CANADA
New ‘Clean Shaved’ requirement lead to lay off of over 100 Sikh Security Guards
In a recent press release, World Sikh Organisation has called for an immediate reinstatement of over 100 Sikh security guards at the city of Toronto who have been removed following a requirement of a ‘clean shaved’ guard. Recently, a…
Sponsors are shying away from Hockey Canada
Mired in controversies over the alleged sexual assault case, Hockey Canada continues to sink deeper in financial crisis as its major sponsors have started moving away at least for the time it comes out clean. Since Hockey Canada was in the…
Chaos at airports: Air Canada chief apologizes promises to restore pre-endemic standards soon
Air Canada chief regrets travails of air travellers, promises to restore pre-endemic standards While there is no let-up in growing incidents of harassment of air travellers at various airports, Michael Rousseau, President and Chief…
FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup: Canada starts its campaign losing 1-4 to Spain
Hopes of making its return to the World Cup after a gap of 26 years memorable were dashed by the hosts Spain as the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2022 got underway at Terrassa on Friday. Canadian women could not bring good news to hockey…
Third Suspect Charged in Toronto Moving Scam
After the arrest of two men last week, a third suspect has been charged in the Toronto moving scam. Several low budget moving companies were being operated under different names which was scamming the customers. A low-price contract was…
Three Punjabi MPPs appointed as Parliamentary Assistants
Parvasi Media News Premier Doug Ford has announced the team of parliamentary assistants that will support their respective cabinet ministers. Three Punjabi MPPs have included in this list. But surprisingly Nina Tangri, who was minister in…
Crime: Two suspects of attempted Bank robbery shot at Saanich in Victoria
Crime: Bid to rob Saanich branch of Bank of Montreal leaves 2 suspects dead and six policemen injured.
Punjab: Cabinet expansion on cards
Mastermind of Disrespect Dera Chief Ram Rahim
Will India have Capt Amarinder Singh as first Sikh Vice-President?
Punjab: Aman Arora, Anmol Gagan Maan among five to be inducted in Punjab Council of Ministers
Diaspora: Remittance limit increased to Rs 10 lakh for India
Himachal: 12 dead in Kullu bus mishap
Gaurav Yadav is officiating DGP
Sidhu Moose Wala case: Father inaugurates road in memory of son while Delhi police claim 2 more…
Bhagwant Mann inducts five more in his Cabinet
5 new ministers of AAP government will take oath tomorrow
INDIA
Will India have Capt Amarinder Singh as first Sikh…
Punjab: Aman Arora, Anmol Gagan Maan among five to be…
Diaspora: Remittance limit increased to Rs 10 lakh for India
Himachal: 12 dead in Kullu bus mishap
Gaurav Yadav is officiating DGP
Sidhu Moose Wala case: Father inaugurates road in memory of…
Bhagwant Mann inducts five more in his Cabinet
5 new ministers of AAP government will take oath tomorrow
WORLD
Punjab: Cabinet expansion on cards
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been going steady to carry out his agenda in a time bound manner. After making a clean sweep in the Rajya Sabha elections by claiming all seven seats available from Punjab, he, however, suffered a reverse in…
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Cricket: Jasprit Bumrah creates history
India's makeshift captain Jasprit Bumrah is on a record breaking spree. Coming as a tailender in the Edgbaston Test against England, he not only bludgeoned a hapless Stuart Broad for 29 runs to create a world record for maximum runs off a…
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FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup: Germany, Argentina make winning start while China and NZ play a 2-2…
The South American powerhouse in hockey, Argentina, and two-time former Champion Germany made a winning start in the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup on Saturday. While Germany defeated Chile 4-1, Argentina defeated Korea 4-0. In the third…
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Automotive
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Tatas Submit Bid For Air India Sale, Say Sources
Air India is laden with a huge debt of around ₹ 43,000 crore of which ₹ 22,000 crore will also be transferred to the Air India Asset Holding Limited (AIAHL). The government is planning to sell a 100 per cent stake in the airline The government has initiated the process of financial bids for the debt-laden national carrier Air India (AI) on Wednesday as Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia made it clear that September 15 date for the process is fixed and will not change. After failing to find any buyer for a 76 per cent…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 73.70
Mercedes Benz GLE LWB marks the debut of the latest Mercedes-Benz driving assistance systems. Mercedes-Benz had just launched the all-new GLE SUV in India starting from Rs 73.70 lakh for the GLE 300d variant and going all the way up to Rs 1.25 crore for the GLE 400d. The latter, launched as the G 400d Hip-Hop Edition, is a direct import, which contributes to its higher asking price. The entry-level model in the range is the GLE 300d, which is powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that is good for 245hp and…
