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14 Dec

Flood Threat Persists Across Parts of B.C. as Communities Remain on High Alert

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): While floodwaters have begun to ease in some areas of Abbotsford, authorities say the danger is far from over for many communities in British Columbia, with more rain expected to fall on already waterlogged ground in the coming days. City officials in Abbotsford confirmed on Saturday that conditions have improved in certain neighbourhoods. However, water continues to flow north from the Nooksack River in Washington state, which breached its banks earlier in the week, keeping pressure on low-lying areas of the Fraser Valley. Major transportation routes remain severely disrupted. The Trans-Canada Highway is still closed through…

14 Dec

Ontario Unveils $500 Million Program to Expand In-Province Critical Minerals Processing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingOntario

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario has formally rolled out a $500 million initiative aimed at strengthening the province’s critical minerals processing sector, marking a major step toward building a fully domestic supply chain. The Critical Minerals Processing Fund was officially launched Friday at Science North in Greater Sudbury, following its introduction in the 2025 provincial budget. Senior cabinet ministers joined Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre at the event, highlighting the strategic importance of keeping mineral processing and value-added manufacturing within Ontario rather than exporting raw materials for refinement elsewhere. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce said the new fund signals a…

14 Dec

M3M Foundation Strengthens Education Along the Line of Control: Extends Comprehensive Infrastructure Support to Four Schools in Poonch

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Reaffirming its commitment to equitable access to education in India’s most vulnerable geographies, M3M Foundation has extended essential school infrastructure support to four government schools located along the Line of Control (LoC) in District Poonch. This intervention aims to uplift children in remote, high-risk border villages, where the challenges of geography and conflict have restricted access to safe and dignified learning spaces for years. Representatives of the Indian Army, M3M Foundation and local schoolchildren at the school infrastructure handover ceremony in the LoC region of Poonch The handover ceremony took place during the Mendhar Festival and was graced…

14 Dec

Anderson Diagnostics and MAHE Launch Groundbreaking Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Genomics

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Anderson Diagnostics & Labs, Chennai, in a landmark partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), today announced the formal launch of the MAHE-Anderson Centre of Excellence (COE) in Reproductive Genomics. Inaugural Ceremony of Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Genomics This strategic collaboration leverages Anderson Diagnostics’ decade of deep expertise in reproductive genomics to fundamentally change the landscape of “prenatal testing” and “women’s healthcare diagnostics” across coastal Karnataka and beyond. The Centre marks a significant milestone by establishing a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) facility in-house at the University Hospital — designed to support comprehensive diagnostic services…

14 Dec

Jaipur's Coolest Creative Festival Is Back: SHIFT 2025 Takes Over Birla Auditorium with Comedy, Crafts & Culture

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SHIFT is Jaipur's ultimate, uber-cool New Gen Creative Festival. An arts and design event organised by Awaaz Studio at BM Birla Auditorium, Jaipur, the three-day festival champions arts, culture, design, media and entertainment. It is the 'It' art affair, complete with artist performances, hands-on art experiences, art workshops, jamming, intriguing sessions and a curated pop-up, ft. indie and established labels retailing apparel, footwear, jewellery, trinkets, prints, zines, collectables, and the like. Set against the iconic Birla Auditorium, SHIFT 2025 is a melange of arts, craft, culture, media, entertainment and design SHIFT 2025 opens up with an exclusive ticketed…

14 Dec

SRM University-AP Recognised as QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness 2025–26

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SRM University–AP, Amaravati, has been conferred with the prestigious QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness (IOH) Award 2025–26, recognising the university’s strong commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and well-being–centred academic environment. The award was bestowed following an extensive stakeholder survey involving students, faculty, and alumni, reflecting the institution’s consistent focus on happiness, emotional well-being, and holistic development throughout academia. Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor received the QS I-GUAGE Institution of Happiness Award 2025-26 for SRM University-AP The QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness is a flagship national initiative that evaluates and celebrates educational institutions prioritising mental health, stakeholder satisfaction,…

14 Dec

Polling Begins Across Punjab for Rural Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Voters across Punjab headed to polling stations on Sunday as elections for the state’s zila parishads and panchayat samitis got underway. Voting started at 8 am with election authorities putting in place heightened security and administrative arrangements to ensure a smooth process. The polls are being held to fill seats in 22 zila parishads and 153 panchayat samitis, covering a total of 3,185 electoral zones. With more than 9,000 contestants in the race, the elections are being closely watched as a key indicator of grassroots political sentiment. Officials said that around 1.36 crore voters are eligible to…

14 Dec

Two Men Shot Dead in Southeast Edmonton; Police Investigate Targeted Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingEdmonton

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Edmonton police are investigating the deaths of two men in their 20s who were fatally shot in southeast Edmonton early Friday morning. The victims have been identified as 27-year-old Gurdeep Singh of Barah, Punjab, and 18-year-old Ranveer Singh of Uddat Saidewala, Punjab. Both had come to Canada as students. Officers responded to reports of gunfire near 32 Street and 26 Avenue in the Silver Berry neighbourhood at approximately 1:43 a.m. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section has taken the lead in the investigation. Autopsies are…

14 Dec

Devotional Upliftment Through Kirtan: Two-Day Special Classes by HH Bhakti Marga Swami at ISKCON

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Radha Madhav Society at ISKCON is delighted to announce a special spiritual program featuring HH Bhakti Marga Swami, who will conduct an inspiring two-day session focusing on the proper mood, etiquette, and principles of performing kirtan. The initiative aims to enrich the devotional lives of participants by deepening their understanding of congregational chanting and encouraging a more sincere, disciplined spiritual practice. The sessions are scheduled to be held in the serene and divine atmosphere of ISKCON on December 14 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM and December 15 (Monday) at 6:00 PM. Members of the Radha Madhav Society, along…

13 Dec

OTTplay Declares 12/12 as Rajinikanth Day; Pays Full-page Tribute in Hindustan Times on 75th birthday of the Indian Film Phenomenon

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OTTplay has designated 12th December as “Rajinikanth Day” going forward. Marking the Superstar’s 75th birthday, the platform today unveiled a special full-page tribute in Hindustan Times, headlined “12/12 Happy Rajinikanth Day” to commemorate the birthday of cinema’s biggest phenomenon. A full-page tribute in Hindustan Times marks the 75th birthday of Indian cinema’s biggest phenomenon As India’s living treasure, a presence that has lit up single screens, living rooms and hearts for five decades, turns 75, the tribute had to be fitting. The creative is a powerful salute to a cultural icon whose influence cuts across languages, regions and…