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Alberta/Rajiv Sharma: Alberta is ending the year strong, leading Canada with the highest per capita housing starts in the country from January to November. Monthly data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reinforces that Alberta continues to show strong success in increasing its housing supply, which will help stabilize costs and improve the housing outlook for Albertans across the province. Alberta’s government recognizes the need for more housing options as the population continues to grow. That’s why the province has been working to reduce barriers and empower its housing partners to get more shovels in the ground. “It’s…

Alberta/Rajiv Sharma: Alberta’s government is committed to improving access to medical technology that helps Albertans better manage their health. With approximately 1.3 million Albertans currently living with diabetes and pre-diabetes, and that number is expected to rise to 1.7 million by 2034, expanding access to innovative health technologies is now more important than ever. CGM coverage for children under 18 began in February 2022, following a health technology assessment that determined they would benefit the most from this technology. Building on that success, Alberta is now extending CGM coverage to eligible adults. “Managing one’s diabetes can be extremely stressful. Expanding…

Alberta/Rajiv Sharma: As global energy demands continue to rise, jurisdictions around the world are looking for responsible, reliable and secure energy. At the same time, many companies and countries are also looking for ways to reduce water use and manage water more efficiently while also meeting this soaring demand. Alberta’s oil and gas operators are leading the world in responsible water management, with operators already having reduced their overall water use by 25 per cent to date. Alberta companies now recycle about 80 per cent of the water used in their operations, reducing the need for freshwater, and using advanced…

Alberta/Rajiv Sharma: On Nov. 28, 2023, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Red Deer RCMP officer for accessing images on a detained person’s phone and transmitting them without consent. The incident occurred on Nov. 23, 2023, at the Red Deer Hospital while the person was receiving treatment. Evidence gathered during ASIRT’s investigation provided reasonable grounds to believe offences had been committed. As required by the Police Act, the investigation was forwarded to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) to determine whether the evidence met the standard for prosecution. Following a review of the investigation…

National Times Bureau: The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the uncle of the estranged wife of a Bengaluru-based techie who died by suicide earlier this month. Justice Ashutosh Srivastava passed the order while hearing the bail plea of Singhania, one of the family members named in the case. Senior counsel Manish Tiwary, representing Singhania, emphasized that the techie’s wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law had already been arrested by the Bengaluru Police. He further contended that the viral suicide note and video had sparked a widespread media trial and argued that Singhania, given his elderly age…

Toronto/National Times Bureau– Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned following sharp disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over economic policy and Canada’s response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Freeland’s resignation has deepened fractures within the Liberal Party, with five sitting MPs publicly urging Trudeau to step down as leader. Freeland’s departure was triggered by disputes over Trudeau’s proposed measures to combat Canada’s cost-of-living crisis. Trudeau’s plan included issuing C$250 cheques to Canadians earning less than C$150,000 annually, costing an estimated C$4.68 billion, and implementing a temporary tax holiday on essential items during the holidays, which would result…

National Times Bureau: A horrifying road accident in Chhattisgarh's Balod district claimed seven lives and left six others seriously injured when an SUV collided head-on with a truck late Sunday night. The victims, residents of Gunderdehi, were returning from a function when the tragic incident occurred in the Daundi police station area. Six individuals died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries during treatment. The six injured, including five women and a child, were rushed to a local community health center and later referred to the Rajnandgaon district hospital for advanced care. The victims of the accident were identified…

National Times Bureau: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his three-day visit to India, reassured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Sri Lanka’s soil would not be used against India’s interests. The commitment comes amidst India’s growing concerns over China’s increasing presence in Sri Lanka. Recognizing the interconnected nature of their security interests, both leaders agreed to expedite the finalization of a defence cooperation agreement. This pact aims to bolster mutual security and ensure regional stability. Discussions advanced on a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) for debt restructuring, supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. India has been a steadfast partner, having…

Patiala, December 16, 2024 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and inspired by Arvind Kejriwal's vision, has officially commenced its campaign for the upcoming Patiala Municipal Corporation elections. At the heart of their campaign are five transformative guarantees aimed at turning Patiala into a modern, eco-friendly, and secure city. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, alongside Working President Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi, Ministers Dr. Balbir and Varinder Goyal, MLA Ajitpal Singh Kohli, and other key leaders, unveiled these plans during a rally. Five Key Guarantees for Patiala 1. Modern and Eco-Friendly Public TransportationAAP promises…

Chandigarh, December 16 – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer raised sharp questions in Parliament on Monday, holding the Central Government accountable for its unfulfilled promise to double farmers' incomes by 2022. Hayer accused the BJP-led government of presenting 11 Union Budgets since 2014 without delivering on its commitment to improve the economic conditions of farmers. Hayer called for the immediate implementation of a Minimum Support Price (MSP) Guarantee Law, pointing out that the government has not honored its assurance made while repealing the contentious farm laws. `Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised an MSP guarantee, but the…