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West Dunbartonshire Council unanimously agrees to back the release of Jagtar Singh Johal

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Image courtesy: sikh24.com The government has been urged to do something about the release of Dumbarton man Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been unlawlfully held captive in India as a prisoner since 2017. However, despite multiple appelas, the government has said that it cannot comment on a pending legal case. Recently, media reports have stated that […]

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New BAPS Hindu Temple to be constructed in Paris

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BAPS Hindu Mandir A new project under the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) is underway in Paris, France with a foundation stone-laying ceremony set to take place this weekend. BAPS, which is a renowned international socio-spiritual organisation affiliated to the UN and with major centres across the world including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, New

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Young man from England seen in Scotland after being reported as missing

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Image by Police Scotland/ Glasgow Live A man who has been reported missing, is said to have travelled from Glasgow to Aberdeen last week, reports have stated. 24-year-old Umar Kahn who hails from England allegedly travelled in a Flixbus service on 23 August which arrived at its destination at 2.50pm. The police have been actively

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Research finds that black and Asian people have to wait longer for cancer treatment

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According to research conducted using NHS data, it has been found that black and Asian people in England have to wait longer for a cancer diagnosis as compared to white people. Medical professionals and cancer charities advise early diagnosis and timely treatment to provide the best possible outcomes for those with cancer. The analysis by

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Anas Sarwar hits out at the government for its inaction over energy price cap rise

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Image by Gary Doak/Financial Times The UK has a “zombie government” which is “nowhere to be seen” as people across the country struggle more and more with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said. He added that he had “struggled to contain his anger” in the face of inaction from Westminster. Ministers

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Footballer Nadia Khan selected to make her international debut for the Pakistan football team

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Image by Sky Sports Doncaster Rovers Belles star Nadia Khan\’s is set to make her international debut for the Pakistan women\’s national team. Sky Sports News reported that the Rovers Belles midfielder is set to fly to Kathmandu this weekend to meet with her new Pakistan team-mates, who are returning to international action in the

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Indian National Students Association, UK launch a fundraiser for three Indian students who died in a horrific crash

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Image by Police Scotland Three Indian students, including two Leicester University students and a graduate from the institute, died in a horrific car-lorry collision while on a holiday in the Appin area of Argyll in the Scottish West Highlands, according to reports. This led the Indian National Students Association, UK to launch a fundraiser for

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Leading Islamic scholar Mufti Menk addresses hundreds and leads prayers at Blackburn mosque

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Renowned Islamic scholar Mufti Menk visited a Blackburn mosque on Friday, 26 August to lead the Friday prayers. The Zimbabwe-based Mufti, who is considered to be one of the foremost religious Islamic scholars on the planet, was at the Masjid e Saliheen, off Burnley Road and was welcomed by members of the Saliheen Scouts with

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Oldham family clean up their town by picking up litter

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For the last five years, members of a family have been putting in a lot of effort and hard work to clean up their town by picking up litter. 38-year-old Salehuddin Taluqdar, his daughter and son have been regularly cleaning the Coldhurst and surrounding areas including Westwood since 2017. The man also helps in cleaning

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British Asian author publishes book detailing his successful professional journey

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Image by The Witness YouTube Channel A surprise family party to celebrate his 70th birthday sparked the idea of a memoir in which UK-based Ram Gidoomal charts his journey from being an Indian migrant to a successful entrepreneur “My Silk Road: The Adventures and Struggles of a British Asian Refugee” has been published by Pippa

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