Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

04 Jul

Man Crushed to Death by Tanker While Crossing Highway in Himachal; CCTV Footage Reveals Moments Before Fatal Accident

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Manali (Rajeev Sharma): A man lost his life in a tragic road accident after being hit by a speeding tanker on the Chandigarh–Manali four-lane highway near Pandoh in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Friday. The mishap, which was captured on CCTV, has renewed concerns over pedestrian safety on the busy highway. The deceased, identified as Jeevan Lal, had reportedly stepped onto the highway after finishing work at a nearby Panchayat office. As he attempted to cross the road, a tanker travelling through a curve allegedly failed to maintain control. While the front portion of the vehicle passed him, the rear…

04 Jul

Alberta MLAs Head to U.S. to Boost Trade, Energy and Infrastructure Partnerships

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A delegation of Alberta legislators will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, from July 6 to 11 to strengthen economic ties with western U.S. states and promote the province’s priorities in energy, transportation, defence and cross-border trade. The visit is part of Alberta’s participation in the annual Council of State Governments (CSG) West conference, where elected representatives from western U.S. states and associate members gather to discuss regional policy, trade and infrastructure issues. Representing Alberta at this year’s meeting are Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray–Wood Buffalo and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Northern Development; Ron…

04 Jul

Alberta Expands Classroom Support With 223 New Complexity Teams for 2026–27 School Year

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Alberta has released the latest classroom complexity team allocations for the 2026–27 academic year, outlining how newly created support teams will be distributed among school authorities across the province. The allocations form part of a previously announced $100-million investment aimed at helping schools manage increasingly complex classroom environments and provide additional assistance to both students and teachers. Under the funding package, $75 million has been earmarked for the creation of 223 new classroom complexity teams. Of these, 160 teams will serve students in Grades 7 to 12, while 63 teams will be assigned to…

04 Jul

Mayor Locke Paid $114 Million For Arena Site Worth $86 Million

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingMayor Locke

Surrey, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey First councillor and candidate for mayor Linda Annis, says Brenda Locke paid $114 million for the site of her proposed 10,000-seat arena, $28 million more than the assessed value. “The mayor brushed off questions and said it was a simple land swap, but when you look at the assessed value of the city property and the value of the Wesgroup Properties site, taxpayers got the short end of the stick and ended up paying $28 million more than the assessed value of the arena site,” said Annis. “The mayor needs to buy a calculator because…

04 Jul

Monsoon Activity to Ease Briefly in Himachal Before Intensifying Again; Heavy Rain Warning From July 6

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): After several days of widespread showers and weather-related disruptions, Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness a temporary reduction in rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the intensity of the monsoon will weaken briefly before another active spell begins from July 6 with the arrival of a fresh Western Disturbance. The weather department said most parts of the state are expected to experience relatively calm conditions over the next 48 hours. Except for isolated light showers in a few districts, no major weather alerts have been issued for Saturday and…

04 Jul

Argentina Edge Resilient Cape Verde in Extra Time to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSports, TrendingArgentina, Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup 2026

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Messi on target as reigning champions survive determined challenge from tournament debutants to reach Round of 16 Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after overcoming a spirited Cape Verde side 3-2 in an enthralling extra-time contest that tested the defending champions until the closing minutes. Lionel Messi once again delivered on the big stage, opening the scoring for Argentina in the first half with another clinical finish. However, Cape Verde refused to back down and matched the South American giants with an inspired performance, forcing the game beyond regulation time. The…

04 Jul

Israel Refutes Claims of Plot Against Iranian Officials During Backchannel Negotiations

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Jerusalem (Rajeev Sharma): The Israeli government has firmly denied reports suggesting that it planned to target senior Iranian negotiators during indirect discussions held earlier this year, calling the allegations entirely unfounded. In an official response, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the report, stating that the claims were false and did not reflect actual events. The statement accused the publication of presenting inaccurate information regarding Israel's role during the diplomatic process. The report had claimed that officials in the United States privately feared two senior Iranian representatives could face security threats while diplomatic efforts were underway. It further…

03 Jul

Anmol Bishnoi Moves Mumbai Court to Join Salman Khan Firing Case Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAnmol Bishnoi, Salman Khan

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Gangster Anmol Bishnoi has filed an application before a Mumbai special court expressing his willingness to surrender in the case related to the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence. Currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail in connection with a separate investigation, Anmol has requested the court to facilitate his appearance so that he can formally become part of the ongoing trial. In the plea, Anmol stated that he is already in judicial custody under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and cannot appear before the Mumbai court without an official production order. He urged the court to…

03 Jul

Massive Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Devastates Kyiv, Death Toll Climbs to 27

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Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Russia launched one of its most intense aerial offensives against Kyiv in recent months, killing at least 27 people and injuring more than 90 in a coordinated overnight barrage involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. The strikes triggered widespread destruction across the Ukrainian capital, with emergency crews working around the clock to rescue people trapped beneath the rubble. Air raid sirens sounded for hours as explosions rocked multiple districts of Kyiv. Residents sought shelter in metro stations and underground bunkers while fires broke out at several locations following the attacks. Thick smoke covered parts of…

03 Jul

Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Portugal Into Round of 16, Sets New World Cup Record With Historic Goal Against Croatia

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another memorable performance on the global stage, helping Portugal overcome Croatia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 while setting a new tournament record that further cements his legendary status. The Portugal skipper converted a penalty in the second half to become the oldest footballer ever to score in a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match. The goal was particularly special as it marked the first time Ronaldo has found the net in a World Cup knockout fixture during his illustrious international career. Portugal controlled large portions of the contest but faced…