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10 Jul

Brampton Man of Punjabi Origin Gets 20-Year US Jail Term in International Drug Smuggling Case

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian man of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to two decades in a United States federal prison after being convicted of leading a cross-border drug trafficking operation that moved massive quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from the US into Canada. The sentence was announced by the US Attorney's Office following proceedings in a federal court, where Guramrit Sidhu, 63, admitted to running an organised narcotics network. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the conviction followed a lengthy multinational investigation involving agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to prosecutors, Sidhu supervised a sophisticated…

27 Jun

Canadian Police Arrest Punjabi-Origin Man in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scam

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Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): A Punjabi-origin resident of Brampton has been taken into custody by Canadian police in connection with an alleged investment fraud that investigators say caused losses of nearly $1.5 million to several investors, many of them senior citizens. The investigation, led by the Peel Regional Police Fraud Bureau, centres on a suspected Ponzi-style operation that allegedly lured victims with promises of secure investments and guaranteed financial returns. Police identified the accused as 62-year-old Navdeep Boparai, who allegedly persuaded investors to place money through his company, BLM Canada Corporation. Victims were reportedly told their investments would be channelled into…

28 Apr

Punjabi Woman Found Dead in Brampton Home, Police Probe Mysterious Circumstances

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Brampton ( Bharat S): A tragic and unexplained death has once again raised concerns about the safety and well-being of immigrants living abroad. According to initial reports, a 29-year-old woman identified as Pratibha Gupta, originally from Punjab, India, was found dead inside a residence in Brampton. Her body was discovered near a staircase in the house where she had been living as a tenant. Pratibha had moved to Canada approximately three and a half years ago on a work permit and was working while striving to build a stable future. Sources indicate that no visible external injuries were found on…

06 Apr

Police Presence Intensifies as Demonstration Near Brampton Temple Sparks Community Unease

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): A protest held outside a Hindu place of worship in Brampton led to heightened tensions, prompting authorities to deploy significant security measures to maintain order. The gathering took place near the Triveni Temple, where a group of pro-Khalistan supporters assembled for nearly two hours, raising slogans and displaying flags. The demonstration coincided with a busy time at the temple, as worshippers arrived for regular prayers. Law enforcement agencies, including Peel Regional Police, responded by setting up barricades and increasing patrols in the vicinity. Officers created a buffer zone between protesters and devotees to avoid any confrontation. Officials…

16 Sep

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha by Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Commences at Triveni Mandir, Brampton

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Brampton, (Rajeev Sharma) : The community of Brampton is hosting Pujya Shri Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj, who will recite the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Triveni Mandir from September 14th to September 20th, coinciding with the auspicious days of Shraadh Paksh. Dinesh Gautam stated that the spiritual discourse will take place at Triveni Mandir, 20 Daviselm Drive, Brampton on weekdays from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM and on weekends from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Devotees are encouraged to arrive punctually, as katha commences at 6:00 PM sharp on weekdays.Each day’s program will conclude with Aarti and Bhojan Prasad, fostering a…

07 Jul

Indians in Canada Face Steep Housing Costs in Top Cities

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s vibrant Indian diaspora continues to grow across major cities, but soaring housing prices are posing significant challenges for families hoping to own a home.According to recent figures, Toronto remains the city with the highest Indian population, exceeding 650,000 residents. However, the average home price in Toronto has climbed to $1.1 million, requiring a family income of at least $250,000 to afford a property comfortably.Vancouver, which hosts more than 260,000 people of Indian origin, tops the chart with the highest average house price among the five cities at $1.24 million. Families there would need to earn around…

04 Jun

Two Arrested in B.C. for Mississauga Homicide of Brampton Man Harjeet Dhadda

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Mississauga/Delta (National Times): Peel Regional Police have announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Harjeet Singh Dhadda, a Brampton resident who was killed in Mississauga on May 14. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:49 a.m. in a parking lot near Tranmere Drive and Telford Way. Dhadda was approached and shot multiple times in broad daylight before succumbing to his injuries at a nearby hospital. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen black 2018 Dodge Challenger, which was quickly located and recovered by police. Following an extensive investigation by the Homicide Bureau, police…