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Thirteen remote First Nations are plans, energy-efficiency upgrades and taking steps toward building energy energy-generation projects, helping to independence in their communities reduce their reliance on diesel fuel for by investing in sustainable and clean- their power and heating needs. energy systems that will help people Board members play a vital role in guidsave on energy costs, reduce emissions Diverse projects ing the organization’s fiduciary, strategic, and protect the environment.

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Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate For example, the Xeni Gwet’in First Solutions. “First Nations are leading Nations Government is receiving apthis change by advancing clean-energy proximately $870,000 for completing projects in remote communities that the engineering feasibility and dewill reduce their dependence on die- sign of a solar-photovoltaic-coupled sel fuel and help them attain energy pumped storage system in their comsovereignty.” munity. The system will complement a The Community Energy Diesel Re- proposed mini-hydro project in Augers duction (CEDR) Program is provid- Lake that is expected to fulfil the coming approximately $6.6 million to munity’s long-term energy needs and 13 off-grid, remote First Nations to fully eliminate their reliance on dieselsupport them in building clean-energy generated electricity. projects, including community energy

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and commissioning for a 3.8-megawatt plan for the community of Refuge Heiltsuk First Nation is receiving solar plant project and solar control Cove. $500,000 for installing energy-efficient Other project highlights include: centre in Ulkatcho First Nation.

Takla Lake First Nation is receiving improvements in their community hall.

Skidegate Band Council is receiving Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h’ First $90,000 for a new community energy $300,000 for installing a 96-kilowatt Nations are receiving $40,000 for a plan for the community of Takla Land- The CEDR program, administered by grid-tied rooftop solar system. feasibility study of renewable-energy ing. the New Relationship Trust, is part of generation technologies in the KyuTsay Keh Dene Nation is receivSkidegate Band Council is receiving the Province’s CleanBC Remote Coming $1.5 million for the design of quot community. $500,000 for installing energy-effimunity Energy Strategy. The program a 3.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic Gwawaenuk Tribe is receiving $88,635 ciency upgrades in 74 homes. is primarily funded by the Province, project. for a new community energy plan.

Ulkatcho First Nation is receiving Ulkatcho Energy Corporation is re- Hesquiaht First Nation is receiving $500,000 for installing building enve- with BC Hydro funding some energyFunding highlights

ceiving $1.1 million for the testing $90,000 for a new community energy lope upgrades in 30 homes.

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It’s been 15 years since the Nissan 463 km, while the loaded Platinum+ Leaf All- Electric (EV) hatchback ar- trim peaks at 417 km of range. Elecrived on the scene in Canada. A very tric charging is now via a NACS port popular and affordable EV, the first which is compatible at certain Tesla Leaf had a range of 160 kilometres; Superchargers. A J1772 port is also Contrast this with the all-new third provided for Level 2 home charggeneration 2026 model that has an es- ing. An adapter will be available for timated 488 kilometres. Of EV range. those who already own a Tesla home The first generations spacey, esoteric charger. With the new Intelligent looks are now replaced by a gradual Route Planner feature, the Leaf uses evolution in the exterior design. With navigation data from Google Builta super slippery drag coefficient of a in (Equipped on the SV+ and Platimere 0.26, the new sleeker Leaf is num+ trims) to maintain the battery Nissan’s most aerodynamic vehicle temperature based on the terrain or ever with an active grille shutter, road type. The battery is now liquidaerodynamic wheel designs, and cooled and in chilly Canada, a heat retracting front door handles. There pump is standard equipment. With are also major advancements in the a peak charging speed of 150 kW, battery powertrain, EV charging and the Leaf will be able to recover its technology front for 2026. charge from 10% to 80% in as fast as 25 minutes.

In terms of the EV powertrain – Initially, the Leaf arrives with an electric One major feature is the Leaf’s motor that produces 214 horsepower vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and 261 lb-ft of torque (Up from through an external adapter, which the current SV Plus’s 250 lb-ft.) A can power electronic devices and cheaper S grade with a 52-kWh small appliances from the car’s batbattery pack and a motor generating tery pack. The Platinum+ grade will 174 hp and 254 lb-ft will arrive in the add a household plug in the cabin spring of 2026 with EV range still to and another in the cargo area, which be announced. can draw a combined discharge of 1500 watts.

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Be safe, use caution as rains continue along coastal B.C.

People in coastal regions should use High streamflow advisories toll-free number at 1-800-663-3456 these areas to higher ground, where or call your local fire, police or public possible. Clear perimeter drains and caution through the week, as British north coast works department. If lives are in dan- gutters.

Columbia will continue to experience ger, call 911. a series of atmospheric rivers affecting south coast Evacuation alerts the Pacific Northwest.

Stay out of avalanche terrain Metro Vancouver If you are placed on evacuation alert, Significant rainfall is affecting B.C. be prepared to leave your home on Avalanche Canada is advising backFraser Valley The next period of heavy rain is ancountry users to stay out of avalanche short notice. Have your grab-and-go ticipated overnight on Tuesday and Lillooet River near Pemberton terrain this week, based on increasing bag ready and regularly check your through Friday. Rising temperatures hazards from the atmospheric rivers local government or First Nations Lillooet River at Tenas Narrows may lead to snow melt. Storm systems bringing warmer temperatures, ex- website for emergency updates. are shifting southward and expected to Upper Fraser treme winds and heavy precipitation.

Emergency information, including be centred on Vancouver Island and the Learn more about warnings in place northern Vancouver Island evacuation alerts, evacuation orders south coast through the week. High in your area: https://avalanche.ca/map and recommended actions to take, are streamflow advisories could escalate eastern Vancouver Island available: https://www.emergencyinBe prepared through the week, based on the locacentral Vancouver Island fobc.gov.bc.ca/ tion of heaviest rainfall.

Evacuation orders due to flooding or western Vancouver Island landslide risk can be issued on short on X (formerly Twitter) at @EmergenRecent heavy rainfall in the central notice. People throughout B.C. are cyInfoBC coast, northern Vancouver Island and southern Vancouver Island strongly encouraged to create a housewestern Vancouver Island areas is curStay safe on the road and near rivers, hold emergency kit and grab-and-go or on Facebook. These resources are rently not forecast to escalate, though updated 24/7. steep slopes bag for each member of their housethe River Forecast Centre is monitorhold, including pets.

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City, Province announce free access to FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver match viewing at Hastings Park

On March 17, 2026, the City of Van- The amphitheatre’s general admission City Council and enjoys full support programming that highlights the crecouver and Government of British floor area will have an estimated ca- from both the City of Vancouver and ativity and diversity of Vancouver and Columbia announced new ticketing pacity of 2,600 per match and will be Government of British Columbia.

British Columbia. available on a first-come, first-served The FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver will details for the FIFA Fan Festiva Vanbasis. Premium experiences, including The festival will run from June 11-19, couver, confirming free entry to the reserved seating within the amphi- serve as British Columbia’s largest fan destination during the tournament, fea- 2026, at Hastings Park. Additional festival site at Hastings Park, and that theatre and dedicated fast-track entry turing live broadcasts of FIFA World general admission to the amphitheatre lanes, will be available for purchase. Cu matches at the new amphitheatre, details will be made available closer floor for match viewing events will Free access to match viewings stems live performances, culinary offerings to the FIFA Fan Festiva Vancouver from a motion passed by Vancouver from across the province and cultural opening. also be free.

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New student housing, expanded dining hall are open at the University of the Fraser Valley provides secure indoor bike storage and $2 billion for student housing, creating shower facilities to students living on cam- nearly 7,300 new student spaces throughpus as well as the wider UFV community. out the province that are complete, with thousands more underway Dining hall more than $2 billion for other post-secondThe Cascade Café dining hall has also ary campus infrastructure, including new “Students need convenient housing so been renovated and expanded, increasing campuses and specialty buildings they can focus on learning, not on finding the seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats a place to live,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “This new housing and office space, parking and cultural spaces and adding a second floor and feature stair- These investments include $127 million case. This dining hall offers improved food shared between the Province and UFV expanded dining hall at UFV more than for prayer and ceremony service and much-needed space to support for the new student housing and expanded triples the available on-campus housing for students in the Fraser Valley, ensuring The building is currently referred to as the additional students living on campus dining hall, nearly $7 million to create instructional space and capacity for heavy more students have access to the housing Lá:léms Ye EverGreen [la-lums-yuh-ever- along with the UFV community. green], a name that reflects a sense of mechanical, automation and farm technoland services they benefit from to thrive.” home, belonging and continuity grounded “Campus dormitories are more than just ogy programs, and $8 million to revitalize Student housing in the Halq’eméylem language, and the a place of residence,” said Afeef Alam, the UFV Mission campus. deep connection between people and The six-storey mass timber student hous- place on Stó:lō territory. The name and a third-year bachelor of science student “Having a place to live on campus helps ing building adds nearly 400 new beds for spelling were guided by Siyamiyateliyot who lives in UFV’s Lá:léms Ye EverGreen students build friendships, focus on their students, tripling the number of available (Elizabeth Phillips), an Elder from the residence. “Students meet, study and work studies, and feel a true sense of belongon-campus accommodation and taking Stó:lō Nation who received an honorary with a lot of people in the dedicated collab- ing,” said James Mandigo, president and orative spaces in the new building, which pressure off the local rental market. It degree from UFV in 2018 and continues creates an environment that is conducive vice-chancellor of the University of the includes: to provide guidance to the university. This to both the academic and personal growth Fraser Valley. “We thank the Province for supporting this important investment that 60 four-bedroom units, 50 studios and two name serves as an initial option, while of the students.” will help more UFV students live, learn one-bedroom apartments for staff – all UFV continues a broader, consultative with washrooms, kitchenettes and lounge process to determine a permanent name Supporting post-secondary education in and thrive in the Fraser Valley.”

B.C. for the building. space The Province is committed to continuing Since 2017, the Province has committed to work with post-secondary institutions The project also included construction of 106 single-bedroom dorms with access to shared kitchens, lounges and laundry a new active transportation hub adjacent more than $4 billion in post-secondary to ensure students have the housing and facilities to the student housing building, which education infrastructure: supports they need to succeed.

Students now have access to more housing options and an expanded dining hall at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV), with nearly 400 new beds and an additional 230 dining seats now open.

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4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting of April 6, 2025 5.1 Business arising out of previous AGM minutes.

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BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fraser River Community Crematorium Society, 2061 Riverside Rd, Abbotsford BC V2S 6AS

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Abbotsford’s Yogi’s Karate Dojo Wins 20 Medals at Steveston Invitational Championship* aYbtsPorz dy XogIË krfty zojo ny stIvstn ienvfeItyÈnl cYNpIaniÈp ivwc 20 qmgy ijwqy

Abbotsford, BC — Students from Yogi’s Karate Dojo (YKD) delivered an outstanding performance at the 53rd Steveston Invitational Karate Championship, held in Richmond, British Columbia, returning home with an impressive 20 medals and bringing pride to the Abbotsford community.

