Punjabi Archives - National Times

04 Nov

California crash: Indian-origin trucker Jashanpreet Singh not under drug influence during fatal accident, say US officials

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National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in the California road accident case involving 21-year-old Indian-origin driver Jashanpreet Singh from Yuba City. US authorities have now clarified that Singh was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident that claimed three lives last month. He was arrested on October 21 on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after a deadly collision on a San Bernardino County freeway. However, a recent toxicology report has revealed no traces of intoxicating substances in his blood. Despite this, officials confirmed that charges of vehicular manslaughter…

Alberta Punjabi Media Unite for Sikh Society Calgary Expansion Project

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : In a remarkable display of unity and community spirit, Alberta’s Punjabi media organizations (Calgary and Edmonton area) are coming together to support the Sikh Society of Calgary Expansion Project Mediathon, a major fundraising initiative for the renewal of Calgary’s first Gurdwara Sahib, established in 1979. The live Mediathon will be held on November 9, 2025, starting at 9 AM, broadcast directly from Sikh Society Calgary, located at 739 81 St SW, Calgary, Alberta. All participating media will telecast live on their respective media platforms, with feed provided. The event aims to bring the Sikh community together…

In Canada Problems of Punjabis increased , new rules implemented

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Canada ( Rajeev Sharma), March 5, 2025: The problems of Punjabis seem to be increasing. The rules related to visa in Canada have been made more strict, which will affect millions of people from all over India including Punjab. Mostly it will affect the students going to Canada on Study Visa. After the implementation of new strict rules, their permits are being cancelled. 35-40 percent of students who went to Canada on Study Visa are Indians, including a large number of Punjabis. According to the new rules implemented in Canada, now border and immigration officers can cancel temporary residential visas…