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27 Jul

Nanaimo Councillor Urges Province to Shut Down Overdose Prevention Site Near City Hall

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

Nanaimo, British Columbia (Richa Walia): A motion set to be introduced at Nanaimo City Council may escalate tensions between the municipality and provincial health officials over a supervised drug use facility located adjacent to city hall. According to the agenda for Monday’s meeting, Councillor Ian Thorpe plans to table a proposal requesting that Island Health formally shut down the overdose prevention site on Albert Street. Thorpe signaled his intent during the council's July 21 session, saying the city must tell the province it has “had enough” of the escalating disorder in the area. The call for closure follows a contentious…

27 Jul

Spike in Hostility Towards Immigrants Alarms Support Groups Across Alberta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Amid heated national debates surrounding immigration, organizations that assist newcomers in Alberta are reporting a troubling rise in racially motivated hostility, both online and in public spaces. Shamaila Akram, a community advocate with Calgary’s Centre for Newcomers, says she has grown used to being the target of racial slurs—but remains deeply concerned about the growing anxiety among new immigrants, especially women. "Many of our clients are now coming in with severe stress or even panic attacks after being subjected to harassment right outside our offices," Akram shared. "Women in hijabs have been particularly targeted, and some have…

27 Jul

Fatal Small-Plane Crash Reported Near Deer Lake, Newfoundland Airport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Newfoundland Airport

Newfoundland (Rajeev Sharma): A small aircraft went down Saturday evening near the Deer Lake Regional Airport in western Newfoundland, resulting in at least one fatality, authorities have confirmed. The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. NT, just outside the airport boundary in the town of Deer Lake, which is home to about 5,000 residents. Emergency services, including the RCMP and first responders, quickly arrived at the scene. The aircraft involved was a Piper Navajo twin-engine plane, owned by Kisik Geospatial and Aerial Survey, a B.C.-based aerial mapping company. In a public statement, the company’s owner and accountable executive, Andrew Naysmith,…

26 Jul

How the Red Chris Mine Rescue Can Shape the Future of Mining Safety?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingChris Mine

British Columbia (Richa Walia): The recent rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine, which saw three workers brought to safety after being trapped underground for over 60 hours, is offering valuable insights for future emergency response efforts across the mining industry. Mining company Newmont Corp., which operates the site, has pledged a full investigation into the rockfall that led to the entrapment, aiming to identify causes and prevent similar incidents. Experts say the findings will not only help improve safety protocols at Red Chris, but across the entire sector. Danny Taillefer, Deputy Chief Mine Rescue Officer at Ontario Mine…

26 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Capt Amarinder Singh for Defending Bikram Majithia, Calls Out “Hypocrisy” on Drug Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Bikram Majithia, Capt Amarinder Singh

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a scathing attack on former CM Captain Amarinder Singh for defending Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, an accused in a high-profile drug case. The sharp political exchange comes after Captain Amarinder criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for what he termed as "political vendetta" and "assault on democracy." Reacting strongly to Amarinder Singh’s statement, CM Bhagwant Mann said,“Captain Sahib, today you’re suddenly concerned about the human rights of drug smugglers… When people’s sons were writhing in agony and dying under your and your nephew’s rule, you were…

26 Jul

Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Over Controversial Srinagar Event, Edu Min Agrees to It

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHarjot Bains, Punjab, Sri Akal Takht

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has summoned Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh and the Director of the Language Department, S. Jaswant Singh, over a controversial cultural program organized in Srinagar. The event, held on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, has drawn criticism from the Sikh community for including elements deemed objectionable and disrespectful. The Jathedar took serious note of the complaints received from various quarters of the Sikh Sangat regarding the inclusion of dance, songs, and entertainment…

26 Jul

Alberta Proposes Annual Watercraft Pass to Combat Invasive Mussels; Public Input Sought

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is considering introducing an annual pass for all types of watercraft, including boats, canoes, kayaks, and jet skis, as part of a broader strategy to shield the province’s waterways from invasive species. In a statement released Friday, Alberta's Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas outlined the proposal, emphasizing that it is primarily aimed at preventing the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The government is now calling on the public to weigh in through an online survey, which will help shape the final framework of the initiative. The survey poses several key questions…

26 Jul

India and Maldives Sign MoU to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Maldives

New Delhi (National Times): The Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, India and the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance bilateral collaboration in the fields of fisheries and aquaculture. This MoU is part of the 6 MOUs exchanged between India and Maldives during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s State visit to the island nation on 25th July 2025. The partnership aims to promote sustainable tuna and deep-sea fisheries, strengthen aquaculture and sustainable resource management, foster fisheries-based eco-tourism, and support innovation and scientific research across…

26 Jul

10.18 Crore Women Screened for Cervical Cancer Under Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and NHM

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, India, TrendingCervical cancer

New Delhi (National Times): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has achieved a major milestone in women’s health with over 10.18 crore women aged 30 years and above screened for cervical cancer across the country. This achievement is part of the population-based initiative for screening, prevention, and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), being implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM) through the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs). The initiative targets women aged 30 to 65 years, with screening primarily done using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) at Sub-Health Centres and Primary Health Centres under AAM by trained health workers.…

26 Jul

SIMATS Conducted Chennai Regional Level Sports Competitions for School Students

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To celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship, SIMATS (Saveetha University) successfully conducted the "SIMATS Trophy 2025" - a Chennai Regional Level Competition for school students from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts - on 25th July 2025 at the SIMATS Sports Complex. SIMATS Conducted Chennai Regional Level Sports Competitions for School Students The event featured a wide range of sports, including Kho-Kho, Football, Volleyball, and Throwball, along with Athletics events such as 100m, 400m, 800m races, long jump, shot put, and the 4x100m relay. The competition witnessed an overwhelming response, with over 4500 students from 100+ schools participating across three categories…