On the auspicious occasion of Diwali celebrations in 2024, Nevada State Legislator Reuben D’Silva announced plans to introduce a groundbreaking religious holiday bill. D’Silva’s bill is scheduled for a public hearing on Thursday, February 27th at 8 AM at NV State Legislative Building, 7120 Amigo Street, Las Vegas. The committee meeting will also be video conferenced from the legislative building.  It is imperative for the South Asian community religious leaders, including the officers and board members of numerous religious institutions, to come forward and speak in support of making Diwali, Eid,Read More

Astronomy enthusiasts have an opportunity to hear from Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni, George E. Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science at California Institute of Technology, on the latest discoveries and advancements in our understanding of the mysterious universe. Prof. Kulkarni was the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy. Per the description of the lecture, the Universe began only with hydrogen and helium. Eventually, stars and supernovae gradually built up the periodic table. The Zwicky Transient Factory at Mount Palomar Observatory uses gigantic CCD cameras to systematically find these “blips and boomsRead More

A career in academia spanning over 16 years has led Haroon Sahotra to his new role in the Office of Faculty Affairs.  Following a stint serving as the director of the Teaching and Learning Commons, Sahotra is stepping into the role of associate vice provost of faculty affairs to support faculty success and cultivate a more supportive campus community. The role was previously held by David G. Schwartz, who transitioned into the position of ombuds in 2021. Working alongside Gary Totten, the vice provost of faculty affairs, Sahotra will play a crucial role inRead More

Las Vegas resident Raj Kaur, a casino employee, received a suspended sentence following a guilty plea to a reduced charge of theft attempt, classified as a gross misdemeanor under state law. The charges stemmed from allegations of fraudulent use of a credit card, which led to her arrest by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Metro). The Metro charged and arrested Ms. Kaur on one count of theft attempt. The State accused Kaur of committing a crime related to the fraudulent use of a credit card by controlling and deprivingRead More

Guru Nanak Gurdwara cordially invites the entire Las Vegas community to join in the special observance of the Prakash Purab of Satguru Ravidas Ji. This event is open to all members of the community, regardless of religion, nationality, or language. Guru Nanak Gurdwara and it’s members welcome all to join in prayer, kirtan, and a shared spirit of fellowship.

In April 2022, husband and wife duo Mandeep Singh and Jaspreet Kaur pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud, a category B felony. Singh agreed to the probation terms, which meant that he was sentenced to imprisonment in the NV Department of Corrections for 48-120 months. Execution of the sentence was suspended, and he was placed on probation for not exceeding 36 months. On January 23rd, 2025, Mandeep was accused of a felony theft of over $100,000. At the same time, Singh was arrested for violation of probation conditionsRead More

The Sikh community in Las Vegas is abuzz with excitement as the Gurdwara Gur Nanak Prakash announces the ongoing construction of its brand-new langar hall, kitchen facility, priest’s living quarters, and visitors’ room. This ambitious project, slated to be completed by summer’s end, promises to elevate the community’s spiritual and social experiences. Since the inauguration of the spacious main prayer hall building in 2022, the community has been utilizing a temporary area for langar, the traditional Sikh communal kitchen. However, with the community’s growing needs, the Gurdwara management recognized theRead More