Image by The Tribune File Photo The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) following their recent release of ethnicity information on donors. Whilst the NHSBT has leaflets and promotional materials that are for the Sikh community, it is unable to confirm the number of Sikhs requiring donors or the number […]
Image 1 A – Foysol Choudhury MSP for Lothian MSP for Lothian, Foysol Choudhury, following the Court ruling on the death of Awaab Ishak in England, asked a question in the Scottish Parliament, “The First Minister will be aware of the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in Rochdale due to mouldy housing. I currently have
Image by Spindrift A Scottish doctor, who has been convicted sexually assaulting several of his female patients for about four decades, recently had his medical license scrapped. Krishna Singh, 73, who is a former GP from Airdrie, Lanarkshire, targeted about 50 women which included rape victims, teenagers and pregnant women. He is said to have
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Image by sanctuary.co.uk The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced on Tuesday, 3 January, more details on the payment schedule for the next round of cost of living support unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, building on payments made to over eight million people in 2022. The new £900 cash boost for over eight million
Image by Facebook @Kelvingrove.GlasgowMuseums The local council has approved plans to erect a memorial in honour of millions of Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British during the two world wars at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The new British Indian Army Memorial is being led by the Colourful Heritage multimedia project, which
Glasgow-based entrepreneur Dr Rashmi Mantri and her commitment to making a positive change in children’s life through education has been recognised at a Global awards ceremony in London recently. Honouring those doing extraordinary work in their respective areas to make a change in people\’s lives, the fifth annual Ladies of All Nations International (LOANI) Charity Gala Dinner and Superheroes
Over the past year, housing issues have made up a significant amount of Scottish Labour politician – Foysol Choudhury’s casework. Currently, approximately 25% of casework is concerned with housing issues. Most housing issues that constituents are bringing to his notice relate to the lack of suitable council accommodation, with many having to live in temporary
West Scotland MSP Pam Gosal voted against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, in the Bill’s third and final stage in the Scottish Parliament last week. This debate followed two days of the Scottish Parliament sitting past midnight, as the Scottish Government insisted on passing this Bill before Christmas recess. Gosal, who is the first Indian
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Image by Oceanic Consulting Some of the top professionals and businesses from the Scottish Asian community were awarded for their ingenuity and achievements. The event took place on Monday, December 19, at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow where more than 350 of the most remarkable Scottish Asians were gathered together to celebrate their success. The
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Image by AFP via Getty Images Glasgow-based chef and restaurateur who is believed to have invented the popular chicken tikka masala, loved by many in Britain, has died aged 77. Ali Ahmed Aslam, owned the popular Shish Mahal restaurant in the city. He was born in Pakistan and moved with his family to Scotland at
