The Scottish Parliament\’s Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Bangladesh has called for action to promote educational links between Scotland and Bangladesh. The CPG met last week and received updates from Convener Foysol Choudhury MSP and Deputy Convener Miles Briggs MSP, Saida Muna Tasneem, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Peter Brown, Director of British […]
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Image by JH THAKKER London UK, EPG announce the India Week 2024 (29th June – July 6th.) the weeklong program of events that encompass crucial discussions on topics such as politics, trade, business, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. This year’s India Week will feature a special exhibition dedicated to the legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand (pictured above) and his filmmaker
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Image by Jacob Freedland/PA Pro-Palestinian student protesters have dismantled their month-long encampment at the London School of Economics (LSE) Dozens of demonstrators emptied out of the ground floor of the Marshall Building on Monday, minutes before the 4pm deadline given by a court order which demanded they leave the premises within 24 hours. Organisers hastily
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Image by iStock Around 25,000 Sikhs gathered together recently to mark the 40th anniversary of the June 1984 Sikh Genocide by marching through London and holding a Freedom Rally in Trafalgar Square. The first march and rally took place in London 40 years ago on the 10th of June 1984. Those gathered in Trafalgar Square were told
Image by Asian Express In an historic move across the local government legal landscape, Aneeka Muneer (pictured above), Head of Litigation and Deputy Monitoring Officer at Calderdale Council, takes on her national appointment as the President of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG). Her landmark appointment as LLG’s first female Muslim President, heralds a new era
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Image by Nq A village shopkeeper is back at work months after he was struck with an axe during a robbery – an incident that prompted an outpouring of local solidarity. Harpal Singh, the owner of the Londis convenience store in Chesham Bois, was seriously injured during a raid on the shop on February 22nd this year. Mr Singh, 45, was working the evening shift
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Image by Nq A group which is aiming to promote diversity and inclusion in sport hosted a panel discussion which explored the challenges faced by grassroots clubs and participants. Sport Campaign Against Racism (SCAR) hosted the event at the Manningham Mills Sports & Community Association. It featured discussions which heard from both professional and grassroots perspectives
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Image by Amigos Amigos Burgers and Shakes has elevated its community involvement, transforming a beloved dining experience into an inspiring community event. This past Sunday, the popular restaurant proudly sponsored and organized their first Amigos Cup in partnership with the Elite London Academy (ELA), demonstrating its commitment to supporting young talent and fostering a love
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Image by Martyn Hayhow/PA Oxford University is to hand back a 500-year-old bronze sculpture depicting Thirumangai Alvar, to India. A claim was made for the sculpture which had been on display at the university’s Ashmolean Museum through the Indian High Commission. Thirumangai Alvar was a Tamil poet and saint from south India. It is believed
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Image by Lancashire Police A man from Nelson has been jailed after admitting to causing the death of his friend by careless driving while under the influence of drugs. Irslaan Nowkhaiz died in September 2021 after the car he was in, which was being driven by Mohammed Waqas (pictured above), lost control and crashed
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