Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Aug

Alberta Minister Heads to London to Explore Nuclear Energy Opportunities

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf, will travel to London later this month to participate in the World Nuclear Symposium, as the province continues to examine nuclear energy as a potential solution for meeting growing electricity demand. The visit, scheduled from August 27 to September 11, will allow Minister Neudorf to engage with international leaders from jurisdictions where nuclear industries are already established. His agenda includes promoting Alberta’s energy sector to global partners and exploring the role nuclear power could play in the province’s long-term energy mix. In addition to the symposium, Neudorf will meet…

27 Aug

PM Mark Carney Meets Latvian Counterpart to Strengthen Ties, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine

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Ottawa/Riga (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held talks with Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, highlighting the close and expanding partnership between Canada and Latvia. The two leaders reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to security, stability, and economic cooperation. Discussions touched on deepening collaboration in key sectors such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, and defence production, as part of Canada’s broader engagement with Europe. Both prime ministers emphasized the crucial role of NATO and reiterated their united stance against Russia’s ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine. They stressed the need for a just and durable peace, backed by credible security guarantees…

27 Aug

Vaishno Devi Yatra Route Landslide Leaves 31 Dead, Rescue Efforts Underway

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Jammu (National Times): A catastrophic landslide struck the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage track near Ardhkumari in Katra on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 20 others. Authorities fear the death toll could climb further as rescue teams continue to search the wreckage for those still missing. The disaster comes after days of torrential rainfall that have battered Jammu and Kashmir, triggering flash floods, landslides, and large-scale damage to infrastructure. Several bridges have collapsed, electricity networks are down in multiple districts, and mobile connectivity has been severely disrupted. Officials confirmed that over 3,500 residents had already been…

26 Aug

The Great Garba Mahotsav Canada 2025 Set to Illuminate Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Great Garba Mahotsav Canada 2025, the inaugural Garba of the season, will be organised by Dil Se Entertainment, in association with Ghanshyam Patel, on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Seven Chiefs Sportplex & Jim Starlight Centre in Calgary. Billed as one of the city’s most significant cultural celebrations, the event promises an unforgettable evening of traditional Garba, vibrant music, and community spirit. Garba, a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, India, has become an integral part of Calgary’s South Asian community calendar, bringing together thousands each year to celebrate heritage, music, and unity. Milan & Rishabh…

26 Aug

Five Pilgrims Killed, 14 Injured in Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine

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Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, August 26 – A major landslide struck the pilgrimage route to the Vaishno Devi shrine on Tuesday, claiming five lives and injuring 14 others. The incident occurred near Adhkwari, midway on the 12-kilometre track to the shrine, around 3 pm.Officials said the landslide was triggered by days of relentless rainfall across the region. Massive rocks and debris rolled down near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya area, catching devotees and staff by surprise.Rescue operations began immediately, with the Army, police, and disaster response teams rushing to the spot. The injured were moved to nearby hospitals, and authorities confirmed that…

26 Aug

Ganesh Chaturthi to Be Celebrated on August 27 with Great Devotion Across India

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New Delhi, August 25, 2025 – Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India’s most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals, will be observed this year on Wednesday, August 27. The festival, which honors the birth of Lord Ganesha, is marked by devotion, music, dance, and community celebrations across the country.According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi begins on August 26 at 1:54 PM and concludes on August 27 at 3:44 PM. Devotees are preparing for grand festivities, with puja timings varying by city. In Mumbai, the auspicious window is from 11:24 AM to 1:55 PM, while in Delhi it falls between 11:05…

26 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Directs Tough Action for ‘Drugs-Free Uttarakhand’ Campaign

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Dehradun, August 25, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to intensify the Drugs-Free Uttarakhand campaign on a large scale. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence, he emphasized strict action against offenders under the NDPS Act and called for strengthening the Anti-Narcotics Task Force with additional posts if required.The Chief Minister instructed that the national narcotics helpline ‘मानस’ – 1933 be widely publicized so citizens can report complaints. He asked police, health, education, social welfare, and other departments to jointly conduct workshops and prepare a detailed action plan to make the state drug-free.Dhami also…

26 Aug

Huge Crowd Gathers in Edmonton for BK Shivani’s Spiritual Event

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium was filled to capacity as world-renowned spiritual teacher BK Sister Shivani addressed a massive audience during her Canadian tour event titled “Freedom through Spirituality”, On Sunday, August 24. The free public program, hosted by the Brahma Kumaris Edmonton Centre, drew a diverse crowd of all ages seeking inspiration, inner peace, and practical guidance for modern-day challenges. Sister Shivani, widely known for her internationally acclaimed TV series Awakening with Brahma Kumaris, delivered a thought provoking discourse focused on achieving emotional resilience, breaking free from stress, and living with greater self-awareness. Her message emphasized…

26 Aug

Karnataka: Man Brutally Kills 20-Year-Old Woman by Planting Explosives in Her Mouth

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National Times Bureau :- A gruesome incident has shocked Mysuru district, where a 20-year-old woman, identified as Rakshita, was brutally murdered by her lover in Gerasanahalli village, Hunsur taluk. According to police, the accused, identified as Siddharaju, allegedly stuffed explosives into the woman’s mouth during a heated argument at a lodge where they were staying, causing an explosion that killed her on the spot. The victim, who was reportedly married, had been involved in an illicit relationship with the accused. Following the incident, Siddharaju attempted to mislead locals by claiming the woman died due to a mobile phone blast, but…

26 Aug

Canada to Utilize Standard Visa Process for FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitors

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Calgary, Rajeev Sharma :- As preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada has clarified that it will not introduce a specialized visa category for fans attending matches in the country. Instead, visitors will be required to follow the standard entry procedures already in place. Travelers from visa-exempt countries will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if arriving by air, while citizens of non-visa-exempt nations must apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). Officials noted that most TRVs are issued as multiple-entry visas, enabling fans to enter and exit Canada multiple times throughout the validity period of…