Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

11 Jul

Pilgrim Killed, Three Injured as Truck Hits Amarnath Yatra Bus Near Pathankot; Police Register Negligence Case

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): A road accident involving a bus carrying Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims claimed the life of one devotee and left three others injured on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway late Thursday night. The collision occurred near the Sujanpur railway overbridge when a trailer allegedly rammed the side of the passenger bus. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Anshul Gehlot from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. According to police, he sustained critical injuries after being thrown out of the bus during the impact. He was taken to a nearby private hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. Officials said the bus was…

11 Jul

Monsoon Leaves Himachal Reeling: Road Network Hit, Kinnaur Bridge Gives Way; Fresh Rain Spell Likely Next Week

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Sangla (Rajeev Sharma): The impact of the southwest monsoon continues to be felt across Himachal Pradesh, where heavy rainfall has damaged infrastructure, disrupted transport and isolated several remote areas. A Bailey bridge in Kinnaur district collapsed after remaining unstable for days, while hundreds of roads across the state continue to remain closed due to landslides and debris. The bridge, which served as an important link to the Sangla Valley, had become unsafe after torrential rain triggered erosion beneath its foundation. Authorities had already suspended traffic over the structure before it finally collapsed, cutting off one of the key routes in…

10 Jul

Calgary Set to Experience a Divine Week of Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Genesis Centre

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A week long spiritual journey featuring Shrimad Bhagwat Katha will be held from July 12 to July 18, 2026, at the Genesis Centre in Northeast Calgary, bringing together devotees and community members for an enriching religious experience. In an interview with National Times, Acharya Vinod Sodial and Ramesh Verma shared details about the upcoming spiritual gathering and invited everyone to participate in this sacred event. Acharya Vinod Sodial said that this is the first time a detailed week-long Shrimad Bhagwat Katha is being organized in Calgary, giving devotees an opportunity to connect deeply with the spiritual teachings,…

10 Jul

Shotgun Robbery at Calgary Pub: Four Men Charged After Violent Crime Spree Involving Stolen Vehicles

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Four men have been charged in connection with a planned and violent armed robbery at a southeast Calgary pub earlier this year, following an extensive investigation involving multiple stolen vehicles, surveillance footage, and coordinated efforts by several law enforcement agencies. According to Calgary Police Service, the investigation began on May 11, 2026, when two suspects allegedly smashed the window of a Toyota Tacoma parked at Nose Hill Park in northwest Calgary and stole a purse containing identification, credit cards, and a key for a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a stolen red…

10 Jul

Brampton Man of Punjabi Origin Gets 20-Year US Jail Term in International Drug Smuggling Case

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian man of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to two decades in a United States federal prison after being convicted of leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved massive quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from the US into Canada. The sentence was announced by the US Attorney's Office following proceedings in a federal court, where Guramrit Sidhu, 63, admitted to running an organised narcotics network. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the conviction followed a lengthy multinational investigation involving agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to prosecutors, Sidhu supervised a sophisticated…

10 Jul

Monsoon Continues to Lash Himachal; Schools Closed in Vulnerable Areas as IMD Maintains Rain Alert

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Heavy monsoon showers continued to impact normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Friday, forcing authorities to shut schools in parts of Sirmaur district while cautioning residents about the possibility of landslides, flash floods and road disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained a Yellow Alert for five districts, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The district administration ordered the closure of all government and private schools in the Sangrah and Pachhad subdivisions after continuous rainfall affected road connectivity and increased the risk of landslides. Officials clarified that the closure applies only to students, while teachers…

10 Jul

Elections Alberta Warns Public About Fake Website Impersonating Official Election Portal

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has issued a public warning after identifying a fraudulent website that appears to imitate its official online platform by using a misleading web address and displaying fabricated voter information. According to the election authority, the website electionsab.ca closely resembles the official Elections Alberta address, elections.ab.ca, and appears to have been created to mislead users amid recent concerns surrounding the unauthorized use of Alberta’s List of Electors. Officials clarified that the website generates entirely fictitious information, including names, residential addresses, telephone numbers and so-called elector identification numbers. Elections Alberta stressed that the displayed data is not…

10 Jul

Metro Vancouver Governance Reform Moves Ahead as Committee Backs Board Size Cap

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Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A proposal to reduce the size of Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors has cleared a key hurdle after the regional district’s Governance Committee endorsed a recommendation to limit the number of directors each municipality can appoint. The proposal, initiated by Delta Councillor Dylan Kruger, will now be placed before the full Metro Vancouver Board for consideration. If adopted, municipalities would be restricted to appointing a maximum of three directors, while the existing weighted voting system based on population would remain unchanged. The recommendation is part of a broader governance reform effort launched last year, when Kruger introduced…

10 Jul

Alberta Pledges $50 Million to Expand AI Leadership, Strengthen Public Services and Innovation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced a $50-million investment over the next five years in the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), aiming to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across government services, healthcare, education and industry while reinforcing the province’s position as a global AI hub. The funding will be used to advance AI-driven solutions in public services, support research and commercialization, help businesses integrate emerging technologies and prepare Albertans for careers in an increasingly AI-powered economy. Premier Danielle Smith said Alberta’s long-term investment in artificial intelligence research is now translating into practical benefits for residents and businesses. She noted…

10 Jul

Alberta Fast-Tracks 41 School Projects to Create Over 39,000 Student Spaces

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has accelerated 41 public school infrastructure projects under its Schools Now initiative, a move aimed at expanding classroom capacity and reducing construction timelines as the province continues to witness record population growth. Officials said the latest round of approvals will deliver more than 39,000 new and upgraded student spaces across Alberta. Of the total projects, 19 have received construction funding, while 22 others have advanced into the design phase, allowing work to progress much earlier than originally planned. According to the provincial government, the accelerated process is expected to shave more than nine months…