Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

01 Oct

Chandigarh Authorities Suspend Matru Tikki Wala Food Licence Over Hygiene Violations

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Food Safety Administration of the Chandigarh Health Department has suspended the food business licence of M/s Matru Tikki Wala, located at Booth No. SB1 in Sadar Bazar, Sector 19-C, following an inspection that found serious hygiene-related violations. The suspension of Food Business Licence No. 13023001000029 took effect immediately after the inspection conducted by a Food Safety Officer on September 30. According to the department, officials found deficiencies related to the hygienic preparation, storage and handling of food. Authorities described the violations as serious enough to warrant stopping the establishment's operations until the shortcomings are addressed. Food…

01 Oct

Alberta Plans Tougher Penalties for Illegal Dumping and High-Risk Waste Sites

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is preparing new measures aimed at curbing illegal dumping and tightening oversight of waste facilities considered to pose higher environmental or community risks. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced this fall, would amend the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and substantially increase the penalties for people and companies found responsible for illegal dumping. Under the proposed changes, individual offenders could face fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, while corporations could be fined between $100,000 and $1 million. Courts would also have the power to impose jail terms ranging from 30 days to six months.…

01 Oct

Alberta Extends $100 Energy Rebate Application Deadline to October 31

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Albertans who have yet to apply for the province’s $100 Alberta Energy Rebate will have additional time to submit their applications after the government extended the deadline by one month. The new deadline is October 31, giving eligible residents an additional 31 days to apply for the one-time payment. The rebate program, launched on July 1, is intended to provide financial relief as households face higher everyday expenses. Eligible Albertans can receive $100 each, while qualifying two-adult households may receive $200. Additional payments may also be available for eligible adult family members aged 18 or older living…

01 Oct

Alberta Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation With Renewed Focus on Indigenous Partnerships

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by honouring residential school Survivors, their families and Indigenous communities while emphasizing the need for reconciliation efforts to continue beyond September 30. Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney said the day serves as an opportunity to remember the children affected by the residential school system and acknowledge the lasting impact on Indigenous families and communities. Sawhney noted that orange shirts have become a visible symbol of remembrance, representing children whose language, culture and identity were disrupted or taken from them through the residential school system. The minister…

01 Oct

Estate Office reviews pendency, digital initiatives and public grievances

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav IAS DC-cum- Estate Officer, UT Chandigarh, chaired a review meeting of the Estate Office to assess branch-wise pendency, progress under auto-mutation, digital service delivery, record management and the redressal of public grievances. During the meeting, the Chair was apprised of the following: Pendency status: A total of 230 applications are pending across all branches, all within the prescribed timelines. The Estate Officer directed all branches and officers to dispose of the remaining cases within the stipulated time and to expedite the few cases awaiting replies from concerned parties and other departments. Auto-mutation: Since…

01 Oct

Who Is Smit Machchhar? Indian Pilot Credited With Preventing a Flydubai Disaster

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has drawn international attention after an alleged cockpit attack on a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar, who was reportedly injured during the incident, has been credited by political leaders with helping prevent a potentially serious aviation disaster. According to reports, Machchhar was stabbed by the flight's co-pilot during the incident. Despite being injured, he is reported to have managed to respond to the situation and raise an alarm, allowing passengers and crew to intervene. Machchhar subsequently underwent surgery and was reported to be in stable condition. The co-pilot…

01 Oct

Gurdaspur Police Bust Alleged Interstate Arms Network, Four Arrested

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Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): Gurdaspur Police have claimed a significant breakthrough against an alleged interstate arms-smuggling network, with the arrest of four people and the recovery of seven firearms and eight magazines. According to police, the seized weapons include one Glock pistol and six .30-calibre pistols. The recovery was made during an operation aimed at tracing the supply chain behind the illegal movement of firearms. Preliminary questioning of the suspects has reportedly pointed investigators towards an international network. Police said the accused allegedly had links to a person based in Dubai, while their suspected forward connection was with an individual in…

01 Oct

Plane Crash Reported in Zimbabwe’s Marondera Rural Area, Six People Aboard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsZimbabwe

Marondera (Rajeev Sharma): Zimbabwean authorities have confirmed that an aircraft crashed in the Marondera Rural area on Wednesday evening, with six people aboard. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the incident was reported at about 5pm on September 30, 2026. Police officers were dispatched to the site, where efforts to secure the area and establish what happened were underway. In a statement posted on X, the ZRP said the aircraft was carrying six occupants and that further information would be provided once authorities had established more details. Marondera is situated roughly 74 kilometres southeast of Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. At the…

01 Oct

CHCC BC Monthly Meeting Brings Community and Business Leaders Together

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingCHCC BC

Surrey (Richa Walia): The Canadian Hindu Chamber of Commerce (CHCC) BC Chapter hosted its monthly meeting and business get-together, bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders and members for an evening of business connections, knowledge sharing and community engagement. The gathering gave entrepreneurs and professionals an opportunity to introduce their businesses, exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations and discuss common challenges. A key part of the evening was a legal information session by Ashish Manral, Lawyer, who shared information about legal rights and explained how the law works in British Columbia. Attendees also had an opportunity to ask questions about legal matters…

30 Sep

Three Gujarat Relatives Reportedly Go Missing in Ethiopia, Families Allege Kidnapping

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingEthiopia

MEHSANA, Gujarat (Rajeev Sharma): Three relatives from Gujarat who were reportedly travelling to the United States through an alleged illegal migration route have gone missing after reaching Ethiopia, prompting their families to seek government assistance. The missing individuals have been identified as Rutvik Jansari, from Vadsma village in Mehsana district; Mamta Chavda, originally from Mehsana and currently living in Ahmedabad; and Mayuri, a resident of Gandhinagar. According to their relatives, the three left Gujarat on September 20 after arrangements were made through intermediaries to facilitate their journey to the US. The families now allege that the trio was detained in…