NRI News
Swiss consulate in Bangalore to issue visas by mid-2012
Friday, 20/01/2012
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/swiss-consulate-in-bangalore-to-issue-visas-by-mid-2012/articleshow/11569586.cms
Owing to increase in the number of tourists to Switzerland, the European country's second consulate in India is expected to commence issue of visas by mid-2012, according to a Switzerland Tourism official.
Soon, 13 more countries to be on visas on arrival list
Thursday, 19/01/2012
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/visa-and-immigration/soon-13-more-countries-to-be-on-visas-on-arrival-list/articleshow/11584306.cms
The number of nations whose citizens are eligible for visas on arrival (VoA) in India is likely to be expanded to include 13 countries largely from Europe, south-east and central Asia after a review convened by the PMO felt security conditions need not be a hurdle to promote tourism.
Sikh American is Mayor of historic US city
Wednesday, 18/01/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120118/main7.htm
Satyendra Singh Huja, a Sikh American, has been unanimously elected as the mayor of Charlottesville, a historic city in Virginia. Huja, who originally comes from Nainital in Uttarakhand, was elected Mayor of Charlottesville early this month.
India opens consulate in Atlanta for Southeast
Tuesday, 17/01/2012
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/India-opens-consulate-in-Atlanta-for-Southeast/articleshow/11499142.cms
The government of India has opened a new consulate to serve the Southeast.
Indian-American raises record money for Congressional bid
Monday, 16/01/2012
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/nri/nris-in-news/indian-american-raises-record-money-for-congressional-bid/articleshow/11522622.cms
Indian-American attorney R Khanna, who served for two years in a senior position in the Obama Administration, has raised a record $1.2 million in one single quarter for his Congressional bid in 2014.
Manjeet Singh NRI, Appointed Britain’s new British Consulate-General to China he has officially taken office in January 2011
Sunday, 15/01/2012
http://www.sadapunjab.com/news/?p=740
While this is his first Ambassadorial appointment he has held a succession of other senior appointments with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, some with a strong China focus.
Bobby Jindal takes oath as Louisiana Governor
Friday, 13/01/2012
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Bobby-Jindal-takes-oath-as-Louisiana-Governor/articleshow/11434172.cms
Indian-origin Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal took the oath of office for his second term before hundreds of people, with a focus on education and a pledge not to rest on the accomplishments of his first four years.
Indian-American Dr Sudhanshu Prasad takes oath of office on Gita for NJ council
Thursday, 12/01/2012
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/Indian-American-Dr-Sudhanshu-Prasad-takes-oath-of-office-on-Gita-for-NJ-council/articleshow/11412449.cms
Indian-American physician Dr Sudhanshu Prasad, who was re-elected on a New Jersey township council, took oath of office on Gita for his second-term.
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