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15 Sep

PUNJAB BRACES FOR MORE RAIN AS TEMPERATURES EASE; 18 DISTRICTS UNDER WATCH

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Nawanshahr, Punjab, Ropar, Tarn Taran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Another spell of rain is likely across Punjab on Tuesday, with 18 districts expected to receive light to moderate showers as cloudy conditions persist over Chandigarh. The latest weather assessment indicates that temperatures have eased across the state, with the maximum temperature falling by 1.3 degrees Celsius. Despite the decline, readings remain close to the seasonal average. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36°C. Rain or thundershowers are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Ropar, Mohali, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ferozepur, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. Ropar Gets 23.5 mm Rain The…

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15 Sep

CALGARY-SHAW GOES TO THE POLLS: VOTERS HAVE UNTIL 8 PM TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary-Shaw by-election has entered its decisive phase, with voting places opening on Monday and electors getting until 8 pm to cast their ballots. Alberta Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure confirmed that Election Day voting is now underway. Eligible voters are Canadian citizens aged 18 or older who are ordinarily resident in the Calgary-Shaw electoral division. Those unsure whether their residence falls within the constituency can check their electoral division through Elections Alberta’s “Where Do I Vote?” service. Voters Must Go to Assigned Locations Unlike advance voting, those casting their ballot on Election Day must visit their…

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15 Sep

FROM DEAD ZONES TO DIGITAL DOORS: ALBERTA BETS $24.8 MILLION ON RURAL INTERNET

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): High-speed internet is moving deeper into rural Alberta as the provincial and federal governments announce $24.8 million in funding for two broadband projects expected to connect 1,833 homes across remote and rural communities. The investment is aimed at closing the digital divide in areas where reliable internet access remains limited, giving residents better access to online services, businesses and communication. For communities outside Alberta’s major urban centres, broadband is increasingly more than a convenience. It can determine whether residents can access virtual healthcare, operate a business, pursue opportunities online or remain connected with family and friends. The…

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15 Sep

PORT POWER, LOCAL JOBS AND DELTA’S FUTURE: ILWU LOCAL 502 BACKS DYLAN KRUGER FOR MAYOR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingDelta

Delta, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Councillor Dylan Kruger has secured the backing of International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 502 in his campaign for Mayor of Delta, with the union citing his record on local jobs, infrastructure and regional advocacy. The endorsement comes as Delta prepares for significant industrial expansion, including the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project, which is expected to have implications for the region’s port operations and surrounding communities. In a letter to Delta residents, ILWU Local 502 president Al Reason described the municipality as being at an important economic juncture. He said Kruger has demonstrated…

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15 Sep

MORE CLASSROOMS, MORE CHOICE: ALBERTA MOVES AHEAD WITH 5,150 CHARTER SCHOOL SPACES

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Alberta students could gain access to new or improved learning spaces as the provincial government advances four public charter school projects expected to create or renovate more than 5,150 student spaces. The latest approvals cover projects in Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat, with funding supporting planning and design work as school authorities develop the proposed facilities. Unlike private schools, public charter schools are tuition-free and publicly funded, but they have greater flexibility to offer specialised educational programs. The province says the model provides families with additional choice within Alberta’s public education system. Education and Childcare…

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15 Sep

CALGARY LANDFILL FIRE: AIR QUALITY CLOSELY MONITORED AS PM2.5 EMERGES AS MAIN CONCERN

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta authorities are continuing to monitor air quality around the fire at the ECCO recycling facility in Calgary’s Shepard Industrial area, with officials saying fine particulate matter from smoke remains the primary air-quality concern. Environment and Protected Areas Minister Grant Hunter said the province deployed environmental specialists, a mobile air-monitoring laboratory and additional equipment after receiving a request for assistance from the Calgary Fire Department. According to the latest assessment, monitoring data indicate a low overall health risk for the general Calgary population. However, exposure levels can vary considerably depending on location, wind direction and the movement…

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15 Sep

Surrey Transformed into a Punjabi Village as Heritage Festival Celebrates Culture, Tradition and Community

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingSurrey

Surrey (Amrit Dhot): The sights, sounds and spirit of rural Punjab took centre stage in Surrey as the Punjabi Heritage Festival -Surrey 2026 brought the community together for a vibrant celebration of Punjabi culture, heritage and family traditions near Mud Bay Park. The festival offered more than a cultural gathering, it created an immersive village-style experience, allowing visitors to reconnect with the traditions and everyday life of Punjab while celebrating the cultural identity that continues to thrive in British Columbia. From a traditional Punjabi village café and food to food trucks and village-style kitchens, the event featured an array of…

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15 Sep

Punjabi Truck Driver Stabbed 20 Times in US, Racial Slur Allegedly Preceded Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPunjabi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A Punjabi truck driver was allegedly stabbed around 20 times at a US rest area on Monday morning, with members of the Punjabi community describing the incident as a possible racially motivated attack. The victim has been identified as Gurvinder Singh, who is employed by WJ Transport. According to Pavitar Singh, a member of the Punjabi community who shared details of the incident, Gurvinder was resting at the truck stop when the alleged attacker directed a racial slur at him before attacking him with a knife. Gurvinder was later found seriously injured and lying in a…

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14 Sep

Woman Rider Allegedly Hit by Car in Gurugram After Asking Driver to Keep Distance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Technology, TrendingGurugram

Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): A road incident involving a woman motorcyclist on Gurugram's Golf Course Road has drawn widespread attention online after footage of the alleged hit-and-run surfaced on social media. The rider, who uses the Instagram handle @rebelwheels_sia_, posted the video and described what she said was a frightening encounter with a white sedan during a Sunday morning motorcycle ride. According to her account, the car began following her group closely and driving aggressively. She said she signalled to the driver to maintain a safe distance, following which the driver allegedly gestured for her to stop. The biker further claimed…

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14 Sep

California Killing Puts US Immigration Policies Under Fresh Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalifornia

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The killing of 38-year-old Indian-origin woman Shalini Thakur in California has reignited debate in the United States over illegal immigration, border enforcement and the release of migrants after their initial apprehension. The case has also become part of a wider political discussion over immigration policy as the US heads towards the November midterm elections, with border security expected to remain a prominent issue. The US Department of Homeland Security has used the case to criticise immigration policies implemented during the Biden administration. In a statement, a DHS spokesperson alleged that the suspect had entered the country illegally…

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