Volkswagen ordered to pay $196.5M in emissions scandal
TORONTO — Volkswagen was ordered Wednesday to pay $196.5 million to the Canadian government for importing cars that secretly violated the country's emissions standards, a record-setting fine an Ontario judge said marks "a new era" in environmental protection. Judge Enzo Rondinelli handed down the fine hours after the company formally pleaded guilty to all 60 environmental charges it faced in the emissions-cheating scandal. The Crown and Volkswagen jointly suggested the penalty, which falls short of the maximum $265 million…
Volkswagen pleads guilty to all Canadian charges in emissions-cheating scandal
TORONTO — Volkswagen pleaded guilty to dozens of Canadian charges in a wide-ranging emissions-cheating scandal on Wednesday, admitting — among other acts — to secretly importing cars that violated pollution standards. The German automaker and the Crown submitted an agreed statement of facts in a Toronto court, acknowledging the company imported 128,000 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles, along with 2,000 Porsches, that violated the standards. Reading from the statement, prosecutor Tom Lemon noted that certain supervisors and…
INDIA
Punjab: Cabinet expansion on cards
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been going steady to carry out his agenda in a time bound manner. After making a clean sweep in the Rajya Sabha elections by claiming all seven seats available from Punjab, he, however, suffered a reverse in the Sangrur Lok Sabha bye-election. Putting behind this reverse, he has been trying to grab back the initiative. The first Budget of his government last week was an opportunity to build bridges with electors of Punjab. While keeping his pre-election commitment of free supply of 300 units…
Mastermind of Disrespect Dera Chief Ram Rahim
The mastermind of the disrespect of Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab is Dera Sirsa Chief Ram Rahim. Ram Rahim's MSG film was not released then a complete conspiracy was hatched to take revenge. This has been claimed by the Special Investigation Team of Punjab Police. CM Bhagwant Mann has handed over a 467-page report to Sikh leaders involved in the case. More secrets may soon be revealed regarding this report. In the year 2015, 3 cases of disrespect to Guru Granth Sahib Ji were reported in Bargari village of Faridkot. This…
Will India have Capt Amarinder Singh as first Sikh Vice-President?
Who will be the next Vice-President of India? Will this position go to a Sikh leader this time? Though the answers lie with the BJP High Command, the possibility of the choice falling upon a candidate from minority communities is high. One of the strongest candidates for this position is former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh who on return from England after a surgery is expected to merge his Punjab Lok Congress with Bharatiya Janata Party. It is not the first time that Capt Amarinder Singh may be merging his…
Punjab: Aman Arora, Anmol Gagan Maan among five to be inducted in Punjab Council of Ministers
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is all set to induct five members to his Council of Ministers on Monday. Though the new ministers to be administered oath of secrecy have been informed individually, no formal announcement of the names of new ministers has been made. Sources in the ruling party have confirmed that of five new ministers, there will be a woman, and after expansion, the strength of the Punjab Council of Ministers will go up to 15 leaving scope for the addition of three more ministers. Under the provisions,…
Sports
Hockey: Olympian Varinder Singh no more
During his almost two decades in international hockey, he won an Olympic bronze medal (1972), two silver medals in Asian Games (1974 and 1978) and a gold medal in World Cup (1975).
Milano Cortina 2026 will be the most gender-balanced Olympic Winter Games in history
The Executive Board(EB) of the IOC has in consonance with the recommendations has decided to include a record number of women’s events for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.
FIH Pro League: The Netherlands men continue to dazzle; China and Belgium women on winning spree
The elite hockey-playing nations fielded their experimental sides for the leftover games.
CANADA
New ‘Clean Shaved’ requirement lead to lay off of over 100 Sikh…
In a recent press release, World Sikh Organisation has called for an immediate reinstatement of over 100 Sikh…
Diaspora: Remittance limit increased to Rs 10 lakh for India
In a notification, the Home Ministry also said if the remitted amount exceeds Rs 10 lakh, the recipients will now…
Diaspora: Now you can remit Rs 10 lakh to relatives home
If you are living abroad and want to support your family back home, you can remit Rs 10 lakh without seeking any…
Sponsors are shying away from Hockey Canada
Mired in controversies over the alleged sexual assault case, Hockey Canada continues to sink deeper in financial…