Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

29 Mar

Winnipeg Police Seize $24,000 in Drugs After Stopping Wrong-Way Driver

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Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): Winnipeg police arrested a 35-year-old man after observing a vehicle travelling the wrong way in the St. Matthews neighbourhood. Officers spotted the vehicle in the 400 block of Sherbrook Street and conducted a traffic stop. Upon identifying the driver, police discovered he was wanted on existing warrants for being unlawfully at large and a parole suspension. Further investigation at the scene indicated the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol. A subsequent search of the vehicle and the individual yielded a significant quantity of illicit substances with a total estimated street value of approximately $24,560. The seizure…

29 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith Affirms ‘Alberta Stays’ Amid MLA’s Push for Separation Referendum

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith clarified her stance on the province's future within Confederation on Saturday, March 28, 2026, stating that her vision for "a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada" means the province will not leave. Speaking on her weekly radio program, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to recent comments made by UCP MLA Jason Stephan, who published an op-ed in The Western Standard inviting Albertans to sign a formal separation petition. While Stephan argued that a referendum would hold Ottawa accountable and allow "truth to prevail," Smith emphasized that both her caucus and the provincial…

28 Mar

Two Snowmobilers Rescued After Falling Through Thinning Ice on Georgian Bay

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Tay Township, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Emergency crews in Tay Township, Ontario, successfully executed a dramatic ice rescue late Friday evening, March 27, 2026, after a snowmobile crashed through the ice on Georgian Bay. Southern Georgian Bay OPP received a distress call just before 10:00 PM reporting that a sled had gone through the ice several hundred metres offshore near Robin’s Point Road. Two snowmobiles were reportedly travelling together when one broke through the rapidly thinning surface, causing both riders to plunge into the frigid water. The riders' survival was credited largely to their use of survival flotation suits, which kept…

28 Mar

PM Modi inaugurates Noida’s Jewar airport: From fog-ready runway to 10-minute check-in, know key features

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Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh with CM Yogi Addityanath in attendance. the Prime Minister said the airport would transform connectivity and economic prospects across western Uttar Pradesh. “Because of this, Noida International Airport, Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Etawah, Bulandshahr, Faridabad and this entire region are going to benefit greatly,” PM Modi said. “This airport is going to bring many new opportunities for the farmers, small and medium sized businesses and the youth of West UP. From here, aircraft will fly around the…

28 Mar

KP Sharma Oli: Former Nepal PM arrested over Gen Z protests day after Balen Shah takes oath

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Rajeev Sharma :- Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with the Gen Z protests that resulted in his ouster from the power. The development comes just a day after rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah took oath as the country’s new Prime Minister. Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also arrested in connection with the same case. The arrests come months after Nepal was rocked by a massive youth-led uprising, what was described as Gen Z protests in September 2025, fuelled by anger, corruption, governance failure. The protests began as a movement…

28 Mar

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at IGI Airport due to engine failure-like situation

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Rajeev Sharma :- Panic was averted after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport following a mid-air engine failure scare. According to sources from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft landed safely on runway 28 at around 10:39 am. A total of 161 passengers were onboard at the time of the incident. Airline staff along with the DIAL terminal operations team promptly attended to passengers after landing. The Delhi Police confirmed that the flight experienced an “engine failure-like situation” before safely touching down at the airport. Meanwhile, the Delhi…

28 Mar

Canada Enacts Stricter Asylum Framework, Sparking Debate Over Refugee Protections

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The government of Canada has introduced sweeping changes to its asylum system with the implementation of a new law aimed at tightening border controls and accelerating refugee claim procedures. The legislation, known as Bill C-12 or the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, officially came into force after receiving royal assent on March 26, 2026. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the law introduces stricter eligibility criteria for asylum seekers, faster processing timelines, expanded data-sharing powers among government agencies, and increased authority for officials over immigration-related documents. One of the most significant provisions targets delayed…

27 Mar

Medical Licence of Toronto Psychiatrist Revoked Over Profiteering from 1,400 Fake COVID Exemptions

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal has officially revoked the medical licence of Toronto psychiatrist Dr. Celeste Jean Thirlwell following a disciplinary hearing regarding her professional conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a decision released on February 11, 2026, the tribunal found that Dr. Thirlwell issued 1,425 medical exemption letters for vaccinations, masking, and testing requirements over a brief three-month window in late 2021. The tribunal concluded that she acted for personal profit, charging first-time patients $300 per letter while bypassing the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). The investigation revealed a highly organized, "word-of-mouth" operation where…

27 Mar

Canadian Dollar Extends Weekly Decline to Two-Month Low Amid Middle East Uncertainty

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian dollar (CAD) weakened for its fourth consecutive day on Friday, March 27, 2026, hitting a two-month low as investors abandoned risk-sensitive currencies in favour of safe havens like the U.S. greenback. The "loonie" was trading at 1.3850 per U.S. dollar, or approximately 72.20 U.S. cents, its weakest intraday level since late January. Market sentiment has been heavily weighed down by fading optimism for a swift resolution to the Iran-Israel conflict, prompting a scramble for safety across global financial markets. Currency strategists note that "high-beta" or risk-sensitive currencies—including the Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand dollars—are facing…

27 Mar

Faith in Action: Masihi Life Church Calgary Spreads Hope Through Blood Donation and Community Service

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful demonstration of faith translated into action, Masihi Life Church Calgary has successfully organized a meaningful blood donation camp, becoming true vessels of compassion by delivering hope, healing, and life to those in need. The initiative saw the participation of 26 dedicated donors, whose selfless contributions reflect the church’s deep-rooted commitment to serving humanity. Speaking with National Times, Pastor Samir George expressed heartfelt gratitude to both the donors and organizers, acknowledging their unwavering spirit of giving and their role in making the initiative a success. Masihi Life Church Calgary, a community-focused religious organization, continues…