Economic Advisory Council’s Report on Genetically Modified Crops (The Hindu)
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 [...]
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 [...]
Rahul Gandhi’s thoughts on Naxalism
On Thursday of this week, Congress Party General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi suggested that India’s welfare Scheme could be a great tool to eliminate Naxalism within the nation. Whilst speaking with students in Jagdalpur, he said its essential to get benifits of government welfare schemes to every last person in India. In an answer to a [...]
Independence Day 2009
This year Indian’s all over the world celebrated Indian’s Independence Day on 15th August 2009 In his address to the nation, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh explained to the world how India is progressing forward and a vast range of sectors including IT. He explained that each day approx 20km of roads and national freight [...]
Congress Secretary General is given an honour by the Queen
Secretary General of the Indian Overseas Congress (I) UK, founder President Late S. Piara Singh Uppal, has been honoured by the Queen. Mr Avtar Singh Sandhu shall be given an MBE (Member of the British Empire) by Her Majesty later in the year. Mr Sandhu has been awarded for his ‘Services to the Community’, he has [...]