Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Aug

Dr. Monika Khullar Honoured with Prestigious Mark Sosnowski Award

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Dr. Monika Khullar, a distinguished physician of Hope Medicare Clinic, has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed 2024 Mark Sosnowski Award. This award acknowledges Dr. Khullar's unwavering dedication to patient centered care and her role as a cornerstone of her patients' medical home. She has received widespread acclaim for her exceptional service to the Mosaic community and her efforts in promoting team based, interdisciplinary care to enhance health outcomes and overall patient well being. Colleagues and patients alike describe Dr. Khullar as a compassionate leader whose commitment to primary care continues to strengthen the Mosaic…

21 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Wins Hearts with Tea Stall Gesture in Gairsain

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Gairsain, Uttarakhand: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami started his day on a warm note with a morning walk in Bhararisain, where he stopped at a local tea stall run by Chandra Singh Negi. While engaging with locals and listening to their concerns about welfare and development schemes, Dhami surprised everyone by stepping behind the counter and preparing tea himself.Wearing his trademark casual attire, the CM was seen pouring steaming cups and chatting with shopkeepers and passersby in a friendly manner. The simple act quickly went viral on social media, with users praising Dhami’s humility and approachable style.Residents described the experience…

21 Aug

India Sets Firm Policy on Sporting Ties with Pakistan, Eases Visa Rules for Global Officials

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsbilateral ban, India Pakistan sports policy, Indian athletes, multilateral tournaments

New Delhi, August 21 – India has drawn a clear line on sporting ties with Pakistan, linking its approach to the broader diplomatic policy with the neighboring country.Under the new framework, Indian teams will not travel to Pakistan for bilateral sporting events, nor will Pakistani teams be allowed to play in India in such matches. However, this restriction will not apply to multilateral and international tournaments. Indian players will continue to participate in global competitions even if Pakistan is involved, and Pakistan’s teams will also be permitted to play in multilateral events hosted in India.The government emphasized that the policy…

21 Aug

Zupee Pulls Plug on Real Money Games as Online Gaming Bill Gets Parliament Nod

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAshwini Vaishnaw, Online Gaming Bill 2025, Rajya Sabha, real money gaming ban, Zupee

New Delhi, August 21 – Popular skill-based gaming platform Zupee has announced it will discontinue its real money gaming services following the passage of the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in both Houses of Parliament.A Zupee spokesperson confirmed that while paid offerings will be phased out, its free games, including Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, Snakes & Ladders, and Trump Card Mania, will remain available to over 150 million users across India. “We remain committed to delivering fun, engaging, and responsible gaming and entertainment experiences for free,” the spokesperson said.The Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on…

21 Aug

Ktunaxa Nation Urges Public to Stop Unauthorized Harvesting of Sacred ʔayut Plant in B.C

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaB.C. forests, Canby’s lovage, Indigenous rights, Ktunaxa Nation, plant harvesting, sacred medicine, ʔayut plant

Southeastern B.C., August 21 — The Ktunaxa Nation has called on the public to stop harvesting a traditional medicinal plant, ʔayut (Canby’s lovage), after reports of unauthorized collection and damage to sensitive patches in its territory.The Ktunaxa Nation, made up of five First Nations across southeastern British Columbia, says land guardians have found people tearing up the ground to extract the plant without consent. The nation’s traditional territory covers about 70,000 square kilometres across B.C.’s Interior, stretching into Alberta, Montana, Idaho, and Washington.Kathryn Teneese, chair of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, told CBC Radio West that ʔayut holds both medicinal and…

21 Aug

Alberta strengthens fight against child abuse with expanded advocacy centre funding

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta’s government is increasing funding for child advocacy centres to better support children and youth experiencing abuse. To help address rising caseloads, Alberta’s government is increasing funding for child and youth advocacy centres by 10 per cent. This represents an increase to $3.7 million in 2025, ensuring these centres can continue their vital work supporting children and youth. “Alberta has been a leader in creating safe places for children and youth who have experienced abuse. Centres like Zebra Centre and Luna Centre were among the first of their kind in Canada, and they continue…

21 Aug

Vice Presidential Polls: ECI Appoints Observers as Contest Heats Up Between Reddy and Radhakrishnan

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New Delhi, August 21 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday appointed two senior officers of the rank of Additional Secretary as Observers to oversee the upcoming Vice Presidential election scheduled for September 9.The polls will witness a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, backed by the Opposition INDIA bloc, and the NDA’s nominee, C P Radhakrishnan. The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while withdrawals can be made until August 25. The post of Vice President fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, citing health reasons.The ECI has named Sushil Kumar…

21 Aug

Ahmedabad – Class 10 student stabbed to death by junior, Instagram chat reveals confession

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAhmedabad, Murder, School, Student

National Times Bureau :- Ahmedabad witnessed a shocking incident on Tuesday when a 10th-grade student, identified as Nayan Santani, was fatally stabbed outside Seventh-Day Adventist Higher Secondary School. The accused, a Class 8 student, was detained shortly after the attack, sparking widespread outrage and protests by parents demanding stricter safety measures on school premises. Disturbing Chat Emerges During the investigation, police retrieved an alarming Instagram conversation between the accused and one of his friends. In the chat, the boy appeared to admit to the stabbing, discussing the incident casually and showing little remorse. The friend questioned him about the attack,…

21 Aug

Lok Sabha Adjourns Sine Die, Let’s Look At The Key Bills Passed in The Monsoon Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLok Sabha, Monsoon Session 2025, Om Birla, Parliament, sine die

New Delhi, August 21, 2025: The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on Thursday with the Lok Sabha being adjourned sine die by Speaker Om Birla. The session, which began on July 21, witnessed frequent protests and disruptions, limiting effective debate to just 37 hours. Despite the chaos, the House managed to pass 12 significant legislations.Among the major bills was the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, which seeks to update maritime laws in line with international standards, focusing on safety and environmental protection. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 was also cleared, replacing the colonial-era framework with a modern law on port governance.Other…

21 Aug

Citizens Demand Accountability of Councillors in Chandigarh Municipal Corporation

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma :- Residents across Chandigarh are advocating for increased accountability from municipal councillors amidst growing concerns regarding irregularities and corruption in ward-level projects. Citizens contend that corruption in civic works and services cannot occur without the knowledge or involvement of elected representatives. Community groups and local activists have raised the issue during recent interactions, emphasizing that councillors, who are elected to oversee development and governance in their respective wards, must assume responsibility for lapses and misuse of funds. "Without the participation or negligence of councillors, corruption is not possible. Each councillor should be directly accountable for their ward,…