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IndiaJul 09, 2024

Advocate Dhami spoke on the treason leaflet against Sikh leader Tajinderpal Singh Timma

The Shiromani Committee has condemned the sedition leaflet issued under the new laws against Sikh leader Bhai Tejinderpal Singh Timma of Rajasthan. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that the Shiromani Committee stands with Bhai Tejinderpal Singh Timma in this matter and is committed to providing him all necessary help. He also asked the Rajasthan government and the police administration to immediately cancel the complaint filed against Bhai Tejinderpal Singh. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that India is a multi-ethnic, mu
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BCJul 09, 2024

Three bodies recovered from B.C. park where mountaineers went missing: RCMP

Mounties in Squamish, B.C., say three bodies have been recovered from the area of Garibaldi Provincial Park where three mountaineers went missing last month. In a statement released by the RCMP, BJ Chute, manager of Squamish Search and Rescue, says the team worked with police to carry out the recovery operation in the Atwell Peak area Monday morning. RCMP did not release the names of those who died, saying their families have requested privacy. The three mountaineers were last seen on May 31 in terrain that local authorities had described as complex and remote. The early days of the search ope
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IndiaJul 09, 2024

The opposition parties accused the Aam Aadmi Party of distributing liquor and suits

Voting will be held tomorrow for the by-election of Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency of Punjab. Earlier, the opposition parties have accused the Aam Aadmi Party of distributing liquor and suits. BJP candidate Sheetal Angural's brother Rajan Angural claimed to have caught alcohol in a vehicle. Meanwhile, Charanjit Singh Channi, former Congress CM and MP from Jalandhar, accused himself of distributing suits. It is to be noted that winning the Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha seat for Aam Aadmi Party has become a question of prestige, last time this seat was held by AAP and at that time Sheet
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IndiaJul 09, 2024

Chief Minister Mann handed over a check of 1 crore to Shubhakaran's family, the sister got a government job

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over a check of Rs 1 crore to the family of Shubkaran Singh, who was killed during the farmers' agitation on the Khanuri border of Punjab-Haryana. Apart from this, Shubkaran's sister has been given an appointment letter for a government job. It may be mentioned that Shubkaran Singh died due to bullet injury in the clash between the farmers and the security forces in Khannouri about going to Delhi. The farmers' organizations believe that this shot was fired by the Haryana Police, while the report in this regard is yet to come.
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CanadaJul 09, 2024

Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau to attend NATO leaders' summit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be gathering with NATO leaders today to mark the 75th anniversary of the defensive alliance as Russia escalates its aggression towards Ukraine. The ongoing battle in Ukraine will top the agenda of the three-day summit following Russian missile attacks which left death and destruction, including at a large children's hospital in Kyiv. New robust measures to support Ukraine are set to be announced during the summit and officials say i
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BCJul 08, 2024

Environmental group buys Fraser River island near Chilliwack, B.C., to protect salmon

An important salmon habitat will be protected after the multimillion-dollar purchase of an island in British Columbia's lower Fraser River by an environmental organization, with the help of the federal government and private donors. The Nature Conservancy of Canada announced the purchase of 248-hectare Carey Island near Chilliwack, in an important ecological area between Mission and Hope known to conservationists as "the Heart of the Fraser." The previous owners, Carey Island Farms Ltd., were using the island to grow corn. The conservancy says Carey Island is one of the Fraser's last salmon ha
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Big relief to Bikram Majithia from High Court, summons sent in NDPS case withdrawn by Sit

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has got a big relief from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the drug smuggling case worth crores of rupees. The Special Task Force (SIT) investigating the case has responded in court that they have withdrawn the summons sent to Majithia for questioning. In fact, Majithia had challenged Sit's summons in the High Court. had described these summons as illegal and demanded their cancellation. As soon as the hearing was held in the High Court today, the Public Prosecutor of the Punjab Government told the High Court that this notice of summons is
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu meet Governor Purohit

Punjab BJP leader and Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing at the Center Ravneet Singh Bittu today meet the Governor of the state Banwari Lal Purohit. Bittu said that the central government is receiving alarming reports about criminal and terrorist activities in the state and the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government is allowing the situation to worsen. He said that the way criminals are roaming, there is a huge threat to the safety of ordinary citizens. He referred to the attack on Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar in Ludhiana and the shooting incidents in various other cities. It is
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IndiaJul 08, 2024

Advocate Dhami congratulated the Sikh and Punjabi candidates who wins the parliamentary elections in Britain

All the political parties of Punjab and the Shiromani Committee have congratulated the Sikh and Punjabi MPs who wins the parliamentary elections in Britain. Shiromani Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami said that this is a matter of great pride for Punjabis and especially Sikhs. Advocate Dhami said that Sikhs have earned a name all over the world with their hard work. He expressed hope that the newly elected members of Parliament will definitely take steps to solve the problems of Sikhs living abroad. At the same time, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhawan said th

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BCApr 17, 2026

How to build a successful business? Exclusive with Dragon's Den star Manjit Minhas

Canada's renowned business personality Manjit Minhas was in Surrey on Thursday. She attended the Surrey and White Rock Women in Business Awards. Meanwhile, in an exclusive conversation with Connect Media Network, she discussed business, investment, start-ups, Dragon's Den and some unique problems faced by women in business.Manjit Minhas in conversation with Connect Media Network News Director, Pervez Sandhu. (Photo - Connect FM)How to make start-ups successful?In an exclusive conversation with Connect FM, when Manjit Minhas was asked about making a start-up successful, she said that many peopl
AlbertaApr 17, 2026

Sexual assault charges against Edmonton-area spiritual leader, wife stayed by Crown

Sexual assault charges against an Edmonton-area spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Friday. Johannes “John” de Ruiter and Leigh Ann de Ruiter each faced six counts of sexual assault and were scheduled to stand trial in September. The charges, first laid in 2023, will not proceed after prosecutors determined there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, according to a statement from the Crown. Police previously alleged that John de Ruiter, described as the leader of a group known as the College of Integrated Philosophy, also ca
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WorldApr 17, 2026

Students abducted after gunmen attack passenger bus in central Nigeria

Gunmen attacked a passenger bus in Nigeria’s Benue state on Thursday, abducting several students who were travelling to sit for university examinations, according to a statement from the state government. Benue Gov. Hyacinth Alia said the attack occurred along the Otukpo–Makurdi highway. The number of people taken has not been officially confirmed. Local media reports indicate there were 14 passengers on board at the time of the напад. “The targeting of innocent citizens, particularly students on their way to sit for examinations, is unacceptable and stands against every norm of hum
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CanadaApr 17, 2026

Air Canada to suspend Toronto, Montreal flights to New York JFK over fuel costs

Air Canada says it will suspend flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting June 1 through Oct. 25, citing rising jet fuel prices. In a statement, the airline said fuel costs have “doubled since the start of the Iran conflict,” making some lower-profit routes no longer economically viable. The company said it is adjusting its schedule accordingly. The suspension affects service to JFK from Canada’s two largest cities, key routes for business and international connections. Air Canada said customers with affected bookings will be contact
WorldApr 17, 2026

U.K., France signal joint maritime mission after leaders’ meeting on Strait of Hormuz access

Leaders from multiple countries met Friday under the leadership of the United Kingdom and France to discuss access to the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. According to a statement from the U.K. prime minister’s office, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said participating countries welcomed Iran’s decision to keep the waterway open. He said leaders agreed the route must remain accessible without tolls or restrictions, citing its importance to global trade and energy supply. Starmer said reopening and maintaining shipping through the strait is critical to stabilizing economic pressur