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08 Aug

Rain Offers Brief Relief in B.C. Wildfire Battle, but Heightened Risk Looms Ahead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia, Canada

British Columbia (Richa Walia): Light rainfall and increased humidity have offered a short-lived break in British Columbia’s battle against wildfires, but provincial officials warn that more difficult days are likely ahead as temperatures are expected to rise again. According to Cliff Chapman, Director of Wildfire Operations at the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the recent change in weather has helped slow fire activity in some areas, it has not been enough to significantly alter the overall wildfire risk. “The southern half of B.C. is expected to heat up again starting this weekend,” Chapman said during a media briefing on Wednesday.…

08 Aug

Track athletes chase gold in Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships. For the second consecutive year, almost 1,000 of Canada’s most promising young track and field athletes are preparing to jump, throw, and sprint their way to the finish line at Calgary’s Foothills Athletic Park from Aug. 8 to 10. This event will bring together top talent from across the country and showcase Alberta as a top destination for major sports events. Alberta’s government invested $30,000 in funding through the Major Sport Event grant program to support the national competition. This…

08 Aug

PM Mark Carney engages Métis leadership on the Building Canada Act

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, Mark Carney

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s new government is ready to get our country building major infrastructure projects again, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa to discuss the Building Canada Act and hear from Métis leaders on how best to work together. During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Métis leadership discussed how the Building Canada Act will enable Canada’s new government to build big things that will connect and transform the national economy – driving greater prosperity for Métis through equity ownership and resource management projects. They focused on how the Government of Canada and Métis…

08 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Declines Consideration for Shiromani Akali Dal President Post

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGiani Harpreet Singh, Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, has respectfully declined to be considered for the post of Shiromani Akali Dal president, ahead of the party’s internal election scheduled for August 11. In a public appeal, he requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of candidates, emphasizing his respect for fellow nominee Bibi Satwant Kaur. In his statement, Giani Harpreet Singh said he had learned that both his name and that of Bibi Satwant Kaur — daughter of the late Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh Ji — were being discussed for the leadership role.…

07 Aug

Famous Punjabi Singer Jagseer Singh Arrested in 36 Kg Opium Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Drug news, Punjabi singer, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer Jagseer Singh has been arrested in connection with a major drug case. The singer was wanted in a 36-kilogram opium recovery case and had been absconding for years. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh, in its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking. Jagseer Singh was nabbed by the Chandigarh unit of the NCB, which had been tracking him for his alleged role in drug dealing. He had been declared a wanted accused in a narcotics case dating back to 2015. According to officials, the singer was involved in…

07 Aug

Big news – Pannu Threatens Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan, Pro-Khalistan Slogans Found in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Cm bhagwant maan, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, Khalistan, SFJ

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again received a death threat, this time directly from Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Pannu, who is already declared a terrorist, has again tried to disturb the peace in Punjab by issuing threats and spreading pro-Khalistan propaganda. In his latest statement, Pannu claimed responsibility for writing provocative slogans on walls in Amritsar, including places like the bus stand, district court complex, and Khalsa College. The slogans read “Khalistan Zindabad”, “SFJ Referendum Zindabad”, and “Bhagwant Mann Murdabad”. He said that these…

07 Aug

Uttarakhand Rescues 274 Tourists Safely After Uttarkashi Cloudburst

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarkashi Cloudburst

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): In the wake of a devastating cloudburst and flash floods that struck Uttarkashi, the Uttarakhand government has confirmed the safe evacuation of 274 stranded individuals from Gangotri and nearby regions. According to official sources, those rescued have been safely relocated to Harsil, a key stop on the Gangotri route. Authorities emphasized that all evacuees are in good health and are currently en route to Dehradun, where further arrangements are being made. The rescued group includes tourists and pilgrims from across the country: 131 from Gujarat 123 from Maharashtra 21 from Madhya Pradesh 12 from Uttar Pradesh 6…

07 Aug

Women’s Commission Takes Suo Moto Against Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh Over Misogynistic Lyrics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Lifestyle, Punjab, TrendingKaran Aujla, Punjab, Yo Yo Honey Singh

Chandigarh: The Punjab State Women Commission has taken strong suo motu action against two popular Punjabi singers, citing objectionable lyrics that allegedly degrade and insult women. The Commission, acting under its authority granted by Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, has formally raised concerns about the language used in two widely circulated songs, “MF GABRU” by Karan Aujla and “MILLIONAIRE” by Yo Yo Honey Singh. According to the Commission, both songs, which are currently trending on social media, contain expressions that promote harmful stereotypes and disrespect towards women. The Commission views such content as a serious…

07 Aug

Amazon’s Challenge to B.C. Labour Board Union Ruling Dismissed Again

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAmazon, British Columbia, Canada

Delta, B.C (Richa Walia): In a significant development for labour rights in Canada, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board has dismissed Amazon’s attempt to reverse a decision certifying a workers' union at its Delta facility. The ruling, issued on Tuesday, upholds an earlier decision from July that found the company acted to undermine union efforts through targeted hiring practices. The Labour Board panel supported the conclusion that Amazon deliberately expanded its workforce during the union’s membership drive to reduce the percentage of union supporters, a move the board deemed an intentional effort to obstruct certification. Evidence submitted by Unifor, the…

07 Aug

Mars and Instamart Expand Paw Protecc to Hyderabad and Chennai to Shield Homeless Pets from Monsoon Hardship

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As the monsoon rains sweep across India, Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services and Instamart - India's pioneering quick-commerce platform - have expanded their joint initiative, PAW PROTECC, to support homeless pets. PAW PROTECC is a first-of-its-kind intervention that installs mobile shelters exclusively built for community dogs and cats. These shelters provide them with safe, dry, and shaded spaces during harsh weather, especially the monsoon season. After an impactful rollout in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore in August last year, the initiative now extends to Chennai and Hyderabad. With this expansion, the total number of shelters…