2010

Indians across the world all celebrated India’s Republic Day. Even though security was extra tight in New Delhi, the parade, the dignitaries and the India’s policy makers all attending this historic day in India’s history. Within the past 60 years, India has struggled through various political and economic difficulties, but, she as always still comes out smiling. [...]

Overseas Congress meet Indian High Commissioner in London

In December 2009, Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK Senior National President Mr Bhagwan Dass Badhan, Cllr Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE (National General Secretary) and Indian Overseas Youth Congress UK’s General Secretary Mr Ragbhir Singh Sandhu, had a meeting with the new Indian High Commissioner to London H.E. Mr Nalin Surie at Indian House Aldwych. The [...]

Congress General Secretary receives honour

Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK’s national General Secretary, Cllr Avtar Singh Sandhu, was today at Buckingham Palace to receive his Memeber of the British Empire Medal (MBE).  Mr Sandhu, 44 years old and father of two said he was honoured to have been recognised for his community work in North West Kent. Since the sudden [...]

SE England Branch celebrates Independence

London & SE England Branch celebrate India’s Independence Day  Members of the organisation from South East England gathered at Gravesend ‘Bassant Restaurant’ on Friday 18th September to mark this historic day in the Indian Calendar. National General Secretary, Mr Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE, congratulated Indian’s around the globe.  He praised the work of the Indian [...]

Tribute to Mr Balwant Kapoor (freedom Fighter)

Freedom Fighter and extremely highly respected Mr Balwant Kapoor sadly passed away on Monday 7th September 2009 aged 81. Mr Kapoor was the president of the Indian Overseas Congress – London. General Secretary of the Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK, cllr.  Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE said ” Having known Mr Kapoor (uncle ji) over the [...]

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