Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Sep

Pakistan-Based LeT Operative Killed in Kashmir Encounter, Army Says

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SRINAGAR (RAJEEV SHARMA): A Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant was killed during a security operation in the upper reaches of Central Kashmir, the Army said on Wednesday, bringing an end to a group allegedly linked to several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began late Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in the Korag area of Yousmarg. According to the Army, troops noticed suspicious movement during the operation and challenged those present. The militants responded with gunfire, triggering an exchange in which one militant was killed. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of…

30 Sep

Edmonton to Receive New Pre-Treatment Housing for Albertans Recovering From Addiction

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EDMONTON, Alta. (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is expanding addiction recovery supports in Edmonton with new pre-treatment housing designed to help people transition from detoxification services into longer-term treatment. The provincial government is providing more than $330,000 to the Oxford House Foundation to establish two pre-treatment homes in Edmonton. Together, the facilities are expected to provide stable accommodation and support for approximately 140 people each year who have completed detox and are waiting to enter an addiction treatment program. The Edmonton homes represent the first phase of a broader more than $10-million provincial investment aimed at increasing pre- and post-treatment housing for…

30 Sep

Calgary to Get First Cyclotron Facility as Alberta Expands Specialized Health Care

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CALGARY (RAJEEV SHARMA): Alberta is investing $71 million to establish Calgary's first cyclotron facility, a project expected to expand access to advanced diagnostic imaging and specialized cancer care across southern Alberta. The province is committing $64 million over three years toward construction of the Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre at Foothills Medical Centre. The Alberta Cancer Foundation is providing a further $7 million for specialized equipment and research laboratories, with financial support from the Culbert Family, Calgary Health Foundation and other donors. The centre will produce radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic imaging and treatment for a range of serious conditions, including cancer, heart…

30 Sep

Alberta Expands Collegiate Schools as Students Gain More Career-Focused Learning Options

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EDMONTON (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta students returning to classrooms this fall will have access to expanded career-focused education, with the provincial government adding new collegiate schools and expanding existing programs across the province. Four new collegiate schools and 14 expanded collegiate pathways are being introduced during the current school year, bringing Alberta's total to 32 collegiate schools operating across 55 locations. The programs are designed to give students greater exposure to careers and industries while they complete high school. Students can take part in hands-on training, workplace learning and off-campus education, while some programs also provide opportunities to earn post-secondary credits.…

30 Sep

Lipinski Court Filing Prompts Questions Over Surrey Police Chief’s Dismissal

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SURREY, B.C. (RICHA WALIA): A recent filing in the British Columbia Supreme Court has sparked renewed debate over the circumstances surrounding the dismissal of former Surrey Police Service Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, with Surrey First council candidate Bilal Cheema calling for greater transparency from Mayor Brenda Locke. Lipinski is challenging his termination in court, alleging that political considerations influenced the decision and that the process did not comply with requirements under the Police Act and police board governance rules. The allegations remain subject to the court process and have not been judicially determined. Cheema, a former member of the Surrey…

30 Sep

Coast Guard Intercepts Iranian Dhow With Drugs Worth Over Rs 3,000 Crore in Arabian Sea

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): An intelligence-driven maritime operation has led to the interception of an Iranian-flagged dhow carrying a large consignment of suspected narcotics in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, officials said. The operation was conducted jointly by the Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Central Intelligence Agency, following intelligence inputs about the vessel's suspected movement. Coast Guard units detected the dhow and maintained surveillance as it travelled through the Arabian Sea. After sustained tracking, the vessel was pursued and subsequently boarded by the authorities. A search of the vessel resulted in the recovery of 526 kilograms…

29 Sep

Two Gang Members Injured, Arrested After Delhi Police Encounter in Paharganj

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Two alleged members of the Vikas Kalia gang were arrested following an exchange of fire with Delhi Police’s Special Staff in the Paharganj area, police said. According to the police, the Special Staff received information about the suspects late at night and subsequently launched an operation to intercept them. A trap was laid in the area before the team moved in to apprehend the two men. Police said the suspects opened fire during the operation, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Both accused suffered gunshot injuries and were taken into custody following the encounter. The two men…

29 Sep

FBI Adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted List, Offers $1 Million Reward

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, intensifying an international search for the alleged North American leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group. The FBI announced the move on September 28, 2026, and is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. According to the FBI, Singh is wanted in connection with federal allegations involving racketeering, extortion and narcotics offences. Investigators allege that the organisation has been involved in violent crimes across the United States…

29 Sep

Donald Trump Denies Iran Sanctions Offer as Tehran Rejects Nuclear Compromise

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has rejected reports that Washington offered Iran sanctions relief or access to frozen funds, while confirming that American and Iranian representatives held discussions as diplomatic efforts continue amid the conflict in the Middle East. Trump responded to an Axios report claiming that his administration was prepared to ease some sanctions and release Iranian assets in return for specific commitments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Calling the report false, Trump said he had made no such offer and accused the publication of spreading a “hoax.” At the same time, Trump confirmed that US officials had…

29 Sep

Alberta Breaks Ground on $91M Francophone School Campus in Edmonton

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Construction is officially underway on a new francophone school campus in west Edmonton that will bring together two separate high schools under one facility. The $91-million project will serve up to 1,260 students and house both a public and a Catholic school. The public school will be known as École l’Odyssée, while the Catholic school will be called École l’Envolée. Although the schools will share the same campus, each will maintain its own identity, programming and dedicated spaces. Both institutions will serve students from Grade 7 through Grade 12. The shared facility is also expected to provide…