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CanadaMar 13, 2024

Auditor general's office fires two workers who made extra cash with federal contracts

The office of Canada's auditor general confirms it fired two employees after discovering they were making extra money from federal contracts on the side. Karen Hogan's office says a third person is being investigated after they failed to disclose such information to their managers. It isn't providing details about the contracts or what departments issued them. The office initiated internal investigations of the workers in June of last year and concluded one case in September and the other in December. Those two cases were referred to the RCMP in January, and the national police service advised
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IndiaMar 13, 2024

The Shiromani Akali Dal welcomed the Citizenship Amendment Act implemented by the Modi government

The Shiromani Akali Dal has welcomed the implementation of the CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) by the Modi government. Speaking to a newspaper, party spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema said that we had earlier welcomed the CAA with the message that Muslims should also be included in it. He said that even now there is no issue, so there can be an amendment later, but with the issuance of the notification now, at least thousands of Sikhs and Hindus from Afghanistan will get citizenship, which they have been waiting for for a long time. Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson said that we welcome the n
alberta-is-calling-attraction-bonus-plan-revealed
CanadaMar 13, 2024

'Alberta is Calling' Attraction Bonus plan revealed

The Alberta government is introducing legislation that would direct 10-million dollars from this year's budget toward luring more workers to the province. The funds for the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada.During the last election campaign, the United Conservative Party promised to offer at least 12-hundred dollars to newcomers who move to the province to work in high-demand jobs such as health care and trades.
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IndiaMar 13, 2024

Manpreet Singh Badal was discharged from the hospital

Former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal has been discharged from the hospital. His relative Jaijit Singh Johal said that Manpreet Badal is fine now. He had a sudden heart attack on the morning of March 10, and was discharged from the hospital three days later. According to reports, BJP leader Manpreet Singh Badal has two stunts. Let us tell that that day was the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister late Parkash Singh Badal. For this, a function was organized in Badal village, in which Manpreet Badal was also supposed to attend, but suddenly he started having chest pai
many-civic-workers-are-going-to-strike-in-edmonton-from-thursday
CanadaMar 13, 2024

Many civic workers are going to strike in Edmonton from Thursday

Thousands of municipal workers in Edmonton are preparing to strike Thursday after rejecting the city’s latest contract offer, a move that will shut down libraries, recreation centres, pools, and other civic facilities. Civic Service Union 52, which represents about 6,000 employees, announced the strike Monday after members voted against a proposed 7.25 per cent wage increase spread over five years from 2021 to 2025. The walkout will involve library staff, clerical workers, IT employees, and front-line staff at arts and fitness centres. City councillors warned Tuesday that meeting union wage
navjot-singh-sidhu-will-not-contest-the-lok-sabha-elections
IndiaMar 13, 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu will not contest the Lok Sabha elections

Former Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu will not contest the Lok Sabha elections. Reports say that he has clearly refused to become a candidate to the Congress party high command. The Congress high command was said to be preparing to field Navjot Singh Sidhu against Praneet Kaur, wife of Captain Amarinder Singh and likely BJP candidate from Patiala, but Navjot Sidhu said he would not contest due to family reasons. Also, according to the information, the party can give tickets to almost all the present Congress MPs of Punjab.
the-danger-of-measles-is-not-over-yet-18-cases-have-been-reported-in-quebec
CanadaMar 13, 2024

The danger of measles is not over yet, 18 cases have been reported in Quebec

The danger of measles in Canada is not over yet. In Quebec, the cases have reached 18 and the provincial government has alerted schools and service centers in this regard. Health officials have asked people who have not received their full doses to get their vaccinations as soon as possible. Schools have been told that if a case of measles comes to light, the child should be advised to isolate at home. Schools have sent letters to the parents in this regard, in which they have been advised to check their child's vaccination record to know whether their child is protected or not. In addition,
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IndiaMar 13, 2024

BJP released second list of 72 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, Khattar got ticket from Karnal

India's Narendra Modi-led ruling party BJP has released the second list of 72 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In this, Manohar Lal Khattar, who left the post of Chief Minister in Haryana a few days ago, has been given a ticket from Karnal. Similarly, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivender Singh Rawat has been made a candidate from Haridwar. BJP has announced names for 267 seats so far. At the same time, candidates from Punjab have not been announced in the second list.
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CanadaMar 13, 2024

Alberta Premier Smith says face-to-face meeting today with Prime Minister Trudeau

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet up face-to-face in Calgary today. Smith’s office says the two will meet in the morning, and Smith will head to Edmonton to speak to reporters at a subsequent news conference. The two leaders have not met in person since last summer at the Calgary Stampede festival. Smith’s office did not say what is on the agenda for the meeting. However, her government has taken issue with Ottawa on a range of issues, including energy development, pharmacare, child-care funding and the federal consumer carbon price. Trudeau was in

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CanadaJan 21, 2026

Surrey man sentenced to five years in prison in B.C. Snapchat child exploitation case

A Surrey man has been sentenced to five years in prison for sex offences involving a minor he contacted through the social media platform Snapchat, according to the RCMP in Campbell River. Police say 33-year-old Dillon Caleb Partanen pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 to charges that include sexual interference and possession of child sexual exploitation material. As part of his sentence, Partanen has also been ordered to register with the National Sex Offender Registry and provide a DNA sample. The case dates back to 2023, when investigators say Partanen began communicating online with an unidentified
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Netanyahu says Israel will join Trump-led Board of Peace amid Gaza concerns

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government has agreed to participate in former U.S. president Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, signalling a willingness to engage with the initiative despite earlier reservations about its structure. In a statement released Wednesday by the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s decision to join the body, which Trump has promoted as a framework for advancing stability in the Middle East. The announcement followed recent Israeli criticism that the proposed Gaza executive component of the board did not adequately reflect Israe
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BCJan 21, 2026

Langley RCMP probe collision between semi-truck and motorcycle on Highway 10

Langley RCMP are investigating a serious collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday afternoon along Highway 10. Police say officers were called around 3:04 p.m. to the 22200 block of Highway 10 after receiving reports of a crash between the two vehicles. Emergency crews responded and remained on scene for several hours as police secured the area and began their investigation. One person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to Langley RCMP Sergeant Zynal Sharoom. Police closed sections of the roadway while investigators examined the scene,
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IndiaJan 21, 2026

Threat email targets Himachal Pradesh chief minister ahead of Republic Day event

Security agencies in Himachal Pradesh have been placed on high alert after an email threat was sent warning of an attack on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during Republic Day celebrations. The message threatened to target the chief minister while he was scheduled to hoist the national flag. According to officials, the threatening email was sent to the Shimla district administration, prompting immediate coordination between police and intelligence agencies. Authorities moved quickly to review security arrangements at Republic Day venues and other sensitive locations in the state capital.
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WorldJan 21, 2026

Trump rules out military action on Greenland, calls it vital to U.S. security

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration will not pursue military action regarding Greenland, but maintains the Arctic territory remains critical to American national security. Speaking during an address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the United States would seek dialogue rather than force in dealing with Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. He argued that Greenland’s strategic location makes it essential to U.S. security interests, particularly in the Arctic region. Trump told the audience that, in his view, no other country is capable of prov