Skip to content 
Search

Latest Stories

Sunak interacts with Go Dharmic volunteers

The prime minister spoke to Go Dharmic volunteers who assembled food parcels as he cut vegetables and stirred the contents of the hot meal in the kitchen

Sunak interacts with Go Dharmic volunteers

Prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday (7) helped prepare meals in a community kitchen along with volunteers as visited the charity Go Dharmic in London.

Sunak helped make vegan kichari, a nutritious and affordable meal that is part of Go Dharmic’s “feed everyone” initiative.


sunak godharmic2

The prime minister spoke to Go Dharmic volunteers who assembled food parcels as he cut vegetables and stirred the contents of the hot meal in the kitchen.

The organisation has a global network of 10,000 volunteers and they are known for their campaigns in environmental action, poverty alleviation, education, plant-based and organic diets and crisis response.

Go Dharmic has five offices in London, Glasgow, Ahmedabad and Kolkata in India and Georgia in the US.

Its co-founder, Hanuman Dass, said, “We are deeply moved by the prime minister’s service with Go Dharmic and his willingness to join hands with our volunteers.

“He has a genuine interest in dharma (duty) and our mission of compassion in action.

“This profound act of kindness by the leader of the nation will inspire more seva (service) and more volunteers for many years to come.”

In November 2023, Sunak awarded Go Dharmic founders Dass and Sheena Randerwala the Points of Light award, during Diwali.

At Monday’s event, several Go Dharmic trustees and lead volunteers from across the UK, including central London, Wembley, Luton, Harrow, Northampton, Leicester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, highlighted the organisation’s social impact, collectively serving over 50,000 meals a month to vulnerable individuals in their communities.

sunak godharmic1 flickr

Dass told Eastern Eye, “The prime minister asked volunteers about their motive to serve in the kitchen, serve communities, and understand Go Dharmic’s activities.

“He also congratulated all the volunteers for their service to humanity and needy people. For us, his visit is very special and encourages us to do our activities more and more widely.”

As Britain’s first Hindu prime minister, Sunak spoke about the idea of dharma when he took charge at Downing Street in October 2022.

Go Dharmic said it has distributed 22 million meals worldwide; and helped support more than a 100 schools in India. Its efforts have helped 8,900 children through education, sanitation, and food campaigns.

It has also distributed 10,000 hot meals in Kyiv, Ukraine, and helped with initial evacuation efforts, by supplying food, medicine and hygiene packs to refugees fleeing the war-torn country.

Go Dharmic has also led campaigns across the UK, India, Nepal, Morocco, Lebanon, Uganda, Nigeria, Cuba, USA, Ukraine, Poland, Romania and Australia.

More For You

uk weather

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England

iStock

England faces widespread heat alerts and hosepipe bans amid rising temperatures

Highlights:

  • Amber heat health alerts in place for large parts of England
  • Hosepipe bans announced in Yorkshire, Kent and Sussex
  • Temperatures could reach 33°C over the weekend
  • Health risks rise, especially for elderly and vulnerable groups

Heat warnings in effect as UK braces for another hot weekend

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England, with temperatures expected to climb to 33°C in some areas over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) activated the warning at 12 pm on Friday, with it set to remain in place until 9 am on Monday.

The alerts cover the East Midlands, West Midlands, south-east, south-west, East of England, and London. Additional yellow alerts were issued for the north-east, north-west, and Yorkshire and the Humber, starting from midday Friday.

Keep ReadingShow less
Essex ladybird invasion

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear

Dee-anne Markiewicz / SWNS

Swarms of ladybirds invade Essex coastline amid soaring temperatures

Highlights:

  • Ladybird swarms reported across Essex and Suffolk coastal towns
  • Hot weather likely driving the sudden surge in population
  • Sightings include Point Clear, Shoebury, Clacton and Felixstowe
  • Similar outbreaks occurred in 1976 during another hot UK summer

Sudden surge in ladybird numbers across the southeast

Millions of ladybirds have been spotted swarming towns and villages along the Essex coast, with similar sightings stretching into Suffolk. Residents have reported unusually high numbers of the red and black-spotted insects, particularly near coastal areas, with the recent hot weather believed to be a major contributing factor.

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear, a village near St Osyth in Essex, where the insects could be seen piling on top of each other on driftwood and plants.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe shot at days after opening

Instagram/ginnichatrath

Kapil Sharma’s Canadian café targeted in shooting, Khalistani terrorist cites mockery of Nihang Sikhs as motive

Highlights:

  • Shots were fired at Kap’s Café in Surrey, Canada, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, just days after its opening.
  • Khalistani extremist Harjit Singh Laddi, linked to banned group BKI, claimed responsibility.
  • The motive cited was an old comedy segment from The Kapil Sharma Show that allegedly mocked Nihang Sikhs.
  • No injuries were reported; Canadian authorities are investigating the incident.

Comedian Kapil Sharma’s recently launched Kap’s Café in Surrey, British Columbia, was the target of a shooting in the early hours of 10 July. Though no one was harmed, the property sustained significant damage. A known Khalistani extremist, Harjit Singh Laddi, has claimed responsibility for the attack, citing perceived religious disrespect on The Kapil Sharma Show.

 Kap\u2019s Cafe in Surrey  Kap’s Cafe in Surrey was struck by gunfire late at night with staff still insideInstagram/thekapscafe_

Keep ReadingShow less
Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

Models depicting migrants wearing life jackets in a small boat alongside two banners reading 'Stop the boats' and 'Veterans before refugees' are displayed on top a bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by PETER MURPHY/AFP via Getty Images)

Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

POLICE in Northern Ireland have launched a hate crime investigation after a bonfire topped with effigies of migrants in a boat was set alight in the village of Moygashel, County Tyrone.

The incident, which took place on Thursday (10) night, has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders, church officials, and human rights groups.

Keep ReadingShow less
Navratri festival in Wembley

A similar event held at the same site last year resulted in a planning enforcement notice being issued due to complaints of noise and disturbance.

Getty Images

Navratri festival in Wembley faces objections

A PROPOSED 10-day Hindu festival in Wembley, north London, has drawn objections over concerns about noise and disruption in the area.

Asian Events Media (AEM) has applied to Brent Council to host the Navratri celebration at Alperton Studios from September 22 to October 1, according to The London Standard.

Keep ReadingShow less