The tournament, held on March 7, 2026 at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond, featured strong participation from karate athletes across the province. Representing Abbotsford, the team from Yogi’s Karate Dojo showcased exceptional discipline, determination, and technical excellence throughout the competition.

The team also performed strongly in the Leading the team’s performance was Sar- group divisions. The Senior Team Kata taj S. Bhatti, who secured one gold and secured second place, while the Junior one silver medal, while Krishang Chauhan Team Kata team achieved third place, also delivered a strong showing, earning demonstrating the depth of talent and one silver and two bronze medals. teamwork within the Abbotsford dojo.

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Several other YKD athletes also contrib- With a total of 20 medals, the athletes uted to the team’s success. Amyra Behl, of Yogi’s Karate Dojo once again demArmaan Dhaliwal, and Misha Agnihotri onstrated the dedication, discipline, and each won silver medals, while bronze strong training culture that continues to medals were secured by Angad Bhatti produce consistent results at provincial (two bronze medals), Pavit Sran, Dhruv Shukla, Munhinder Singh Mann, Enayat tournaments.

Aulakh, Kamna Suri Aulakh, Dhruv Ag- Yogi’s Karate Dojo recently expanded into nihotri, Viren Dwett, Aaryan Behl, Tejveer a new and larger training facility at Cedar Dhaliwal, and Pryas Verma.

Park in Abbotsford, providing improved A special highlight of the event was space and opportunities for students and Kamna Suri Aulakh, who competed for families interested in martial arts training. the first time in the Masters category and More information about the dojo, its projdik ikRÈFg cOhfn ny vI Èfndfr pRdrÈn zojo, iesdy pRogrfmF aqy nvyN sQfn bfry hor successfully earned a bronze medal, markgrams, and its new location can be found at krdy hoey iewk cFdI aqy do kFsI dy qmgy jfxkfrI leI www.yogikaratedojo.com ing a proud milestone for both the athlete and the dojo. ‘qy jfieaf jf skdf hY. www.yogikaratedojo.com hfsl kIqy.

Investigation to be launched regarding Kwantlen Student Association

Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance, misuse of funds or other problematic of its assets except as authorized by of Finance. Action is being taken to the order. The association may spend is initiating an investigation under the conduct. reasonable amounts on proper operaSocieties Act related to the Kwantlen Pending the investigation, a ministerial protect the student association and its tional expenses.

Student Association. order prohibits the Kwantlen Student The investigation will seek to de- Association from disposing of, dealing These actions follow a report from the termine whether there has been any with or diminishing the value of any Registrar of Companies to the Minister members pending the investigation.

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2026 JUNIOR ALL NATIVE TOURNAMENT OFFICIALLY TIPS OFF IN LANGLEY WITH OPENING CEREMONY Recap article by: Rois Chand

LANGLEY, BC - March 15, 2026 - It was all Sunday’s ceremony marked the beginning of smiles and cheers as athletes were celebrated one of the largest iterations of the Junior Allat the opening ceremony of the 50th Junior Native Tournament.

All-Native Tournament (JANT) on Sunday.

In partnership with the Kwantlen First Nation Fans, families and JANT alumni filled the seats of the Langley Events Centre to cheer and the Bandits Community Foundation, the on nearly 2,000 athletes and coaches, ac- tournament runs from Sunday, March 15th to companied by traditional songs and dances Friday, March 20th, and will feature under-17, as they took centre stage to open the six-day under-13 and under-10 teams from across B.C. celebration of sport and culture. for one of Canada’s largest youth basketball tournaments.

“It’s unbelievable how many people are here [and] it’s amazing what sport can bring,” Athletes from big and small communities in said Chief Marrilyn Gabriel, Kwantlen First B.C. watched and cheered in their seats as they Nation. were welcomed by Harley Chappell, Chief of Songs and drums were played and dances were Semiamhoo First Nation. performed by Wild River as 129 teams made their way onto the floor during the two-hour Chappell and Gabriel encouraged the athletes to enjoy themselves, but success isn’t meaopening ceremony. sured by wins and losses.

“This is a family affair. I raise my hands up to each and everyone of you that put the hard “I hope you have fun, you meet a lot of friends work in to get here,” she added. and it’s not all about winning … just kidding,”

said Gabriel as she was met with laughter from has ever happened in the 50 years [of the the crowd. tournament],” he continued.

Tournament co-host Nicole Cardinal also said the JANT is bigger than the games themselves, and instead is an example of communities coming together to allow this event to take place, from co-hosts to fundraisers.

The tournament is also a chance for spectators, athletes and everyone involved to create lifelong memories.

“Take advantage of this opportunity to connect “We would not be here without your aunties, with each other [and] build your friendships,” uncles, grandparents … all the ones that buy added Kular. the 50/50,” said Cardinal.

The Opening Ceremony was also accompanied

Bandits president Dylan Kular also praised by a vendor market, where items such as Inall tournament participants and the fundrais- digenous goods, clothes and jewelry were sold. ing done by families and communities for the Tournament games begin on Monday at venues tournament to happen. across Langley. Games from March 16-19 are “We thank everyone who traveled here who is free of charge to fans of all ages, thanks to the going to provide the positive energy here this generous support of JANT 2026 sponsors. week,” said Kular.

Tickets for the championship games are $10, “There [wasn’t] a day over the last year where and free of charge for fans 12 & Under and 65 we weren’t thinking about fundraising … to & Over. Tickets for JANT 2026 are available make sure this is the most special chance that at showpass.com.

Executive Presence Luncheon Encourages Leaders to “Stress Wisely” man and highly practical.”

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2026, at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford. The event featured a Keynote speaker Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, vibrant lineup of female-led business exhibi- a globally recognized educational behaviorist, tors, including a custom hand-bound journal speaker and scholar delivered an engaged key-

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Attendees enjoyed a custom plated lunch from the Clarion culinary team and all guests were gifted a handnote address using honesty, humour, relatabil- c r a f t e d t r e a t ity and scientific research to share insights and from Checkstrategies of how to harness stress as an ally. ers Premium Fudge.

“Small, consistent actions often matter more than big, dramatic changes.” shared Dr. In the spirit of Robyne, “Hope grows when we can see a path the International Women’s Day 2026 theme forward, even if it is only one step at a time.” #GiveToGain, partial proceeds from the event supported the Abbotsford Hospice and Grief This is the fifth year that local community Support Society. event planner and Abbotsford City Councillor Patricia Driessen has hosted the luncheon. The event was once again be emceed by media “Stress is something we all carry, especially as personality Nira Arora, with Wonder Women leaders,” said Driessen. “This event is about Society serving as presenting sponsor. The learning how to work with stress more inten- Society champions initiatives that empowers tionally so we can lead with clarity, confidence, women, strengthen communities, and supand compassion. Dr. Hanley-Dafoe brings ports initiatives that create lasting, meaningful a powerful message that is both deeply hu- impact.

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Au n H F ny pwpI ryËr vjoN vI smripq syvf inBfeI hY. hY, ijnHF ny 15 jUn 2025 qoN pRBfvI qOr ‘qy XU n IvristI afÌ ibR i tÈ ko l M b Iaf qo N bY c lr bfad ivw c Au h albrtf krfAU n pR o suprinAUmyryrI jwj bxn dI cox kIqI sI. afÌ soÈl vrk dI izgrI hfsl kIqI aqy sIikAUÈn srivs ivwc Èfml hoeIaF, ijwQy kYnyzf dy izpfrtmYNt afÌ jsits vwloN jfrI kYnyzf dy inaF mMqrI aqy atfrnI jnrl bfad ivwc XUnIvristI afÌ ivktorIaf dy AunHF ny kql dy mfmly, bwicaF dy lYMigk pRYs ibafn muqfbk, “johl iqMn hfkI-pRymI sIn PryËr ny somvfr nUM 2016 ivwc sQfipq PYkltI afÌ lfa ivwc pVHfeI kIqI. Auh ÈoÈx aqy Auwc-Éqry vfly aprfDIaF smyq puwqrF dI mfx mF hn aqy afpxy pqI nfl kIqy gey jUzIÈIal aplIkyÈn pRikiraf 2006 ivwc albrtf bfr ivwc Èfml hoeI keI iksm dy kysF dI pyÈI kIqI. AunHF ny iml ky mfpy bxn dIaF KuÈIaF aqy cuxOqIaF dy qihq ies inXukqI dI GoÈxf kIqI. ieh iswiKaf aqy mfrgdrÈn rfhIN vkflq ivwc sFJIaF krdIaF hn. AunHF dy pqI AunHF dy pRikiraf pfrdrÈqf, Xogqf aqy kYnyzf dI johl ny torFto ivwc iewk lybr lfa Prm nfl AuqikRÈtqf nUM awgy vDfAux leI afpxI mËbUq sfQI hn, ijnHF df smyN-isr kIqf vwK-vwKqf nUM mhwqv idMdI hY aqy ieh XkInI afritkilMg kIqI, ies qoN bfad Auh ibRitÈ vcnbwDqf drsfeI hY. igaf hfsf AunHF dy ruJy hoey pirvfrk jIvn bxfAuNdI rhygI ik Auh jwj inXukq kIqy jfx kolMbIaf vfps afeI aqy lybr lfa ivwc jo Auwcqm drjy dI kfblIaq aqy iemfndfrI jUnIar aYsosIeyt vjoN kMm kIqf. albrtf johl aksr krfAUn iswiKaf sYmInfrF ivwc ivwc sMquln aqy KuÈgvfr mfhOl ilafAuNdf dy mfpdMzF ‘qy Kry Auqrdy hn. jfx qoN bfad AunHF ny afpxf krIar POjdfrI pRsquqI idMdIaF rhIaF hn aqy XUnIvristI hY.” PAGE 18

