10.3°C Vancouver
Ads

News

gurmeet-ram-rahim-granted-parole-again-gets-permission-to-visit-dera-sirsa-for-the-first-time
IndiaJan 28, 2025

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Granted Parole Again, Gets Permission to Visit Dera Sirsa for the First Time

Despite strong opposition from Sikh organizations in Punjab and the SGPC, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has once again been granted parole. Reports confirm he walked out of Sunaria Jail on Tuesday morning under tight security. This marks the first time since his imprisonment that he has been permitted to stay at the Dera in Sirsa. This is Ram Rahim’s 12th release on parole since his conviction in 2017 for sexual harassment and the murder of two sadhvis. Previously, during his parole periods, he was only allowed to stay at the Baghpat Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, his latest p
pm-modi-likely-to-visit-us-in-february-for-talks-with-trump
IndiaJan 28, 2025

PM Modi Likely to Visit US in February for Talks with Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in February to meet President Donald Trump. On Monday, PM Modi spoke to Trump over the phone. Following the conversation, Trump informed the media that Modi is expected to visit the US in February. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet confirmed the visit. Trump also mentioned that the two leaders discussed immigration issues during their call. He stated that Modi would take appropriate steps regarding Indian immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Reports suggest that preparations are underway to repatriate Indians li
dallewals-hunger-strike-enters-third-month
IndiaJan 27, 2025

Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Enters Third Month

The hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on the Khanauri border of Punjab-Haryana, has entered its third month. Despite this, his treatment, which began after receiving an invitation for talks from the Center, is ongoing, and reports indicate that his deteriorating health has shown some improvement. Dallewal stated that if his health improves, he will try to attend the meeting with the Center. However, if his condition does not improve, he will still participate in the meeting via video conferencing. Additionally, he commented on the unity resolution presented by the Sanyukt
punjab-governor-gulab-chand-katarias-strong-statement-on-drug-menace
IndiaJan 24, 2025

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria's Strong Statement on Drug Menace

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has blamed Pakistan for the ongoing drug problem in the state. Speaking to the media at Panjab University, Kataria claimed that Pakistan is attempting to weaken the youth of Punjab in order to create an atmosphere of rebellion. The Governor mentioned that large drones from Pakistan had previously been intercepted, but now smaller drones are being used to smuggle drugs. He added that anti-drone systems are being put in place to counter this threat. While eight anti-drone systems were provided by the Home Minister last time, their number has now increased to
no-trust-in-delhi-police-punjab-police-security-should-be-restored-for-kejriwal-atishi
IndiaJan 24, 2025

No trust in Delhi Police; Punjab Police security should be restored for Kejriwal: Atishi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Delhi Education Minister Atishi have written to the Election Commission, demanding the reinstatement of Punjab Police security for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal. Addressing a press conference, CM Mann, alongside Atishi, alleged that they do not trust the Delhi Police, as they are constantly being threatened to stop campaigning, and the Delhi Police, under the supervision of Amit Shah, remains a mute spectator. Notably, despite Kejriwal already receiving ‘Z Plus’ security from the Delhi Police, the Punjab government had deployed additio
khaira-questions-punjab-police-security-for-kejriwal
IndiaJan 24, 2025

Khaira Questions Punjab Police Security for Kejriwal

Senior Punjab Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has welcomed the Election Commission’s decision to withdraw Punjab Police security provided to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal. Khaira questioned the basis for granting Punjab Police security to Kejriwal, noting that he already has Z-plus security from the Centre. He criticized the Punjab government for providing additional security. Khaira further demanded that all expenses incurred by Punjab on Kejriwal’s security should be recovered from him personally, arguing that Kejriwal has no direct connection with Punjab.
dallewal-rejects-offered-treatment-at-pgi
IndiaJan 24, 2025

Dallewal Rejects Offer to Go to PGI

The Centre has offered to admit Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for 60 days at the Khanauri border in Punjab-Haryana, to PGI. The Central Government has also made it mandatory for Dallewal to attend a meeting on February 14. Despite the offer, Dallewal has reportedly refused to go to PGI, stating that he will remain at the protest site and continue his treatment there, where he has been receiving care for the past five days. Meanwhile, the Facebook page of Dr. Swaman Singh, a US-based social worker who shared updates on Dallewal’s health, has been blocked in India. Th
special-room-prepared-for-jagjit-singh-dallewal
IndiaJan 23, 2025

