IndiaAug 28, 2025
Chief Minister Mann reviews the rising water level in the Beas River
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today reached the Beas River to review the rising water level in the Beas River in Punjab. He said that the Punjab government stands with the people to help the flood-hit people. All kinds of help will be provided to the flood-hit people. He reached near the meter gauge on the road leading to Dera Beas and reviewed the water situation.
On this occasion, the Beas River was flowing slightly below the red alert. Due to the floods, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also visited some villages of Tarn Taran today. Where he
WorldAug 28, 2025
Major Russian attack includes rare strikes on the center of Kyiv, killing at least 18
Authorities say a mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital has killed at least 18 people and wounded 48. The attack early Thursday on Kyiv was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction.
A Ukrainian official says Russia launched decoy drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles and struck at least 20 locations across seven districts of Kyiv.
This is the first major combined attack on Kyiv since U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this month to discuss ending the t
CanadaAug 28, 2025
Canada names new high commissioner to India as both restore relations
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has unveiled Canada's new high commissioner to India, 10 months after both countries expelled their top envoys.
Longtime Canadian diplomat Christopher Cooter will take on the role.
BCAug 27, 2025
Surrey police chief faces questions on law and order situation in the city
An alleged shooting incident has reportedly occurred in the area of 134th Street and 89A Avenue in Surrey around noon today. Allegedly, the shooting target was a home.
This is the second shooting in Surrey in three days. Earlier on Monday, Sidhu Travel Ltd in York Centre had been targeted in a shooting incident.The head of Surrey Police Service, Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, faced some tough questions on the deteriorating Law and Order situation in the city on Connect FM's Dupehar Wala Show (afternoon show). This year, there have been two instances where a local business related to a Hi
BCAug 27, 2025
Cricket club secretary raises questions on safety after alleged attack during a cricket match
Questions are being raised about the safety of players and staff at sporting venues after an incident during a cricket match in Surrey on Sunday. Surrey Warriors Cricket Club secretary Parvesh Kumar was attacked with bear spray during a match, this past Sunday, Aug. 24.
Parvesh Kumar was sitting on a slope at the side of the cricket field during a match being played at North Surrey Community Park when a man attacked him from behind. He screamed in pain and irritation, prompting players and other staff to rush towards him.
Some team members also tried to chase the attacker, but the suspect ma
BCAug 27, 2025
West Shore RCMP seeking help in identifying a fraud suspect
West Shore RCMP is currently investigating a report fraud over $5000 involving a male suspect who is alleged to have used a fraudulent identification in order to obtain several smart phones from a mobile shop in Langford.
Police are looking to identify this suspect who is described as:
Black male in his 30’s;Dark brown eyes;Black facial hair;Wearing a white colored t-shirt and black baseball cap with white ribbing.If you know who this suspect could be please contact West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264. You can also report anonymously via Crime Stoppers online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
BCAug 27, 2025
More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C.
As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia.
“We’ve been working hard to build and deliver new schools to meet the needs of students now and in the future,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Our historic investments in school infrastructure are already making a meaningful difference for B.C. students, and we look forward to welcoming young learners into even more brand-new classrooms this fall.”
In Langford, one o
WorldAug 27, 2025
2 children killed in shooting at Catholic school
Two children have been killed in a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, US. The children were aged 8 and 10. The city's police chief Brian O'Hara confirmed this and said that 17 other people were injured, 14 of whom are children.
He said that during the prayer service, an attacker came out of the building and began firing rifle shots through the church windows at children sitting in the mess. According to Police Chief O'Hara, the shooter was armed with a shotgun, a rifle and a pistol.
He said that the shooter later shot himself in the parking lot, in which he died. Poli
IndiaAug 27, 2025
Bikram Singh Majithia's anticipatory bail plea rejected
The anticipatory bail plea of former Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been rejected in Punjab. On July 31 this year, the Civil Lines police station had registered a case against the former minister on charges of obstructing the vigilance investigation, threatening the police, calling supporters and making them shout slogans.
Majithia has said in his petition that this FIR has been registered against him by making it a political issue. It is worth mentioning that Bikram Singh Majithia is currently in jail in another case of possessing assets beyond his means registered by th