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mOjUdf izjItl Xuwg ’c mobfeIl Pon, ieM- qy lYptfp PVf idwqy. BfvyN ÈurU ’c ieh dIaF hn. iehI kfrn hY ik awj-kwlH dy ikqfbF nfl juVn dy vDfey jfx mOky trnYwt qy afnlfeIn plytPfrmF ny mnuwKI smyN dI loV sI pr dyKidaF hI dyKidaF bwcy vrcual iËMdgI dy nyVy aqy asl mfipaF qy ivwidak sMsQfvF dy nfl-nfl jIvn nUM byhwd suKflf bxf idwqf hY. BfvyN ieh afdq aqy iPr lq bx geI. koronf iËMdgI qoN dUr huMdy jf rhy hn. nqIjf srkfr qy smfijk sMsQfvF nUM vI mobfeIl iek pfsy aijhy sfDn jfxkfrI, iswiKaf, mhfmfrI qF cly geI pr ieh mobfeIl nF AunHF ivc icVicVfpn, bysbrI, iËwdIpx, skrIn muwdy ’qy gMBIr hox dI loV hY. ruËgfr qy sMcfr dy nvyN rfh KolHdy hn dI ibmfrI pYdf kr geI, ijs dI vrqoN ihMsfqimk ruJfn pYdf ho irhf hY, jo nf srkfr ies bfbq izjItl jfgrUkqf pr dUjy pfsy ienHF dI bylgfm vrqoN sfzy skUlF ’c ajy vI kIqI jf rhI hY. bwcy isrÌ AunHF nUM hnyry ’c lY ky jf rhI hY muihMm, mfipaF dI Xog agvfeI qy skUl swiBak smfj leI gMBIr cuxOqI bxdI jf hux ikqfbF dy nfl mobfeIl vI kol rwK sgoN BivwKI pIVHI nUM vI qbfh kr rhI hY. pwDr ’qy vrkÈfpF krvfAux nfl vI rhI hY. ies vrcual plytPfrm qoN sB ky pVH rhy hn. bwicaF df dyr rfq qk mfipaF qoN bxf rhy dUrI ies ivruwD aiBafn nUM hulfrf imlygf. qoN vwD pRBfivq ho rhI hY sfzI BivwKq mobfeIl Auwqy afnlfeIn rihxf, ijwQy AunHF nUM srIrk qy mfnisk qOr ’qy kmËor mnoivigafnI ies gwl nUM qsdIk krdy bwicaF ivc mobfeIl dy ruJfn nUM GtpIVHI, bwcy qy ikÈor. kr irhf hY, AuwQy sunihrI BivwK nUM vI hn ik bwicaF df lgfqfr mobfeIl nfl fAux dy nfl-nfl AunHF leI Kyz mYdfn, afnlfeIn gymF hI Kyz df mYdfn Éqry ivc pf irhf hY. awj dy bwicaF ivc juVy rihxf AunHF ivc iDafn dI Gft, icwqrkfrI, mnorMjn dy rvfieqI sfDn, sMgIq qy ikqfbF nfl juVn dy mOky vDfey awj ijwDry vI nËr mfrdy hF bwcy dy bysbrI, asihxÈIlqf, gusYl suBfa iekFqvfd, qxfa qy icMqf vwl Dwk irhf jfx qF hI ies nUM TwlH pfeI jf skdI hY. hwQ ’c ieh ielYtRfink XMqr mobfeIl mobfeIl df hI nqIjf hY. Auh pVHfeI qoN hY. bwcy mfipaF qoN dUrI bxf rhy hn qy afm dyiKaf jf skdf hY. mfipaF ivcfly pUrI qrHF dUr huMdy jf rhy hn, jo icMqf qy mobfeIl aqy afpxy-afp ’c sImq afDuink smfj leI Éqry dI GMtI ho rhy hn. mobfeIl hI AunHF dI dunIaF afpsI gwlbfq df ivÈf vI iehI hY ik df ivÈf hY. ies smwisaf df hwl pfbMdI nhIN sgoN bx rhI hY. nqIjf izpRYÈn aqy smfijk AunHF df bwcf sfrf idn mobfeIl skrIn ivgV jFdf mfnisk sMquln sMquln hY. mobfeIl afpxy afp ’c mfVf qfxy-bfxy dIaF smwisafvF pYdf ho rhIaF nfl juiVaf rihMdf hY. bwcf rvfieqI ies gwl nUM smJxf ËrUrI hY ik bwcy hn. kI ies smwisaf leI isrÌ bwcy hI nhIN. awj ieh igafn qy sMcfr df sB qoN KyzF jF iKzOixaF dI QF mobfeIl Auwqy afnlfeIn gymF vwl ikAuN iKwcy jFdy hn. doÈI hn? ieh iblkul Êlq hY. mfpy vwzf somf bx ky AuwBiraf hY pRMqU jdoN ies Kyzxf iËafdf psMd kr irhf hY. Kyz gymF ivwc rMgIn gRfiPks, romFckfrI vI ies ivc brfbr dy doÈI hn. aksr dI hwd qoN vwD vrqo kIqI jfvy, bwicaF df mYdfnF ’c sMnftf psiraf idKfeI idMdf pVfa, ienfm qy qurMq pRqIikiraf bwicaF asIN dyKdy hF ik mfpy afpxy bwicaF nUM bcpn ies ivc kYd ho jfvy qy ikÈorF qoN hY, bwicaF leI afnlfeIn gymF hI Kyz nUM afkriÈq krdy hn. keI gymF ies cuwp krvfAux leI mobfeIl PVf idMdy hn. jIvn df AudyÈ Koh lvy qF ieh afDuink df mYdfn hn. ikÈor avsQf (13 qoN 16 smfj leI Éqry dI GMtI hY. awj dy smyN qrHF bxfeIaF jFdIaF hn ik Kyzx vfly BfvyN ÈurU ’c ieh smwisaf nhIN jfpdI sI sfl dI Aumr ) ijhVI, bwcy dI ÈÉsIaq dI loV hY ik mobfeIl qy bwcy ivckfr vwD qoN vwD smF AunHF nfl ibqfey. ieh pRMqU dyKidaF hI dyKidaF ieh afdq bwcy qy mfnisk ivkfs df sB qoN mhwqvpUrn sMquln bxfieaf jfvy. mnoivigafnk pwKoN bwicaF dy koml mn dI iËMdgI ’qy pUrI qrHF BfrU ho geI hY. qy sMvydnÈIl dOr huMdf hY, Aus smyN bwcf nUM pRBfivq krdy hn aqy Auh hOlI-hOlI mfipaF dI ingrfnI qy Bfvnfqimk sFJ afÉr ieh kihxf glq nhIN hovygf ik vrcual dunIaf ivc Koh jFdf hY. nqIjf ies dy afdI bx jFdy hn. dI Gft AunHF nUM ies aMDkfr vwl lY ky awj dI lVfeI mobfeIl skrIn nfl ieh ik bwcy asl hflqF qoN dUr vwKrI nhIN sgoN Aus dI Êlq vrqoN nfl hY. jy klpnfqimk dunIaf ’c jIvn bqIq kr afnlfeIn gymN bwicaF nUM qurMq romFc jf rhI hY. mfpy, aiDafpk, srkfr qy smfj iml BrpUr qy kfmXfbI df aihsfs idMdIaF irhf hY. ivwidak sMsQfvF smJx muwZlf ÌrË ky afpxI iËMmyvfrI inBfAux, qF bcpn hn. jdoN bwcf gym dy pVfa nUM pfr kr mobfeIl kol rwK ky krdy pVHfeI lYNdf hY qF Aus smyN imlx vflI ÉuÈI Aus ivwidak sMsQfvF bwicaF aMdr mobfiel nUM muV hwsx-Kyzx df mOkf iml skdf hY koronf mhfmfrI kfl dOrfn skUlF dy bMd dy mn ’qy zUMGf pRBfv CwzdI hY pr jdoN dI lq nUM GtfAux ’c aihm BUimkf inBf ikAuNik jy bcpn surwiKaq nhIN qF BivwK hox krky bwicaF df mobfeIl skrIn ieh gym hfr-ijwq, ihMsf qy Éqrnfk skdIaF hn. ienHF sMsQfvF dI nYiqk qy vI surwiKaq nhI. PAGE 20

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Nutrition Myths in South Asian Homes The month of March is Nutrition still a sweet. A fried snack is still fried. way in the body. An orange and a glass food. It means building a healthier Month in Canada, and this year’s The better question is not whether of orange juice are not the same.

plate from foods many families already

theme is: “Nourish to Flourish.” It is a something came from a package or

Then there is the idea that all fats are know. More vegetables. More lentils reminder that food affects much more from your own kitchen. The better bad. Health Canada does not say to and beans. More whole grain choices than just our weight. What we eat has a question is how often you eat it, how avoid all fats. It says to choose foods when possible. Replacing sugary tremendous impact on our heart health, much of it is on the plate, and what with healthy fats more often and to drinks with water. Eating fewer highly blood sugar levels, and our overall else is around it. limit foods high in saturated fat. That processed snacks. Canada’s Food energy on a day-to-day basis. Health Another myth is that brown sugar, means there is room for nuts, seeds, Guide also reminds people that healthy Canada points Canadians to the same honey, or maple syrup do not count the and other healthier fat sources in the eating is more than just the food itself. basic starting place: eat a variety of same way as white sugar. They may diet. The issue is not a spoon of oil in Cook more often, eat meals with othhealthy foods, drink water often, and a home-cooked sabzi. It is the steady ers, and be mindful of how food marlimit eating highly processed foods. sound more natural, but the body still In South Asian families, food is often

breaks them down as sugar. This really build-up of deep-fried foods, heavy keting influences your choices.

matters for people with diabetes, pre- restaurant meals, and packaged snacks For families, the most useful step is diabetes, fatty liver, or anyone trying eaten often. usually the smallest one. Add one extra culture. That is part of what makes to lower sugar intake. Health Canada’s Packaged foods create another chalnutrition advice tricky. Individuals vegetable to dinner. Cut back on sugar food guide recommends making water lenge because labels can be confusing. are not simply just talking about nuin chai. Read one label before buying your drink of choice and limiting foods Health Canada now requires a fronttrients. They are talking about decade a packaged snack. Swap one sugary and drinks high in sugars, sodium, or of-package nutrition symbol on many old family recipes, classic snacks with drink for water. Small changes help saturated fat. The source may look dif- prepackaged foods that are high in chai, and foods that remind them of to build habits that create long term ferent, but too much is still too much. saturated fat, sugars, or sodium. That home. Because of this, health myths change in life. can spread easily. Some of them may Fruit gets blamed too. Many people symbol is there to help shoppers make sound harmless but unfortunately, they worry that fruit is “too sweet” and health-conscious choices at the store. If Nutrition advice can feel confusing, may pull people away from what helps. should be avoided, especially if they you see the label, pause and compare especially online. March is a good tied to a sense of comfort, love, and

your options. Sometimes one small time to come back to the basics. If the A common myth is that “home- have diabetes. In most cases, that is not switch, like choosing a lower-sodium message sounds extreme, expensive, made food” automatically means it is the right takeaway. Whole fruit comes soup or a cereal without the symbol, or disconnected from everyday life, it healthier. This isn’t always the case. with fibre and other nutrients, and Canis more realistic than trying to change probably will not last. The best food Homemade food can be wonderful, but ada’s Food Guide places vegetables everything all at once. habits are usually the ones that fit your if a dish is packed with butter, cream, and fruits as a major part of healthy

salt, or sugar, it still affects the body eating. Juice is different. Whole fruit The good news is that healthy eating actual home, your actual schedule, and the same way. A homemade sweet is and fruit juice do not work the same does not mean abandoning South Asian the foods your family will truly eat.

