24.99°C Vancouver

News

after-a-long-gap-of-33-years-former-prime-minister-dr-manmohan-singh-retired-from-rajya-sabha
IndiaApr 03, 2024

After a long gap of 33 years, former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh retired from Rajya Sabha

Former Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh retired today after 33 years in the Indian Parliament. Dr. Manmohan Singh is considered the father of India's liberal economy and the architect of the Indo-US nuclear agreement. 91-year-old Dr. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister in the Congress-led UPA government for two consecutive terms from 2004 to 2014. He was also the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985. Let us tell you that the number 91 has been very important in the life of former Prime Minister Singh. In October 1991, he became a member of the Upper House of P
federal-budget-to-include-more-money-for-apartment-construction-loans
CanadaApr 03, 2024

Federal budget to include more money for apartment construction loans

The federal government is setting aside another $15 billion in the upcoming budget for its apartment construction loan program. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the funding will help build another 30,000 apartments within the next 10 years. The government is also reforming the program to extend loan terms and expand financing to housing for students and seniors. The announcement is part of the Liberals' pre-budget tour of the country. On Tuesday, Trudeau announced a $6-billion infrastructure fund to support homebuilding and a $400 million top-up to the housing accelerator fund. The Liberals
shiromani-akali-dal-can-make-bikram-singh-majithia-a-candidate-from-khadur-sahib
IndiaApr 03, 2024

Shiromani Akali Dal can make Bikram Singh Majithia a candidate from Khadur Sahib

Shiromani Akali Dal can make Bikram Singh Majithia a candidate from Khadur Sahib. Reports say that the party has almost finalized the names of candidates for 10 seats. Harsimrat Kaur Badal from Bathinda will be candidates, while Parminder Singh Dhindsa from Sangrur and Surjit Singh Rakhra from Patiala can be given ticket. At the same time, discussions are still going on about candidates for Faridkot, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur. The news is also that Sukhbir Badal will announce the names of the candidates after a long time in the elections.
akali-leader-sikandar-singh-malukas-daughter-in-law-resigned-from-the-post-of-ias-may-join-bjp
IndiaApr 03, 2024

Akali leader Sikandar Singh Maluka's daughter-in-law resigned from the post of IAS, may join BJP

An IAS officer of Punjab cadre may be a BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Bathinda. According to information, IAS officer Parampal Kaur has resigned from the government job. She is also the daughter-in-law of former Punjab minister and Akali leader Sikandar Singh Maluka. In 2015 itself, Parampal Kaur was promoted from PCS to IAS cadre. She has worked in many important positions in Punjab. According to the information received, Parampal Kaur is in touch with BJP. BJP may announce him as its candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency. IAS Parampal Kaur was posted as Managing Director of Punjab
otoole-mps-alleging-chinese-interference-taking-stand-today-at-inquiry
CanadaApr 03, 2024

O'Toole, MPs alleging Chinese interference taking stand today at inquiry

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is set to testify this morning at a federal inquiry into foreign interference, alongside three politicians who claim China has targeted them. O'Toole said last spring that Canada's spy agency told him he had been the target of Chinese interference intended to promote false narratives online about his policies and discredit him during the 2019 election. The Tories say security officials never informed the party about these concerns, which O'Toole blames for the loss of eight or nine seats. A government rapporteur found little evidence of such a link. This
a-strong-earthquake-hits-near-taiwan-tsunami-alert-issued
WorldApr 03, 2024

A strong earthquake hits near Taiwan, tsunami alert issued

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off Taiwan, and Japan issued a tsunami alert for the southern Japanese island group of Okinawa. Japan's meteorological agency forecast a tsunami of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet). It wasn't yet clear if there was any damage from the quake Wednesday morning.
the-resignation-of-mla-angural-chabbewal-is-not-accepted-yet-a-decision-will-be-taken-after-investigation
IndiaApr 02, 2024

The resignation of MLA Angural-Chabbewal is not accepted yet, a decision will be taken after investigation

The resignations of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sheetal Angural from Jalandhar and Congress MLA Rajkumar Chabewal from Hoshiarpur have not yet been accepted by the Speaker of Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Angural left AAP and joined BJP, while Dr. Raj Kumar left Congress and joined AAP. If the resignations of the two MLAs are accepted, along with the Lok Sabha elections, by-elections will also be held on these two vacant seats in the Vidhan Sabha. According to the law, the Election Commission has to be notified for by-elections on vacant seats in the Vidhan Sabha.
congress-leaders-brought-a-special-cake-for-former-chief-minister-charanjit-channi-written-sada-channi-jalandhar
IndiaApr 02, 2024

