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CanadaSep 08, 2023

PM Justin Trudeau reaches India, to raise issue of foreign interference with PM Modi

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reached India on Friday to participate in the G-20 Summit.The Canadian Prime Minister has traveled to India with his son Xavier, where he was received by Union Minister of State for Skill Development Rajeev Chandrasekhar.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that if he meets PM Modi, he will raise the issue of foreign interference in Canada.It is worth noting that preparations have been made for the G-20 summit to be held on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi.The arrival of guests from G20 members continues.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on a visit to
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IndiaSep 07, 2023

US President Biden to travel to India for G-20 Summit under heavy security

US President Joe Biden is going to India for the first time on September 8 on a 3-day visit.He will reach Delhi by Air Force One.Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also welcome him.On September 8, Biden will also hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi.The White House has issued a press statement saying that he will travel from the US to Ramstein, Germany, and from there to India.After this, he will attend the G-20 Summit to be held on September 9-10.Biden will be staying at the ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi.The US Secret Service team has reached India three days ago to provide security to Biden.Biden
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IndiaSep 06, 2023

Flights started from Sahnewal Airport, now reach Delhi at low cost

Flights have started from Sahnewal Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab from Wednesday.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann arrived at Sahnewal to flag off the new airport.He said that the flight time starting from Sahnewal Airport to Delhi-NCR is about an hour.Along with this, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that flights from Ludhiana to Hindon have started.He said that the rent for the initial three months will be Rs 999.The work at Halwara terminal is also going on, and funds have been released by the government.Chief Minister Mann said international flights to London, Toronto and New York are expected to
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IndiaSep 05, 2023

Punjab to provide free 48-hour treatment for injured, Rs. 2000 to be awarded to those helping injured admitted to hospital

Under the 'Farishtey Scheme' in Punjab, the government has decided to provide free treatment to all road accident victims during the first 48 hours of the accident.The 'golden hour' is the first critical hour after a road accident, during which if adequate care is given to a seriously injured person, their chances of survival are greatly increased.Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the person who takes the injured to the hospital for treatment will be awarded with a certificate and Rs. 2000.They say that no matter where the person lives, the Punjab government
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IndiaAug 30, 2023

Bhakra dam flood gate closed after water level normalized

The Bhakra Beas Management Board has closed the flood gates of the Bhakra Dam after the water level became normal. This has brought some relief to the people of Punjab, who have been struggling with the problem of floods for the past several days. Due to very heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, the water level in Bhakra Dam and Pong Dam had reached the danger mark. As a result, the Board of Management had to open the flood gates of Bhakra Dam on the evening of 14 August. Due to continuous rains in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh till now, the water level in the dams could not be reduced. Due to whic
IndiaAug 29, 2023

Punjab government faces high court on the Decision To Dissolve Panchayats

During the hearing of the petitions against the premature dissolution of all the panchayats of the state in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Punjab government had to face a very difficult situation. When the honorable court asked the government to answer why panchayats have been dissolved prematurely, on this occasion the government was caught in a very difficult situation. The lawyer appearing for the government told the court that the decision to dissolve panchayats was taken in public interest. The High Court asked that first it should be told what is the public interest? The court
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IndiaAug 25, 2023

Punjab Governor warns CM Mann of President's Rule and taking legal action

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has written a letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.He has given an ultimatum to Mann that if the other letters including this letter are not answered immediately, then he will recommend the imposition of President's rule in the state and will be forced to take legal action against the CM.The Governor's letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann states that instead of providing the information sought by him, Mann has insulted the former by making unnecessary comments.The Governor had written this letter to Bhagwant Mann on August 15 which has now come to light.
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CanadaAug 24, 2023

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Punjab 95' removed from Toronto Film Festival line-up

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Punjab 95' based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faces a setback.The movie has been removed from the line-up of the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival, starting on September 7. Directed by Honey Trehan, the movie was scheduled for a world premiere in the Gala Presentations section on September 11, but the TIFF’s website has no mention of the biographical drama in its line-up anymore. There has been no official statement regarding the removal of ‘Punjab 95’, nor has anyone from the film commented on the same. Produc
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IndiaAug 23, 2023

ISRO creates history as Chandrayaan-3 lands near Moon's south pole

Indian Space Research Organization has created history as Chandrayaan-3 has made a soft landing on the moon.According to the agency, the lander of Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the surface of the moon at 6:04 pm as per the scheduled time.Chandrayaan-3 has reached the moon after a 40-day journey.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this is a matter of pride for the country.He also congratulated the Chandrayaan-3 team and the scientists of the country.Along with this, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has congratulated the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 by posting on X and wished al

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WorldJan 29, 2026

Man charged after liquid thrown at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis event

U.S. federal prosecutors have laid charges against a Minnesota man accused of throwing a liquid on Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar during a public event in Minneapolis earlier this week, an incident authorities are treating as an assault on a sitting lawmaker. Court documents filed by the U.S. Justice Department say Anthony Kazmierczak was arrested following the incident and is charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating a member of Congress while she was performing official duties. According to a sworn affidavit, investigators later determined the substance spray
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Train-pedestrian fatality under investigation in Langley

Police in Langley are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Thursday morning in the Metro Vancouver region. According to the RCMP, the collision occurred shortly before 8 a.m. near the intersection of Glover Road and Billy Brown Road, an area that includes rail lines used for both freight and passenger traffic. Emergency crews responded quickly and attempted life-saving measures, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or details about how the incident occurred. Investigators remained in the area
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BCJan 29, 2026

Kamloops RCMP mark fourth anniversary of unsolved 2022 rural homicide

The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is marking the fourth anniversary of the homicide of 18-year-old Jagraj Dhinsa, whose death in rural Kamloops remains unsolved. Dhinsa was found deceased in a parking lot along Chilcotin Road in January 2022. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, but confirm the case continues to be actively investigated by the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. Staff Sergeant Jason Smart, unit commander of the SED MCU, said the investigation remains a priority for police and the justice system. He described the
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BCJan 29, 2026

West Coast pipeline discussed as Carney meets Alberta and B.C. premiers in Ottawa

A proposed West Coast pipeline was among several major energy issues discussed during a meeting this week between Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers of Alberta and British Columbia. The talks brought together Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and B.C. Premier David Eby in Ottawa, where long standing disagreements over pipeline expansion have often strained relations between the two provinces. Despite those differences, Eby described Wednesday’s meeting as constructive and said the tone was “borderline friendly.” Eby has previously voiced opposition to a new pipeline to the B.C. coa
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AlbertaJan 29, 2026

Six charged after Calgary police break up vehicle theft spree linked to autobody shop break-ins

Calgary police say six people are facing a combined total of more than 100 charges following an investigation into a series of vehicle thefts and commercial break-ins across the city. Investigators say the case began in December after officers became aware that a repeat offender, who was on probation at the time, was allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle. That discovery led police to uncover what they describe as an organized pattern of thefts over a two-week period. According to police, multiple autobody shops were targeted, with suspects breaking into several businesses to steal vehicl