Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Jul

Six Dead in Stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar; Rescue Ops Underway

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Haridwar (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartbreaking incident, six people lost their lives after a stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand on Sunday. The tragedy unfolded when a massive crowd gathered at the popular hilltop shrine, leading to panic and chaos. Confirming the incident, Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, “Six people have died in a stampede after a huge crowd assembled at the Mansa Devi temple. I am heading to the site. A detailed report is awaited.” Preliminary reports suggest that the stampede occurred as devotees jostled to enter the temple premises amid…

27 Jul

Donald Trump Again Refers to India-Pakistan Conflict While Mediating Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn parallels with the India-Pakistan conflict while claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, where border clashes have intensified in recent weeks, displacing tens of thousands. Late Saturday, Thailand announced it had agreed "in principle" to a ceasefire and expressed readiness to enter into bilateral talks with Cambodia. This comes after what is being described as the most severe escalation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade. On Sunday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Trump's intervention, stating that…

27 Jul

Uttarakhand Govt Plans 10% Horizontal Reservation in Jobs for Agniveers: CM Dhami

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move to support Agniveers post their military service, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Saturday that the state government is actively working on a proposal to grant 10% horizontal reservation to Agniveers in government jobs across various departments. The announcement was made during a programme held in observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas, dedicated to honouring ex-servicemen and the families of fallen soldiers. CM Dhami stated that the reservation would apply to those who successfully complete four years of service under the Centre’s Agnipath scheme, and the proposal will soon be tabled before…

27 Jul

Border Clashes Between Thailand and Cambodia Claim 32 Lives, Leave Over 130 Injured

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Cambodia (National Times): Rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have led to deadly confrontations along the disputed border, with officials confirming the combined death toll has reached 32, as concerns grow over the possibility of a prolonged conflict in the region. Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence announced on Saturday that 12 more lives were lost, seven civilians and five soldiers, bringing Cambodia’s casualty count to 19. The most recent fatalities include a man killed in a rocket strike on a Buddhist pagoda where he had sought refuge on Thursday. In addition to the fatalities, Cambodia has reported over 70 injuries,…

27 Jul

11 Injured in Stabbing Attack at Walmart in Northern Michigan; Suspect Apprehended

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Traverse City, Michigan (Rajeev Sharma): A peaceful afternoon at a Walmart store in Traverse City turned chaotic on Saturday when a man launched an unexpected knife attack, injuring at least 11 individuals before being subdued. Authorities have termed the incident a random act of violence, and a suspect is now in custody. According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified only as a 42-year-old male resident of Michigan, entered the store around 4:45 p.m. armed with a folding knife and began assaulting shoppers. Swift action by a nearby sheriff’s deputy, combined with the efforts of store employees,…

27 Jul

NCERT to Introduce Modules on Operation Sindoor to Highlight India’s Military Prowess

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a move aimed at instilling awareness of national security and military achievements among students, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing two educational modules centered on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent cross-border counter-terror operation against targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to senior officials from the Ministry of Education, the initiative is designed to familiarize schoolchildren with India’s military capabilities and the response to terrorism emanating from across the border. "Two special modules are currently under development. The first will be tailored for students in Classes 3 to 8, while the…

27 Jul

Nanaimo Councillor Urges Province to Shut Down Overdose Prevention Site Near City Hall

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Nanaimo, British Columbia (Richa Walia): A motion set to be introduced at Nanaimo City Council may escalate tensions between the municipality and provincial health officials over a supervised drug use facility located adjacent to city hall. According to the agenda for Monday’s meeting, Councillor Ian Thorpe plans to table a proposal requesting that Island Health formally shut down the overdose prevention site on Albert Street. Thorpe signaled his intent during the council's July 21 session, saying the city must tell the province it has “had enough” of the escalating disorder in the area. The call for closure follows a contentious…

27 Jul

Spike in Hostility Towards Immigrants Alarms Support Groups Across Alberta

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Amid heated national debates surrounding immigration, organizations that assist newcomers in Alberta are reporting a troubling rise in racially motivated hostility, both online and in public spaces. Shamaila Akram, a community advocate with Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, says she has grown used to being the target of racial slurs—but remains deeply concerned about the growing anxiety among new immigrants, especially women. "Many of our clients are now coming in with severe stress or even panic attacks after being subjected to harassment right outside our offices," Akram shared. "Women in hijabs have been particularly targeted, and some have…

27 Jul

Fatal Small-Plane Crash Reported Near Deer Lake, Newfoundland Airport

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Newfoundland (Rajeev Sharma): A small aircraft went down Saturday evening near the Deer Lake Regional Airport in western Newfoundland, resulting in at least one fatality, authorities have confirmed. The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. NT, just outside the airport boundary in the town of Deer Lake, which is home to about 5,000 residents. Emergency services, including the RCMP and first responders, quickly arrived at the scene. The aircraft involved was a Piper Navajo twin-engine plane, owned by Kisik Geospatial and Aerial Survey, a B.C.-based aerial mapping company. In a public statement, the company’s owner and accountable executive, Andrew Naysmith,…

26 Jul

England Dominates with Mammoth Lead, India Fights Back Through Gill-Rahul Stand

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Manchester, July 26 – England asserted firm control on Day 4 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, finishing with a commanding 311-run first-innings lead over India. But the visitors showed late resilience through an unbeaten 174-run partnership between Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.England posted a colossal 669 all out, their fifth-highest total in Test history. Ben Stokes stole the show with a sensational 141, becoming the first England captain to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test. Joe Root also starred with an unbeaten 150, surpassing Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run scorer…