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Former PM Sheikh Hasina calls for 'immediate release' of priest Chinmoy Krishna Das

Dhaka | Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina condemned the 'unjust' arrest of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, and demanded his 'immediate release'. Hasina also expressed concerns over the attacks against minorities and their places of worship and called for ensuring safety of religious freedom of all communities. A senior leader of the Sanatan religious community has been unjustly arrested, and I demand his immediate release. Temples have been set ablaze in Chittagong. Previously, mosques, shrines, churches, monasteries, and the homes of the Ahmadiyya community have been attacked, vandalised, looted, and burned. The religious freedom and safety of…
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Israel want a future that has hope for Palestinians in Gaza: Israeli Ambassador to India

Telangana | Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar spoke to private news about Hamas, how Israel is neutralizing the terrorists and the way Hamas is exploiting the aid meant for Palestinians. The conflict in Gaza reignited after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. About 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing more than 1200 people, including citizens of more than 30 countries, and also took 250 people as hostages. Following the October 7 attack, Israel launched a counter-offensive against Hamas, vowing to eliminate the entire terror group. Ambassador Reuven Azar said that Israel has…
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Impact Assessment Act lands Ottawa in court again

Alberta | Alberta’s government is again taking the federal government to court over its unconstitutional Impact Assessment Act after they failed to meet the province’s four-week deadline. In October 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada concluded that the Impact Assessment Act was largely unconstitutional. On June 20, 2024, the federal government amended the Impact Assessment Act as part of a large omnibus budget bill. The amendments fail to correct the constitutional deficiencies the Supreme Court of Canada identified with the original legislation and will continue killing jobs and hurting the economy. Alberta’s government gave the federal government a four-week deadline to remedy the unconstitutional provisions in…
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ASIRT investigations concluded on two files

Alberta | The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has completed its investigations into two separate incidents and released the executive director’s full reports on each decision. On Sept. 11, 2022, pursuant to Sec. 46.1 of the Police Act, ASIRT was directed to investigate an alleged aggravated assault involving an RCMP canine.On Oct.10, 2022, ASIRT was directed to investigate two RCMP officer-involved shootings, one of which was fatal.   ASIRT’s mandate is to effectively, independently and objectively investigate incidents involving Alberta’s police that have resulted in serious injury or death to any person, as well as serious or sensitive allegations of police misconduct.
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Legislative Assembly Recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Alberta | The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, the Honourable Nathan Cooper, will host a ceremony in the Legislature rotunda on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, beginning at 12 p.m. to recognize the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day that promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. All Albertans have the right to participate fully in our society, yet persons with disabilities continue to face barriers to inclusion, said Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly. Collectively, we must accommodate people of all abilities by increasing accessibility, empowering all people to…
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Czech Republic Ambassador Calls On Deputy Commissioner

SAS Nagar | Czech Republic Ambassador to India, Dr. Eliska Zigova, today called on Deputy Commissioner, Aashika Jain at DAC Mohali. She interacted with the Deputy Commissioner and appreciated the former’s initiative to make rural women self-reliant by setting up self-help groups at the village level. Impressing upon witnessing the exhibition of various products prepared by the various women's help groups, starting from artificial jewellery to eatables and fabric-based products, she said that the initiative is well received and may be beneficial for other women too who need to set up their home-based small businesses by forming a group. She…
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6 mobiles seized in Ferozepur Jail amid ongoing security drive

Ferozepur | Prison authorities continue their crackdown on illegal mobile usage, seizing six mobile phones from inmates in a raid conducted today. The operation, led by Superintendent Sarwan Singh, highlights the persistent issue of smuggling communication devices into the prison despite stringent security measures in and around the facility. The phones were found in possession of the following inmates: Gurbaksh Singh, son of Gurpal Singh, resident of Mohalla Jattan Wala, Zira, Luvpreet Singh, son of Major Singh, currently lodged at Ferozepur Central Jail, Satnam Singh, son of Gurbaksh Singh, resident of Chak Mehantan Wala, also known as Bungi, under Guruharsahai police station, Ferozepur, Ramesh…
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In Rajya Sabha, MP Raghav Chadha questions lack of direct Flights from Punjab

New Delhi | Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from Punjab highlighted the lack of direct flights connecting Punjab to several key states across the country. During the ongoing session, Chadha questioned what he perceived as apparent discrimination against the state in terms of aviation connectivity. Ministry cites Deregulation of Aviation Sector Responding to the concerns, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, stated that the Indian domestic aviation sector has been deregulated since 1994. This deregulation allows airlines the freedom to select their routes and markets based on commercial considerations and compliance with government-issued guidelines, such as Route Dispersal…
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GNDU: Dept of Laws observes Constitution Day with legal aid camp, guest lecture, launch of student magazine

Amritsar  | Celebrating Constitution Day, the Department of Laws of Guru Nanak Dev University organized a Free Legal Aid Camp and a Guest Lecture titled Constitutional Right to Justice in India: The Role and Impact of Lok Adalats. This event also marked the inauguration of the first issue of the department’s new student magazine, a platform designed to reflect the creativity and voices of law students. The event welcomed Amardeep Singh Bains, Civil Judge (Senior Division) and Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Amritsar, as the distinguished guest speaker. The program commenced with a welcome address that highlighted Constitution…
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Navjot Sidhu couple gets Rs 850 crore notice

Chandigarh | Punjab Congress leader and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu are facing a legal trouble. The Raipur Chhattisgarh Civil Society has issued Sidhu a legal notice demanding ₹875 crore, alleging he misled the public about the efficacy of simple lifestyle and dietary changes like lemon water, raw turmeric and neem in treating cancer, which has drawn ire from health professionals. Convenor of Chhattisgarh Civil Society Dr. Kuldeep Solanki said that hearing about your diet is creating confusion and resistance towards allopathic medicine among cancer patients in the country and abroad. Submit medical documentation…
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