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Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

Amritsar, February 16, 2025 – A C-17 Globemaster military aircraft carrying 119 deported Indians arrived at Amritsar International Airport at 11:40 PM on Saturday. This marks the second deportation flight in ten days. The first batch of 104 deportees landed on February 5. A third flight, with 157 deportees, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday.Among the 119 deportees, 67 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and eight from Gujarat. Three are from Uttar Pradesh, while two each belong to Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. One person each is from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Deportees Arrive in Large Numbers Among…
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Punjab Govt Wants PM Modi to Convince Trump to Change its Policy; What’s Their Plan on Action Against Fraudulent Agents?

Punjab Govt Wants PM Modi to Convince Trump to Change its Policy; What’s Their Plan on Action Against Fraudulent Agents?

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal recently expressed his outrage over the inhumane treatment of Indian deportees from the United States, particularly highlighting the physical restraints imposed during their journey back. After meeting the second batch of deported immigrants at Amritsar Airport on Saturday, Dhaliwal condemned the US authorities for binding the hands and feet of deported Indians, despite protests. "You will be very sad to know that once again, during the entire journey, American soldiers had tied the hands and feet of our Indian people. Despite such a huge protest, they were treated inhumanly," Dhaliwal said.…
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Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Condemns Mistreatment of Indian Deportees by U.S. Troops, Promises Strict Action Against Fraudulent Travel Agents

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Condemns Mistreatment of Indian Deportees by U.S. Troops, Promises Strict Action Against Fraudulent Travel Agents

Chandigarh, 16 February – Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has strongly condemned the mistreatment of Indian deportees by U.S. troops. In a social media post, he expressed deep sorrow over reports that American forces tied the hands and feet of Indian passengers during their journey back to India. He criticized this inhumane treatment, which occurred despite strong protests. Government Assures Legal Action Dhaliwal reaffirmed his commitment to justice for Punjabi victims who were defrauded by illegal travel agents. He urged them to file written complaints about the financial fraud they faced. The Punjab government, he assured, would immediately…
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Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar

Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar

Amritsar (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met with Indian nationals who were recently deported from the United States upon their arrival at Amritsar Airport. The second batch of deported individuals, who had allegedly migrated to the US illegally, landed in Amritsar on Sunday, February 16, 2025. This marks the second flight of deportees to arrive in Punjab since US President Donald Trump's inauguration. The group was promptly received and is now being sent to their respective home states across India. The first batch of over 100 deported individuals arrived on…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Assures Support for Deportees Ahead of US Flight’s Arrival

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Assures Support for Deportees Ahead of US Flight’s Arrival

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said that his recent press conference prompted key changes in how the Centre is handling the return of Indian immigrants deported from the United States. The deportation flight is set to land at Amritsar airport at 10 PM today (Saturday), and Mann has assured that necessary arrangements are in place for those arriving. Revised Arrangements for Deportees Mann stated that unlike last time—when deportees were dropped off at a distant location—this time the flight will arrive directly at the passenger terminal. He outlined the following measures: Punjabis among the deportees will be allowed to…
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Second US Deportation Flight Carrying 119 Indians, Including 67 Punjabis, to Land in Amritsar Today

Second US Deportation Flight Carrying 119 Indians, Including 67 Punjabis, to Land in Amritsar Today

Amritsar (National Times): Amritsar is set to receive yet another deportation flight from the United States, carrying 119 Indian immigrants who were expelled as part of the U.S. government’s crackdown on illegal immigration. This comes just days after the first U.S. military aircraft, transporting 104 deportees, landed in Punjab. The latest flight, scheduled to arrive at Amritsar airport on Saturday, includes a significant number of individuals from Punjab, with 67 of the 119 deported immigrants belonging to the state. State-wise Breakdown of Deportees: Punjab – 67 Haryana – 33 Gujarat – 08 Uttar Pradesh – 03 Goa – 02 Rajasthan…
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DC Directs SDMs to Monitor Revenue Officers for Timely SVAMITVA Mapping, Prioritizing Mutations, Partitions, Jamabandis, and Expediting Court Recoveries

DC Directs SDMs to Monitor Revenue Officers for Timely SVAMITVA Mapping, Prioritizing Mutations, Partitions, Jamabandis, and Expediting Court Recoveries

SAS Nagar, February 14, 2025: Reviewing the performance of Revenue Officers and Sub Divisional Magistrates, the Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, today, directed the SDMs to complete the activities related to maps under SVAMITVA scheme to provide ownership rights in Lal Dora area residents.She said that the progress related to SVAMITVA should be regularly monitored by the Sub Divisional Magistrates to expedite the work. She also asked to to verify the maps 2 handed over to Kharat and Mohali sub divisions.Getting th status of pendency of Mutations and Partition cases, the Deputy Commissioner asked the Revenue Officers and SDMs to dispose…
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Nation Observes Black Day in Memory of Pulwama Attack, Tributes Paid to CRPF Martyr Maninder Singh in Dinanagar

Nation Observes Black Day in Memory of Pulwama Attack, Tributes Paid to CRPF Martyr Maninder Singh in Dinanagar

Dinanagar, (National Times Bureau) – The country observed a Black Day today to remember the Pulwama attack, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel. A tribute ceremony was held at Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), dedicated to Constable Maninder Singh of CRPF’s 75th Battalion, who was martyred in the attack six years ago. Dignitaries Pay Homage SDM Jaspinder Singh Bhullar (IAS) and AAP district urban president Shamsher Singh attended as chief guests. Other key attendees included Colonel Vishwanath (25 MAC Unit Commanding Officer), ASP Dilpreet Singh (IPS), and General Secretary of Shaheed Sainik Parivar Suraksha Council, Kunwar Ravinder Singh…
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Punjab CM Mann Extends Best Wishes to Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Punjab CM Mann Extends Best Wishes to Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy

Chandigarh, February 14, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday extended his best wishes to Indian Vice-Captain Shubman Gill and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The two Punjab-born cricketers met Mann at his official residence, where the Chief Minister lauded their contributions to Indian cricket and expressed pride in their achievements. Mann highlighted Shubman Gill's pivotal role in India’s runners-up finish at the ODI World Cup and praised Arshdeep Singh for his match-winning performances during India's T20 World Cup triumph. He also commended Gill’s recent stellar form in the ongoing…
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‘Why Punjab?’ CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Centre Over Deportation Flights Landing in Amritsar

‘Why Punjab?’ CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Centre Over Deportation Flights Landing in Amritsar

Amritsar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday raised strong objections to the landing of US military aircraft carrying deported illegal Indian immigrants at Amritsar airport, alleging a deliberate attempt by the Centre to malign Punjab’s image. Addressing a press conference, Mann questioned why Amritsar was repeatedly chosen as the landing site for deportation flights, despite illegal immigrants belonging to multiple states. “The first flight carrying 104 deported Indians landed in Amritsar, but only 30 were from Punjab. The rest included 33 from Gujarat, 33 from Haryana, and others from Maharashtra and different states. Now, another deportation flight…
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