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23 Mar

Punjab Police Dismantles Narco-Terror Module; Father-Son Duo Among Four Arrested with 4 kg Heroin

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusinessBhagwant Mann, Gaurav Yadav, Punjab, Punjab Police

Chandigarh (National Times): In a major crackdown on drug trafficking under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has dismantled a narco-terror module operating in Punjab. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of 4 kg of heroin, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh and his son Navjot Singh, both residents of Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar; Aniket, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar; and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, from Sheron village…

23 Mar

Alberta News: Supporting Indigenous business development

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Budget 2025, if passed, provides $10 million in annual funding for the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF) to help community-owned Indigenous businesses buy or upgrade the equipment and infrastructure they need to create jobs and contribute to sustainable, thriving communities. Since it launched in 2014, the ABIF program has supported more than 105 community-owned businesses with more than $58 million in capital grants, helping create almost 1,000 jobs for Indigenous people in Alberta. Between 2022 and 2024, Alberta’s government doubled annual ABIF funding from $5 million to $10 million, leading to a record number of ABIF grants…

23 Mar

Avalanche warning issued for parts of Alberta and B.C.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): In partnership with Alberta Parks, Parks Canada, and the Province of British Columbia, Avalanche Canada has issued a Special Public Avalanche Warning for the central Rockies. The avalanche warning is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 24. The warning is widespread and applies to avalanche forecast regions including areas in and adjacent to: Kananaskis Country Banff National Park Jasper National Park Kootenay National Park Yoho National Park “With a special public avalanche warning in effect for Kananaskis Country, we want to make sure anyone heading to the mountains exercises extreme caution. All backcountry…

23 Mar

Chandigarh’s Kalagram Becomes the Stage for Bihar Day Celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessBihar Day, Chandigarh, Kalagram

Chandigarh (National Times): The first-ever Bihar Day celebration in the Union Territory was successfully held at Kalagram, Chandigarh, under the initiative of the Bihar Foundation's Punjab and Chandigarh chapter. The event showcased the rich cultural heritage, folk art, and the indelible imprint of Bihari identity, bringing the vibrant essence of Bihar to the heart of the region. Dr. Rupesh Kumar Singh, President of the Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter of the Bihar Foundation, shared that the Foundation serves as a platform to strengthen the bonds between the state and Non-Resident Biharis (NRBs). It inspires a sense of pride and encourages NRBs…

23 Mar

Deputy Minister Evan Romanow Issues Statement on Alleged Conversations With Athana Mentzelopoulos

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAthana Mentzelopoulos, Evan Romanow

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In light of the allegations contained in Ms Athana Mentzelopoulos’ filed ‘reply’ that involve alleged conversations involving him, the Deputy Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Evan Romanow has issued a statement on the same. He stated that the following corrections are required to be made for truth and accuracy. “The purpose for the call with Ms. Mentzelopoulos on January 2, 2025 was to confirm the status of the AHS investigation. During that call, Ms. Mentzelopoulos shared a multitude of rumours and concerns of potential wrongdoing by various individuals and organizations. I will admit, I was surprised…

19 Mar

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Touch Down After Extended Mission in Space

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessNASA, Sunita Williams

Florida (National Times): Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have completed an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, which began on June 5 of the previous year with a planned eight-day duration, was extended after issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which was supposed to bring them back. The astronauts returned this morning aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The spacecraft successfully deployed its parachutes before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Florida. Alongside Williams and Wilmore, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov were also on board for the…

07 Mar

Large load impacts travel in northwest Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Drivers travelling between Edmonton and Grande Prairie County may experience delays as a large, slow-moving load moves north from Edmonton starting on March 8. Due to its large size and weight, this load will travel at a maximum speed of 30 km/h. The load will move with pilot/guide vehicles, below posted speed limits using the entire width of the highway including the shoulder. The load will also occasionally travel against the flow of traffic with lanes blocked off accordingly. Drivers should watch for guide vehicles and flag people as the load will be escorted by three vehicles…

03 Mar

Stock Market Slips Into Red After Positive Start; Reliance, IndusInd Bank Among Top Losers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessNifty50, Sensex today, stock market fall

Mumbai, March 3, 2025 – Indian stock markets reversed early gains to trade in the red on Monday, as IT, telecom, and financial services stocks dragged indices down. Despite opening strong, the BSE Sensex fell by 208.37 points (0.28%) to 72,989.73, while the NSE Nifty dropped 50.05 points (0.23%) to 22,074.65 by mid-morning. Top Losing Stocks Among the 30 Sensex stocks, Reliance Industries led the decline, falling 3.14% to ₹1,161.95. IndusInd Bank followed, dropping 2.47% to ₹964.50, while Zomato lost 2.30%, trading at ₹216.65. In total, 16 of the 30 Sensex stocks were in negative territory. Sectoral Performance The biggest…

24 Feb

Finance Ministry Clarifies USAID Funds Used for Development, Not Politics

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingUSAID Funds

New Delhi (National Times): A recent report from the Finance Ministry of India has dismissed allegations that USAID funds were used for political activities, confirming that the $750 million assistance from the US was allocated only for government-led development projects in 2023-24. The report, released under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, details that USAID is currently implementing seven projects in partnership with the Indian government, focusing on agriculture, food security, renewable energy, environmental sustainability, water sanitation (WASH), disaster management, and healthcare. "As per the Finance Ministry’s annual report, USAID funds have been strictly utilized for projects aligned with…

23 Feb

Congress released manifesto for Haryana civic elections-2025

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Haryana, PoliticsCivic Elections, Congress, Haryana, Manifesto

• Manifesto released from Congress office in Gurugram• Manifesto released by many senior leaders including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, State President Udaibhan, former Minister Captain Ajay Singh Yadav, in-charge Karan Dalal• Manifesto has been prepared after closely studying the problemsChandigarh, February 23, 2025- Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for the civic elections in Haryana. Releasing the manifesto in a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Gurugram, senior leaders appealed to the voters of the state to give full majority to the Congress in the civic elections and make it victorious. During the release of the manifesto…