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Haryana| According to the annual report from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Haryana performed the worst among Indian states in terms of chargesheeting rates for crimes against children, with only 41.6% of cases having chargesheets filed in 2022. The report indicates an 8% increase in cases registered under the Indian Penal Code and Special and Local Laws for crimes against children compared to the previous year. The data in the 'Crime in India-2022' report reveals a rise in crimes against children from 5,700 cases in 2021 to 6,138 in 2022. The overall chargesheeting rate for IPC crimes in the…

Haryana| The High Court has criticized the Haryana Government for its `lethargic and callous approach` in addressing the demand for the regularization of services by Faridabad civic body employees. The court emphasized that it could not ignore the hardships faced by the Class IV employees and directed the government to consider their plea. Justice Sandeep Moudgil, presiding over a set of petitions filed by individuals like Ram Rattan, who work in various capacities under the Faridabad Municipal Corporation, highlighted the government's lackluster response. The petitioners sought the annulment of the January 25, 2019 order in which their request for regularization…

 Chandigarh|  Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of seven IAS and five HCS officers with immediate effect.   According to the orders issued by Chief Secretary here today, Lakshit Sareen OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Ambala (Designate) has been posted as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) (SDO) (C), Ambala Cantt  and Estate Officer for the Management of Government Land in Excised Area, Ambala Cantt, vice Satinder Swatch, HCS who has proceeded on leave. Narendra Kumar OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad (Designate) has been posted as SDO (C), Palwal relieving Shashi Vasundhra (HCS). Nisha, OSD Olo Deputy Commissioner, Panchkula (Designate) will be the…

National Times: (Toronto) There is a lot of Covid-19 circulating in Ontario-right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise, set to peak over the holiday season, the province’s top doctor said Monday. This is a key week for immunizing against both viruses, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said, as it takes 10 to 14 days for protection to take effect. Lots of COVID activity across Ontario. Our metrics for last week were that we had 1,700 people in hospital, around 100 of them requiring intensive care. That level is lower than at this time last year, but…

National Times: ( Vancouver) Torrential rain, heavy snow, strong winds and high tides converged on coastal and southern British Columbia Monday.  The province's River Forecast Centre issued flood watches for rivers and streams in Metro Vancouver, the South Coast and the Lower Fraser regions, while  Vancouver Island and the Nicola and Similkameen region are under high streamflow advisories. Environment Canada said Monday a `potent and impactful` atmospheric river was set to make landfall on southwestern B.C., with as much as 150 millimetres of rain predicted for Western Vancouver Island.  A flood watch is the second level on the provincial forecast centre's three-tiered warning system. It means…

New Delhi| PM Modi convened with Kenyan President William Ruto at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, marking the continuation of discussions aimed at strengthening the partnership between India and Kenya. The two leaders exchanged greetings before entering into their meeting. Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi expressed the intent to revitalize ties, emphasizing the wide-ranging discussions on enhancing the bilateral relationship. Earlier in the day, as part of his state visit to India, President Ruto paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he inspected a Guard of…

Ludhiana| The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has achieved remarkable success by winning 18 accolades at the Punjab State Inter-University Youth Festival 2023-24, hosted at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, under the patronage of the Directorate of Youth Services, Government of Punjab, from November 26-29, 2023. PAU students earned Gold Medals in events such as pihri bunnah, pakkhi bunnah, rwaeity pehrawa, and mehandi. Additionally, they secured Silver Medals in lammi heka wale geet, phulkari kadna, gazal, poster making, and one act play. Bronze Medals were won in chikku bnaunah, nalaa bunnah, bhand, mime, group folk song, muhavredaar vartalaap, collage making, rangoli,…

Brampton,Canada| Peel Regional Police in Brampton is requesting the public's help in locating four individuals of Punjabi origin wanted in connection with an 'aggravated' assault case that occurred on September 8. According to a press release from Peel Regional Police, the assault took place around 1:20 a.m. on September 8, 2023, near Mclaughlin Road & Ray Lawson Boulevard in Brampton. The assailants, identified as Aftaab Gill (22), Harmandeep Singh (22), Jatinder Singh (25), and Satnam Singh (30), allegedly attacked the victim and fled the scene before the arrival of the police. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was…

UK| The UK government has implemented stricter conditions for non-British individuals, including many Indians, seeking skilled worker visas. The minimum salary requirement for applicants has been increased from £26,000 to £38,700. Home Secretary James Cleverly stated that the policy aims to reduce net migration, which was 745,000 in 2022 and has faced widespread disapproval. The move is seen as a response to concerns about immigration, a key issue in the Brexit debate. Notably, health and social care visa holders, mainly nurses, are exempt from the higher salary threshold but cannot bring dependents. Cleverly argued that this will prevent the abuse of…

Sant Bhindrawale's nephew and highly sought-after Khalistani figure, Bhai Lakhbir Singh Rode, has passed away due to a heart attack. One of the most wanteded Khalistani leader and ISYF Head Bhai Lakhbir Singh Rode is no more. The incident occurred on December 2, 2023, in Pakistan, where he was believed to be residing. His brother and former Jathedar Aakal Takhat, Bhai Jasbir Singh Rode, confirmed the demise, stating that the cremation adhered to Sikh traditions. Bhai Lakhbir Singh Rode, listed among India's most wanted, was the nephew of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and the elder brother of Bhai Jasbir Singh…