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Preparing for 2026 wildfire season

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) has This training allows fire departments In anticipation of the 2026 wildfire two parattack jumpships offered specialized training, increased to deploy to wildfires through struc- season, BCWS: In 2025, BCWS doubled the size of the use of technology and invested in ture protection and structure defence its night-vision-capable fleet to four invested $14 million to expand BCadditional equipment to better protect courses in a wildland urban interface helicopters and trained more flight WS's on-the-ground firefighting equippeople and communities during the setting. ment, such as trucks and camp infra- officers to support night operations.

2026 wildfire season.

Existing contracts are also in place, structure This fleet completed 260 missions in 2025, including for wildfire detection, “The threat of wildfire continues to totalling more than 700 personnel, acquired 10 additional Type 2 strucfor contract firefighters to supplement reconnaissance and water delivery, and grow and evolve, but so too does ture-protection units, which are trailers BCWS during fire season.

Contract will continue to be utilized for night the BC Wildfire Service,” said Ravi containing equipment such as pumps, missions in 2026.

Parmar, Minister of Forests. “We’re firefighters support on-the-ground ophoses, sprinklers and water-delivery erations in years of significant wildfire making the investments needed to attachments for structure protection Multi-year investments in predictive ensure BCWS is ready for whatever activity. and defence, to protect communities tools and technology, such as enmay come this wildfire season, through Prince George equipment depot hanced wildfire camera networks and year-round positions, expanded techpurchased mechanical assets, such as advanced fire-behaviour prediction nology and a new equipment depot in Budget 2024 included $21 million in pumps, saws and safety equipment systems, have led to early detection Prince George, all to keep people and capital funding for an enhanced equipof wildfires. Additionally, BCWS has communities safe throughout British ment depot in Prince George that will BCWS’s aviation program consists of added camp infrastructure that probe operational for the 2026 wildfire air tanker and rotary wing resources, vides versatility in deployment and Columbia.” season. The equipment depot adds including eight tanker groups with a increases camp capabilities.

Recruitment and training additional capacity to store, maintain fleet of 28 fixed-wing aircraft in more Ahead of the 2026 wildfire season, and deploy critical wildfire-fighting than 14 bases throughout the province Preparedness for the 2026 wildfire for deployment. There are also an ad- season builds on actions taken to BCWS has more than 600 year-round equipment. positions to enhance operational readi- “Our crews are world class, but they ditional 120 carriers with helicopters strengthen the BCWS in previous ness. With improved recruitment, in- need the right equipment and tools to that are hired when required to respond years, including: cluding expanding First Nations boot- do their job effectively,” Parmar added. to wildfires. hosting the first National Wildfire camps and extending the hiring period, “This depot in Prince George allows Additionally in 2026, there are long- Symposium, which focused on builda record number of approximately for more firefighting infrastructure and term contracts in place for: ing a national leadership strategy 2,400 firefighter applications have equipment to be stored in northern B.C. that will shape wildfire resiliency in been received for seasonal positions. This means northern communities now seven medium helicopters Canada have a larger depot at home, ready to four intermediate helicopters BCWS also provided specialized traininvesting in the Wildfire Reduction move equipment through the area more ing for wildland urban interface opera- efficiently.”

Equipment Support Trust to support three rappel medium helicopters wildfire-risk reduction and commercial tions to more than 1,700 fire departEquipment and technology thinning projects. ments, First Nations and contractors. four heavy helicopters

102-Year-Old Athlete Atter Singh Sekhon Defies Age, Wins Big at Canadian Masters Championships 102 sflf aYQlIt aqr isMG syKoN ny kYnyzIan mfstrË cYNpIaniÈp ivwc vwzI ijwq pRfpq kIqI At 102 years old, Canadian masters sec for the 200m, and also captured athlete Atter Singh Sekhon is still victories in the 60m and shot put in the stepping onto the track—and inspir- men’s 100-104 age category. ing everyone watching. At the 2026 Canadian Indoor Masters Champion- He’s a longtime standout in Canadian ships in Toronto, Sekhon competed in masters athletics and a multiple record four events: the 50m, 60m, 200m, and holder in the age divisions. His messhot put, sharing the moment with his sage is simple: staying active has no son and coach Joginder Singh Sekhon. age limit-and if he can still show up Over two days of competition, Sekhon and compete at 102, the rest of us probran 33.12 seconds for 50m, 3 min 17 ably don’t have many excuses.

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Be cautious about what you bring to an end or the way in which you go about winding something up, especially if you think it will open up more choices. The situation will have to be revisited mid April next year.

Other things would have changed by then.

It might be wiser to let things take their own course right now.

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Something that started off as a small thing when it comes to helping out somebody else that seems to keep on growing would be best dealt with now, especially if it is turning into a habit or interfering with your regular routines. It has probably taught you to take more notice of what is important to you, rather than getting distracted..

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Something is winding up on a personal level perhaps in ways you were not expecting that is generating thought of all sorts of possibilities in the long term. Someone can play a powerful role here. However it is to eventually settle will not become evident until January to April next year. Meanwhile just go with the flow.

You can have success in getting something out of the way that has been on your mind for a while but the energy just hasn’t been there.

Not that you will feel overly energised just yet. It is more a realisation that time is running out. You know you will feel a lot better once this is done, especially if others have a good view of it.

There can be a willingness to let something go that has been a personal priority but doesn’t fit well with someone else. It will be more important to establish underlying stability in situations involving others. This can be temporary as other opportunities to focus on your wishes will arise next year from January to April. Patience can pay off.

Something needs to be put into place once and for all so that you know what needs to be spent rather than other things coming up all the time. Whatever you do now can create changes that may not be fully implemented until next year, between January and April.

You need to be straightforward and practical with any discussions.

The New Moon this week occurs in your sign providing you with the opportunity to generate changed directions on a personal level. Anything that has not been heading in the direction you had hoped might be better let go right now. Becoming more practical can appeal to you, especially when it comes to stability with finances.

There can be new directions building up in the background that will provide the opportunity to put a stable foundation in place. This is likely tied into the decisions of somebody else and something may need to wind up so they can take the next step.

There could be more than one stage of development attached to this as well.

Changes in somebody else’s life may make you realise things are moving on and it will not be the same for you. This is encouraging you to think about what is important to you. It can actually be freeing you up to do so. This is a first stage.

New people can come into your life, especially from January to April next year.

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New directions involving other people can be smooth running if things are done their way. While there might be a lot in common, their determination might clash with yours. If you have been attempting to come to an agreement, this might need to be left for now and revisited mid April as things will likely have changed by then.

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It might be time to develop a new attitude when it comes to commitments or obligations in your life, especially if they affect your finances. If you have accepted things without thinking, you could recognise this has to stop. This can only happen when you take the time to analyse what you can realistically manage and follow through.

New possibilities in the long term can begin to feel more probable or realistic. This could leave behind a level of personal doubt or insecurity.

This can be tied to you becoming more aware of what has been important for a long time but needs to be modified in some way for the future. The second stage can occur January to April next year.

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Minister’s statement on February 2026 Labour Force Survey results

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and "While overall numbers show a loss of “First, we passed the Trade Recog- “We’ll continue to take action on all Economic Growth, has released the 20,200 jobs this month in BC, signifi- nition Act, which will break down fronts – enforcement, housing, health following statement on the release cant job losses were felt across Canada interprovincial trade barriers to help and justice – to stop the cycle of crime strengthen B.C.’s economy and sup- and get people the help they need to of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force and the U.S. in February. port businesses to grow and compete make B.C. communities stronger and Survey for February 2026: “Since this time last year B.C. has across Canada. safer for everyone.

“Economic instability caused by U.S. gained 6,500 private-sector jobs, secPresident Donald Trump continues to ond highest growth in Canada, and “We also are creating a new $400-mil- “These changes will allow for greater 10,400 jobs in construction. lion Strategic Investment Fund that economic outcomes, which will drive impact economies around the world.

Here in British Columbia, we continue “B.C. continues to lead the country will ensure that if B.C.’s support is our economy forward and create good to do everything possible to strengthen, with an average hourly wage of $38.92, needed for a project’s success, British jobs people can rely on. the second- highest among provinces, Columbians see a greater financial diversify and grow our economy. up 2.7% compared to this time last benefit. This fund will better position “This work is part of our Look West B.C. to co-invest in provincial priority strategy. We’re increasing our exports “While jurisdictions across North year. projects and secure federal funds, like to non-U.S. markets, like Asia and America saw job losses last month, “We are also seeing job vacancies those being considered under Canada’s Europe, and doubling the amount of today’s Labour Force Survey numbers on the rise, meaning businesses are new Defence Industrial Strategy. for February show B.C.’s unemploygoods that move through our ports, expanding and feeling confident to ment rate unchanged at 6.1%, the creating more good jobs and growing hire more people, and we are meeting “To help the manufacturing sector, we fourth lowest in Canada. that need with more support for skills have introduced a new 15% tax credit our economy. so they can innovate and scale up right “We are leveraging B.C.’s strengths “The survey also showed an increase training. of 7,200 jobs in accommodation and “We know it’s never been more impor- here in B.C. and our work to be the economic enfood services, which is a good sign for tant to unlock economic opportunities “We are also providing $139 million gine of Canada, build nation-building small businesses, in addition to 5,300 for B.C. That’s why we are taking over three years to reduce repeat, major projects, create good jobs and new jobs in professional, scientific and action to create good jobs for British violent offending and chronic property skills training opportunities for people, technical services, as well as 2,000 jobs Columbians, with two new bills passed crime, and support timely access to and grow key sectors that are driving through the legislature. justice. in agriculture. economic growth into the future.”

B.C. expanding global sales at Seafood Expo North America Nineteen B.C. seafood businesses and “Seafood Expo North America is one of build partnerships throughout the seafood taste local products and explore new business opportunities. industry associations will join Lana Po- the most important events of the year for supply chain pham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, us, putting French Creek Seafood in front B.C. chefs will host a live promotional at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America of buyers we may not reach otherwise highlight the province’s leadership in cooking demonstration, highlighting the to help showcase B.C. seafood to an in- and helping us strengthen relationships sustainable production flavour, versatility and quality of seafood ternational audience and increase export that keep our business moving forward,” “Seafood Expo North America is a key products harvested and produced in the said Brad Mclean, owner, French Creek opportunities. global event for the seafood industry, province.

