Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

18 Mar

Fraud Case Collapses in Canada, Accused Walks Free and Files Lawsuit Against Authorities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada

Saskatchewan (Rajeev Sharma): A high-profile immigration fraud case in Canada has taken a dramatic turn after a court threw out proceedings against an Indian national, citing serious misconduct by investigators, and the accused has now launched legal action against the government. Gurpreet Singh, 40, had been found guilty of orchestrating a scheme involving fraudulent job offers to facilitate illegal immigration. However, despite the court’s finding, he was not convicted or sentenced, following what the judge described as a breakdown in the integrity of the investigation. In a ruling delivered by Naheed Bardai of the Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench, the…

18 Mar

No Insurance, Massive Bill: U.S. Visitor in Canada Faces Over $100K Medical Charges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A medical emergency during a family visit to Canada has left a U.S.-based family grappling with a staggering hospital bill exceeding $100,000, highlighting the financial risks of travelling without insurance. Begum Bashiran, an elderly resident of Atlanta, had travelled to Ontario last October to spend time with her children. During her stay, she suffered a stroke and was rushed to the Waterloo Regional Health Network, where she remained under treatment for nearly a month, including time in intensive care. Her son, Naveed Zafar, recalled the distressing moments when his mother was admitted unconscious. He said his immediate…

18 Mar

Ontario Strengthens Judiciary With Appointment of Six New Judges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingOntario

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): The government of Ontario has announced the appointment of six new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, with their roles set to take effect from March 26, 2026. The move, confirmed by Attorney General Doug Downey, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the province’s justice system. The newly appointed judges bring decades of legal experience across criminal, civil, and administrative law. Among them is Serge Hamel, who has served both in private practice and as an assistant Crown attorney, and will now take up his position in the Kirkland Lake/Haileybury region. S. Rochelle…

18 Mar

Helicopter Crash in Eastern Nepal During Landing Leaves One Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsHelicopter Crash, Nepal

Rajiv Sharma :- A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty met with an accident in Nepal’s Khotang district on Wednesday morning while attempting to land, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred around 11:51 am when the aircraft was descending into a field and reportedly lost stability. According to officials, the helicopter had taken off from Kathmandu and was transporting a dead body to Khotang. During the landing process, it crashed in farmland under circumstances that are still being examined. The aircraft was carrying five individuals, including pilot Sabin Thapa. While one passenger sustained injuries in the crash, the pilot…

17 Mar

Justice for Gurkirat: International Student from India Killed in B.C. Boat Ramp Altercation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, CanadaCharlie Lake Altercation, Fort St. John Homicide, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, Indian Student Killed Canada, Ujjain Student Canada

Fort St. John, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma)— A 25-year-old international student from Ujjain, India, has been identified as the victim of a fatal "altercation" that took place late Friday night, March 13, 2026, in northeastern British Columbia. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) identified the deceased as Gurkirat Singh Manocha, a business management student at Northern Lights College. The incident occurred at approximately 11:10 PM at the Charlie Lake boat ramp, just outside Fort St. John. Despite life-saving efforts, Manocha succumbed to serious injuries sustained during the confrontation. Incident and Investigation According to the North District Major Crimes Unit, the investigation…

17 Mar

Project Deception Lake: Multi-Jurisdictional Raid Nets $842,000 in Illegal Drugs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaDrug Bust 2026, Methamphetamine Export Australia, Project Deception Lake, Sault Ste. Marie Police, Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo (Rajeev Sharma) — A major joint-forces investigation, dubbed "Project Deception Lake," has led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of illegal narcotics valued at more than $842,000. The multi-jurisdictional operation targeted an organized trafficking network moving drugs across Ontario and exporting methamphetamine to international markets. The investigation was a collaborative effort led by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with additional support from the RCMP, CBSA, and municipal police from York and Woodstock. Major Seizures and Arrests The operation culminated…

17 Mar

UAE Restores Air Traffic After Temporary Shutdown Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): The United Arab Emirates briefly suspended its airspace operations early Tuesday as regional tensions intensified, but authorities later confirmed that normal flight movement had resumed once the situation was brought under control. Officials said the precautionary step was taken while the country’s defence systems responded to incoming drones and missiles believed to have been launched from Iran. Residents in Dubai reported hearing several loud blasts during the early morning hours as air defence units intercepted aerial threats. According to the General Civil Aviation Authority, the restriction on air traffic was temporary and lifted shortly after authorities assessed…

17 Mar

Afghanistan Alleges 400 People Killed After Kabul Hospital Strike; Pakistan Rejects Claims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAfghanistan, Kabul, Pakistan

Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Authorities in Afghanistan have accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the capital, claiming the attack left hundreds dead and injured amid escalating tensions between the two neighbours. Officials in Kabul said the strike occurred late Monday night and caused extensive destruction at the facility. According to Afghan deputy government spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat, the death toll has risen to about 400, while nearly 250 people were reported wounded. Fitrat said rescue workers were still trying to extinguish flames and retrieve bodies from the wreckage of the damaged building. He added that…

16 Mar

Saskatoon Teen Receives Maximum Youth Sentence for Setting Classmate on Fire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaEvan Hardy Collegiate, Saskatoon School Fire Attack, Youth Criminal Justice Act Sentencing

Saskatoon (Rajeev Sharma)— A 16-year-old girl has been handed the maximum sentence available under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the attempted murder of a classmate at Evan Hardy Collegiate. On Monday, March 16, 2026, Justice Krista Zerr sentenced the youth to three years, consisting of two years in secure custody followed by one year of community supervision. The sentence follows a horrific attack on September 5, 2024, when the then-14-year-old offender poured flammable liquid on a 15-year-old student and set her on fire in a school hallway. The victim suffered life-altering burns to 40% of her body and has…

16 Mar

Canada’s Inflation Drops to 1.8% in February as Sales Tax Relief and Easing Shelter Costs Offset Food Surges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaBank of Canada Interest Rates, Canada Inflation 2026, Grocery Prices Canada, Statistics Canada CPI

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)— Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled significantly in February 2026, falling to 1.8% from 2.3% in January, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Monday. The reading came in lower than the 1.9% expected by economists and brings the headline figure below the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) 2% target for the first time in several months. The decline was largely attributed to "base-year effects" following the end of government sales tax relief last year, as well as a continued deceleration in gasoline prices and shelter costs. However, despite the lower headline number, underlying pressures remain, particularly in…