Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Feb

Alberta News: RTR Bill Improves Housing, Trades and Charities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government has tabled its ninth Red Tape Reduction bill to reduce regulatory burdens for Albertans and businesses further. Since 2019, Alberta’s government has eliminated more than 209,000 regulatory requirements and implemented hundreds of red tape reduction initiatives. These efforts have generated cumulative savings of more than $2.9 billion for Albertans. Proposed amendments are designed to maintain that momentum. The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 introduces more key changes to streamline processes and improve services across multiple sectors. If passed, proposed changes will allow for electronic communication in the exchange of documents between landlords and tenants, improve…

27 Feb

Alberta’s Minister of Education Announces Updates to Exemptions for In-Person Learning

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Calgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Education, Demetrios Nicolaides, has announced updates to ministerial orders regarding exemptions to in-person learning options, emphasizing the government’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards despite ongoing strikes. Nicolaides reaffirmed that Alberta Education places trust in school boards to determine the best educational programming for their students. He noted that school divisions are expected to have plans in place to ensure continuity of learning during labour disruptions. To protect the safety and well-being of students and staff during recent strikes, the Edmonton Public School Division, Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Board of Education, Fort McMurray School…

27 Feb

Alberta’s government working with municipalities to tackle social disorder

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Enhancing law enforcement coordination between the province and municipalities is crucial to strengthening enforcement efforts in the ongoing fight against fentanyl and the illicit drug trade. A more unified response among law enforcement agencies is crucial to effectively and efficiently addressing the fentanyl crisis and its devastating effects on Albertans. At the request of the provincial government, more than 800 community peace officers from 34 large- and mid-sized municipalities will immediately begin coordinating operations with local police to more effectively combat social disorder stemming from the use of illicit drugs, including deadly fentanyl. “We know a law…

26 Feb

Sudanese Army Plane Crash Kills 46 in Omdurman, Senior Commander Among Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsOmdurman, plane crash, Sudan, Sudanese Army

February 26, 2025 – A Sudanese military aircraft crashed into a residential area near Wadi Sayidna military airport in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people, including a senior army commander, according to the Khartoum state media office and military sources. Fatal Crash Near Military Airport The crash occurred late Tuesday in northern Omdurman, the twin city of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum. The Sudanese Army confirmed the deaths of both military personnel and civilians but did not initially disclose specific numbers. Military sources later revealed that a high-ranking commander was among those killed.Authorities have yet to release details on the cause of…

26 Feb

Centre Opposes Life Ban on Convicted Politicians, Says Decision Lies with Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaConvicted Politicians, Lifetime Ban, Supreme Court

February 26, 2025 – The Centre has firmly opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, arguing that such a disqualification falls solely within the domain of Parliament. Judicial Review Cannot Override Legislative Policy In an affidavit filed before the apex court, the Centre asserted that directing Parliament to frame a law in a particular manner would amount to rewriting the statute, which is beyond the scope of judicial review. The affidavit stated, “The question of whether a lifetime ban is appropriate or not is solely within the domain of Parliament.” The government emphasized…

26 Feb

Terrorists Open Fire on Army Vehicle in J&K’s Rajouri, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArmy vehicle, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri attack

February 26, 2025 – Terrorists targeted an Army patrol vehicle in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive search operation. Attack on Army Patrol The attack occurred around 1 pm near Phall village along Sunderbani-Malla Road, a known infiltration route for militants. Officials stated that one or two rounds were fired at a vehicle belonging to the 9 JAK Rifles while it was on patrol.“At 1300 hours (1 pm), an army vehicle was fired upon at Village Phall near a water tank in the forest area,” sources confirmed. No injuries have been…

26 Feb

CBSE Confirms Punjabi and Other Languages in 2025-26 Board Exams After Past Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabBoard Exams, CBSE, Punjabi Controversy

New Delhi, February 26, 2025 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially reaffirmed that Punjabi, along with several other languages, will continue to be offered in the 2025-26 academic session. This clarification follows concerns over previous controversies regarding Punjabi’s exclusion from CBSE's syllabus.The issue first gained attention when reports suggested that Punjabi was not included in CBSE's subject list, sparking backlash from educators, political leaders, and the Punjab government. Many saw this as an attempt to sideline the language, leading to widespread protests and demands for its reinstatement. CBSE later clarified that Punjabi had not been removed…

26 Feb

Priyanka Chopra’s Miss World Homecoming Faced Backlash, Reveals Mother Madhu Chopra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainmentMadhu Chopra, Miss World 2000, Priyanka Chopra

February 26, 2025 – Priyanka Chopra’s rise to fame began in 2000 when she won the Miss India title, followed by her victory as Miss World. However, her mother, Madhu Chopra, recently revealed that her homecoming after the pageant win was not as celebratory as expected. Backlash in Bareilly In a recent interview with Lehren TV, Madhu Chopra shared that their arrival in Bareilly was met with resistance. She recalled that local authorities did not support the grand reception that was planned for Priyanka."The state machinery said this is female exploitation and we will not accept this. Their rule was…

26 Feb

SLBC Tunnel Rescue: Experts Reach End of Tunnel, Search for Trapped Workers Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNDRF, SDRF, SLBC tunnel, Trapped Workers

February 26, 2025 – In a major breakthrough, rescue teams attempting to reach the eight workers trapped in the collapsed SLBC tunnel have finally accessed the tunnel’s end, a senior police official confirmed on Wednesday. However, significant debris continues to hinder efforts to locate the missing workers. Rescue Teams Make Progress For days, the teams had only been able to reach 50 meters before the tunnel’s end due to large amounts of muck and debris. But on Tuesday, a 20-member team—including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and expert Rat Miners—managed to push…

26 Feb

Trump Ally Pushes for Canada’s Removal from Five Eyes Amid 51st State Proposal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Five Eyes, Peter Navarro, Trump, US-Canada trade

February 26, 2025 – Peter Navarro, a close ally of Donald Trump, is calling for Canada’s removal from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, following Trump’s suggestion to incorporate Canada as the 51st state of the United States, according to The Financial Times. Five Eyes Under Scrutiny The Five Eyes alliance, established in 1941, includes the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It is considered one of the most sophisticated intelligence-sharing networks in the world, allowing its members to exchange sensitive information on global security threats. Navarro’s push to expel Canada signals a significant shift in US foreign policy…