Seafood. “For B.C. seafood companies, “B.C.’s seafood is recognized globally for the show is an important opportunity to providing a valuable opportunity for “It is a privilege to represent British Coits quality, sustainability and innovation,” showcase our quality products, secure new B.C. harvesters, processors, and industry lumbia as part of the team of B.C. busiPopham said. “Participating at one of the markets and ensure we stay competitive in associations to connect with buyers and nesses and associations showcasing what showcase the premium quality and susworld’s largest seafood trade events allows a rapidly evolving global industry.” tainability of B.C. seafood,” said Katie our province has to offer the world,” said B.C. producers to shine on an internaSupporting competitiveness of B.C.’s Lindsay, marketing manager, Underwater Robert Clark, chef, Aramé Culinary. “Seational stage, creates new relationships and food producers play a vital role in comseafood sector Harvesters Association. “As the sector strengthens the province’s competitivemunities across British Columbia, both With an array of products, including wild navigates ongoing trade and tariff chal- economically and culturally. I’m grateful ness in global markets.” and farmed salmon, halibut, shellfish, lenges, events like this are more important The three‑day expo in Boston attracts geoducks, crab and spot prawns, B.C.’s than ever. We’re thrilled Minister Popham for the opportunity to use my experience thousands of buyers and suppliers from seafood sector is a cornerstone of the will attend to advocate for our hardwork- and specialized knowledge to help support around the world, making it a strategic op- province’s food economy. Participation ing fishing families and highlight the their efforts and strengthen our presence portunity to expand B.C.’s exports, which in major international trade events like strength and importance of B.C.’s seafood in global markets.” total $1.3 billion annually. the Seafood Expo North America helps sector.”

Supporting industry connections B.C. businesses: B.C. seafood will be represented by local Throughout the expo, the minister will Promoting B.C.’s world-class seafood businesses such as French Creek Seafood reach new buyers and distributors meet with federal and provincial counterThe Province will also host a B.C. seafood parts as well as key industry associations of Parksville at the B.C. Pavilion. French expand into additional global markets reception, creating an exclusive setting to discuss competitiveness, market access, Creek Seafood exports fresh, sustainable salmon, spot prawns, halibut, cod and strengthen brand recognition for B.C. for international buyers, distributors and sustainability leadership and future growth shrimp to international markets. partners to meet B.C. seafood companies, opportunities for B.C. seafood producers. seafood

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pVHI jsbIr df hwsdf ichrf crnjIq dIaF “cMdiraf mwQy vI nI lwgdY ] qYnMU kI pqf awKF ivc qYrdf irhf sI| Gr df kMm krimuwTI ivc dy dohF hwQF nfl muwTI Guwt idwqI|” jfnY ik ht igaY? ikMny pfpV vyldI af qYnMU imlx vfsqy hux daF Ausdy hwQoN cfh vflI pqIlI CuwtidaF qF buVI vI buV-buV krn lwg peI af . “afpxf guafZI aY nf pfVHf----jsbIr| bI ey df afKrI sfl af cfcI| CuwtidaF do bfr bcI sI| crnjIq dI afvfjL kMbx lwgI sI| sfrI pqf nHI inwkI df ikwQoN JfqI mfr igaf| kihMdf bfeI isaF isaflF dI hIr pwt “vy jsbIr, sfnUM anpV buwDUaF nUM kI pqf “kuVy bhU! kI gwl icwq iZwlf! qyrf iKafl AudfsI ijvyN Ausdy ichry ‘qy Auqr afeI sI| bIey, sIey df| sfnUM qF igx ky dws kYvIN ipwCy pyikaf kMnI igaf lwgdY| aYmI AudryvF ilafieaYN ikqoN|” “ey s inkrmx dy BfgIN qF Du w K xY eI ijhf ho jFdf keI vfr|” gurnfm dI mF ny jmfq ‘c ho igaF|” iliKaf|” “ikqy AuhI qF nHI ijhVf pYNt busLrt aflf crnjIq nUM GoKvIaF njLrF nfl vyiKaf sI| “bws cfcI cOdvI kr lYxI aYqkI|” muMzf sIgf Qozy nfl KVf?” “cfcI ny afiKaf kuwJ?” crnjIq nMU ijvyN iksy ny nINd coN jgfieaf| “cw l bQy r IaF ho g IaF| hu x Cw z KihVf “hfao! hfao! GrF ‘coN qfey df puwq aY|” Ausdy iKaflF dI lVI tUwt geI sI| Auh qF “imwtI nUM koeI kI kihlU?” ikqfbF df| ivafh ivAUh krflY| BYx sfzI suxky crnjIq dy srIr ‘c krMt iPr kMm qoN aOKI huMdI | vfhI bIjI afly GrF hwQ ,c ikqfbF PVI bUihE inkldy jsbIr “kI gwl bfeI iqMn pMj krdY?” igaf| Ausny idmfg ivc jsbIr dy nksL ‘c kwly bMdy qoN kMm huMdf Blf?” jsbIr nfl hI gwlF krdI peI sI| icqry| jsbIr df sLihjLfidaF vrgf ichrf juafb ivc muskrfAux qoN isvfey kuwJ nhIN “BfbI qUM KflI tokrI lY ky mwQy nf lwigaf “kfhnUM jsbIr? Auh qF ivcfrf rwb df AusdIaF awKF awgy GuMmx lwgf| iKLaflF ivc sI kr sikaf| Ausny iek cor JfqI crn- kr| sfrf idn mUz Krfb rihMdY| kMm eI Bgq | AuWTdy bihMdy nF jpdf myrf|” hI Auh jsbIr dy nfl akfsL ivc Auz- jIq vwl mfrI| nI bxdf koeI vI|” “Pyr---- BfbI?” frIaF lfAuNdI rhI| sfrI rfq gurnfm dIaF bwicaF vrgIaF XwblIaF AusnMU suxfeI “cNMgf cfcf cwldY mYN| bfpU qF ibnf iksy gwloN “byriVaf mn ‘c qF lwzU Bordy| Kfh myrI “vy kfhnU M idl du K I krdY N - ---? kI nhIN sn idwqIaF| Auh qF afpxy supinaF cVfeI kr idMdf | AuzIkdf hoAU|” jsbIr shuM, myrf mwQy lwgxf mfVf lwgdf? cMdi- PYdf?” dy rfjkumfr nfl iksy hor eI prI dysL jf ny hor ijLafdf dyr AuQy Tihrnf jLrUrI nhIN raf! qUM iewk vfrI kih mUMhoN, KflI tokrI “BfbI aYmI nhIN idl Krfb krIdf| mYN bfeI sI smiJaf| qF kI mY AUeIN mwQy nHI lwgdI|” phuMcI sI| nUM khUM BfbI nUM KuLsL rwiKaf kr| Py- bI iPr muklfvy qoN qIsry idn Ausdf jsbIr jsbIr dy jfx bfad ikMnf icr Gr ivc crnjIq dIaF JIl vrgIaF awKF ivc pqMdrf lfvF leIaF mhfrfj dI hjLUrI ‘c’ nfl sfhmxf hoieaf sI| Auh afeIaF mylxF Aus dIaF gwlF cldIaF rhIaF sn| crn- koeI awQrf hVH af igaf sI| afvfjL ijvyN jsbIr ny crnjIq nUM KuLs krn dy lihjy kol ivhVy ‘c bYTI sI| jIq Ausdy iKaflF ivc hI zubI rhI sI| iksy zUMGy KUh ‘coN afeI hovy| sux ky jsbIr nfl gwl df ivsLf bdlxf cfihaf sI| PAGE 28

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“jwisaf! cfr ku lfvF lY ky jy bMdf iksy Auh zfktr dy dvfeI lYx nhIN sI igaf| awigAu cOVf, nwk sfDfrn, awKF inwkIaF qy dy nyqr nksL dyKy. jIa kfhlf ipaf sI. df hojy qF Gftf kfhdY? ieh qF aYmy krn jsbIr dI ibmfrI dI iBxk crnjIq qwk gol| ikMnf icr Auh itk-itkI lfeI Poto bIqy do sfl Aus nUM mwisaf vrgy kfly-kfly dIaF gwlF|” crnjIq AudfsI dy hor zUMGy vI jf puwjI sI| vwl vyKdI rhI sI| hOlI hOlI AusnUM Poto pRqIq hoey. Aus df mUMh burI qrHF kuwVqx sfgr ivc lih geI| jsbIr dy ichry df ivclf gurnfm idKfeI dyxo ht igaf sI| nfl Br igaf sI. Aus nUM mihsUs hoieaf rMg hor vI pIlf ho igaf| Auh Klfa ivc “BfbI-----!” ivhVy ivc crnjIq nUM AsdI QFvy jsbIr df hwsdf ichrf idKfeI ijvyN bIqy do sflF df sPr kMizaF ‘qy qur iek tk vyKx lwgf| crnjIq dI gwl df vyKky jsbIr dI ibmfrI KMB lf ky AuWz dwx lwgf sI| ky qih kIqf hovy. Aus nUM afpxy aMg-aMg geI| crnjIq cuwpcfp Aus dy mMjy dI bfhI Aus kol koeI juafb nhIN sI| ivc jlx mihsUs hoeI. ‘qy af bYTI sI| mF iksy nIm hkIm dy duafry plk JpkidaF hI do sfl bIq gey sn| “cMdiraF bws mUMh eI idKf idaf kr idn qoN Aus df ielfj qlb krn geI hoeI sI| do sflF ivc AuhnF dovF ny ikMnf hI pYNzf gurnfm dIaF gwlF crnjIq dy kMnF ivc ‘c iek awD vfrI| hor kuwC nHI mMgdI qYQoN|” qih kr ilaf sI| dovF dy ijsmF dI mihk hQOVy vFgUM vwjx lwgIaF sn. “kI gwl aY jsbIr? rMg qF dyK jmF eI kol-kol iPrdI rhI sI| Auh qy jsbIr crnjIq dy mUMhoN iek qrlf ijhf inkilaf pIlf BUk hoieaf ipaf|” crnjIq ny Ausdy imlx leI iekwlqf dI Bfl ivc rihMdy rhy “bwqI jgf lYNdf. aYmI nyryH ‘c twkrF mfrI sI| Ausny jsbIr dy hwQ nUM afpxy hwQF ivwc mwQy ‘qy hwQ rwiKaf| sn| jsbIr dy AuhnF dy Gr afny-bhfny jfnY.” hnyry ivc kMm krdy Grvfly nUM iek lY ky poly ijhy Guwitaf sI| jsbIr df idl vfr Ausny ikhf sI. “kuC nHI crnjIq! bs aYvyN|” jsbIr vwjdy gyiVaF ivc ZyrF vfDf hoieaf sI| Gtx lwgf| ny pihlI vfr BfbI dI QF Aus nUM nF nfl crnjIq ny vI jsbir nUM imlx leI JUTy “lY jdoN qUM ivhVy ‘c iPrdI eyN hjy iksy “qYnUM ajy vI kihxf pAU------ myrIaF bulfieaf sI| crnjIq dy aMdroN ruwg Biraf dy hjLfrF klmy pVHy sn| crnjIq dy sws hor cfnx dI loV aY? gurnfm ny ihwk cOVI njrF qYnUM kuwC nHI kihMdIaF?” crnjIq igaf| Ausny ghu nfl jsbIr dIaF awKF shury dI Gr ivc dwbI ijhI sur ivc GYNs- kr ky mfx nfl afiKaf sI. sux ky Auh iswDf AusdIaF awKF ivc JfkI| ivc vyiKaf, AunF ivc lwjf-Bfv idKfeI GYNs cwlI sI| gurnfm ny keI vfr gwlF ivc iekdm lfl sUhI hoeI sI. gurnfm sfrIdI crnjIq nUM smJfAux dI koisLsL kIqI sfrI idhfVI Aus dy awgy ipwCy iPrdf irhf “BfbI eyh qF DoKf bfeI nfl------|” idMdy sn| sI| gurnfm dy mF ipAu ny lfl-lfl afnHy sI. Aus dI syvf krdf kdy nhIN Qwikaf sI. jsbIr df srIr TMZf pY igaf sI| “crnjIq ! qUM Aus idn myry qoN awg mMgI kwZ ky crnjIq nUM zrfAuxf cfihaf pr Aus nUM KusL krn dI Aus hr iek vfh lfeI “hUM DoKf ! cMdiraf ijhVf myry nfl huMdf af sI nf-----?”

