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31 Jul

BC Puts Tsunami Preparedness to the Test After Massive Quake Near Russia

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): The anticipated tsunami that reached Tofino, B.C., late Tuesday turned out to be far milder than feared, rising only about 15 centimetres, roughly half the height of a school ruler. Instead of panic, the gentle waves brought relief and even curiosity to about 300 onlookers gathered at Mackenzie Beach just before midnight. Hours earlier, J.J. Belanger, general manager of Crystal Cove Beach Resort, sprang into action after news broke of a powerful 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula — one of the strongest quakes ever recorded. With several hours before any waves could reach Canada’s…

31 Jul

Alberta Invests $50M in New Modular Classrooms to Address Enrolment Growth

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): As the 2025-26 school year approaches, Alberta’s government has announced a $50-million investment to add 62 pre-made classrooms this fall, easing enrolment pressures in the province’s fastest-growing communities. This funding builds on previous Budget 2025 commitments, bringing the total investment to $100 million for 109 modular classrooms. These classrooms will create space for 2,725 students and relocate 575 more. “Alberta's government is moving quickly to build new schools and create more classroom spaces, so our students continue to have room to grow and thrive,” said Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare. “This additional funding for modular…

31 Jul

Alberta Invests $50M to Expand Wastewater Services in Airdrie

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced a $50-million investment to upgrade Airdrie’s wastewater system, a move aimed at meeting the infrastructure demands of one of the province’s fastest-growing cities. Since 2022, Airdrie’s population has surged by more than 25%, surpassing 90,000 residents. To accommodate this rapid growth, the project will include the construction of a new 7-kilometre wastewater pipeline connecting Airdrie to Calgary’s existing wastewater treatment system. This regional solution will reduce long-term costs and eliminate the need for a separate treatment facility. “Airdrie is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Alberta, and needs upgraded infrastructure to meet…

31 Jul

PM Mark Carney, President Emmanuel Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call today with French President Emmanuel Macron to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for coordinated global action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. During their conversation, Prime Minister Carney commended President Macron for his leadership in advancing dialogue on the two-state solution, particularly through France’s recent collaboration with Saudi Arabia to convene the United Nations High-Level Conference on a Two-State Solution. The two leaders explored the next steps required to build on the commitments made at the conference earlier this week. Prime…

31 Jul

Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump revealed a significant development in US-Pakistan relations, announcing that the two nations have struck a deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s massive oil reserves. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!" Trump also highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with several other…

30 Jul

Groundbreaking “First” – Porunai Hospitals Pioneers South Tamil Nadu’s First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Lobectomy

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Porunai Hospitals, a multi-speciality hospital, puts Tirunelveli in the spotlight with the successful completion of the region's ï¬rst-ever advanced Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) lobectomy - a breakthrough in lung lobe resection! This complex, minimally invasive procedure-once limited to large metropolitan healthcare centres-is a pioneering step towards making advanced thoracic care accessible to patients in South Tamil Nadu. Minimally invasive VATS lobectomy at Porunai Hospital using small incisions and a camera to reduce lung trauma and speed up recovery By achieving this signiï¬cant milestone, Porunai Hospitals alleviates the need for conventional open thoracotomy - an approach that requires a very large…

30 Jul

Smart Hydration for All: Tetra Pak’s Ready-To-Drink ORS Distribution Drive Marks World ORS Day

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In recognition of World ORS Day, a city-wide initiative led by the TSL Foundation and supported by Tetra Pak, Halewood, Kenvue, and Alkem, distributed over 3 lakh Ready-to-Drink (RTD) ORS packs to residents across key cities in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the importance of safe, effective hydration-especially during the monsoon season when waterborne illnesses and immunity-related concerns are at their peak. Tetra Pak marks ORS Day with Ready-To-Drink ORS Distribution Drive Unlike traditional ORS solutions, Ready-To-Drink ORS offers a convenient, pre-mixed format that meets WHO-recommended standards and comes in safe Tetra…

30 Jul

Ryan Group to Start 4 New Schools in Bengaluru

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Groundbreaking done for four new campuses across the city Group to open over 100 new schools in India and abroad in 10 years The Ryan Group of Schools, one of India's most trusted and expansive K-12 education networks, marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for four new campuses in Bengaluru. The event was inaugurated by Dr. A.F. Pinto, Founder-Chairman, and Mr. Ryan Pinto, CEO of the Ryan Group, in the presence of dignitaries, educators, local partners, and members of the Ryan community. Chairman Dr. A.F. Pinto and CEO Ryan Pinto at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Ryan…

30 Jul

Anant National University and Penn GSE Host ICERM 2025 to Develop India-based Indigenous Research Project

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Anant National University, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, United States (also known as Penn GSE), hosted the Indigenous Consciousness Education Research Methodology Convening on 25-26 July 2025 at the Anant campus. The convening brought together leading scholars, education policy experts and practitioners to explore Indigenous Consciousness research methodologies, establishing the foundation for an India-based research project - Indigenous Consciousness Methodology Education Research Project (ICER). Anant National University & Penn GSE Host ICERM 2025 to Develop India-based Indigenous Research Project The convening marked a significant step in advancing Indigenous Consciousness Methodologies, an approach…

30 Jul

TOPSPIN Study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) Finds Two-drug Combination Therapies Effective in Improving Blood Pressure Control in Indians

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A new study, entitled TOPSPIN, coordinated by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) New Delhi, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, and Imperial College London, examined 1,981 patients with uncontrolled hypertension across 32 hospitals in India. The findings showed that three two-drug combination therapies - Amlodipine plus Perindopril, Amlodipine plus Indapamide, and Perindopril plus Indapamide - were equally effective and safe in lowering both ambulatory and office blood pressure. TOPSPIN is the first-ever randomised study to test the choice of first-line two-drug combination therapy in a single pill among South Asians. The…