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20 Aug

Tetra Pak Convenes Industry Leaders and Policymakers to Advance Dialogue on Strengthening India's Food Security

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Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, successfully convened a leadership workshop on ‘Strengthening Food Security for a Growing India’ in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) and Primus Partners in Delhi, India. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, research institutions, multilateral organizations, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening India’s food systems through greater collaboration, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Leading organizations including NIFTEM, ICAR, TERI, UNIDO, Nestlé, PepsiCo, BASF, IFPRI, and Good Food Institute (GFI), among others, attended the workshop.   Industry leaders and policymakers engaged in strategic discussions on strengthening…

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20 Aug

Alberta Commits $5.5 Million to Fight Human Trafficking and Support Survivors

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is allocating $5.5 million to strengthen efforts against human trafficking and expand support for victims and survivors across the province. The funding will be distributed through the Combatting Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) grant in partnership with the Alberta Centre to End Trafficking in Persons. The initiative is intended to help prevent trafficking, protect people at risk and improve access to services for those seeking to escape exploitation. Human trafficking often involves the exploitation of vulnerable people through coercion, manipulation, violence or substance use. Provincial officials said the latest investment will help community organisations respond…

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20 Aug

Alberta Expands Early Support for Families With $3.2 Million Investment

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is committing an additional $3.2 million to strengthen early intervention and prevention services for children, youth and families across the province. Applications have opened for the latest Family Resource Network grant programme, which aims to help families access assistance before challenges develop into crises. Organisations can submit applications until September 29. The new funding will raise Alberta’s total annual investment in Family Resource Networks to $66.7 million. The networks operate in urban, rural and Indigenous communities and provide services at no cost to families. Their programmes include parenting and caregiver education, support delivered in…

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20 Aug

Birchcliff Energy Fined $312,500 Over Worker’s Fatal Fall at Alberta Oil Site

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Birchcliff Energy Ltd. has been ordered to pay $312,500 following the death of a worker at an oil and gas site west of Spirit River in Alberta. The company pleaded guilty on August 14 in Grande Prairie Court of Justice to one offence under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The charge involved failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker. Other charges against the company were withdrawn. The case relates to an incident on October 10, 2023, when a worker fell into a reservoir while collecting water samples at the oil and gas…

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20 Aug

Alberta RCMP Officer Charged in Intimate Partner Violence Investigation

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): An off-duty RCMP officer in Alberta has been charged with four criminal offences following an investigation into allegations of intimate partner violence in Blackfalds. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed on July 9, 2026, to investigate the allegations involving the officer. After examining the evidence collected during the investigation, ASIRT determined there were reasonable grounds to believe an offence had occurred. Following a review of the investigation, ASIRT executive director Matthew Block authorised criminal charges against the officer. The officer was arrested on August 18 and charged with assault, uttering threats, unlawful confinement and…

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20 Aug

Alberta Legislature to Hold Black Ribbon Day Commemoration on August 21

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Legislative Assembly of Alberta will host a public ceremony on August 21 to commemorate Black Ribbon Day and remember victims of Stalinism and Nazism. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at noon, with MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk delivering opening remarks on behalf of Speaker Nathan Cooper. MLA Brandon Lunty will speak on behalf of the Alberta Premier and provincial government, while MLA Lorne Dach will deliver remarks representing His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. Black Ribbon Day is observed every August to honour those who lost their lives or suffered under totalitarian regimes in Europe. The commemoration is associated…

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20 Aug

India Revises Outer Security Measures Around Pakistan High Commission in Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The security arrangement outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has undergone a visible change, with Indian authorities taking down the outer cordon around the diplomatic premises. Traffic bollards and barricades that had been positioned around the high commission have been removed as part of the revised arrangement. The change affects the external layer of security surrounding the diplomatic facility. The Pakistan High Commission is situated in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi’s diplomatic zone, where several foreign missions operate under security arrangements maintained by Indian authorities. The latest move does not mean that security has been withdrawn…

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20 Aug

Manipur Announces Four-Day Closure of Educational Institutions Amid Tensions

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Manipur (Rajeev Sharma): Educational institutions across Manipur will remain closed from August 20 to 23 following a government decision taken against the backdrop of continuing law and order concerns in the state. The closure covers a wide range of institutions, including schools affiliated with the state education boards, CBSE and other recognised systems. Government and private colleges, higher education institutions and universities have also been brought under the order. The education department has asked officials at the district and zonal levels to ensure that the directive reaches institutions operating within their respective areas. The move comes as several valley areas…

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20 Aug

Donald Trump Threatens Wider Economic Fallout for Countries Supporting Iran

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh campaign of economic pressure against Iran, warning that countries and businesses that help Tehran maintain financial or commercial links could face serious consequences. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Iran of failing to respond to opportunities for negotiations with Washington and said the US would now pursue what he described as an unprecedented economic offensive against the Islamic Republic. The proposed measures are expected to focus on channels that help Iran generate revenue or move money internationally. Trump specifically mentioned oil-smuggling networks, financial transfers, currency exchange businesses,…

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20 Aug

Himachal Faces Fresh Rain Threat as Monsoon Damage Mounts to ₹1,033 Crore

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience another round of rainfall on August 20 and 21, even as the state continues to assess the massive damage caused by the ongoing monsoon season. Weather officials have forecast light to moderate showers, with vulnerable areas remaining at risk of landslides and flash floods. The prolonged spell of adverse weather has caused estimated losses of nearly ₹1,033 crore across the state. The Public Works Department has emerged as the worst affected, reporting damage of approximately ₹750 crore to its assets and infrastructure. The monsoon has also resulted in significant loss of…

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