Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

14 Feb

Ottawa School Board Cancels Ski Trips After Student Seriously Injured in Chairlift Incident

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has cancelled all school-organized ski trips involving chairlifts after a 13-year-old student suffered serious injuries during an incident at Centre Vorlage in western Quebec. The board confirmed the suspension of trips in a statement, saying the decision will remain in place while officials work to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the accident. “The safety of our students is our top priority,” an OCDSB spokesperson said, adding that the board is reviewing details of the incident that occurred Wednesday at the ski hill near Wakefield, Que. Clothing Caught in Chairlift According to the…

14 Feb

Oshawa Generals Apologize After Email Urging Fans to Shower Sparks Backlash

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Oshawa, Ont. (Rajeev Sharma): The Oshawa Generals have issued a public apology after an email sent to season ticket holders asking fans to shower before attending home games triggered criticism and online debate. The controversy began Tuesday when ticket holders received a message from Jason Hickman, the team’s director of ticket sales and service. In the email, fans were reminded to maintain good hygiene before coming to games. “If you went to the gym or did something that produced body odour, please shower before attending the game,” the email read. It also encouraged spectators to use hand-sanitizing stations, cover coughs…

14 Feb

Prince George Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for 25 Years in Killing of Young Mother

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Prince George, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia has sentenced 25-year-old Zain Xavier Wood to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years after he was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of Isabelle Thomas. Wood was found guilty in November for killing 22-year-old Thomas inside her townhouse at the Alpine Village complex in Prince George. The attack occurred in front of her two young daughters, aged six years and six months at the time. Court heard that Wood was inside the residence for approximately 35 seconds and stabbed…

14 Feb

UCP Auto Insurance Overhaul Sparks Backlash: Higher grid rates, and “Care-First” system set for 2027

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): The United Conservative Party government has announced sweeping changes to Alberta’s auto insurance system, promising relief for some drivers while introducing a new “care-first” model and sharply higher costs for others. The reforms, approved by the Government of Alberta, will be rolled out in stages through 2026 and 2027. Under temporary rules in place until the end of 2026, annual rate increases for so-called “good drivers” are capped at 7.5 per cent. To qualify, motorists must have no traffic convictions such as speeding or distracted driving in the past three years and no at fault accidents…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

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National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

14 Feb

Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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National Times Bureau :- Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges linked to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. According to the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the 54-year-old admitted guilt on three counts, murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges together carry a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Nikhil Gupta entered his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court on Friday. His legal team did not immediately issue a statement…

13 Feb

26 Injured in Nagaland Clash Over Land Dispute; Security Deployed, Situation Under Control

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Kohima, Feb. 13: At least 26 people were injured in a violent clash triggered by a long-standing land dispute in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred in Moava village under the Medziphema sub-division during the morning hours, leading to injuries to government personnel and local residents. Police said the situation has since been brought under control. Security forces have been deployed in the area and traffic movement has returned to normal. “The situation is presently under control. Security forces have been deployed, and normal traffic movement has been restored. The public is advised to maintain peace…

13 Feb

Government Backs Substantive Motion Against Rahul Gandhi, Decision on Next Steps Pending

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New Delhi, Feb. 13: The government on Friday said it would proceed with a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat seeking action against the Congress leader. The notice calls for a motion to cancel Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership, alleging that he made unverified remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the House and acted in a manner supportive of “anti-national forces.” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government has decided not to move a separate privilege motion it was earlier considering, as…

13 Feb

Modi Inaugurates ‘Seva Teerth’ and New Secretariat Buildings, Calls It a Step Toward Viksit Bharat

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New Delhi, Feb. 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office complex, named Seva Teerth, along with two Central Secretariat buildings—Kartavya Bhawan 1 and Kartavya Bhawan 2—describing them as a major milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation. Addressing an event attended by Union ministers, senior bureaucrats and government officials, the Prime Minister said the new facilities reflect the government’s focus on citizen-centric administration and national progress. “Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan mark an important step in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. These buildings represent our commitment to governance that prioritizes public service…

13 Feb

India Clears ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Plan for 114 Rafale Jets in Biggest-Ever Defence Procurement

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major push to strengthen its air power, India has approved a proposal worth ₹3.25 lakh crore for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), making it the largest defence acquisition in the country’s history, according to media reports. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the project ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to India. Under the proposed framework, 18 aircraft will be purchased in fly-away condition from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, while the remaining…