Aus qy koeI asr nf huMdf vyK ky, afpxI sI. aslIaq jfxidaF vI gurnfm ny dIpI irhf, eyh koeI puMn af| qUMhIN dws , hY koeI “jsbIr ikho ijhIaF gwlF krdY?” crn- imwtI Krfb hox dy zroN cuwp kr jfxf hI nUM cuwk ky lfz ipafr kIqf sI. myl myrf qy qyry bfeI df? qUM myrIaF awKF jIq ny smiJaf ijvyN jsbr buKfr ivc ibhqr smiJaf sI. anykF vfr gurnfm ‘c nHI vyKdf?” Ausny bfhoN PV ky jsbIr buV-buVf irhf hovy| dI mF, jsbIr dI mF kol AulFBy vrgIaF awj Pyr gurnfm df sfDpuxf AusdIaF awKf nUM hlUixaf| gwlF kr afeI sI. anykF vfr jsbIr dy mF awgy af KiVaf sI. Ausny JUly ivwc suwqy pey “hF crnjIq ! qUM awg bfry ikhf sI nf? bfp ny jsbIr nUM kol ibTf afpxI iewjLq dIpI dy nksL nyqr ghu nfl dyKy qF idl “qYnUM myrIaF awKF ivc bldI awg nHI afh dyK myry sIny ivc vI lfvf bl irhf GfAUN mfAUN hox lwgf sI. AusnMU dIpI koeI df vfsqf pf ky vrijaf sI. idsdI?” duwD cuMGdf spolIaf jfipaf. Ausny nPLrq |” jsbIr dy aMdroN qrlf ijhf inwkilaf!

“BfeI afpxI DI nUM smJfE buJfE! aYmy BrIaF ingfhF nfl dIpI vl vyiKaf. ajIb crnjIq hY r fn ho ky Au s vw l dy K dI hI “BfbI------?” jsbIr nUM koeI gwl nhIN bgfny puwqF dy kql krfdU.”, jsbIr dI mF ijhI durgMD afpxy afly-duafly ‘coN afAuNdI sI ahuV rhI| Ausny goizaF ivc isr dy rih geI| crnjIq dI mF kol vI jf puwjI sI. pRqIq hoeI. afpxf aMdr AusnMU lfhnqF ilaf sI| “dyK crnjIq, nFh nf krI| qYnUM myrI crnjIq nUM Aus dI mF ny vI aMdr vV ky pf irhf jfipaf. crnjIq ny drvfjLy ‘co “koeI myry aMdr vV ky qF dyKy| qIvIN qF shuM |” jsbIr ny crnjIq dIaF AuglF smJfAux dI koisLsL kIqI sI. anykF vfr bfhr bIhI vl JfqI mfrI. jsbIr imlx bxI eI DuwKx vfsqy| myrI gwl df juafb dy, nUM afpxy hwQF ivc lY ky msilaf sI| isr gurnfm dy mF-ipAu ny crnjIq nUM kuwt ky dy idwqy vkq anusfr bIhI df moV muV ipaf awg nUM DuKxY cfhIdf ik lt-lt blxf?” qoN lY ky pYrF dIaF qlIaF qwk iek ajIb sI. crnjIq ny afpxy isr AuprlI cuMnI ijhI jlUx crnjIq dy srIr ‘coN pYdf hoeI| iswDf krn leI gurnfm nUM Auksfieaf sI. crnjIq dy iksy vI suafl df jvfb jsbIr idl dI DVkx keI guxF vwD geI sI| Auh do-iqMn vfr gurnfm ny crnjIq nUM kuwtx nMU sMvfr ny TIk kIqf ijvyN iksy nvIN mMjLl vwl jfx dI iqafrI kr rhI hovy. kol nhIN sI| ijLafdf dyr AQy KVI nf rih skI| Gry af dI nIXq nfl sLrfb vI pIqI, pRMqU crnjIq dy sfhmxy afAuNidaF hI Auh mom vFg “crnjIq kI hfl aY myry dIpI puwq df?” “dws qy shI, awg nUM awg nHI cfhIdI? KYr drvfjLf bMd krky ikMnf icr afpxy afp nUM ipGl jFdf irhf sI. iehnF do sflF ivc qyrI mrjLI| qyrf Eukf guwsf nHI koeI| ijvyN vyKdI rhI sI| Gbrfht ny AusnUM burI qrF “bws -----hF TIk eI aY.” Auh QoVI ijhI Gyiraf hoieaf sI| Aus nUM afpxy ijsm ‘coN hI crnjIq dI godI iek goBly, gory qy krmF hfrI crnjIq dI iksmq|” GbrfeI pr CyqI hI afpxy afp nMU pYrF syk inkldf mihsUs hoieaf sI| idl dI iqwKy nYxF nksLF vfly bwcy ny Br idwqI sI. jsbIr crnjIq nUM jFidaF dyKdf irhf| DVkx awQry GoVy vFg srpt dOVn lwgI gurnfm dy mF-ipAu ny lokF vloN imldIaF isr kr ilaf.

Ausdy aMdr iek qUPfn AuWT KVf hoieaf sI| qfkI rfhIN afAudI sLIq hvf ijvyN jyT vDfeIaF df jvfb bYTI ijhI avfjL ivc “crnjIq kI gwl aY? GbrfeI jHI lgdIsI| Auh crnjIq aqy gurnfm df myl krdf hfV dI qwqI lUa df buwlHf bx geI hovy| idwqf sI. ipMz dI cFBlI mMuzIhr ny jsbIr ---kI gwl? ” jsbIr df mwQf Txikaf. irhf| crnjIq dI awg vrgI juafnI aqy aMg-aMg JUTf pYNdf jfipaf| Auh guslKfny nUM vDfeIaF idwqIaF sn. “jsbIr ! qMU afpxy bfeI huMdy qoN Gr gurnfm df sfDF vrgf suBfa vfr vfr ivc vV ky afpxy ipMzy ‘qy pfxI pfAuNdI “gurnfm isaF, veI muMzf qF qyry ‘qy hYnI. afieaf kr.”

Ausdy awgy af KiVaf sI| ijLdgI ivc Auh rhI| trMk c sFiBaf ipaf afnMdF vflf ikwQy qyrf zwzU argf nwk qy ikQy juafk pihlI vfr ieMnf prysLfn hoyieaf sI| sUt kwZ ky pfieaf aqy sLIsLy awgy KV ky df iqwKf qoqy vrgf,” keIaF ny gurnfm nUM “BfbI----? ” jsbIr dy mUMhoN suwqy-iswD afp-muhfry hI crnjIq dI QF BfbI inkl crnjIq keI idn Ausdy mwQy nf lwgI| Gr afpxy iek-iek aMg nUM inhfiraf| Aus guwJIaF tkorF lfeIaF sn. igaf sI. pey jsbIr dI hflq pfglF vrgI hoeI nUM lwigaf ijvyN nwk dy kooky dI cmk keI “crnjIq ku V y , mu M z f qF BfeI blfeIN so peI sI| Auh ajIb siQqI ivc Pisaf guxF vD geI hovy| kMnF dy Jumky ijvyN koeI hxf. vfhvf afpxy ipAu ‘qy nhIN igaf.” “hF jsbIr ! ijhVI hogI AuhnMU Buwl eI mihsUs kr irhf sI| ies ‘co bfhr inklx nfg bx gey sn| gorIaF gwlF df rMg hor koeI guaFZx bolI sI. “BYxF! ieh cIjL jfeIey qF cMgf.------ sfAU lok awk GrF df koeI rsqf AusnUM idKfeI nhIN sI idMdf| vI gyrUaf ho igaf sI| Ausny iKaflF ivc ikqy DrI peI aY. rwb ny muMzf dy qf, jIhqy ‘c nHI bIjdy.”

Auh afpxy afp nUM bhuq vwzf gunfhgfr hI afpxy afp nUM gurnfm nfl myilaf qF mrjLI hovy.” smJ irhf sI| pIlf BUk rMg vyK mF sLfk- sfrf mUMh kOVf-kOVf ho igaf sI| Aus ny jsbIr df mUMh KuwlHf hI rih igaf sI. mfl vfly sfD dy DUxHy dI rfK qoN lY ky keI aMgITI ‘qy peI, Prym ivc jVI gurnfm dUjI ny qIr itkfxy lfieaf sI. Aus smyN crnjIq nMu jfipaf ijvyN Ausny ivhVy dy nIm-hkIm zfktrF qoN puVIaF lY afeI dI Poto vwl vyiKaf sI| afm nfloN Cotf kwd, pihlI vfr crnjIq nUM afpxy afp qy ivcfly AuWigaf awk df bUtf puwt ky dUr sI| mF dy vfr-vfr kihx dy bfvjud vI ijafdf BuMny guV dy kVfh vrgf rMg, mwQf nmosLI ijhI afeI sI. Aus ny ghu nfl muMzy vgfh mfiraf.

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ALIA’S NEW VENTURE RONIT opens up on forgiveness Actor and producer Alia Bhatt has expanded the creative vision of her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions, by launching a new children's storytelling initiative titled Eternal Kids. The announcement was made on her birthday through social media, where she shared that the venture will focus on imaginative and heartwarming content for young audiences. Revealing that several projects are already in development, Alia wrote that the production company “just had a baby” and introduced Eternal Kids. Among the first projects is a story titled There’s C and G and M, inspired by characters and tales created by her grandfather. She shared that she and her sister Shaheen Bhatt grew up listening to these stories, making the project deeply personal. Another story, OOLANGOO, revolves around a mysterious creature so unique that Alia’s mother had to invent a new word for it while narrating the tale. The story has also been written by her mother.

