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Moga woman appointed Peace Officer in Canada, brings pride to Punjab
06 May

Moga woman appointed Peace Officer in Canada, brings pride to Punjab

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a moment of pride for Punjab, a young woman from Moga district has secured a position in the Canadian police system as a Peace Officer. Jasdeep Kaur Brar, a native of Mallke village, has achieved the milestone through years of dedication and perseverance. Daughter of village sarpanch Raja Mallke, Jasdeep has brought recognition not only to her family but also to her native region. Her accomplishment has been widely celebrated, with relatives, local residents and community leaders visiting her home to congratulate the family. According to her father, the achievement is the result of sustained hard…
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New Canadian Immigration Rules Put Thousands of Punjabi Students at Risk of Deportation
18 Apr

New Canadian Immigration Rules Put Thousands of Punjabi Students at Risk of Deportation

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Rajeev Sharma :- Canada’s recent changes to its immigration framework have triggered widespread concern among international students, particularly those from Punjab, following the introduction of a new law often referred to as Bill C-12. The revised policy has led to notices being issued to nearly 30,000 individuals, including around 9,000 Punjabis, raising fears of possible deportation. The notices have primarily been sent to individuals currently staying in Canada on refugee claims after the expiry of their work permits. Authorities have asked them to justify their eligibility to remain in the country under the updated regulations. Officials have made it clear…
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Punjabi-Origin Radio Host Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Canada Drug Trafficking Case
16 Apr

Punjabi-Origin Radio Host Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Canada Drug Trafficking Case

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Rajeev Sharma :- A Canada-based radio broadcaster of Punjabi origin has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted in a drug trafficking case by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The 47-year-old, identified as Sukhwinder Kaur Sangha, was found guilty of trafficking narcotics from the United States into Canada. Sangha, whose family roots trace back to Nakodar in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, was born and raised in Prince George, Canada. Over the past decade, she had established herself as a prominent voice in Punjabi media, working as a freelance radio and television host and gaining…
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SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall
10 Feb

SUV sprayed with bullets: Indian-origin techie shot dead in car in Toronto’s shopping mall

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian-origin IT professional was shot dead by unidentified men in his car parked in a parking of a shopping mall in Canada's Toronto. The victim hailed from Thyamagondlu in Nelamangala on the outskirts of Bengaluru. The parents of an Indian IT professional who was shot dead in Canada said they had repeatedly urged their son to return home, but he chose to stay abroad. Chandan Kumar’s family is devastated after he was fatally shot in Toronto. His parents suspect that his involvement in forming a Kannada community group in the city may have played a…
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Canadian Police Sergeant Temporarily Demoted Over Participation in Pro-Khalistan Protest Outside Hindu Temple
08 Feb

Canadian Police Sergeant Temporarily Demoted Over Participation in Pro-Khalistan Protest Outside Hindu Temple

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Arbitration Ruling Sparks Anger Within Hindu Community National Times Bureau :- A Canadian police officer who took part in a pro-Khalistan protest outside a Hindu temple in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has been temporarily demoted but will regain his rank and full pay after six months, a decision that has triggered strong reactions from the Hindu community. Peel Regional Police (PRP) Sergeant Harinder Sohi was among the participants at a protest organised by the separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outside the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton in November 2024. The protest later turned violent, with some demonstrators allegedly…
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Speeding Faces Zero Tolerance as Calgary Boosts Enforcement
12 Jan

Speeding Faces Zero Tolerance as Calgary Boosts Enforcement

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary motorists are being advised to exercise increased caution on city roads this January as photo radar enforcement expands across several neighbourhoods. Authorities say the enhanced enforcement is aimed at improving road safety, particularly during winter conditions when roads are more hazardous. Mobile photo radar units will be operating in the following areas: Albert Park / Radisson Heights, Banff Trail, Cranston, Elbow Park, Erin Woods, Glenbrook, Mahogany, Ogden, Sandstone Valley, Signal Hill, Strathcona Park, and Tuscany. In addition to mobile speed enforcement, 57 red-light cameras remain active at major intersections throughout Calgary, monitoring traffic violations and helping…
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Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large
26 Dec

Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large

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National Times Bureau :- The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail–Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot.  The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto’s 41st homicide this year. “We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian…
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Prime Minister Carney Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Safeguard and Transform Canada’s Steel and Lumber Sectors
27 Nov

Prime Minister Carney Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Safeguard and Transform Canada’s Steel and Lumber Sectors

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney announced far-reaching measures to protect and strengthen Canada's steel and softwood lumber industries amidst intensifying global trade instability, particularly in light of significant shifts in U.S. trade policy. The government positioned these initiatives as crucial steps toward reducing Canada's reliance on a single trade partner and building a more resilient, self-sufficient economy.The new strategy imposes stricter restrictions on foreign steel imports, substantially lowering tariff rate quota levels for countries without free trade agreements with Canada and for non-CUSMA free trade partners. A new global tariff of 25 per cent will be levied on…
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Canada: Three Punjabis deported on charges of extortion, probe against 78 others underway
09 Nov

Canada: Three Punjabis deported on charges of extortion, probe against 78 others underway

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Rajeev Sharma :- Canada has deported three Punjabis on charges of extortion cases and probe against 78 others is underway for their role in extortion calls and cases. Though identity of those deported has not been disclosed. Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Nina Krieger has confirmed that authorities have also launched immigration investigations into 78 foreign nationals. He said that those who are involved in extortion and terrorize our communities will be pursued, arrested and charged. He further said that if individuals come into this country with the purpose of perpetrating violent extortion, they will be removed from Canada…
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Photo Radar to be Activated in 19 Calgary Communities Throughout November to Enhance Road Safety
06 Nov

Photo Radar to be Activated in 19 Calgary Communities Throughout November to Enhance Road Safety

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The City of Calgary has announced the activation of photo radar in 19 communities across Calgary throughout November, aiming to enhance safety for drivers and workers, particularly in construction zones. The initiative seeks to reduce speeding, prevent collisions, and promote responsible driving habits in high-risk areas. In conjunction with this effort, 57 Intersection Safety Cameras will continue to monitor and enforce compliance with red-light signals, further preventing serious accidents. Photo radar activation will occur in the following communities: Albert Park/Radisson Heights, Capitol Hill, Coventry Hills, Crestmont, Falconridge, Glendale, Glengarry, Killarney, McKenzie Lake, McKenzie Towne, Mount Pleasant, Parkland,…
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