27 Punjabis try their luck in Canadian provincial poll
Canada, 18 September 2024 (Ozi News Desk) As many as 27 candidates of Punjabi origin are in the fray for British Columbia’s provincial poll in Canada. Polling for all 93 constituencies will be held on October 19. Both major political outfits — National Democratic Party (NDP) and Conservative Party — are not only banking heavily […]
Punjabi-origin young individuals residing in Brampton and Calgary are set to be extradited to the United States due to their involvement in drug trafficking activities.
Toronto, February 1 (ozi news desk): Three individuals of Indian origin were apprehended in Toronto, Canada, and are set to be extradited to the United States to face trial. Their arrest stems from their suspected involvement in a drug trafficking network that operated between Mexico and various North American countries. This significant development was the […]
My Advice To My Government Is…’: Canada Envoy Amid Row With India
Canada’s High Commissioner to India Cameron Mackay on Thursday said notwithstanding the recent tensions, the strategic interests of India and Canada are “absolutely aligned”, and he was encouraged by the continuance of bilateral trade and investment relationship. Speaking at a seminar on ‘India-Canada Business: The Way Forward’ at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit here, he […]
India resumes e-visa services for Canadian nationals after 2-month pause: Sources
India has resumed electronic visa services for Canadian nationals after a nearly two-month pause, sources said on Wednesday. Tensions flared between India and Canada in September following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of the “potential” involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India […]
Indian-origin Canadian MP shares video of Khalistani supporters claiming to create trouble at temple in Surrey
Indian-origin Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya on Monday shared a purported video of Pro-Khalistan supporters in Surrey claiming they wanted to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir there. Along with the video that he shared on X, Arya called on the Canadian authorities to take action. He wrote, “Last week, Khalistan supporters […]
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats; suspends in-person services at all consulates
New Delhi, October 20(Press Ki Taquat) Visa services will be badly affected after Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and 42 accompanying dependents from India following a diktat from the Ministry of External Affairs here. “We are going to pause all in-person services at our consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru,” announced Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly […]
‘Lack of fiscal prudence’, Punjab Governor shoots off letter to CM Bhagwant Mann
Chandigarh, October 17(Press Ki Taquat) Governor Banwarilal Purohit has told Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that the performance of the government is causing concern on the issue of “inefficient governance accentuated by lack of fiscal prudence”. The Governor has sought an explanation on additional borrowing by the government, over and above what was approved by the […]
Canada’s allegations based on conversations with Indian officials: Report
In one of its reports, Canadian media, quoting sources related to the Canadian government, have said that the allegations of India’s involvement in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar are based on confidential information received from an associate country of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence network. . In its report on Thursday, CBC […]
Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada
Washington, September 29 (Press ki Taquat) A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue. The demand by Indian-Americans came after an […]
Justin Trudeau apologises for recognition of Nazi unit war veteran in Canadian Parliament
Toronto, September 28 (Press ki Taquat) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologised on Wednesday for Parliament’s recognition of a man who fought alongside the Nazis during last week’s address by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trudeau said the speaker of the House of Commons, who resigned on Tuesday, was “solely responsible” for the invitation and recognition […]