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04 Sep

Dylan Kruger Pledges No New Taxes, Levies or Fees in Vision for Affordable Delta

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DELTA, BC (RAJEEV SHARMA): One Delta mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger is making affordability a central issue of his campaign, promising residents that his proposed municipal agenda will not include new taxes, levies or fees. Kruger’s comments come in response to rival candidate George Harvie’s proposal for a new community levy to help finance a recreation centre in North Delta. While Kruger supports construction of the proposed facility, he argues that homeowners should not be asked to shoulder additional costs to pay for major infrastructure. “One Delta believes new taxes or levies, or whatever name they are given, are another cost…

04 Sep

Elections Alberta Moves Special Ballot Application Deadline to September 25

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingElections Alberta

EDMONTON, (Rajeev Sharma): Elections Alberta has brought forward the deadline for Albertans seeking to vote by special ballot, giving voters less time to submit their applications ahead of the 2026 provincial election. The election agency announced that September 25, 2026, will now be the final day to request a special ballot. The previous deadline had been set for October 9. The change follows discussions with mail and delivery service providers. Elections Alberta said the earlier cutoff is intended to give voters sufficient time to receive their ballot, complete the voting package and return it to the agency’s Edmonton offices before…

04 Sep

Alberta Bans Solar Panels From Landfills, Launches Canada’s First Recycling Program

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is set to become the first Canadian province to establish a dedicated solar panel recycling program, with the government announcing a ban on disposing of solar panels in landfills from October 1, 2026. The new system is aimed at keeping end-of-life panels out of landfill sites while recovering materials that can be reused in new products. The province also expects the initiative to encourage private investment and support the development of a new solar recycling industry. Solar Waste Expected to Grow Sharply Alberta has the second-largest installed solar capacity in Canada, and the sector continues to…

04 Sep

High-Profile VPD Officer Kal Dosanjh Charged With Fraud, Theft and Breach of Trust

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingKal Dosanjh

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Veteran Vancouver Police Department officer, prominent anti-gang advocate and KidsPlay Youth Foundation founder Kal Dosanjh has been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences following a lengthy covert police investigation. According to Vancouver police and publicly available court records, Dosanjh faces four counts of fraud over $5,000, four counts of theft over $5,000 and one count of breach of trust by a public officer. His co-accused, Sarabjit Singh Gill, faces three counts of fraud over $5,000 and three counts of theft over $5,000. Court records identify alleged offences dating from December 2017 through July 2025. The charges…

03 Sep

AAP Accuses Raghav Chadha of “Backdated” Voter Registration Amid Electoral Roll Dispute

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha have become embroiled in a fresh dispute over the revision of electoral rolls, with the party accusing Chadha of attempting to secure a voter registration in Delhi through what it described as a “backdated” process. In a social media post, the AAP alleged that Chadha had been “caught” by a national English-language newspaper while trying to get his voter registration transferred to Delhi. The party also accused him of attempting to shift responsibility for the matter onto the Punjab government and the AAP. The allegation…

03 Sep

Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs to 1,252 as Search for Missing Continues

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,252, with rescue teams continuing to recover bodies from areas hit by the disaster more than a week ago, according to Nepal Police. Authorities said an estimated 4,875 people remain missing, as search operations entered their ninth day on Thursday. Rescue personnel, led by the Nepal Army, have continued combing through affected communities in an effort to locate survivors and recover those still unaccounted for. Chitawan has reported the highest number of recovered bodies, with 355, followed by Nawalparasi East with 218 and Nawalparasi…

03 Sep

Farmers’ Protest Enters Third Day at Chandigarh Border Over Pending Demands

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The farmers’ protest at the Chandigarh–Punjab border entered its third day on Wednesday, with a large number of farmers from Punjab continuing their sit-in over a range of pending demands. The week-long demonstration, organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), began on September 1 and is scheduled to continue until September 7. Farmers have gathered at the border as part of their ongoing efforts to press the government to address issues they say remain unresolved. Protesting farmers said they have yet to receive a response or an official statement from the government regarding their demands. The lack…

03 Sep

Ujaas Assessment Finds a Shift in Boys' Attitudes Towards Menstruation

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A girl stains her clothes during her period. In that moment, a joke can deepen her embarrassment, while a simple, empathetic response can make her feel supported. How people around her respond can shape whether menstruation becomes a source of shame or something she can navigate with dignity. Let’s Talk RED – Youth in Action For years, menstrual health efforts have focused largely on helping girls access menstrual products, information and hygiene. But creating a stigma-free experience requires changing the environment around them too — including the attitudes and behaviours of the boys growing up alongside them as…

03 Sep

Ralith Realty Launches Ralith Retreat in Panipat, 60 percent Township Inventory Sold

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Ralith Realty has launched Ralith Retreat, a 53.36-acre integrated luxury township in Sector 19A, Panipat, as the developer looks to tap into rising demand for premium plotted developments across the region. The township comprises a limited inventory of 352 premium plots, with Phase 1 already sold out and nearly 60% of the overall township inventory sold. Ralith Realty Launches Ralith Retreat in Panipat; 60% Township Inventory Sold Plot sizes at Ralith Retreat range from approximately 183 sq. yds. to 800 sq. yds., with around 70% of the residential plots comprising larger-sized plots. The development is also planned to…

03 Sep

Karnataka to Emerge as a Global Model for Wellbeing: Health Minister U.T. Khader Unveils Vision at Global Wellbeing Confluence – 2026 Launch Event

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Karnataka Health Minister Sri U.T. Khader has unveiled an ambitious vision to position Karnataka as a global destination for health, immunity and holistic wellbeing, at the Global Wellbeing Confluence (GWC) – 2026 Leaders Talk, conducted in association with AYUSH TV, India’s dedicated health channel. Health Minister U.T. Khader, A. Jayasimha, Ayush TV MD Hari Krishna and GWC VP Harish inaugurated GWC 2026, promoting holistic health and wellbeing In a powerful interaction with Harish R., Chairman, GWC – 2026, the Minister highlighted the importance of creating greater public awareness about what people eat, where they eat and how food and…