IndiaMar 22, 2024
The arguments of both sides on Kejriwal's remand are over, the court reserved the decision
The PMLA Court of Delhi can give its decision at any time on the remand of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in the Delhi liquor scam case. After 3 hours of hearing, the court has reserved the decision.
Kejriwal was produced in the court today at 2 pm. The hearing started at 2.15 pm and continued till 5.15 pm. ED has sought a 10-day remand of Kejriwal and described him as the mastermind of the case.
ED claims that Kejriwal wanted funds for elections in Punjab and Goa and out of the funds obtained from this scam, Rs 45 crore was used in Goa elections.
At the same time, Kejriwal's lawy
CanadaMar 22, 2024
A national school food framework is on Chrystia Freeland's desk. Will Ottawa say yes?
A framework for a national school food program has landed on the desk of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and with the federal budget just weeks away advocates hope the proposal will get the green light.
The proposed plan comes as food prices continue to cause political headaches for governments across the country, said Tyler Meredith, a policy thinker and former economic adviser to Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
"A proposal has now been put forward to Minister Freeland, and it's now for us to watch whether it'll be funded in the budget," said Meredith.
"I'm cautiously optimist
IndiaMar 22, 2024
The police took Minister Harjot Bains into custody
There has been an earthquake in politics after the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Minister Harjot Singh Bains, who is protesting in Delhi, has been detained by the police.
While talking to the journalists earlier, Harjot Bains said that if the assembly elections and parliament elections can be contested sitting in jail, then the government can also be run.
Harjot Singh Bains said that he is also a lawyer. The constitution of this country provides that every citizen, even if he is in jail but the punishment is not severe, he can be elected as MLA a
WorldMar 22, 2024
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday that he will not run in the Democratic primary as he facesfederal corruption charges, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial.
Menendez made the announcement in a video released Thursday afternoon.
The decision comes as Menendez fights federal bribery charges, along with his wife, Nadine, and three business associates.
Menendez and his spouse are charged with taking bribes of gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz in return for the senator’s help with proje
IndiaMar 21, 2024
Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded to investigate the excise policy implemented by the Hon'ble government
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has also demanded an investigation into the excise policy implemented by the Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab.
He said that the same excise policy was implemented in Punjab which was brought by his boss in Delhi. Sukhbir Badal said that the wires of Delhi's liquor scam are connected to Bhagwant Mann's office and his residence, which should be investigated.
At the same time, while reacting to the arrest of Supremo Arvind Kejriwal, he said that Kejriwal was behaving as if he was above the law. It has also been repeated together with Therefore
IndiaMar 21, 2024
Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra gave indications of alliance with BJP
Shiromani Akali Dal General Secretary and former Member of Parliament Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra has given indications of alliance with BJP.
He says that for Mission-2024, Akali Dal can think about a political alliance keeping the prosperity and progress of Punjab as the main focus. While talking to reporters, he termed the Congress-led India alliance as an opportunistic alliance and accused the state's Aam Aadmi Party government of deteriorating law and order in Punjab. Prof.
Chandumajra said that the cases of murder and extortion are increasing in the state and shooting incidents are hap
BCMar 21, 2024
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation
British Columbia has released a comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Nathan Cullen, minister of water, land and resource stewardship, says the province worked alongside local governments and First Nations to draft the B.C. Flood Strategy, which will be a road map to navigate climate events.
Consultations for the plan began after the historic floods in November 2021 that swamped southwestern British Columbia.
Cullen says the focus will be in four key areas: assessing flood risks with floodplain mapping, increasing communication with local a
IndiaMar 21, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal's arrest heated politics
Politics has heated up over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the government. He said that capture of all institutions including the media, breaking up of parties, freezing the accounts of the main opposition parties and now arresting the elected chief ministers have also become common.
On the other hand, on the contrary, Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira tweeted that today proved that when you dig a hole for someone else, you often fall into it yourself. Khaira also made another tweet in which he wrote that it is hop
BCMar 21, 2024
Early ban on open burning across northeastern B.C., starting March 28
Open burning will be banned across much of northern British Columbia starting next week after officials warned dry conditions could mean early wildfire activity this spring.
The ban in the Prince George Fire Centre is earlier than usual, a move the BC Wildfire Service says is aimed at preventing human-caused wildfires, while protecting public safety from a "high grass fire hazard."
An update posted to the service's web page says the ban will start next Thursday and is scheduled to remain in effect until mid-October.
It prohibits any fires larger than half a metre high by half a metre wide in a