Congress leaders brought a special cake for former Chief Minister Charanjit Channi, written - 'Sada Channi Jalandhar'

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charjaneet Singh Channi cut a birthday cake at his residence in Morinda on Tuesday but the inscription 'Sada Channi Jalandhar' on it heated up the political atmosphere in the Congress, this cake was taken by Congress MLA from Adampur Sukhwinder Singh Kotli. were gone Phillaur MLA Vikramjit Chaudhary did not like the inscription 'Sada Channi Jalandhar' on it, he said that Channi has nothing to do with Doaba and neither does he know its culture and Kotli, who joined the Congress two years ago. Don't know the culture of Congress. Vikramjit Chaudhary targeted Kotli a
aap-government-is-going-to-take-a-loan-of-rs-12-000-crore-from-rbi
IndiaApr 02, 2024

AAP government is going to take a loan of Rs 12,000 crore from RBI

Aam Aadmi Party government of Punjab in April, May and June this year RBI. 12,000 crores of debt is going to be taken from the government, due to which the government has come under the target of the opposition parties. The Shiromani Akali Dal says that it had promised change but no change has been seen in 2 years, on the contrary, Punjab is being indebted. At the same time, senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa said that the new financial year 2024-25 has just begun and the mismanagement of the AAP government has been exposed.

Just In

motorcyclist-seriously-injured-after-surrey-police-attempted-traffic-stop-iio-investigating
BCAug 07, 2026

Motorcyclist seriously injured after Surrey police attempted traffic stop; IIO investigating

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a collision in Surrey early Friday following an attempted traffic stop by the Surrey Police Service. According to a Surrey Police Service news release, an officer attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle at about 3:30 a.m. near the Trans-Canada Highway and the 104 Avenue off-ramp. Police said the rider fled into oncoming traffic before colliding with a civilian vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to hospital by BC Emergency Health Services for treatment. Police said no other people were injured in th
canadian-dairy-farmers-urge-ottawa-not-to-make-dairy-concessions-in-u-s-trade-talks
CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canadian dairy farmers urge Ottawa not to make dairy concessions in U.S. trade talks

Canadian dairy producers are urging the federal government not to offer any concessions on the dairy sector or Canada's supply management system as trade negotiations with the United States continue ahead of a key tariff deadline. In a statement, Dairy Farmers of Canada said the country's food sovereignty "is not for sale" and warned that any agreement weakening the dairy sector would not be in Canada's national interest. The organization said Canada has already made several concessions in recent months in an effort to advance discussions with the United States, but argued that the Trump admin
punjab-seeks-centres-intervention-over-canadian-work-permit-issues-affecting-students
IndiaAug 07, 2026

Punjab seeks Centre's intervention over Canadian work permit issues affecting students

Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh says the state government is making efforts to protect the interests of Punjabi students in Canada who are facing work permit-related difficulties. According to the minister, about 1,500 students have been affected. He said the Punjab government is closely monitoring the situation to better understand the challenges faced by the students and to identify measures that could support them. Dr. Ravjot Singh said he has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar seeking an urgent meeting on the issue. In the letter, he urged the Central gover
rcmp-investigating-five-suspicious-brush-fires-near-shuswap-lake-amid-extreme-wildfire-danger
BCAug 07, 2026

RCMP investigating five suspicious brush fires near Shuswap Lake amid extreme wildfire danger

RCMP are investigating five suspicious brush fires reported in the Shuswap Lake area after multiple fires broke out within a short period Wednesday evening while the region was under an extreme wildfire danger rating. According to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, three fires were reported along Squilax–Anglemont Road, each approximately 100 metres apart. Shortly afterward, two additional fires were reported in the nearby Anglemont Estates area. Officials said the fires were contained quickly due to the prompt response of local residents and firefighters, preventing significant damage.
CanadaAug 07, 2026

Canada weighs trade concessions as it seeks relief from U.S. tariffs

The federal government is considering a series of trade concessions as it seeks relief from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The measures under consideration reportedly include easing restrictions on the sale of U.S. liquor in some provinces, removing Canada's retaliatory tariffs on automobiles and expanding market access for U.S. dairy products. According to the sources, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is attempting to demonstrate to the United States that Canada is committed to improving bilateral trade relations. One of