The third project will expand the world of Adventures of Ed-a-Mamma, based on her sustainable kidswear brand Ed-a-Mamma, into a series along with new books. Meanwhile, Alia is also preparing for the release of Alpha, part of the YRF Spy Universe, scheduled to hit theatres July 10.

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Actor Ananya Panday recently reflected on the lessons she learned from her past relationships, admitting that she often changed herself to make her partners feel more comfortable. The actor shared that she would sometimes tone down parts of her personality so the other person could shine more. In a recent interview, Ananya spoke about how her understanding of relationships has evolved over time. She revealed that earlier she found it difficult to be alone and preferred constantly being surrounded by someone, whether a partner, family member, or friends.

However, her perspective began to shift when she started living on her own. The experience helped her appreciate the importance of personal space and independence, ultimately reshaping the way she approaches romantic relationships. Looking back, Ananya admitted that she often put her partners before herself. She said she would change her personality and hold herself back just to make the other person feel more confident. The actor now believes she should have learned earlier that a relationship should not require someone to diminish who they are. Ananya was previously in a relationship with Ishaan Khatter, and was later linked to Aditya Roy Kapur. She has also been rumoured to be dating former model Walker Blanco. On the work front, she will next be seen in Chaand Mera Dil alongside Lakshya Lalwani, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, set to release May 8, 2026.

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Actor Ronit Roy, who has been a television star and is known for his work in films like Udaan, 2 States, Ugly and several others, is sharing some weekend wisdom.

The actor recently took to his Instagram, and shared a selfie. In the picture, the actor can be seen sitting inside his car behind the wheel. He wrote on the picture, “Forgive yourself for what you didn’t know that only time could teach”. The actor offered clarity to his followers with regards to being easy on themselves. He wrote in the caption, “Time is a great king! Time is the greatest teacher as well! The special thing about time is that it changes. Keep your spirits up, it’s just a matter of time”. The actor

often shares philosophically snackable bits on his social media. Earlier, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a selfie. He wrote on the picture, “I don’t walk away to teach people a lesson. I walk away because I learned mine”.

Last year in November, the actor had announced about his break from social media to focus on his personal growth. The actor shared a lengthy note on his social media account where he announced his break, breaking the hearts of a lot of his fans.

Rasha's kind gesture Actor Rasha Thadani has adopted a rescued monkey named Angad, stepping forward to support the animal's recovery and rehabilitation after it was found injured.According to updates shared by rescuers, Angad was discovered in a severely injured and fragile condition.

Angad's condition and rescue story were later shared on social media to raise awareness and support for his treatment. The post caught the attention of Thadani, who decided to step in and contribute directly to the monkey's recovery. By adopting Angad, she will support the costs of his medical treatment, nutrition and long-term care during rehabilitation. Reacting

to the rescue story, Thadani reportedly expressed concern for the animal's condition and chose to help ensure he receives proper care. "Every animal deserves compassion and a chance to heal," she said while speaking about the importance of supporting rescued animals.

The development is consistent with Thadani's long-standing interest in animal welfare. In previous posts, she has also encouraged people to adopt animals rather than buy them. Sharing the story of animals she rescued earlier, she wrote, "A little love, care and compassion can go a long way. Adopt, don't shop." Angad is currently under the care of an animal rescue team that is overseeing his treatment and rehabilitation.

Hansika shares cryptic post Actor Hansika Motwani has shared her first social media message after her divorce from businessman Sohael Khaturiya was officially finalised. The actor posted a brief yet meaningful note on her Instagram Story soon after the Mumbai Family Court granted the couple a divorce, marking the end of their four-year marriage. Her message appeared to reflect positivity and resilience during a difficult personal phase. Hansika shared the phrase, "Chardi Kala always," a concept rooted in Punjabi philosophy that signifies staying optimistic and maintaining high spirits even during challenging times. The couple’s divorce was finalised March 11 at the Bandra Family Court in Mumbai. According to their petition, both Hansika and Sohael sought separation through mutual consent, stating that their marriage had "irretrievably broken down." Hansika’s legal team later confirmed that the actor had initially approached her husband for an amicable separation, which eventually led to the court’s decree. The statement also clarified that Hansika chose not to seek any alimony or maintenance, as her intention was to end the marriage with dignity and peace.

Hansika and Sohael married in December 2022 at the historic Mundota Fort and Palace. On the professional front, Hansika was last seen in the thriller film Guardian.

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ÓÀ˘ ◊≥Á ”⁄ «‘‰≈ Í√≥Á È‘∆ : «Íz¡≥’≈ ⁄ØÍÛ≈ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È Á∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÏÀ‡Ò ¡≈Î ◊ÒÚ≈È” Á≈ ÏÁ«Ò¡≈ Ȫ ◊ÒØÏÒ √‡≈ «ÍzÔ’ ≥ ≈ ⁄ØÍÛ≈, ‹Ø ¡º‹’ºÒ∑ ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞ ‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “Ú≈≈‰√∆” Á∆¡ª «Â¡≈∆¡ª ”⁄ ∞ºfi∆ ‘ج∆ ‘À, È∂ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ «¬’ «¬≥‡«Ú¿± ÁΩ≈È Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ¤º‚‰ Á∂ ’≈Ȫ Ï≈∂ ‘À≈È ’È Ú≈Ò∂ ÷πÒ≈√∂ ’∆Â∂ ‘ÈÕ ¡Óª‚≈ «‘Ù Á∂ ÍØ‚’≈√‡ “ÈΩ‡ √«’È∆ χ ÈΩ‡ ÎÀ‡” ”⁄ ◊ºÒÏ≈ ’«Á¡ª «ÍzÔ≥’≈ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ ¿∞È∑ª ˘ «‘≥Á∆ «ÎÒÓ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ”⁄ “√∆Ó” Ó«‘√»√ ‘؉ Òº◊ «Í¡≈ √∆Õ «ÍzÔ≥’≈ È∂ ¡≈͉∂ ’∆¡ Á∂ ¿∞√ ÁΩ ˘ Ô≈Á ’«Á¡ª Áº«√¡≈ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞‘ Ì≈ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∂ ’∆¡ Á∂ «√÷ ”Â∂ √∆, ¿∞√ √Ó∂∫ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ”⁄ ¿∞È∑ª Á∂ ’∞fi «ÙÂ∂ √π÷≈Ú∂∫ È‘∆∫ √ÈÕ «¬√∂ ’≈È ¿∞Ȫ∑ È∂ ‘≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ÚºÒ ∞ı ’È Á≈ ÎÀ√Ò≈ ’∆Â≈Õ ¡≈͉∂ ÎÀ√Ò∂ Ï≈∂ ◊ºÒ ’«Á¡ª ¡Á≈’≈≈ È∂ «’‘≈, “ÓÀ∫ ¡«‹‘∆ «¬È√≈È ‘ª «‹√ ˘ ◊≥Á◊∆ ”⁄ «‘‰≈ Í√≥Á È‘∆∫ ‘À, «’¿π∫«’ «Î Â∞‘≈˘ ¿∞√ Á∆ ÏÁÏ» Á∆ ¡≈Á ‘Ø ‹ªÁ∆ ‘À”Õ ¿∞È∑ª ¡º◊∂ «’‘≈ «’ ¿∞‘ ÏÁÒ≈¡ ”⁄ «ÚÙÚ≈√ º÷Á∆ ‘À Â∂ ‹ÁØ∫ «˜≥Á◊∆ ÓπÙ’Ò ‘∞≥Á∆ ‘À, ª ¿∞‘ ÷πÁ ˘ √≥Ì≈Ò ’∂ ¡º◊∂ Úˉ Á∆ √ÓºÊ≈ º÷Á∂ ‘ÈÕ «ÍzÔ’ ≥ ≈ È∂ Áº«√¡≈ «’ ‹ÁØ∫ ¿∞Ȫ∑

È∂ ‘≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ”⁄ ’≥Ó ÒºÌ‰≈ Ù∞» ’∆Â≈ √∆, ª ¿∞µÊ∂ Ì≈Â∆ ’Ò≈’≈ª Á∆ È∞Ó≈«¬≥Á◊∆ Ï‘∞ ÿº‡ √∆Õ ¿∞È∑ª È∂ ¡ÀÙÚ«¡≈ ≈¬∂ ¡Â∂ «Ó≥‚∆ ’«Òß◊ Á≈ Ȫ ÒÀ ∫ «Á¡ª «’‘≈ «’ «¬È∑ ª ÁØ Ú ª ¡«ÌÈ∂Â∆¡ª È∂ ¿∞È∑ª ˘ ¡Ó∆’∆ «ÎÒÓ «¬≥‚√‡∆ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∆ ͤ≈‰ ω≈¿∞‰ Ò¬∆ Íz«∂  ’∆Â≈Õ «ÍzÔ≥’≈ ÓπÂ≈Ï’ ¿∞‘ Á∂÷‰≈ ⁄≈‘∞≥Á∂ √È «’ ¿∞µÊ∂ ‘Ø ’∆ √≥Ì≈ÚÈ≈Úª ‘ÈÕ «ÍzÔ≥’≈ ⁄ØÍÛ≈ ‹ÒÁ∆ ‘∆ Ó‘∂Ù Ï≈Ï» È≈Ò Úº‚∂ Ï‹‡ Á∆ «ÎÒÓ “Ú≈≈‰√∆” ”⁄ Ș ¡≈Ú∂◊∆, «‹√ Á∂ ◊zÀ∫‚ √∆’ÚÀ∫√ Á∆ ⁄⁄≈ ‘∞‰∂ ÂØ∫ ‘∆ Ù∞» ‘Ø ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «¬Ò≈Ú≈ ¿∞‘ «ÎÒÓ “Á ÏҺΔ ”⁄ Ú∆ «¬’ √Óπ≥Á∆ ‚≈’» Ú‹Ø∫ ÷ÂÈ≈’ ¡À’ÙÈ ’Á∆ «Á÷≈¬∆ Á∂Ú◊ ∂ ∆Õ «˜’ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ «ÍzÔ’ ≥ ≈ È∂ √≈Ò B@AE ”⁄ “’∞¡ª«‡’Ø” ≈‘∆∫ ‘≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ ”⁄ ¡≈͉∂ √Î Á∆ Ù∞¡ » ≈ ’∆Â∆ √∆ ¡Â∂ ¡º‹ ¿∞‘ ◊ÒØÏÒ ÓÈØ‹ ≥ È «¬≥‚√‡∆ Á≈ «¬’ Úº‚≈ Ȫ ω ⁄π’ º ∂ ‘ÈÕ

