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Pakistani Man Sentenced for Health Care Fraud in Connection with Nevada Home Health Care Fraud
A Pakistani man, with connection to the Las Vegas Home Health Care agency was sentenced in the Northern District of Illinois for a health care fraud scheme and money laundering conspiracy. Muhammad Ateeq, 33, of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay approximately $48 million in restitution. In addition, Judge Manish Shah ordered the forfeiture of a $2.4 million cashier’s check and over $1 million in cash. According to court documents, Ateeq worked in the Islamabad office of Home Health Care Consulting, an entityRead More
Political Donations From South-Asian Community For Nevada Federal Races Way Smaller Than Contributions For The Local State Races
After contributing over $300,000 to the local State and County wide political races, the local South-Asian community contributes over $83,000 to candidates for the 2022 Congressional and Senatorial races. First time Republican Congressional candidate, April Becker received one donation of $2,900 from Sanjeeta Khurana, while her opponent, the incumbent Congresswoman Susie Lee (D) raised $5,750 from the local South-Asian community. Congresswoman Dina Titus raked in $9,000 mostly from the local Sri Lankan community members. While Congressman Steven Horsford raised $6,735 during the last calendar year. US Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto, who is upRead More
Mumbai Born Indian-American Reuben D. Silva Announces Candidacy for the Nevada State Assembly 28
Indian American Rancho High School teacher Reuben D’Silva has announced his candidacy for Assembly District 28. Reuben D’Silva is a long-time community educator, leader and organizer. He is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who received the Purple Heart in the Iraq War. “I am focused on making sure our teachers have a voice at the table and that our students have all the tools they need to be successful in the classroom.” said Reuben D’Silva, “Secondly, I want to focus on revitalizing our economy and workforce. We continue toRead More
UNR Professor Monika Gulia-Nuss at the Forefront of Gene-Editing Breakthrough
Indian-American University of Nevada – Reno Professor Monika Gulia-Nuss has developed ground-breaking gene-editing for ticks that could mitigate this public health concern by decreasing the ability of ticks to be a vector for disease and pathogen transition. The research team’s latest discovery, published in iScience Journal, is a new protocol that allows gene editing at the embryo stage in ticks, previously thought to be impossible. The Gulia-Nuss lab was joined in this research by Andrew Nuss, assistant professor in the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences and his lab from the UniversityRead More
Celebrate Bhagat Ravidas Ji Birthday at Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Guru Nanak Gurdwara invites the community to a special event to celebrate Bhagat Ravidas Ji Birthday on Sunday, February 20th. Celebrations will start with Akhand Path on Friday, February 18th at 10:30 AM, with Akhand Path blog, Katha and Kirtan ending on Sunday at 1:00 PM, followed by a langar (lunch). Visiting priest Sant Anoop Singh Ji of Hoshiarpur, India will lead the Sunday services along with gurdwara priest/head grant Bhai Randhir Singh Ji. This special event is open to all members of the community irrespective of religion, national origin or languageRead More
Newly Formed Group Brings Together Indian-American Women of Las Vegas
Indian ladies…you are invited to the Valentine’s GetTogether by the newly formed local Indian Women Group – Indian Women Association of Las Vegas (IWAOLV). Newly formed group leader Saroj Chatterjee is graciously opening her palatial home to host the first meeting Valentine’s GetTogether on Saturday, February 19th 2022 beginning at 5 in the evening. The women association is formed to engage and promote social and cultural activities among the Indian women. The event, costing $10 per person, is open to ladies only. For further information, please contact Dipa Daulat @Read More
Scholarship for Asian American High School Students
Once again, the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce invites Asian American students to apply for a college scholarship worth $2,000 for the academic year beginning 2022. For over 25 years, the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce has been offering an academic scholarships to promising Asian American students to continue their studies at the institutions of higher learning across the United States. Many of the Indian American students have benefitted from the Chamber’s academic scholarship program. If you’re interested or know of anyone graduating from the local high schoolRead More
Apartment Available for Rent – 2BHK Semi Furnished
Looking for a Rental Apartment… 2BHK semi-furnished apartment is available for sub-lease beginning April 1st. Original lease ends on December 24th, 2022. Rent – $1,522 per month excluding major utilities. Location – Wyatt Apartments [Close to Credit One Bank and IKEA on 215 corridor] Please contact Ashish @ 702-747-2382 or via email ash_feb24@yahoo.co.in
A. Wadia Pleads Guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
A. Wadia has pleaded guilty to a charge of a possession of a controlled substance with an intent to sell the same. The plea agreement includes that State will not oppose gross misdemeanor treatment and Wadia will get the credit for time served. The agreement calls for the forfeiture of any and all property, monies, and/or weapons seized by the Henderson Police Department. As a consequence of Wadia’s plea of guilty, the court may elect to treat this offense as a felony or as a gross misdemeanor. If the court treat this offenseRead More
Jains are on a Mission to Educate the World about Jainism – Guest Author Sulekh C. Jain, Ph.D.
Indian-American Jain community has raised, committed and donated nearly $20 million, which is matched 2:1 with additional contribution of more than $40 million by all the partnering Universities. Our vision – The main goal of the North American Jain community in undertaking many education and philanthropy initiatives is to promote universal brotherhood and harmonious living amongst the peoples of the world while respecting the environment. We have just started this journey; a lot more needs to be done and we are striving diligently to make Jain studies a vibrant tradition and aRead More