Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Jan

Hotel Pool Incident in Canmore Sends 11 Children to Hospital; Chlorine Exposure Suspected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada

Canmore, Alta.: Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Canmore Fire-Rescue are investigating an incident at a Canmore hotel pool that resulted in 11 children being taken to hospital on Sunday morning. According to the Town of Canmore, Fire-Rescue crews responded to a hazardous materials call at approximately 10:44 a.m. at the Canmore Inn and Suites. Upon arrival, firefighters found nearly 30 children in the pool area experiencing symptoms of illness, including nausea and vomiting. Emergency crews suspected a chemical-related exposure and immediately evacuated the pool area. Air quality testing conducted at the scene revealed elevated levels of a hazardous substance. Based…

27 Jan

Iran gears up for possible attack as US sends aircraft carrier, warships in Middle East

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News

National Times Bureau :- The US Navy’s Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group entered the United States Central Command region on Monday after being redirected from Indo-Pacific operations amid rising tensions with Iran. The move has sparked renewed speculation that US President Donald Trump may consider authorizing airstrikes against Tehran. The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, transited the Strait of Malacca on January 19. It was escorted by three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers — USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-121), USS Spruance (DDG-111), and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112). In…

27 Jan

Toronto Struggles to Recover After Record-Breaking Snowfall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto is working to recover from the heaviest snowfall in its history, with city officials warning that clearing the streets and infrastructure could take several days. Some areas of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60 cm (about 23 inches) of snow, forcing the cancellation of over 500 flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday. The airport has already recorded more than 88.2 cm of snowfall this month, making it the snowiest January and the snowiest month on record since 1937. The weekend storm, which affected much of North America, led several school boards to…

27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

27 Jan

Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney Attends Republic Day Celebrations in Goa, Meets Indian and State Leaders

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, India, Trending

GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Cabinet Minister Rajan Sawhney attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in the state of Goa as part of her official visit to India, joining senior Indian leadership including the Governor of Goa, the Chief Minister of Goa, several state ministers, and Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Minister Sawhney was accompanied by UCP party members Happy Maan and Jatinder Tatla from Alberta, who were also part of the delegation participating in the Republic Day event. Her visit forms part of Alberta’s international outreach aimed at strengthening…

26 Jan

Char Dham entry restrictions for non-Hindus proposed by Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBadrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, Char Dham, non-Hindus entry, Uttarakhand temples

Dehradun, January 26, 2026: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has proposed restricting the entry of non-Hindus at the Char Dham shrines and several other major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, a move that has sparked fresh debate around religious traditions, constitutional values and access to sacred spaces. BKTC chairman Hemant Dwivedi said that revered shrines such as Badrinath and Kedarnath are not tourist destinations but the highest spiritual centres of Sanatan Dharma. He emphasised that entry into these temples should be governed by long-standing religious traditions rather than being treated as a civil or tourism-related right. Dwivedi stated that prominent religious…

26 Jan

Disha Patani and singer Talwiinder spark dating rumours after multiple public outings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainmentcelebrity news, dating rumours, Disha Patani, Lollapalooza India, Talwiinder

Mumbai, January 26, 2026: Actor Disha Patani and Punjabi singer Talwiinder have triggered widespread speculation about a possible relationship following a series of public appearances together that have caught the attention of fans and social media users. The first signs emerged during the wedding celebrations of Nupur Sanon, sister of actor Kriti Sanon, and musician Stebin Ben in Udaipur. A video from the festivities went viral after it showed Talwiinder without his signature face paint, standing close to Disha Patani. The clip quickly drew curiosity, as Talwiinder is rarely seen without the distinctive look that conceals his face. Soon after,…

26 Jan

Paul Brandt post fuels Alberta separatist buzz amid independence petition drive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta independence referendum, Alberta separatist movement, Paul Brandt Alberta Bound, Stay Free Alberta petition

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Paul Brandt has sparked debate online after sharing a social media post that many supporters of Alberta separatism interpreted as a nod to the province’s independence movement. Late Saturday, Brandt posted a photograph of himself walking along a highway, overlaid with lyrics from his 2004 hit song Alberta Bound. The image prominently featured the line “I’ve got independence in my veins,” prompting speculation about whether the singer was signalling support for calls to separate Alberta from Canada. While Brandt did not explicitly state his political views, supporters of the Alberta…

26 Jan

South Korea steps up bid for Canada’s multi-billion dollar submarine project

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanadian submarine procurement, Kang Hoon-sik Canada visit, South Korea Canada submarine deal

Ottawa/Seoul (Rajeev Sharma): South Korea has intensified its efforts to secure a major Canadian submarine procurement project, with Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik leading a high-level delegation to Canada along with senior executives from Hyundai Motor, Hanwha Group and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Kang said the visit aims to strengthen South Korea’s bid for the Canadian Navy’s new submarine fleet, a project believed to be worth around 40 trillion won (approximately US$27.65 billion). South Korea is competing against Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the contract, which industry sources estimate to be valued at more than US$12 billion. Speaking…

26 Jan

Winter storm shuts schools, cancels flights across Nova Scotia and parts of Eastern Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaEnvironment Canada warning, Halifax flight cancellations, Nova Scotia winter storm, school closures Canada

Halifax (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful winter storm sweeping across Nova Scotia on Monday has forced the closure of schools and government offices and led to widespread flight cancellations at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Heavy snowfall is expected to continue into Tuesday, with some areas forecast to receive 30 centimetres or more. Public schools across mainland Nova Scotia are closed, along with several post-secondary institutions, including Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Community College campuses, except for Sydney, which remains open. Provincial government offices have also been shut for the day. Public Works Minister Fred Tilley said the province has mobilized around…