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Alberta | The Committee is seeking input from Albertans as part of its comprehensive review of the Personal Information Protection Act. Data privacy laws keep Albertans safe and prevent their identities and other personal data from misuse and theft by holding organizations accountable for how they collect and manage personal information, said Garth Rowswell, MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster-Wainwright and Chair of the Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship. I invite interested organizations and individuals to participate in the Committee’s review of the Personal Information Protection Act by sharing their experiences with the existing legislation and providing input into how it…

Alberta | Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir and Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton issued the following statement to recognize the start of Sexual Violence Awareness Month: Sexual violence is a devastating reality that affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. In recognizing Sexual Violence Awareness Month, we reaffirm our government’s commitment to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent. Alberta’s government is committed to educate and empower all of us to challenge the attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate sexual violence. As part of that work, we are developing…

Calgary | Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon issued the following statement after speaking with Calgary and Edmonton mayors: Alberta’s government understands the need to support low-income Albertans. That’s why we provide direct transit subsidies to Albertans on income support and AISH in communities across the province, including Calgary and Edmonton. Calgary and Edmonton also run their own transit program, which the province subsidizes. Following conversations with the two largest cities, it is clear that the cities are not able to pay for their full programs at this time. As a result, Alberta’s government will continue to extend this…

Calgary | Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement in response to Calgary City Council’s vote to extend the right to vote to permanent residents.Calgary city council passed a motion advocating for permanent residents to be extended the right to vote in civic elections. Alberta’s government has been clear since the beginning. only Canadian citizens are able to vote in civic elections. That will not be changing. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms affirms the right of every Canadian citizen to vote and to run as a candidate. This right extends to voters in municipal, provincial…

Chandigarh |  The Gurugram team of the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau today arrested Ankit, a security officer working in a private company, for taking a bribe of Rs 5,000. The arrest was made in connection with a complaint lodged against the complainant's son, where a bribe was demanded in exchange for benefits in the case. An ACB spokesperson stated that the team planned and executed the arrest based on information received. They succeeded in catching the accused after verifying the facts. Ankit had allegedly promised to weaken the case against the complainant's son by colluding with the police. In return, he…

Chandigarh | Aiming to spread awareness of labour rights, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh celebrated International Labour Day with a large number of workers participating in various programs across the city, including cultural performances, programs meetings, etc. Acknowledging their dedication and resilience in ensuring a healthier workplace, the MC Chandigarh has organized an on-site preventive health check-up camp at C&D waste plant, Industrial area, Phase-I, here today to mark Labour Day. Aiming to diagnose respiratory and lung-related issues developed due to exposure to hazardous work environments, nearly 200 labourers were checked during the camp. The Municipal Commissioner Anindita Mitra, IAS thanked the labour force for their contribution in building the nation and said that the labourers toil day and night contributing immensely in the…

Chandigarh | To ensure fair, transparent and inducement-free Lok Sabha Elections in the state, the Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted a massive state-level Cordon and Search Operation at identified drug hotspots and vulnerable areas in all the 28 Police districts of the state. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police  Punjab Gaurav Yadav , simultaneously across the state.Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that CPs , SSPs were told to plan this operation meticulously by identifying drug Hotspots the points of sale of drugs and psychotropic substances in their respective districts or certain…

Chandigarh | Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal said that ensuring elections are conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner remains the foremost objective of the Election Commission, Haryana Chief Electoral Office, and the District Administration.  This can only be achieved when all officers/officials present at the polling booth discharge their duties with unwavering dedication and honesty. These officials must ready themselves both physically and mentally for the electoral process. The Lok Sabha general elections provide us with a valuable opportunity to demonstrate improvement and find personal satisfaction in our endeavours. Anurag Agarwal said that following the handling of election materials, the Presiding…

Panchkula |The Indian Motorsports Carnival, an iconic event licensed with the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), proved a grand success with over 200 participants from across the country. A first-of-its-kind sporting event held at Shalimar Ground, Sector 5, Panchkula,  drew avid spectators numbering more than 2000.JJ Sandhu was declared overall winner in Autocross, Shafat from Delhi and Trivender Negi were the fastest in their classes. Among top overall performers were JJ Sandhu, Tivender Negi, Manender Singh, Harpreet Bawa, and Jatin Aggarwal. Shekhar Tyagi, Prithvi Dhillon, Drithman & Santosh Bishnoi won in the Motocross segment. Mankaran Bhambra, Jaswant Matharu, Harman Benipal, Rupinder, Bhuvan clinched the first…

Mohali | PNB Circle Office Mohali, in a concerted effort to fulfill its corporate social responsibility, orchestrated a meaningful CSR activity at Gur Aasra Trust in Sector 78, Mohali. Led by  Parmesh Jindal, Zonal Manager of Punjab National Bank, the initiative aimed to provide essential groceries and stationary items to the girls under the care of Gur Aasra Trust. The event witnessed the gracious presence of notable dignitaries, including  Pankaj Anand, Circle Head Mohali;  Sanjit Koundal, Deputy Circle Head Mohali,  Akhil Mangal, Assistant General Manager SLBC Punjab;  Vijay Nagpal, Chief Manager;  M K Bhardwaj, Chief LDM Mohali;  Amandeep Singh, Circle…