ÓÀ∫ √º⁄Óπº⁄ Ï‘∞ ÷πÙ √∆ : «¬Ù∆Â≈ ≈‹ ÒÚ ≥‹È Á∆ «¯ÒÓ “√Ø˘ ’∂ ‡∆‡» ’∆ √Ú∆‡∆” Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º Á∆¡ª ÒØ’«ÍzÔ ØÓª«‡’ ’≈Ó∂‚∆ «¯ÒÓª ”⁄Ø∫ «¬’ ‘ÀÕ √≈Ò B@AH ”⁄ ¡≈¬∆ «¬√ «¯ÒÓ ”⁄ ’≈«Â’ ¡≈«¡È, √≥È∆ «√≥ÿ, È∞√ Ì»⁄≈ ¡Â∂ «¬Ù∆Â≈ ≈‹ Óπ÷ º ̱«Ó’≈ ”⁄ √ÈÕ «¯ÒÓ ”⁄ Í∆‘» Á≈ ØÒ «ÈÌ≈ ’∂ «¬Ù∆Â≈ ≈‹ ˘ Ú∆ ’≈¯∆ ÒØ’«ÍzÔÂ≈ «ÓÒ∆ √∆Õ «¬Ù∆Â≈ È∂ √≈Ò B@AA ”⁄ ¡≈¬∆ «¯ÒÓ “«Í¡≈ ’≈ Í≥⁄È≈Ó≈” È≈Ò ¡≈͉∂ «¯ÒÓ∆ ’∆¡ Á∆ Ù∞¡ » ≈ ’∆Â∆ √∆Õ «¬√ ”⁄ ¿∞√ È∂ ⁄≈» Á∆ ̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¬∆ √∆Õ «¬√ ÂØ∫ Ï≈¡Á ¿∞√ È∂ “Ó∂·∆¡≈ ◊À∫◊√‡√”, “«Í¡≈ ’≈ Í≥⁄È≈Ó≈ B” ¡Â∂ “√Ø˘ ’∂ ‡∆‡» ’∆ √Ú∆‡∆” ”⁄ ¡«ÌÈÀ ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «¬Ò≈Ú≈ «¬Ù∆Â≈ È∂ «¯ÒÓ “‹À Ó≥Ó∆ Á∆”, “Íz√Ê≈ÈÓ” ¡Â∂ “Ô≈≈Ó” «‹‘∆¡ª «¯ÒÓª ”⁄ Ú∆ ’≥Ó ’∆Â≈Õ Áº√ Á∂¬∆¬∂ «’ Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞‚ º ”⁄ ¡≈¿∞‰ ÂØ∫ Í«‘Òª, ¿∞√ È∂ ’¬∆ ¡À‚ «¯ÒÓª ¡Â∂ Ó≈‚«Òß◊ ”⁄ Ú∆ ’≥Ó ’∆Â≈Õ «¬Ù∆Â≈ Á∆ ‘≈Ò∆¡≈ «Ò∆˜ «¯ÒÓ «¬√∂ √≈Ò ¡≈¬∆ “«‘¿±ÓÈ ’Ø’∆È” ‘À, «‹√ ”⁄ ¿∞√ È∂ Ò∆˜≈ Á∆ Óπº÷

̱«Ó’≈ «ÈÌ≈¬∆Õ «¬√ ÂØ∫ «¬Ò≈Ú≈, ¿∞‘ B@BD Á∆ «¯ÒÓ “Ú≈¬∆Ò‚ Ú≈¬∆Ò‚ Í≥‹≈Ï” ”⁄ Ó∆≈ Á∂ »Í ”⁄ Ș ¡≈¬∆ √∆Õ «¬‘È∆∫ «ÁÈ∆∫ ¿∞‘ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ Ú∆ ’≈¯∆ ¡À’«‡Ú «‘≥Á∆ ‘ÀÕ “√Ø˘ ’∂ ‡∆‡» ’∆ √Ú∆‡∆ ˘ Ó∂’√ È∂ «¬√ ˘ ‘≈Ò ‘∆ ”⁄ «Î ÂØ∫ «√È∂Ó≈ÿª ”⁄ «Ò∆˜ ’∆Â≈ ‘ÀÕ ¡≈͉∆ «¬√ ÒØ’«ÍzÔ «¯ÒÓ Á∂ ÁπÏ≈≈ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉ ”Â∂ «¬Ù∆Â≈ È∂ «’‘≈, ‹ÁØ∫ ÓÀ˘ ıÏ «ÓÒ∆ «’ «¬‘ «¯ÒÓ «√È∂Ó≈ÿª ”⁄ «Î ÂØ∫ «Ò∆˜ ‘Ø ‘∆ ‘À, ª Ó∂≈ Í«‘Ò≈ «¡À’ÙÈ √∆, “‘∂ Ì◊Ú≈È, Í∆‘» «Î ÂØ∫ ÁØ√Â∆ Á∂ ‘Ø Ú∆ «’º√∂ ÂØÛÈ Ò¬∆ Ú≈Í√ ¡≈ ‘∆ ‘ÀÕ ÓÀ∫ √º⁄Óπº⁄ Ï‘∞ ÷πÙ √∆Õ Ó∂∂ Ò¬∆ «¬‘ «¯ÒÓ «¬’ ‡«Èß◊ Íπ¡≈«¬≥‡ √∆ ¡Â∂ ‘Ó∂Ù≈ Ó∂∂ «ÁÒ Á∂ Ï∂‘Á º ’∆Ï ‘∂◊∆, ı≈√ ’ ’∂ «¬√ Ò¬∆ «’¿π∫«’ ÁÙ’ ¡º‹ Ú∆ «¬√ Á∂ ‚≈«¬Ò≈◊ Áπ‘≈¿πªÁ∂ ‘ÈÕ ¿∞√ È∂ «’‘≈, ÓÀ˘ ‘∞‰ Ú∆ ‹≈‹∆¡≈ ”⁄ √≈‚≈ A@ «ÁÈ Á≈ ÙÀ«‚¿±Ò Ô≈Á ‘À, «‹ºÊ∂ ¡√∆∫ Ù»«‡≥◊ ’ ‘∂ √∆ ¡Â∂ «¬’ ‡∆Ó Á∂ ÂΩ ”Â∂ ¿∞È∑ª ÍÒª ˘ ‹∆ ‘∂ √∆Õ ÒÚ ≥‹È √ ¡Â∂ ¿∞√∆ Á∆ ‡∆Ó È≈Ò ’≥Ó ’È≈ Í«Ú≈ Á∂

Ï≈Ò∆Ú∞º‚ Á∂ √πÍ√‡≈ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È ¡≈͉∆ ¡≈¿∞‰ Ú≈Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ ˘ ÒÀ ’∂ ’≈Î∆ √Ó∂∫ ÂØ∫ ⁄⁄≈ «Úº⁄ ‘ÈÕ ‘∞‰ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ È≈Ò ‹∞Û∆ «¬º’ Úº‚∆ ‹≈‰’≈∆ √≈‘Ó‰∂ ¡≈¬∆ ‘ÀÕ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È È∂ ¡≈͉∆ ¡◊Ò∆ «ÎÒÓ “ÏÀ‡Ò ¡≈Î ◊ÒÚ≈È” Á≈ Ȫ ÏÁÒ «ÁºÂ≈ ‘ÀÕ √ØÙÒ Ó∆‚∆¡≈ ”Â∂ «¬º’ ÍØ√‡ Ù∂¡ ’«Á¡ª √ÒÓ≈È È∂ «ÎÒÓ Á∂ ÈÚ∂∫ ‡≈¬∆‡Ò Á≈ ¡ÀÒ≈È ’∆Â≈Õ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È Á∆ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ ‘∞‰ “Ó≈ÂẕÓ∆: Ó∂ Ú≈ À√‡ «¬È Í∆√” Á∂ Ȫ È≈Ò «Ò∆˜ ‘ØÚ∂◊∆Õ «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ √≈Ò B@B@ «Úº⁄ ◊ÒÚ≈È ÿ≈‡∆ «Úº⁄ Ì≈Â∆ ¡Â∂ ⁄∆È∆ √À«È’ª «Ú⁄’≈ ‘ج∆ fiÛÍ ”Â∂ ¡≈Ë≈« ‘ÀÕ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È ’ÈÒ Ï∆. √≥ÂØÙ Ï≈Ï» Á≈ ¡«‘Ó «’Á≈ «ÈÌ≈¿πªÁ∂ Ș ¡≈¿∞‰◊∂Õ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ √‡≈ ’≈√‡ ¡Â∂ «ÈÁ∂ÙÈ ¡Í»Ú Ò≈÷∆¡≈ Á∂ «ÈÁ∂ÙÈ ‘∂· ω∆ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ «Úº⁄ √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È Á∂ È≈Ò ¡Á≈’≈≈ «⁄Âzª◊Á≈ «√≥ÿ Ú∆ Óπº÷ ̱«Ó’≈ «Úº⁄ «Á÷≈¬∆ Á∂Ú∂◊∆Õ «˜’ÔØ◊ ‘À «’ √ÒÓ≈È È∂ «¬√ √≈Ò BD ‹ÈÚ∆ ˘ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ Á≈ «¬º’ Á∂Ù Ì◊Â∆ Ú≈Ò≈ ◊∆ Ú∆ «Ò∆˜ ’∆Â≈ √∆, «‹√ Á≈ ‡≈¬∆‡Ò Ú∆ “Ó≈ÂẕÓ∆” √∆Õ «¬√ ◊∆ ˘ ¡«‹∆ «√≥ÿ ¡Â∂ Ùz∂¡≈ ÿØÙ≈Ò È∂ ◊≈«¬¡≈ ‘ÀÕ Í«‘Òª «¬‘ «ÎÒÓ AG ¡ÍzÀÒ ˘ «Ò∆˜ ‘؉∆ √∆, Í Â≈˜≈ «ÍØ‡ª ÓπÂ≈Ï’ «ÎÒÓ Á∆ «Ò∆˜ ‚∂‡ ˘ ¡º◊∂ ÚË≈«¬¡≈ ‹≈ √’Á≈ ‘ÀÕ ‘≈Òª«’, √ÒÓ≈È ÷≈È ÚºÒØ∫ √ªfi∂ ’∆Â∂ ◊¬∂ ÈÚ∂∫ ÍØ√‡ «Úº⁄ «Ò∆˜ ‚∂‡ Ï≈∂ ¡‹∂ ’ج∆ ¡«Ë’≈ ‹≈‰’≈∆ È‘∆∫ «ÁºÂ∆ ◊¬∆ ‘ÀÕ √ÒÓ≈È Á∂ ÍzÙ≥√’ª ˘ ‘∞‰ «¬√ «ÎÒÓ Á≈ Ï∂√Ï∆ È≈Ò «¬≥˜≈ ‘À¢

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