Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

24 Mar

CRA Announces Major Hiring Drive: No Degree Required for Jobs Paying Up to $80,000

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): In a major employment boost across the country, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has launched a large-scale hiring campaign, offering thousands of job opportunities with salaries reaching up to $80,000 annually. What makes this recruitment drive particularly significant is that many of these positions do not require a university degree, opening doors for a wide range of applicants including newcomers, students, and individuals seeking stable government careers. The agency is currently hiring for key frontline and administrative roles. Among the most sought-after positions is the Taxpayer Services Agent, offering salaries between $65,547 and $77,868, where employees assist…

24 Mar

BCCI Introduces Strict New Regulations for IPL 2026, Limits Practice, Travel, and Player Privileges

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled a set of seven new guidelines for IPL 2026, making compliance mandatory for all 10 franchises. The regulations, aimed at enhancing discipline and operational efficiency, introduce significant changes to team routines both on and off the field. Among the key directives, teams will not be permitted to hold practice sessions on match days. Additionally, franchises can play a maximum of two practice matches, subject to prior approval from the BCCI, and must ensure time limits are strictly followed. In a major logistical shift, teams will be…

23 Mar

Quebec Housing Tribunal Strikes Down “No-Pet” Clause as Violation of Human Rights

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Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): A landmark ruling by Quebec’s housing tribunal, the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), has found that "no-pet" clauses in rental leases violate the province's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. The decision, issued on March 12, 2026, marks a significant shift in tenants' rights, potentially ending the era of automatic evictions based on pet ownership. Judge Suzanne Guévremont rejected a Montreal landlord’s attempt to evict a tenant who had lived in her home since 2011, ruling that forcing a choice between a home and a pet is an "oppressive and unacceptable intrusion" into private family life. The…

23 Mar

Ontario Man Charged with Impaired Driving After SUV Collides with GO Transit Bus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontariobus collision, GO Transit bus, Impaired Driving, Niagara Regional Police, Omemee man, St. Catharines crash

St. Catharines, Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A 56-year-old man from Omemee, Ontario, faces impaired driving charges following a dramatic collision with a GO Transit bus in St. Catharines on Sunday, March 22, 2026. According to Niagara Regional Police, the incident occurred in the north end of the city near North Service Road and YMCA Drive, just off the Queen Elizabeth Way. Investigators determined that a Honda CRV travelling in the northbound lane crossed over and drove directly into the path of the southbound bus. At the time of the crash, the GO Transit bus was carrying 18 passengers. Emergency responders transported…

23 Mar

Bank of Canada Announces Departure of Deputy Governors Toni Gravelle and Sharon Kozicki

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Bank of Canada announced on Monday, March 23, 2026, that Deputy Governors Toni Gravelle and Sharon Kozicki will be departing from their roles later this year. The central bank confirmed that both veteran policymakers have decided to retire after distinguished careers in public service and central banking. Toni Gravelle, who has overseen the Bank’s financial markets activities, will retire effective July 31, 2026. Sharon Kozicki, a key figure in monetary policy design and the first woman appointed as a Deputy Governor in over six years when she joined the Governing Council in 2021, will step down…

23 Mar

Colombian Military C-130 Hercules Crashes with 110 Soldiers Onboard; At Least 20 Rescued

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Puerto Leguízamo, Cambodia (Rajeev Sharma): A Colombian military transport aircraft carrying approximately 110 soldiers crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday, March 23, 2026. The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules went down near Puerto Leguízamo, a town in the southern Amazon region near the border with Peru. According to Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez, the aircraft was transporting troops when the "tragic accident" occurred just three kilometres from an urban centre. Search and rescue operations were immediately launched in the dense jungle terrain. While the exact number of fatalities has not yet been officially confirmed, preliminary reports from local outlet BluRadio suggest that…

23 Mar

Happyness & Wellness Community Society Hosts Spiritual “Bhajan Clubbing” Spiritual Concert for the Community

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Surrey (Richa Walia): The Happyness & Wellness Community Society successfully organized the “Unique You – 4th Edition”, featuring a spiritually uplifting and innovative “Shakti Bhajan Clubbing” concert by Bhakti Crew. The event brought together community members for an evening filled with devotion, music, and positive energy, creating a unique blend of spirituality and celebration. The concept of Bhajan Clubbing seamlessly fused traditional devotional bhajans with a contemporary musical ambiance, offering attendees a refreshing and engaging spiritual experience. Participants from all age groups joined with great enthusiasm, singing along and immersing themselves in the vibrant and uplifting atmosphere. The energy in…

22 Mar

Christopher Morales Williams Shatters Championship Record to Claim World Indoor 400m Gold

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Toruń, Poland (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian sensation Christopher Morales Williams secured his first global title on Saturday, March 21, 2026, winning the men’s 400-metre gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland. The 21-year-old from Vaughan, Ontario, clocked a staggering 44.76 seconds, establishing a new championship record and becoming the first athlete in history to run a sub-45-second 400m indoors outside of the United States. Morales Williams entered the final as the man to beat after posting the fastest times in both the heats (45.51) and the semi-finals (45.35) earlier in the competition. In the final, which was conducted…

22 Mar

Two Bihar Minors Detained in Surat with Cannabis Worth Rs 4.54 Lakh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar to Gujarat, cannabis seizure, drug trafficking, minor detainees, NDPS Act, Surat police, Udhana police

Surat (Gurpreet Singh): Surat police on Sunday, March 22, 2026, detained two 17-year-old boys for allegedly smuggling a large consignment of cannabis into Gujarat. Acting on a specific tip-off, a team from the Udhana police station intercepted the duo on Saturday evening near the L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area. The minors, who had reportedly travelled from Bihar, were heading toward the M-4 market to deliver the contraband when they were apprehended by officials. During the search, police recovered 9.08 kg of ganja (cannabis) from the possession of the teenagers. According to Inspector S N Desai of…

22 Mar

Qatari-Turkish Personnel Among Seven Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

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Doha (Rajeev Sharma): Qatar and Türkiye confirmed on Sunday, March 22, 2026, that seven people were killed following a military helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. Both nations attributed the tragedy to a "technical malfunction" that occurred during what the Qatari Ministry of Defence described as a "routine duty" mission on Saturday. The incident has prompted a joint expression of grief and a reaffirmation of the deep military ties between the two strategic partners. The casualties include four members of the Qatar Armed Forces and one member of the Qatar-Türkiye Joint Forces. Additionally, two technicians—identified as Turkish civilian collaborators—lost their…