‘Special Room’ Prepared for Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike at the Khanauri border in Punjab-Haryana entered its 59th day on Thursday. After receiving medical treatment, his health has shown some improvement. A special room is now being constructed for Dallewal at the Khanauri border. The room, made of glass, will be completely soundproof, allowing sunlight to pass through easily. This initiative is being carried out on the advice of doctors to provide Dallewal with fresh air and sunshine. The room, equipped with tires, can be moved around to ensure Dallewal receives sunlight as needed. A team of d
mp-amritpal-singh-detained-in-dibrugarh-jail-files-petition-in-high-court
IndiaJan 23, 2025

MP Amritpal Singh, Detained in Dibrugarh Jail, Files Petition in High Court

Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib in Punjab, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking permission to attend the Republic Day parade and the upcoming Parliament session. The Republic Day parade is scheduled for January 26, and the Budget Session of Parliament is set to begin on January 31, continuing until April 4. Amritpal Singh is currently detained in Dibrugarh Jail, Assam, under the National Security Act (NSA). In his petition, he argues that his prolonged absence is hindering his ability to represent the 19 lakh voters of his constituency in
ADS
Ads

Just In

man-given-five-months-in-u-s-jail-for-smuggling-people-across-border-from-b-c
BCApr 24, 2025

Man given five months in U.S. jail for smuggling people across border from B.C.

The U.S. District Attorney’s office in Seattle says a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to five months in jail for helping smuggle eight Indian nationals across the border between British Columbia and Washington state. It says Rajat Rajat, an Indian citizen who lives in California, was indicted alongside three other people. The office says the group was connected to at least two attempts at smuggling in late 2023 that involved eight Indian citizens. The office says in a statement that U.S. District Judge Tana Lin noted that Rajat played a "critical role in the smuggling conspiracy, arrangin
driver-receives-multiple-tickets-and-a-date-in-court-for-having-a-fake-temporary-operating-permit
BCApr 24, 2025

Driver receives multiple tickets and a date in court for having a fake Temporary Operating Permit

A woman who chose to drive solo in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane is facing a court date and hefty fines after being stopped in an uninsured vehicle with a fake permit. On April 15, 2025, at 9:37 a.m., officers with BC Highway Patrol were doing HOV lane checks on Highway #99 near Highway #17A, Delta, when they pulled over a blue minivan with a solo driver. When BC Highway Patrol does HOV lane checks, we’re not just looking for lane cheaters, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. We’re also keeping our eyes open for prohibited drivers, outstanding arrest warrants,
suspicious-death-now-considered-a-homicide-victim-identified
BCApr 24, 2025

Suspicious death now considered a homicide, victim identified

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Dawson Creek RCMP located human remains and a suspicious death investigation was initiated. The death is now being treated as a homicide and the E Division Major Crime Section has conduct of the investigation. The RCMP is now identifying the victim as 24-year-old Emily Ogden in an effort to advance the investigation. Emily had been reported missing out of Fort St. John on March 29, 2025. We would like to know if anyone saw or heard from Emily during the time she was reported missing, until the discovery of her body, said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark of the BC RCMP.
canada-caught-up-in-china-u-s-trade-war-as-trump-claims-fentanyl-continues-to-flow
CanadaApr 24, 2025

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claims Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" across both borders. Trump complained on social media today about Chinese airlines refusing to accept Boeing planes to protest his administration's massive tariffs on China. In his post, he says that fentanyl continues to flow into the U.S. from China through Mexico and Canada. Trump last month slapped economywide tariffs on Canada, linking the duties to the flow of people and fentanyl across the United States' northern border. He partially paused the levies a few days later. U
arrest-and-charges-against-2-men-after-cloverdale-incident
CanadaApr 24, 2025

Arrest and charges against 2 men after Cloverdale incident

The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit General Investigations Unit is investigating allegations of sexual assault and forcible confinement, which has resulted in arrests and charges laid against two individuals. On March 30, 2025, RCMP SPOSU investigators responded to an incident which occurred at a residence in the 19400 block of Colebrook Road in Surrey. Two adult men have been arrested and charged in relation to this investigation: Gregory Philip Jolicoeur, also known as ‘Hippy’1 count each of forcible confinement, contrary to Sec. 279(2) of the Criminal Code and assault,