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India’s 62nd Republic Day in New Delhi 2011

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:36:02 +0000

On Wednesday 26^th January 2011, India proudly celebrated its 62^nd Republic Day in the capital New Delhi. This gave the worlds largest democracy the opportunity to show off its Military power to the world. In addition to the military power, India also had a range of various cultural programmes and shows across the nation.
This is all done to celebrate the implementation of India’s first ever constitution back in 1950. In addition to the parade and celebrations, the flag ceremony is also a vital part of the day. In New Delhi, the military parade starts on Raisina Hill and ends at Red Fort.

The republic day military parade includes representatives from the three divisions of the Armed Forces and it is followed by a cultural parade with music and songs from different regions in India, which shows the cultural richness and diversity in the country. In addition to the celebration of India’s Independence Day, this is also one of the nations greatest national celebrations throughout the world.

How have you celebrated India’s independence day this year or on previous days?

Indian Government Reshuffle January 2011

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:02:57 +0000

On Wednesday 19th January this year, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh’s UPA government added three new faces to its running of India. Although many critics look at the move as a ‘minor issue’ it did seem to come as a bit of a surprise to people.

Praful Patel, Shriprakash Jaiswal and Salman Khursheed were sworn-in as Cabinet ministers. The other Congress leaders including Beni Prasad Verma of Uttar Pradesh, Ashwani Kumar of Punjab and K C Venugopal of Kerala became the new Council of Ministers for minister of state.

At the swearing in ceremony which too place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, Prime Minister Singh said “This is a minor reshuffle. We will do a major reshuffle after the budget session,” In addition to senior cabinet members at the ceremony, Sonia Gandhi was also present.

If you have any views on the cabinet reshuffle, or if you think other members should have been removed etc, simply complete the form below.

New Delhi has dramatically improved

admin — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:14:10 +0000

During his recent visit to New Delhi this month for the country’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2011 event, Overseas Congress General Secretary, Mrs Avtar Singh Sandhu MBE was most impressed. Explaining to various government ministers during his stay in New Delhi, he explained how since his last visit 12 months ago the capital had improved. From the brand new airport terminal through to the roads, traffic signals, pavements public transport network and most of all the lack of pollution. “Although each morning the fog has been very thick in patchy in places, it is nice to see New Delhi’s taxis, busses and three wheelers NOT throwing out horrific exhaust fumes. All of these along with the Metro is making our capital city a much, much more pleasant place to walk and enjoy the surroundings” said Mr Sandhu. At his various meetings and discussions with senior government ministers and officials, general secretary Sandhu took great pride in explaining that the improvement is clearly visible. As Mr Sandhu mentioned, we are all aware that this was all done as a result of the Commonwealth Games in 2010, but even then, “this has proved that we have started the task of cleaning and developing our cities to make them alot more visitor friendly”.

These are the views of General Secretary Mr Avtar Sandhu MBE, if you have travelled to New Delhi recently, please email us you thoughts and experiences which you feel my be of interest to others. We are all aware that India has come a long way and YES the country still has a long was to go, but its great to know that we can roll the clean up and improvement model of New Delhi to other parts of India.

We look forward to hearng your views on the capital’s development.

Obama in India 2010

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:01:03 +0000

In his address to the Lok Sabha and Raja Sabha earlier today President Obama was full of praise for the nation which is home to over one billion people. In the address, president Obama referred to the ‘father of India’, Mahatma Gandhi he continued to say that “If it was not for Mahatma Gandhi’s and Martin Luther King’s vision, perhaps I would not be standing here before you today as president of the United States of America”.

President Obama in India 2010

To an audience of politicians and business leaders as well as the world, president Obama said “India is not emerging – India HAS emerged!”. President Obama also mentioned similarities between India and the US with regards to democracy, people and freedom. Although this is the first stop for him on his visit to Asia, president Obama took great pleasure in saying this is the longest visit he has done to any one single country since becoming president.

President Obama has secured a deal worth approx 10 billion dollar which will create approx. 54,000 new jobs with the US. He continued to say the USA’s relationship with India is a “Top Priority” and ensures the strengthening of this on a daily basis. During his Visit president Obama and first lady Michelle took part in the Diwali celebrations as part of their trip.

U.K. Tea Company enters Indian Market

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:37:30 +0000

Indian Business News for today :

UK based tea company Newby’s of London on thursday entered the Indian Branded Tea market. “In the first year, we will have presence in 8 major cities and gradually expand it in 15 cities and towns in the next 3 years. We will be introducing 50 varieties in India priced between Rs.800 and Rs.25,00 a kg,” said Mr. Aniruddha Sen, Chief Operating Officer, Newby India, speaking to journalists.

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

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:35:09 +0000

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 the campus. On February 16, a single judge of the AP high court had ordered the withdrawal of paramilitary forces from the campus, the decision was opposed by the AP government and they approached the Apex court.

AP government has also alleged that they strongly suspect that Maoists had infiltrated the campus and protested along with the students.

Economic Advisory Council’s Report on Genetically Modified Crops (The Hindu)

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:32:27 +0000

The Economic Advisory Council highlighted, in its report on Friday, the success of the success of Bt. Cotton. “After the success Bt. Cotton and the benefits it has brought to farmers in Gujarat and Maharashtra, its is imperative that the Government must have a clear policy on genetically modified crop,” the council said.

The remarks come in the midst of the environment ministry recent moratorium on the commercial production of Bt. Brinjal, which triggered vehement voices voices both for and against the genetically modified crop.

The council chaired by Mr.C. Rengarajan stressed that lack of co-ordination between the extensive network of research institutions has stymied research in agriculture. The council has recommended a 0.3% GDP increase in agricultural research taking it to 1%, as suggested by the Steering committee for the 11th Five year plan.

Welcome

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:08:57 +0000

The Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK was formed in the early 1970′s by late S Piara Singh Uppal, late S Darshan Singh Sandhu MBE and other members. In those times the Indian community within the UK was very small and their was a steady flow of people still comming to the UK from all over India.

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“Congratulations to all supporters of the Congress Party of India.
The election results of 2009 were again a very proud and yet again historic day in the Indian calandar.JAI HIND”

Avtar Sandhu
Secretary General
Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK

With branches throughout the UK and indeed members right across the globe, we would sincerely like to thank you all for your support and comments throughout this election campaign.

We would also like to congratulate Sonia Gandhi Ji, Dr Manmohan Singh Ji and all the members of the Congress Party in India who have our overwhelming support in continuing and sustaining the development of our prosperous nation.

We look forward to your support in the years to come!

During that era, the prime minister for India was the late Mrs Indira Gandhi. The purpose of the Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK (IOC), was to promote the policys within the western world of the Congress Party in New Delhi. Having not long been given independence the Non Resident Indian’s (NRI’s) within the UK played a vital roll in the stability and progression of India.

Bearing in mind that now in 2007 their are only an hand full of founder members still with us, the organisation has flourished, we have branches throughout the UK and also a Youth Congress wing ( IOYC ). Our current National President is Mr Bhagwan Dass Badhan and Secretary General is Mr Avtar Singh Sandhu.